Title
Creation of Barangay Vitalez in Paranaque
Law
Presidential Decree No. 1327
Decision Date
Apr 3, 1978
Presidential Decree No. 1327 creates Barangay Vitalez in Parañaque, Metro Manila, as a distinct and independent barangay, with the aim of accelerating socio-economic development and contributing to the goals of the New Society. The decree outlines the detachment and separation of specific subdivisions from Barangay Tambo, the transfer of obligations and assets, and the appointment of barangay officials.

Name, creation, and geographic coverage

  • Section 1 detaches and separates the following subdivisions—Baltao, Airlanes Village, Jetlane Village, Gat Mendoza and Vitalez—from Barangay Tambo in the Municipality of Parañaque, Metro-Manila.
  • The detached subdivisions are constituted into a distinct and independent barangay.
  • The newly created barangay is named Barangay Vitalez.
  • Section 1 expressly provides that the creation of Barangay Vitalez is made without affecting in any manner the legal existence of the mother barangay Tambo.

Applicability of existing barangay laws

  • Section 2 provides that, except as otherwise provided in the Decree, all provisions of law applicable to regular barangays apply to Barangay Vitalez.
  • The coverage in Section 2 includes laws that are now or hereafter applicable to regular barangays, subject to the Decree’s specific exceptions.

Transitional officials and appointment rules

  • Section 3 provides that the present elective barangay officials of Barangay Tambo shall continue to perform their duties in the newly created Barangay Vitalez.
  • Section 3 limits this continuation until barangay officials of Barangay Vitalez are appointed by the President.
  • Section 3 provides that the appointive barangay officials hold office until their successors shall have been elected in the regular election for barangay officials following issuance of the Decree.
  • Section 3 further provides that appointed officials serve until qualified successors are elected, and they can be removed sooner at the pleasure of the President.
  • Section 3 authorizes necessary additional barangay personnel by appointment, stating that such appointive officers and employees shall be appointed as provided for under existing laws.

Transfer of obligations and assets

  • Section 4 directs that upon effectivity, the proportionate share of Barangay Vitalez in the obligations, funds, assets, and other property of Barangay Tambo shall be transferred.
  • Section 4 provides that the transfer shall be made by the President.
  • Section 4 requires the transfer to be made upon the recommendation of the Commission on Audit.

Repeal, modification, and immediate effect

  • Section 5 repeals or modifies any laws or parts of laws, and any executive orders or regulations, that are inconsistent with Presidential Decree No. 1327.
  • Section 6 states that the Decree takes effect immediately.
  • The Decree is dated and signed in Manila on April 03, 1978, with Ferdinand E. Marcos as President and Juan C. Tuvera as Presidential Assistant.

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