Core administrative division rule
- Section 1 divides Region No. 4 into Region No. 4 and Region No. 4-A.
- The division applies “any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding” under Section 1.
- Region No. 4 comprises the Metropolitan Manila area as contemplated in Presidential Decree No. 824.
- Region No. 4 has its regional center either in Manila or Quezon City under Section 1.
- Region No. 4-A comprises the specified areas listed in Section 1.
Territory and regional center boundaries
- Section 1 defines Region No. 4-A to include the following:
- The towns of Rizal not included in Metropolitan Manila.
- The provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, Aurora (sub-province), Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Rom-blom, and Palawan.
- The cities of Batangas, Cavite, Lipa, Lucena, San Pablo, Tagaytay, Trece Martires, and Puerto Princesa.
- Until a different directive is issued, the regional center for Region No. 4-A shall be in Metropolitan Manila under Section 1.
Effect on existing laws and regulations
- Section 2 amends or repeals all laws, decrees, orders, or regulations that are inconsistent with the decree.
- The amendment or repeal applies accordingly under Section 2.