Professional Documents
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Collea:e of Law
First Semester Schoolyear 2015-15
Law 154- Local Governments
6pm to 9pru, Mondays
By: Pro{ Victoria V. Loanzon
COllrst! Objtil!t!S:
1. To provide the strtdmts with botlt the CtHfstihttional and statutoryframeworks covering
municipal corporations.
2. To make students aware of the factors in the creation, merger and abolition of local government
unhs.
3. To make the Ddents tbJ/t!lllftiate the typa of local govemlllelll 1111ils 1111d tlleir cOl'respmrding
role in national and local governance including thefanctitms of special IJodies under the Local
6overnment Code (LGC).
4. To know the ext.ent of the powers exercised by local government units and their liabilities
including those of officers and employees under contracts and for tort.
5. To lutow .tow /oc,a/ oj/kials 11re elecwl and "l'JJOlnted and lww tlley lll'e subjected to disciplilfary
action.
Note: In reading assigned cases, please pay particular attention to portions of the decision which
relate to the topic for discussion.
I.
INTRODUL1TION
A.
4. Read also
Provisions for Implementation (Sections 521-525, LGC); and
Section 521- 5-year Mandatory Review of the LGC
Section 522- GSIS Coverage of Banmgay Officials
Section. 523- Receipt of Personnel Rtirement and/or Benefits of Affected Employees
upon effectivity of the LGC
Section 524- Periodic Inventory of Infrastructure and other Community Facilities
local Governments
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Course Outline
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Section 525 -Transfer of Records and Properties affected by the Adoption of the LGC
Article Vll, Sections 1 and 17 on The President's power over local governments
Case: The Province of Negros Occidental v. COA, et al., G.R. No. 182574, September
2010
Article
28,
X. Sections 1-14
Cases: .Buklod ng Magbubukid sa Lupaing Ramos, Inc. v. E .M. Ramos and Sons, Inc., G.R.
13148J,.M.arcb . l6, 20l1
No.
Kulayan et aJ v. Gov. Tao, G. R. No. 187298, July 3, 2012
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174588,
mber 11 2013
( l) All barangays
(3) Municipality
(4) City
(5) Province
Cty
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(4) Municipality
3 . Land Area Requirements:
(2) C
Local
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(3) Province:
2.000 sq.km
Case: Navarro v. Ermita 613 SCRA 131 (2010) and 648 SCRA 400 (2011)
Cases: League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) v.COMELEC, 571SCRA 263(2008), 608
SCRA 636 (2009), 628SCRA 819 (2010), 643 SCRA 149 (2011), 648 SCRA 798 (2011)
Aqu.ino Ill andRobredov. COMELEC, 611SCRA137 (2010)
Creation of
Principle: To
A.
LGU
2. WhaH'adon-to consider
3. Procedural requirements
B. Naming of LGU's (Sec. 13, R.A. 7160)
C. Settlement of boundary disputes (Sec. 1 18, LGC, Sec. 15- 19,IRR)
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l. Police Power
General Welfare Clause and limitations on the exercise thereof(See 16, LGC)
Cases: Rimando v. Naguilan Emission Testing Center, Inc., et al., G.R. No. 198860, July 23, 2012
Gancayco v. City Government ofQuezon City and MMDA, G.R. No. 177807,
October 11, 2011
The Leaming Center and Spouses Alfonso v. Ayala Alabang Homeowners Association,
G.R.. Nos. 134269, t33440, L4445 l8, July 7, 2010
Ortigas & Co. v. FEATI Bank, G.R.No. 106440, January 29, 1996
Social Justice Society v. Atien71l, Jr. 517 SCRA 657 (2007) and 545 SCRA 92 (2008)
Lucena Grand Central Termioai Inc. v. JAC, 452 SCRA 174 (2005)
Parayno v, Jovellanos. 495 SCRA 85 (2006)
City of Manila v. Laguio Jr. 455 SCRA 308 (2005)
White light Corp. v. City of Manila, 576 SCRA 416 (2009)
Albon v. Fernando, 494 SCRA 141 (2006)
Boracay Foundation, Inc. v. Province ofAldan, G.R. No. 196870 (2012)
,
Power to Open and Oose Roads (Sec. 21, LGC, Art. 34-45, IRR)
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- Course Outline
Internal Revenue Allocation (IRA) is the share of local government units in the proceeds
under the NIRC. (Sections 6 and 7, Art. X, Constitution, Sections 284-294, LGC)
(e) F1Scal Autonomy and Self-Reliance of Local Governments
Case: Smart Cormnunicarions, Inc. v. Davao City, 565 SCRA 237 (2008)
(f) Credit Fmancing (Sections 295-303, LGC; Read also Section 520, LGC on
Prohibited Acts)
(g) Local Fiscal Administration (Sections 304-383, LGC)
3.
Note: Apply the concept ofdelegated authority because all kJeal governments are under
the executive branch and not the legislative branch of government.
(a) Rule on effectivity of ordinances: Unless otherwise stated in the ordinance, local
ordinances shall take effect after ten days (10) from posting. (Read Section 511 of LGC
oo Pmting and Publication ofOrdinances with Penal Provisions.)
(b) Law -MallingCapaaty of L<'..U
Requisites ofa valid ordinance: Inclusion n1 Legislative Agenda, Consideration by
Appropriate Legislative Council, Public Hearing where necessary, and Passage in 3
Readings, Approval by Chief Local Executive, Veto Power, Override Power,
Posdng and Publication
Rules to be observed in VOTING:
Two-Thirds (2/3) Vote Required
i. Extending loans 01 entering into contracts;
ii. Issuance of bonds or securities;
iii. Authorizing the lease ofpublic property;
iv. Grant of franchises;
v Creatioa-of.LGU lihility or indebtedness
vi. Oftr-ridt the veto of the Mayor;
vii. Grant of tax exemptions;
viii. Levy of taxes;
ix. Discipline I suspend a member oftbe sanggunian;
-s. Opening or closing of roads;
n '8election and transfer ofgovernment site or affices; and
xii. Concurrence in the appointment of personnel
.
Te dtance the name of public structure will historical, cultural and ethnic
s.ipitk.ance, a UNANIMOUS vote is requir:ed..
Arts. 108 to
(b) Authority to negotiate or Stture graots and incurring indebtedness (Sec. 23, LGC)
(c) Build-Operate-Transfer (Sec. 302, LGC)
Local Governments
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Course Outline
Loanzon
C. Priviles
1. Immunity from suit
Case:
Cases:
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3.
Cases:
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C. Liability for torts, if engaged in proprietary function (Read Article 2180, Civil Code)
Cases: Palafox v. Province of llocos Norte, 102 Phil. 1186 (1958)
July9, 2010
Fajardo v. Hon. Alfredo S. Lim, G.R No. 132388, April 10, 2006
E. Doctrine of implied municipal liability contra personal liability
VlL
A.
IRR)
l . Between the national government and other local government units (Sec. 33, LGC)
Cases: Boracay Foundation, Inc. v. Province of Aldan, et al., supra
Filinvest Um.d Inc. v. Flood-effected Homeowners ofMerville Alliance 529 SCRA 790
(2007)
Disomangcop v. Datumanong, supra
Province of Batangas v. Romulo, supra
Province of Rimi v. Executive Secretary, supra
Sampian v. Inda, 608 SCRA 597 (2009)
2. With Philippine National Police (Sec. 28, LGC)
Case: De Villa et. al. v. The Cityof Bacolod, G.R. No. 80744, Sept. 20, 1990
A.
SB ofBarangayUonMarianoMarcos vJ>unong"Barangays
everino Martinez
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IX.
B.
ELECTIVE OFFICIALS
(1) Qualifications (Sections 39, 41 and 42, LGC
Cases:
Cases:
84, LGC)
LGC)
Cases:
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Cases:
X.
XI.
.Cases:
A.
to
Section 515- Refilsal or Fai1ure of Any Party or Witness to Appear before the
Lupon or Pangkat
Objectives: .To Jeam .how a \18J'iance.or. exemption is.obtained and the. nature of the
exemption.
To be able to discern if there is really a basis for the grant.
2. Observe the roles of the traffic enforcers of a local government and the MMDA traffic
enforcers.
Objectives: To appreciate the lio.kage between a
government miit.
To assess the degree of preparation of both traffic enforcers as they discharge their
respective responsibilities.
3. Interview any of the following: an applicant for a Health Certificate in a local health office;
an applicallt for a ......UCe liume in the Ovil Registrar's Office; an applicant for a business
permit m.n the Business Permit and Licensing Office.
Objectives: Review the Citizens' Charter of the local government unit and assess if the
streamlining efforts (reducing the bureaucratic red tape) of a local government unit are
closely foUow.ed.
To identify the common complaints of applicants.
4. Interview a newly-elected Baraogay Chairman.
Objeetives: To-find out his main motivation-why he ran .for the post.
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1. Every member of the class is expected t-o be familiar with the provisions of Art. X of tbe
Constitution and the Local Government Code.
2.. Eyeeyw is 'IJM"d"d .to .md .auign.ed .c.asn.
3. Each member of the class is expected to participate in class discussions.
4. If time allows it, oral reports will be required for field assignments.
5. Make up classes will be resorted to if cancellation of-regular classes is made during the semester.
6. Schedule of final e:saminations will be stricdy observed.
Computation ofFmal'Grad'e:
50% Final Exams
25% Field Assignment/Report
35/o Class Attendance and Recitations
REFERENCES:
BASIC LAWS:
1.
Published Books:
l. Martin, Ruperto G., Public Corporations
2. Pimentel, Aquilino, Jr. Q., The Local Government Code of 1991
3. sinco, VicenteG. & C ortes, lrcneR, Philippine l.aw on Locat&wcmments
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