What are the primary territorial and political subdivisions of the Republic of the Philippines?
Provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays are the main political subdivisions of the Philippines, alongside designated autonomous regions.
Can a Local Government Unit Enact an Ordinance Prohibiting Gambling in its City?
This article talks about whether a local government unit, through its sanggunian, enact an ordinance to prohibit gambling within its jurisdiction.
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Does the Mayor Have Power to Demolish Structures and Buildings?
This article talks about the powers of the mayor to demolish structures and buildings as provided in Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code and Supreme Court cases.
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What are the Powers and Functions of a Mayor in the Philippines?
This article talks about the powers, functions and duties of a mayor in the Philippines as provided in Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code and existing laws.
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Can a City Ban the Operation of Lotto and Casinos in its Territory?
This article talks about the police power of a local government unit such as city, including the limitations thereof. When lotto and casinos are allowed by the state, a city, through an ordinance, cannot ban the operations thereof in its territory.
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