Category Archives: Local Government Code

BOOK I: GENERAL PROVISIONS [Sections 1 to 127] TITLE ONE. – BASIC PRINCIPLES CHAPTER 1. – THE CODE: POLICY AND APPLICATION SECTION 1. Title. – This Act shall be known and cited as the “Local Government Code of 1991″. SEC. … Continue reading →

BOOK II: LOCAL TAXATION AND FISCAL MATTERS [Sections 128 to 383] TITLE ONE. – LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAXATION CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS SEC. 128. Scope.- The provisions herein shall govern the exercise by provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays of their … Continue reading →

BOOK III: LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS [Sections 384 to 510] TITLE ONE. – THE BARANGAY CHAPTER 1 – ROLE AND CREATION OF THE BARANGAY SEC. 384. Role of the Barangay. – As the basic political unit, the barangay serves as the … Continue reading →

BOOK IV: MISCELLANEOUS AND FINAL PROVISIONS[Sections 511 to 536] TITLE ONE. – PENAL PROVISIONS SEC. 511. Posting and Publication of Ordinances with Penal Sanctions. – (a) ordinances with penal sanctions shall be posted at prominent places in the provincial capitol, … Continue reading →