U.P.

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

public corporations) as part

of the Executive Branch
Sections 2 and 4, Article X, Constitution and Section 25, Local Government Code (LGC)
Cases: Province ofBatang as v. Romulo, 429 S CRA7 36 (2004)
National Liga ng mga Barangay v. Pa redes, G.R. No. 152774 May27, 2004
8. Briefl&tory ofLoc:al Governments/Municipal Corporations/Public Corporations in the
Philippines
Cases: M un icipality of Catbalog an v. Director of Lands, 17 Phil 216
Mondano v.S ilvosa, 97 Phil 175 (1955)
Hebron v. Reyes,. 1 04 Phil175 (1958)
Ganzon v. Court ofAppeals , 200 S CRA 271
C. Nature and Status
1. Definition of Municipal Corporation/Local Government (Sec. 6, LGC)
2. Municipal Corporations as Juridical Entities
R efer to relevant Civil Code provisions on juridical persons, state and political subdivisions
Title 1 -CivilPers o nality, Civil Code
Book 1 - Article 37. p r o visions on juridical capacity
Chapter2 - Natural Persons
Chapter 3 - Juridical Persons in clude the state and its political subdivision.
S ec.15 ofLGC
Cases: Villas v. City of Manila 41 Phil, 953 (1 921)
Lidasan v. C OMELEC12 S CRA496 (1 961)
Republic v. City of.Davao. G. R . No. 148622, S ep tember 1 2. 2002
3. Local Government Units
Barangay (Sections 384-439, LGC)
Municipality (Sections 440-447 , LGC)
City (Sections 448-458, LGC)
Province (Sections 459-490, LGC)
Autonomous.Regions(SedionS26, LGC; Stttiom 1, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 and 21, Art. X,
Constitution)
Cases: Green hills East Association. Inc. v. E . Ganzon, G.R. No. 169741, Janu ary 20, 201 0
Alechea e t al v. Pasion e t al., G.R. No. 164506 , Janu ary19, 201 0

A.

Ovenriew., Local Govemmeut& (also referred to as municipal -or

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
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Section 525 -Transfer of Records and Properties affected by the Adoption of the LGC

Transitory Provisions (Sections 526-533, LGC)

Section 526 -Applicability of LGC to Autonomous Regions
Section 527 -Treatment of Regular and Recurring Tramactions
Sectin
o
528-Decentralb:ation of Powers from National Government Agencies
Stttion 529-Tr.eatment.of..Usting Tax.Ordinances .or Rev Mea.1ures
Section 530-Devolution of Powen to Local Water Districts
Section 531- Debt Relief for Local Government Units
IL CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK
A. 1987 Constitution

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
.

Article XVIII, Section 9

B. Republic Act 7160 - Local Government Code of 1991,

as amended (effectivity date: January l,

1992)
1. Emnt ttf application: provinus, cities, munkipatitia, barangays and other political
subdivisions (Sec. 4, LGC)
2. Rules of Interpretation (Sec. 5, LGC)
3. Declaration of Policy (Sec. 2, LGC)
Principle of Devolution (Sec. 17, [4] (e) and (i). LGC)
Cases: .Pimentel, Jr. v. Executive Secretary Ochoa, et al, G.R. No. 195770, July 17, 2012
CSC v. Dr. Agnes Quida P.Yu, G.R. No. 189041, July 31, 2012
Local Autonomy and National Accountability
Cases: San Juan v. CivilService Commission 196SCRA 69 (1991)

Pimentel v. A guirre, 336SCRA 201 (2000)

Tan v. COMELEC, 142 SCRA 727 (1986)

Tan v. Perena, 452 SCRA 53(2005)

Batangas CATV, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 439SCRA 326 (2004)

Local Autonomy and Decision-Making

Cases: Davao New Town Development Corp. v.Souses Espino et. al., G.R. No.

174588,

mber 11 2013

Province of Rizal v. Executive Secretary, 477 SCRA 436 (2005)

Veloso v. COA, 656 SCRA 767
Province ofBatangas v. Romulo, supra

Accord v. ExeeutiveSecretary Zamora, 459 SCRA 578 (2005)

Ill. CREATIO AND ABOLITION OF MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

A. Requisjta. fctr .creation of local govemme.nt units
B. Factors to consider (Sec. 7. LGC): ), Population (NSO), Income (DOF) and Land Area
(DENR)
1. Population Requirement:

( l) All barangays

(2) Barangay in Metro Manila and other Highly Urbanired Areas

(3) Municipality
(4) City

(5) Province

Case: Aldaba v. COMELEC, 611SCRA 137 (2010)

2. lnr.ome: Average two years income requirement under Sec. 450 of the LGC:
( l ) Province
(2) Highly Urbanized City
(3)

Cty
i

(4) Municipality
3 . Land Area Requirements:

(1) Municipality: 50 sq. km.

(2) C

ity: 100 sq. . lan.

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2.000 sq.km

Case: Navarro v. Ermita 613 SCRA 131 (2010) and 648 SCRA 400 (2011)

C. Creation of municipal corporation is a legislative matter (Sec. 14, LGC)

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

autonomous regional bodies - Sec. 1, Sec. 4,

Sec. 13 & Sec. 14 Article x

General Rule: An organic act creates autonomous regional bodies.

Examples:

R..A. No. 7924 (Metropolitan Manila Development Aut. hority)

Powen of Metropolitan Political and Administratin Body:

Cases: MMDA v. Bel-Air Village Assn. mc., 328 SCRA 836
MMDA v. Garin, 456SCRA 176

MMDA v. Viron Transportation Co., Inc., 530SCRA 341 (2007)

R. A. No. 6734 (Organic Act for ARMM)

Cases: Disomangcop v. Datumanong, 444SCRA 203 (2004)
Serna v. Commission on Elections, 558SCRA 700 (2008)
Kida v.Senate, 659SCRA 270 (2011) andS.C. R e solution dated February 28, 2012
R. A. No. 6766 (Organic Act for Cordillera Autonomous Region)
Cases: Ordillo v. COMELEC, 192SCRA 100 (1990)
Cordillera Broad Coalition v. COA, G. R. No. 79956, January 29, 1990
LA. No. 79&1 (Creating tbe CARAGA A:dministrativeRegion)
D. Division and Merger (Sec. 8, LGC)
be valid, the division and merger shall comply with the requirements of the
ereetion of local government units. The income, population and land area shall
not be reduced to less than the IDlDIDlum requirements and the income
classification of the original unit shall not fall below its current income

Principle: To

classification from such division.

E. Abolition (Sec. 9, LGC)

Principle: A local government unit may be abolished if its creation is judicially declared
invalid or due to infirmities relating to its creation.
F. .Plebiscite Requirement (Sec. 10, LGC) in creation, division and merger and abolition.
Cases;

Bagabuyo v. C OMELEC, 573 SCRA 290 (2008)

Samson v. Aguirre, 315SCRA 53

Tobias v. Abalos, 239 106

Classificat.io.n of provinces, cities and municipalities (Read E.O. 349)

Status of de facto municipal corporations

Casa: Municipality of San Narciso, Quezon et al v Hon. Mendez et al, 239 SCRA 11
Navarro v. ExecutiveSecretary, supra.
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IV. ESTABLISHING THE STATUS OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT

A.

Establishing the Seat of Government (Sec. 11, R.A. 7 160)

1. How done: by law, if created by act of Congress /ordinance if created by

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)

Rules in settlement of boundary dispJJtes:

1. Regional trial courts exercise original jurisdiction over boundary disputes in involving a
MUNICIPALITY and an independent component city.
2. Sangguniang PanlaJawigan exercises original jurisdiction over boundary disputes
involving two municipalities of the same province.
3. Joint Sangguniang Panlalawigan exercises original jurisdiction over boundary disputes
involnng n.o municipalities of the different prmrinces.
4. Sanggunia.Panlungsod eur.cises original.jurisdiction over boundary. disputes involving
two banmgays of the. same city.
5. .Joint Sang&oniang Panlungsod exercises original jurisdiction over boundary disputes
involving twobarangays of.two different . cities.
6. The regional trial court exercises APPELLATE jurisdiction over boundary disputes
among local govenunmt units.
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Cases: Calanza v. PICOP, 586 SCRA 408 (2009)

City of Pasig v. COMELEC, 314 SCRA 179 (1999)
Municipality ofKananga v. Madrona, G.R. No. 141375, April 30, 2003

V. GENERAL POWERS AND ATIRIBUTESOF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

A. Sources of Powers (Constitution, Charter, Local Govemment Code and other laws)
Note: Review the General Principles Governing the Powers of the State
B. Kinds of Power: Police Power, Power of Eminent Domain, Power to Tax, Delegated Power to
EnadLaws

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)

Factors to consider in v.acadng.a street

Cases: New Sun Valley Homeowners v. Sangguniang Barangay, G.R. No. 156686 (2011)
City of Manila v. Chinese Community, 40 Phil. 349 (1919)
Favis v. City ofBaguio, 27 SCRA 1060
Sanggalang v. IAC, 176 SCRA 716
Figuracion v. Libi, 539 SCRA 50 (2007)
Power of Eminent Domain
Requisites for the Eercise (Sec. 9, Art. ID, 1987 Constitution; Sec. 19, LGC and Art. 32
and 36, IRR; Rule 97, 1997 Rule s of Civil Procedure; and DILG Opinion No. 10-1996)
Caseai Spousei Yu5ay v. C.A., City Mayor and City COWlcil ofMandaluyong City,
G.R.. No. 156684, April 6, 2011
Province ofCamaiines Sur v. C. A., 222 SCRA l 73
Masikip v. Pasig City, 479 SCRA 391 (2006)
Barangay Sindalan, San Fernando, Pampanga v. CA, 518 SCRA (2007)
Antonio v. Geronimo, 476 SCRA 340 (2005)
Ortega v. Qty of Cebu, 602 SCRA 601 (2009)
2. PowenofT andFiacalAdmiuistr.ation
Principle: The revenue raised thru local taxation shall be for public purpose.
(a) Local Taxation (Sections 5, 6 & 7, Art. X, 1987 Const, Sees. 128-196, LGC)
Requisites for the exercise: publication requirements and public hearing
Casa; Ongsuco v. MaJones, 604 SCRA 499 (2009)
GSIS v. City Treasurer of Manila, 609 SCRA (2009)
Quezon City v. Bayan Teleconunwrications, Inc. 484 SCRA 169
MIAA v. C.A., 495 SCRA 591 (2006)
(b) Limitations on municipal taxing power
Cases: Sta Lucia Realty v. City ofPasig, 652 SCRA (2011)
Quezon City v. ABS-CBN
G.R. No. J 66408 Oct. 6, 2008

Quezon City v. BayanteJ Communications, 484 SCRA 169 (2006)

Yamane v. B.A. Lepanto Condominium Corporation, 427 SCRA 258 (2005)

(c) Real Property Taution (Sections 232-283, LGC)

Read also Sectioos 516, 517, 518., 519 on Penal Provisions, LGC.
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Assessment and Appraisal (Sec. 201-231, LGC)

Principle: Special Education Fund is the share segregated in the proceeds of
real property taxes collected by the local government units.
Case: Secretary of Finance v. llarde, G.R No.
(May 9, 2005)

(d) Local-1cnemment1-&b.u:e ma.du Nl.RC

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.

.Pawen,(Sectiw.&LCC; Sec-.9..,.Ad..X,.Hl.7 Cwaia11ti,

.

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
.

(DILG Opinion No. 107-2003, dat ed 15 August 2003)

Te dtance the name of public structure will historical, cultural and ethnic
s.ipitk.ance, a UNANIMOUS vote is requir:ed..

Distinction between an Ordinance and a Resolution

Rules governing the enactment of ordinances and resolutions (Art. 107,
114, IRR, LGC)

Arts. 108 to

(c) Loeal Initiative anditefeftmhml(Stt. t?4t-tl7, A:rt. l33to 153; Illlt)

4. Corporate Powers (Sec. 22, LGC, Art. 46, IRR, Sections 14/15, LGC)
(a) Conditions under which a local executive may enter into a contract in behalfof his
government unit
Cases: Land Bank of the Philiw.inesv. Cacayurao., G.R No. 191667, April 17, 2013

Vergara v. Ombudsman, 580 SCRA 693 (2009)

City of Caloocanv. CA and, Gotesco, G.R. No. 14500, May 31, 2006

(b) Authority to negotiate or Stture graots and incurring indebtedness (Sec. 23, LGC)
(c) Build-Operate-Transfer (Sec. 302, LGC)

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C. Priviles
1. Immunity from suit
Case:

Department of Public Services Labor Unions v. Court of Industrial Relations, l SCRA

316

2. .Penanality &9 APtJUI

Municipal Board of Cebu Cityv. Court of Tax Appeals, 12 SCRA 645

Calleja v. Court of Appeal, 20 SCRA 895

Cases:
.

3.

Hirin2 of Private Lawyers

Province of Cebu v. IAC, 147 SCRA 447

. Municipality ofPifiUa, Rizrlt v. CA., "23"J'SCRA 484

Cases:

VI. LIABILITIES OF MUNICIPAL CORPORA'OONS

A. General Rule Sec. 24, Local Government Code (LGC)

B. Exeeptions as provided by law. Refer to Art. 34 and Art. 2189 Civil Code
Cases: Teotico.v City ofMani 22 SCRA267 (1968)
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Guilatco v. City of Dagupan, 171 SCRA 382 ( 1989)

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)

Municipality of San Juan,MetroManila v. C.A, 466 SCRA 78 (2005)

0 . Liability under Contracts
Caaea: ViceMayorViccnciev.-COAChairman Vilbr.et&il.,G.R. Ne, 182069; July 3, 2012
Municipality ofTiwi and Sangguniang Bayan ofTiwi v. Betito, G.R. No. 17 1873,
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July9, 2010
Fajardo v. Hon. Alfredo S. Lim, G.R No. 132388, April 10, 2006
E. Doctrine of implied municipal liability contra personal liability
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LlNKAGES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT '\JNlTS'WffHOTHER 'ENTlTIES

A.

Intergove rnmental Relations of Public Corporations (Art. 59, 62,

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

3. WJtb component cities and municipalities (Sec. 29, LGC)

"B. Relations with People's and Non-Governmental Organizations (Sections 26, 27, 34, 35 and 36,
LGC)

VIII. LOCAL SPECIAL BODIES (Art 181-188, IRR)

A.

Local Development Councils (Sec.106, LGC)

B. Local Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) (Sections 37 and 38, LGC)
Case: Sison v. People, G.R. No. 170339, March 9, 2010
C. Local School Boatnl (Sec. 98, LGC)
D. Local Health Boards (Sec. 102, LGC)
E. Loeal- Peace-..-ONerC-till.(Sec. U.LGC)
F. People's Law Enforcement Board, Sec. 43, RA. 6975
Case: Carpio v. Executive Secretary, 206 SCRA 700
G. Liga n g mga Banmg.,.
Cases: Ignacio v. Banate, Jr., 153 SCRA 546
GaJarosa v. Valencia, 227 SCRA 728

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IX.

EXERCISING GOOD GOVERNANCE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL

A. Requirements and Prohibitions applicable to all Local Officials and Employees,
(Sections 90, 94, 95Art.177,179, IRR)

B.

ELECTIVE OFFICIALS
(1) Qualifications (Sections 39, 41 and 42, LGC

Cases:

Macquiling v. COMELEC., G.R. No. 195649, July 2, 2013:

Amora. Jr. v. COMELEC andOlandria. G.R. No. 192280, J anuary 25, 201 l
Valles v. COMELEC 337 SCRA 543 (2000)
Moreno v. CO:tvfELEC 498 SC'RA 547
Rodriguez v. COMELEC 259 SCRA 296 (1996)
Mercado v. Man zano, 307 SCRA 630 (1999)
Abella v. COMELEC, 201SCRA (1991)
Frivaldo v. COMELEC, 174SCRA 253 (1996)
Labo, Jr. v. COMELEC, 176SCRA1 (1992)

(2) Disqualifications (Section 40, LGC)

Cases:
Dominador Jalosjos v. COMELEC and Cardino, G.R. No. 193237,
October9, 2012
Mayor Tal agav. COMELEC and Alcala. G.R No. 196804, October9, 2012
Cayat v. COMELEC, G. R. No. 163716, Apnl 24, 2007
Bautista v. COMELEC, G. R. No. 1546-97, October 23, 2003
Bernardo et. al. v. Abalos et. al., G. R. No. 137266, December 5, 2004
(3) Vacancies and succession (Sections 44 to 46, R.A. 7160)
Case1; Uoda v. COMEE
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C, 190SCRA827
Macalingcagv. Chang, 208SCRA413
)... Permanent vacancies
Temporary vacancies
Resignation
(4) R.ecatt (Sections 69- 7, LGC and Art. 1 to 162, IRR)
R equisites

Who may be recalled

Grounds for recall
When recall may not be held
Procedure for recall
Effcctivity of Recall

Cases:

(5) Term l.imits and Recall (See RA No.9244)

Sandoval v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 154683, October 5 1993

Montebon v. Commission on Elections, 551 SCRA 50 (2008)
Mendoza v. Familara and COMELEC, G.R. No. 191017, November 15, 20ll
yor Abundo v . COMELEC, G.R No. 201716, January 8, 2013

C. Supervision Over and Discipline of Local Officials

1. Applicability of R.A. 6770 - The Ombudsman Act of 1989
Cases:
Ombudsman v. Francisco, Jr. (December 14, 2011)
Mimnda v.Sandiganbayan, 464SCRA165 (2005)
&\astig v. -Sandiganbayan, 235 SCRA t03
2. Appointment of Personnel
Case: Eloisa Tolentino v. Atty. Ro y Loyola et al., G.R. No. 153809 (2011)
3. Disciplinary Action (Art. 124, IRR)
Procedure in imposing disciplinmy action (Sec.

84, LGC)
LGC)

Grounds for suspension and remo-wal. (Sec. 60,

P1eventive Suspension (Sections 63-64, 85-87, LGC and.Art.127, IRR) /

Jurisdiction ofOmbusman

Cases:

Ombudsman v. Rodriz, G.R. No. 172700 , July 23, 2010

Espiritu v. Me lgar, 206 SCRA 256
Bwiye v. Escareal, 226 SCRA332
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4. Ri&)lts of Respondent in Administrative Cases (Art. 129, IRR)

Cases:

Cases:

M ay or T olenti no v.CO:tv1ELEC, et al., G.r . N o.187958, 1879 61 an d1 8 79 62

August 10, 2010
SPO lAcuzarv. Jarolan an d H on. Apresa, PLEB, G.R. N o. 1 7787 April 7, 2010

S..laivea&iga&ioaaa4 Appeala(Art. 131, IRR)-(.47)

Catu v. Rellosa, 54 6 SCR A 209 (2008)
Re pub lic v. Ram buy ong , 632 SCRA 66 (2010 )
People v. S andig anbay an, 559 SCRA 449 (2008)
Sales v. Carreon. Jr. 5 15 SCRA 597 (2007)
Quir og v.Aumenta do, 570 SCRA 5 82 (2 008)
Nazareno v. City ofDumaguete, 602 scRA 578 (20 09)
Montuerto v. Ty , 567 SCRA 670 (2008)

X.

XI.

BARANGAY JUSTICE (Scctiom 399 to 420, LGC)

.Cases:

Uy.v Conu:cras, .237 SCRA 16. 7 (1994)

Corpuz v.C.A ., 2 74 SCRA 2 75 (199 7)
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ACTS PUNISHABLE UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE

Stt Penal Provisions (Sections 511-520, LGC)

MatRrs .related to publication and posting
"Sectian sn - Postinx and Publications ufonfinances with Penal Sanctions
Section 513- }'ailure to Post and Publish the Itemized Monthly Collections and
Disbunements

A.

B. Matten related to local tax measures

Seetion 516- Penalties for Violation of Tu Ordinances
Section 517 - Omission of'Proper1Y from Assesm
s ent or Tax Rolls by Officers and
other Acts
Section 518- Government Agents Delaying Assessment of Real Property and
Assessment Appeals
Section 519-Failure

to

Dispose of Delinquent Property at Public Auction

C. MatRrs related to Barangay Affairs

SedionSl 1 ;- Witbbetding of Bcnefit'S' Aconled to Banmgay Officials

Section 515- Refilsal or Fai1ure of Any Party or Witness to Appear before the
Lupon or Pangkat

D. Prohibitions on Local Government Officials and Staff

Sec.doll 514- Engaging in Prohibited Business Transactions or Possessing Illegal
Pecuniary Interests
Section 520- Prohibited Acts Related to the Award of contracts under the
Provisions of Credit Financing
XII. Special Assignment:
1. Review a local ordinance granting an exemption. to its zoning law.

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.

national government agency and a local

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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To find out his program of action for his barangay.

Reminders:

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.

Relevant Provisions of the 1987 Constitution

2. Relevant Provisions of the Civil Code

3. Local Government Code of 1991, RA 7160
4. Relevant Laws on Public Accountability including the provisions ofthe Revised Penal Code

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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