Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
October 10, 1991
President Corazon C. Aquino signed R.A. 7160 or the Local Government Code on October 10, 1991.
The Local Government Code established the system and defined the powers of provincial, city, municipal and barangay governments in the Philippines.
It provided for a more responsive local government structure instituted through a system of decentralization whereby Local Government Units are delegated more powers, authority, responsibilities and resources.
The Code empowered local governments to enact local tax measures, including real property taxes and assured the local governments a share in the national internal revenue.
It defined the powers of Local Government Units and specified programmes that are transferred to them, including: agricultural extension and on-site research; infrastructure projects; field health and hospital services; social welfare services; community-based forestry programmes and other investment support services.
It also provides for: powers of a city or municipality to authorize the reclassification of lands; duties of national government agencies to maintain an ecological balance; relations with people’s and non-governmental organizations; settlement of boundary disputes; property and supply management in the local government units; penalties; etc.
RA 7160 or the Local Government Code took effect on January 1, 1992 and was one of the laws passed toward the end of Pres. Aquino's term.
Fidel Ramos, who succeeded her as president shouldered the task of dealing with the birth pains of devolution.
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