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Local Government Code of 1991

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The Local Government Code of 1991 is the primary law governing the structure and operations of local government units in the Philippines. It provides the legal framework for local autonomy, disaster management, and the conduct of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Recent amendments and proposals aim to extend the terms of local officials, though some changes face legal challenges and opposition.

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Wed, December 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM

PBBM OKs tax cut for power producers to avert defaults

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. approved the reduction and condonation of real property taxes and penalties for independent power producers (IPPs) for 2025 through Executive Order No. 106.

Wed, November 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM

7 Cebu mayors face charges for London trip during typhoon

Seven mayors from Cebu's 5th District are facing administrative and criminal complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly traveling to London during Typhoon Tino.

Sat, November 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM

DILG orders local officials to cancel foreign travel amid Super Typhoon Uwan threat

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered all elective and appointive local officials to cancel and suspend foreign travel from November 9 to 15, 2025, as the country braces for Super Typhoon Uwan.

Sun, October 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Roxas City declares state of calamity due to Tropical Storm Ramil flooding

Roxas City has been placed under a state of calamity due to widespread flooding caused by Tropical Storm Ramil.

Tue, September 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM

DepEd asks Congress to prioritize education reforms, especially school feeding program

The Department of Education (DepEd) is urging Congress to prioritize legislative reforms concerning education, especially those related to the school-based feeding program and student assistance.

Mon, June 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM

DILG: Suspended officials cannot perform duties even in new term

Elected officials facing final and executory suspension or dismissal orders are legally prohibited from performing their duties, even after the start of a new term, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) stated.

Mon, June 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Baste Duterte assumes Davao City mayor post as father detained

Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte is now the acting mayor due to the temporary legal incapacity of his father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained.

Sun, June 22, 2025 at 4:06 AM

SC scraps second placer rule in election cases

The Supreme Court has abandoned the "second placer rule" in election cases where the winning candidate is disqualified, stating it has no legal basis.

Fri, June 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Namfrel opposes BSKE postponement

The National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) opposes the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).

Mon, June 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM

House OKs bill extending barangay, SK terms to six years

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill, House Bill No. 11287, that extends the term of elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to six years by amending the Local Government Code of 1991.