PHILIPPINE PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION II

ASSIGNMENT III
Decentralization and the Local Government Code of 1991

Cite fifty (50) specific provisions of the Local Government Code that articulate each of the major forms of
decentralization in the context of the politico-administrative system in the Philippines. Each form should have
at least 10 pertinent provisions. As applicable, provide an example of how each of the provisions is actually
implemented.

Use the attached template in stating your answers. Sample answers are provided below. You are therefore
discouraged from using the same provisions and actual examples in your submissions.

The submission shall observe the following format: typewritten, one-inch margin on all sides and Bookman
Old Style 11 font. It must also state your name, student number, date of submission and course title.

Outputs shall be submitted on __________ in class. No late submissions will be accepted.

DELA CRUZ, Juan 24 April 2020
2018-12345 PPA II

ASSIGNMENT II
Decentralization and Local Governments in the Philippines

Form of Local Government Code Provision Actual Example

Decentralization
Devolution 1. Section 18. Power to Generate and Apply Ordinance No. SP-2236, s. 2013 of
Resources. Local government units shall have Quezon City entitled “Ordinance Further
the power and authority… to create their own Amending the Tax Rate of Certain Items
sources of revenue and to levy taxes, fees, and Under Chapter Three (Tax on Business)
charges which shall accrue exclusively for their and Chapter Four (Other Taxes) of the
use and disposition and which shall be retained Quezon City Revenue Code in Accordance
by them with the Limitations Set Forth in the
Local Government Code”
2. Section 20. Reclassification of Lands. (a) A Ordinance No. 2014-01 of the City of
city or municipality may, through an ordinance Alaminos, Pangasinan entitled “Ordinance
passed by the Sanggunian after conducting Reclassifying Four (4) Parcels of Land….
public hearings for the purpose, authorize the From Agricultural Land to Residential
reclassification of agricultural lands and provide Land”
for the manner of their utilization or
disposition…
3. Section 327. Basic Services and Facilities. (b) Quirino Provincial Hospital
(3) (iv) Such basic services and facilities include,
but are not limited to the following: For a
province, subject to the provisions of Title Five,
Book 1 of this Code, health services which
include hospitals and other tertiary health
services.