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IMBONG V OCHOA

GR 204819
April 8, 2014
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Facts:
The petitioner contends that RH Law infringes the powers devolved to local government units
specifically under Section 17 of the Local Government Code of 1990 regarding the duties and functions
pertaining to the delivery of basic services and facilities vested upon the LGUs.

Issue:
Whether or not the RH Law violates the principle of autonomy of Local Government Units

Ruling:
No. Local Autonomy is not absolute. The national government still has the say when it comes to
national priority programs which the local government is called upon to implement. There is an exception in
section 17 involving nationally funded programs, projects and facilities. The said express reservation of power by
the national government is that unless an LGU is particularly designated as the implementing agency, it has no
power over a program for which funding has been provided by the national government under GAA even if the
program involves the delivery of basic services within the jurisdiction of LGUs.

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