DILG Legal Opinion Archive Index

DILG Legal Opinion Archive as Indexed
DILG Clarification as to the propriety of procurement of insurance

coverage with private insurance company/ies rather than with the
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)Reference No: LO098S2011
September
11, 2014
Request for DILG review and comments on the Municipal Ordinance

No. 01S2010 vis-a-vis DILG MC No. 2011-151Reference No: LO097S2011
September
11, 2014
Seek clarification from DILG regarding legal authority to render the

opinion addressed to the members of the Sangguniang Bayan of
Altavas, AklanReference No: LO-096S2011
September
11, 2014
Opinion whether or not said barangay may continue Barangay

Ordinance No. 02-97 notwithstanding DILG Memorandum Circular
(MC) No. 2011-122 which prohibits the imposition and pass through
feesReference No: LO-094S2011
September
11, 2014
issue to be resolved between the representations of the Vice Mayor

and the minutes as reflected in the Sanggunian's journalReference
No: LO-091S2011
September
11, 2014
Requirements of the issuance /

permitsReference No: LO-090S2011
September
11, 2014
Seek for DILG assistance in the enforcement of the local tax

exemptions granted by RA 9520 in connection with the renewal of its
business permit in the city of PasigReference No: LO-086S2011
September
11, 2014
Request for DILG guidance regarding the DILG opinion on the issues in
relation to DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2011-151Reference No:
LO-083S2011
September
11, 2014
Clarification on the Memorandum Circular (MC)No. 2011-151 on the

suspension of pass through feesReference No: LO-082S2011
September
11, 2014
10
Term of Office and age qualification

KabataanReference No: LO-075S2011
September
11, 2014
11
Clarification /legal opinion relation to DILG Department Order (DO) No.

2009-321 dated 13 March 2009 in relation to Section 73 of the
implementing Rules and regulation of republic Act No. 6975Reference
No: LO-074S2011
September
11, 2014
12
Request for DILG for the legal interpretation on Memorandum Circular

(MC) No. 2011-59Reference No: LO-073S2011
September
11, 2014
approval
of
of
the
the
business
Sangguniang
13
Clarification on the application and coverage of DILG Memorandum

Circular (MC) No. 2010-101Reference No: LO-071S2011
September
11, 2014
14
DILG opinion on whether or not the tricycles operated by the Business

on Wheels (BOW)program fall within in the context of the provisions of
DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2007-01Reference No: LO-070S2011
September
11, 2014
15
Request for DILG to cause the implementation of the decision/

resolutions of the past and present SP of the Province of Oriental
MindoroReference No: LO-066S2011
September
11, 2014
16
What is meant by the words "Territorial jurisdiction " or geographical

island" as provided in the said DILG Memorandum Circular No. 201159 dated April 25,2011Reference No: LO-065S2011
September
11, 2014
17
Seek definitive ruling from DILG whether Regional Order No. 2010-010
as amended by Regional Order No. 2010-010AReference No: LO063S2011
September
11, 2014
18
Seeking on the clarification on the "scope of the term "Government

Vehicle "in relation to the required marking of the words "FOR
OFFICIAL USE ONLY" on all government vehicles as directing by DILG
in DILG Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2010-101Reference No: LO049S2011
September
11, 2014
19
Request for DILG Action on the alleged practice by several Local

Government Units (LGUs) of requiring delivery trucks to secure stickers
before allowing the same to "access their area"Reference No: LO047S2011
September
11, 2014
20
DILG clarification on the application and legal effect of DILG Legal

Opinion No. 19S2011Reference No: LO-037S2011
September
11, 2014
21
Opinion on the intended Renewal of Surety bond of F/Director Danilo F

Cabrera (Ret.)Reference No: LO-032S2011
September
11, 2014
22
Request for an investigation on the alleged abuses by traffic enforcers

in Cabatuan, IsabelaReference No: LO-022S2011
September
11, 2014
23
Request an approval from DILG regarding Transfer the earnings of

Barangay Semirara, Caluya,Antique to a private bank and use a portion
of the 80% of the proceeds derived from mining operations (National
Wealth)Reference No: LO-017S2011
September
11, 2014
24
DILG Opinion on whether the soft loan extended by the municipality of

Sablayan to Occidental Mindoro Electric Cooperative, Inc. (OMECO),a
local electric cooperative may be charged against the municipality's
balances of the calamity fund for CY 2010Reference No: LO-
September
11, 2014
093S2011
25
Section 22 (c) of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991Reference No: LO-023S2014
September 4,
2014
26
Republic Act No. 7160 and Civil Service Commission (CSC)

Memorandum Circular No. 40, s 1998Reference No: LO-021S2014
September 4,
2014
27
Request for DILG guidance and and legal opinion concerning Section
323 of the Local Government CodeReference No: LO-020S2014
September 4,
2014
28
Opinion on whether the concurrence of the Sanggunian Bayan

concerned is required for the release of the Priority Development
Assistance Fund (PDAF) as financial assistance to People's
Organizations (POs) and non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
beneficiariesReference No: LO-019S2014
September 4,
2014
29
Request for DILG Opinion regarding the Mayoralty Controversy in

Isulan, Sultan KudaratReference No: LO-018S2014
September 4,
2014
30
Basis of the LGUs Taxing and Regulatory Power on Extraction of Sand,

Gravel and others Quarry Resources, and Department Observation on
Section 5F-02 (a) of Municipal Tax Ordinance No. 02,s 2011Reference
No: LO-017S2014
September 4,
2014
31
Section 90 of Republic Act No. 7160 Practice of ProfessionReference

No: LO-016S2014
September 4,
2014
32
Clarification on the implementation of Local Budget Circular No. 103

(LBC 103) dated 13 May 2013,particularly on the interpretation of items
7.1 and 7.5Reference No: LO-015S2014
September 4,
2014
33
Request guidance as to the legality of appointment of Ms Violeta

Tabugo as Women's Sectoral representative to the Sangguniang
Panlungsod of Cotabato CityReference No: LO-014S2014
September 4,
2014
34
Opinion on whether an Indigenous People (IP) who ran and lost in the
recent National elections and was subsequently selected as an IP
Mandatory Representative is or not covered by the prohibition under
Section 6, Article IX-B of the 1987 Constitution.Reference No: LO013S2014
September 4,
2014
35
Opinion and guidance on whether a losing candidate for the position of

Sangguniang Bayan member last 2013 Synchronized Local Barangay
Elections, is qualified to represent the Indigenous Cultural Communities
/ Indigenous Peoples (ICCs / IPs)Reference No: LO-12S2014
September 4,
2014
36
DILG opinion regarding the legal implication of the recent conviction by

the Sandiganbayan (1st Division) of two (2)Sangguniang Panlalawigan
MembersReference No: LO-022S2014
September 4,
2014
37
Request for legal opinion on the validity of the clauses contained in the
contractual Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) entered into between the
City Government of Paranaque and Altech Contractors, Inc. on 05
February 2010Reference No: LO-011S2014
September 1,
2014
38
Request for opinion on the validity or legality of the Pasay City

Government adherence to the procedures under the 2008 NEDA Joint
Venture (JV) guidelines together with supporting documentsReference
No: LO-010S2014
September 1,
2014
39
Request for DILG Opinion on the City Government plan to build a Local
Disaster Preparedness Center which will also house the Central Fire
Station and if the same is justified under 5.1.8 of Joint Memorandum
Circular No. 2013-1 dated 25 March 2013Reference No: LO009S2014
September 1,
2014
40
Seeking an opinion on whether the City of Butuan can use the Public
Private Partnership (Competitive Challenge / unsolicited proposal for
joint ventures) through its own PPP code to undertake the dredging
projects as a measure for Disaster Risk Reduction and
MitigationReference No: LO-008S2014
September 1,
2014
41
Request for legal opinion on the validity of the Contract of Services

entered into by the Municipal Mayor without prior Authorization of the
Sangguniang BayanReference No: LO-007S2014
September 1,
2014
42
Requirements for a Local Government

applicationReference No: LO-006S2014
September 1,
2014
43
Opinion on whether the Commission on Audit's (COA) prescribed

salary grade of a City Vice-Mayor (SG26/S1) prevails / supersedes
Sec. 9 (a) of Republic Act No. 8297, otherwise konwn as the "Charter
of the City of Kabankalan."Reference No: LO-005S2014
September 1,
2014
44
Requesting that Ascendant's Fountain Inc. (AFI) be exempted from

paying the yearly business permit issued by Las Pias CityReference
No: LO-004S2014
September 1,
2014
45
Request for DILG's guidance relative to the purchase of motor vehicles

utilizing the PDAF of Congresswoman Catalina G Leonen-Pizzaro in
light of DBM Circular letter No. 2013-8 and the Supreme Court
decisionReference No: LO-003S2014
September 1,
2014
Unit
(LGU)
loan
46
Opinion on the Validity of the disapproval of E.O. No. 40 by the

Provincial Governor on review, and query on the status of the contract
as a legal consequences of such disapprovalReference No: LO002S2014
September 1,
2014
47
Seeking guidance on whether to proceed with the procurement of one

unit multicab intended for Barangay Malawog, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo to be
source from the PDAF of Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong"
Marcos,Jr.Reference No: LO-001S2014
September 1,
2014
48
Clarification on the issues pertaining to the release of the 2013 Priority

Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) for Local Development Project
in light of the 19 November 2013 Supreme Court En Banc's ruling on
the unconstitutionality of the entire 2013 PDAF ArticleReference No:
LO-041S2013
August
2014
29,
49
Whether or not non-paying and non-complying member Barangay of

the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC), to as the Cebu City
Chapter of the LnB, may still be allowed to nominate, to vote for, and /
or be voted upon as a candidate during the election of the new set of
officers and Board of DirectorsReference No: LO-040S2013
August
2014
29,
50
Clarification whether the National Liga ng mga barangay thru its

opinion dated 27 November has the authority to reverse and / or modify
DILG LO no. 113, S dated 05 December 2007 and purpose of the August 29, 2014
forthcoming Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) Chapter Elections which shall
prevail :DILG LO no 113 S 2007Reference No: LO-039S2013
51
Opinion on the legality of the imposition of additional fee by Barangay officials

to cable link, considering the congressional Franchise granted to it under RA
9382Reference No: LO-038S2013
August 29,
2014
52
Opinion in relation to Carrascal Municipal Ordinance No. 02,S2012Reference

No: LO-037S2013
August 29,
2014
53
Requesting for a legal opinion on the proper interpretation of the Three-Term

Rule vis-avis PB Doloriel's caseReference No: LO-036S2013
August 29,
2014
54
Seeking a legal opinion on the propriety and validity of certain appropriations for
the office of the Vice Mayor and the Sangguniang PanglungsodReference No:
LO-034S2013
August 29,
2014
55
Opinion on whether or not the necessity of upgrading / raising of roads and

drainage system by a local government units falls within the purview of 5.0,
5.1.7 or 5.1.8 of the Joint Memorandum Circular no. 2013-1 (JMC No. 2013-1)
issued on 25 march 2013 by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (NDRRMC), DBM and DILGReference No: LO033S2013
August 29,
2014
56
Requesting Clarification re. Can LGU in Boracay really prohibit the use of the
ocean, and what is the punishment for a Mayor who does not follow the law,
rules and regulationsReference No: LO-032S2013
August 29,
2014
57
Opinion on the powers of the Local Chief Executive (LCE), to order for a
deferment of an order from a quasi-judicial body citing possible disruption of the
peace and order therein as well as the general welfare of constituents who may
be in the crossfire in case of violence occurs in the implementation of the
orderReference No: LO-031S2013
August 29,
2014
58
Opinion on who has the rights (priority)in utilizing the water Resource for public
use, it appears that there's a gap between the National Water Resources Board
(NWRB) and DILG.Is the NWRB has do power to issue a cease and deceased
(sic) order to stop this private corporationReference No: LO-029S2013
August 29,
2014
59
Opinion concerning the applicability of Section 62 (c) of Republic Act no.

7160,otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991Reference No:
LO-027S2013
August 29,
2014
60
The prohibition in Section 90 of Republic Act no. 7160 (Local Government Code
of 1991) and Section 7 of Republic Act no. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical
Standards for Public Officials and Employees)Reference No: LO-026S2013
August 29,
2014
61
Opinion on whether Atty. Ayla V Alim,City Councilor of Mandaluyong City may

be entitled to her salaries, wages, benefits and other emoluments due and
owing to her as a City Councilor during the period of Sabbatical leave for
studies abroad.Reference No: LO-025S2013
August 29,
2014
62
Does the retroactive effect of Appropriation Ordinance enable Local

Government to enter into Contracts prior to the approval of their
BudgetReference No: LO-024S2013
August 29,
2014
63
Opinion regarding the Resolution no. 119 and 120 of the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan of Rizal which declared City Resolution no. 2013-013 (Annual
Investment Plan) and City Appropriation Ordinance no. 2013-001 (Annual
Budget) is invalid and inoperative on the sole ground that only eight (8) member
of the Sangguniang Panglungsod of Antipolo CityReference No: LO-023S2013
August 29,
2014
64
Opinion on whether or not the Local Government Unit (LGU) has the authority
to impose taxes upon the business enterprises operating within PHIVIDEC
Industrial Estate-Misamis Oriental Special Economic Zone (PIEMO-SEZ); as
between the LGU and PIEMO-SEZ; who has the better right to issue business
permits to business enterprise operating within PIEMO-SEZReference No: LO022S2013
August 29,
2014
65
Seeking Clarification on the extent of the powers of a MayorReference No: LO021S2013
August 29,
2014
66
Explanation on Section 46 (a) of the Local Government Code of

August 29,
2014
67
DILG rendered Legal Opinion No. 12,S2013 dated 18 April 2013 in reply to the
query relative to the request of SP Member of Masbate,for the Regional Office
of the Department of Budget and Management,in the aforesaid opinion,clarified
that the Department's duty of rendering legal opinions have its
limitations.Reference No: LO-019S2013
August 29,
2014
68
Seeking DILG Opinion and on Guidance on the official status of Punong

Barangay Job Gecobe Lapitan of Bangar, Solano, Nueva VizcayaReference
No: LO-028S2013
August 29,
2014
69
DILG opinion no. 17,S2005 that divestment as referred to in Section 9 of

Republic Act no. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for public
officials and employees is proper only in case a conflict of interest
existsReference No: LO-030S2013
August 29,
2014
70
The legality of the assumption of Vice-Mayor Belen Fernandez as Acting Mayor

of Dagupan CityReference No: LO-018S2013
August 28,
2014
71
Query on the legality or validity of such replacement of the Chairman of the

Committee on Finance, Budget and ways of means, and what is the scope of
the phrase "no other business" in Section 323 of the "Local Government Code
of 1991"?Reference No: LO-017S2013
August 28,
2014
72
Requesting the DILG opinion on whether the former staff of deceased Vice
Governor Sanchez may claim their overtime pay witheld based on the Office of
the President's decision in O.P. Case no. 10-K-504Reference No: LO-
August 28,
2014
016S2013
73
Clarification on Section 323 of the Local Government Code of 1991.Reference

No: LO-015S2013
August 28,
2014
74
whether it is correct to recognize Vice Mayor Christopher B Maguad as the

Acting Mayor of the municipality of Valderama, Antique during Mayor Mary
Joyce R Roquero's suspension on the basis of presumption of regularity of the
performance of official functions of the concerned Local Government Unit and
its official and considering further that the issues involved are pending
resolution before the COMELEC and other tribunalsReference No: LO014S2013
August 28,
2014
75
Requesting advice on whether the decision dated 13 March 2013 rendered by

the Office of the President dismissing the appeal of Punong Barangay of San
Luis, Antipolo City in OP DC Case no. 13-A-004 is sufficient for to them to
recognize Mr. Crisol L Cate as Acting Punong Barangay of San Luis, Antipolo
CityReference No: LO-013S2013
August 28,
2014
76
Requesting the DILG opinion on the Controversy involving the approval of the
CY 2013 Provincial Annual Budget and Annual Investment Plan by the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Masbate.Reference No: LO-012S2013
August 28,
2014
77
Request the DILG opinion as to the effectivity and status of DILG Memorandum
Circular no. 2011-151 (MC 2011-151)Reference No: LO-011S2013
August 28,
2014
78
Seeking DILG opinion regarding the effect of the implementation of the Writ of
Execution dated 17 January 2013 issued by the COMELEC En Banc in SPA
No. 09-076 (DC)Reference No: LO-010S2013
August 28,
2014
79
Query from the DILG about the legal process for payment of compensation and
other emoluments of Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs)
to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and other local Sanggunian in the Province
of Sarangani.Reference No: LO-007S2013
August 28,
2014
80
Clarification on the DILG opinion no. 2B,S2013 relative to the two

issuesReference No: LO-005S2013
August 28,
2014
81
Queries "whether there is a need for Appropriation Ordinance,when SB

Resolution on October 21,2010 already authorized the LCE to appropriate the
loan proceeds to the purpose in Construction of Level III water system,and how
will abstention vote be considered?as a negative vote or affirmative
voteReference No: LO-004S2013
August 28,
2014
82
whether or not it became a ministerial duty on the part of Sangguniang Bayan

to pass appropriation Ordinance no. 10,S2012 by virtue of the commitment
undertaken by the municipality in Resolution no. 27,S2012 which is to
appropriate the total project cost composed of loan proceeds,equity and
grant;and whether or not the abstention of the lone Sangguniang Bayan
August 28,
2014
member should be interpreted to be acquiesence on the subject appropriation

ordinance no. 10,S2012Reference No: LO-006S2013
83
Opinion on taking into consideration that the first suspension will end on 20
September 2013 months after election,how will this level treat the subsequent
order imposing another period, will the subsequent order imposing another
penalty be followed even if will be served beyond the duration of the first
suspension order?that suspended Mayor is seeking re-election this forth
coming elections, will Aguinaldo Doctrine apply.Reference No: LO-009AS2013
August 28,
2014
84
Opinion regarding 2013 Annual budget which was disapproved in its entirety by
Sanggunian a vote of 9-5 without stating the reasons or grounds for their
disapprovalReference No: LO-003S2013
August 22,
2014
85
Queries whether a quorum exist (sic)in the presence of only nine (9)members
out of eighteen (18)members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod of Antipolo in
Admin. Case No. 2012-004 is valid and have no force and effect;and whether
the said decision may be implemented even before the lapse of fifteen (15)
days periodReference No: LO-002S2013
August 22,
2014
86
Whether or not the Regional Director has the Authority to cause implementation
of the Resolution of a Sangguniang Bayan suspending a Punong Barangay with
any request from the Local Legislative bodyReference No: LO-001S2013
August 22,
2014
87
Vice Mayor of Antipolo City protested against Punong Barangay of San Luis,
Antipolo City alleged attempt to seek an opinion from DILG as a case of forum
shopping since he already sought judicial relief in Special Civil Action No. 121232Reference No: LO-002AS2013
August 22,
2014
88
Validity of the decision of the Sangguniang Panglungsod of Antipolo City in

Admin. Case No. 2012-004,imposing upon him the penalty of suspension from
six (6) months for violation of Section 60 (b)(c)(e) of Republic Act No.
7160Reference No: LO-002BS2013
August 22,
2014
89
Request for Assistance and Intervention with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
(BSP)Reference No: LO-62S2012
August 14,
2014
90
Seek the DILG Central Office guidance on the manner of filling the temporary
vacancies caused by the suspension of the Sangguniang Barangay
officialsReference No: LO-60S2012
August 14,
2014
91
12 December 2011 Resolution No. 181-2011 which request for an exemption

from the application of DILG MC No 2011-151Reference No: LO-059S2012
August 14,
2014
92
Comprehensive explanation of Section 152 in relation to Section 130 of

Republic Act No. 7160 as amended pertaining to the exercise of the Taxing and
other revenue-raising powers of Local Governments units.Reference No: LO055S2012
August 14,
2014
93
Is there a need for authority from the DBM or DILG as the case may be if the
Local Government shall utilize its unexpended LDRRMF to purchase vehicles
and Do we consider the " Unexpended LDRRMF" as "unencumbered Local
Funds" so that the only approval of the Local Chief executives is required in the
purchase of enumerated (sic) in Section 7.0 of A.O. 233 as amendedReference
No: LO-054S2012
August 14,
2014
94
Clarification on the following issues: since Barangay Canumay is located in

Metro Manila, can two (2) barangays be created out of it by means of
Ordinance No. 37, series of 2011.When will the corporate existence of two (2)
new barangay begin?in the interim,that is the prior to the first election of the
barangay officials of the two (2) new barangays,can the Mayor appoint the said
officials under the Ordinance No. 37, series 2011.Reference No: LO-053S2012
August
2014
8,
95
Whether or not the LGU has the power to disregard the order (DILG
Memorandum Circular No. 2010-119 ) due to allege financial budgetary
constraints; power to deny the appointment of the IPs Mandatory
Representative due to sectoral representations provided in RA No. 7160 and
power to require more documents aside from certificate of affirmation and oath
of office as prescribed in letter "E" off aforementioned Memorandum
CircularReference No: LO-052S2012
August
2014
8,
96
Whether the Sangguniang Bayan of Kalibo, Aklan may grant a temporary

franchise in favor of a certain cockpit, which is located within a residential
subdivision project,hence prohibited under Presidential Decree No. 499, as
amended by Presidential Decree 1802 as well as Kalibo Municipal Ordinance
No. 20 Series of 1974Reference No: LO-051S2012
August
2014
8,
97
Whether it is legal for the Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay
Members to " appoint " their close friends or allies as replacement for the two
duly lected Barangay Kagawad who have previously resigned and it is legal for
Barangay to operate a Material recovery Facility (MRF) close to residential
areasReference No: LO-050S2012
August
2014
8,
98
Requesting this Department to investigate on the alleged mishandling of

criminal case by certain Barangay and Police Officials which leds to arrest,
detention and current prosecution for the crime of slight physical
injuriesReference No: LO-049S2012
August
2014
5,
99
Opinion regarding item 9.2.c of the " Contract Implementation Guidelines for the
Procurement of Infrastructure Projects" , Annex "E" of revised Implementing
Rules and Regulations of RA 9184Reference No: LO-048S2012
August
2014
5,
10
0
Requesting for guidance on the issue whether or not pedicabs may be allowed
to use National Highways on roads subject to certain conditionsReference No:
LO-046S2012
August
2014
5,
10
1
Seeking advice on whether or not the personnel of the City of Iligan would
also benefit from the exemption granted the development Academy of the
Philippines (DAP) from the P1,200.00 Ceiling on the registration fee or
charge for the participation in convention and seminars conducted by
DAP,when using Government funds.Reference No: LO-045S2012
August 5,
2014
10
2
Sangguniang Bayan of La Paz, Agusan Del Sur disapproved the IF

(Intelligence Fund) budget because it did not follow the DILG MC No 99-65
dated April 23,1999Reference No: LO-044S2012
August 5,
2014
10
3
Request clearance from this department for the issuance of a

Memorandum for the purpose of reassigning personnel.Reference No: LO041S2012
August 1,
2014
10
4
Query on the issue: " when does the Corporate existence of a Barangay
begin? "Reference No: LO-029S2012
August 1,
2014
10
5
Opinion regarding the claim of former Regional Legislation Assembly

Speaker Rejie Sahali-Generale to return to his office as speaker of
Regional Legislative AssemblyReference No: LO-028S2012
August 1,
2014
10
6
Clarication on whether or not the benefits and rights under RA 9994

(Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010) may also be accorded to our
Foreign Retiree participants who are sixty (60) years old or
aboveReference No: LO-027S2012
August 1,
2014
10
7
Opinion on whether or not its is necessary for this Department to implement

the Ombudsman decision in OMB-L-A-10-0053-EReference No: LO026S2012
August 1,
2014
10
8
Clarification on MC No. 2011-68 particularly the exception to the prohibition

on the operation of tricycles along the National HighwayReference No:
LO-025S2012
August 1,
2014
10
9
Queries on what is the effect of the exercise of the powers and

performance of the duties and functions of the Mayor by the Vice Mayor on
account of the indefinite leave of absence of the elected Mayor due to
illness,what functions of the elected Vice Mayor and what should be
discharged by his successors in officeReference No: LO-023S2012
August 1,
2014
110
whether the highest ranking members of the sangguniang Panglungsod

can immediately take over and perform the functions and duties of the Vice
mayor as a result of the exercise of the power and performance of the
duties and functions of mayor by the Vice Mayor on account of the
indefinite leave of absence of the elected mayor due to illnessReference
No: LO-022S2012
August 1,
2014
111
The LGU of General Santos request for clarification regarding the MC No.
2011-68 particularly the exception to the prohibition on the operation of the
tricycles and pedicabs along the National HighwayReference No: LO024S2012
August 1,
2014
112
Invalidity of some portions of the Revised Revenue Code of San

Simon,Pampanga and Scope of Municipalities Taxing Power, Situs
TaxReference No: LO-021S2912
July 31,
2014
113
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zamboanga Del Sur thru its Resolution

No. 2K11-579 declared invalid Bayog's Municipal Ordinance No. 11-92-11
for being contrary to RA 7942 or the Philippine Mining Act of
July 25,
2014
114
Clarification on MC No. 2011-151, which suspends the imposition and

collection of pass through fees vis-a-vis the collection of toll fees as
authorized under Section 155 of LGU Code of 1991Reference No: LO019S2012
July 25,
2014
115
Clarification on whether or not the collection of annual fixed tax is covered

by MC No. 2009-76,which prohibits LGUs from charging pass through fees
on vehicles especially those carrying agricultural goods and
productsReference No: LO-018S2012
July 25,
2014
116
Query on whether a Sangguniang Bayan Secretary may be designated as

OIC Municipal TreasurerReference No: LO-017S2012
July 25,
2014
117
Whether the Sectoral representatives (IPs/ICCs) are entitled to the Third

Tranche of the modified Salary Schedule for LGU Personnel and , if in
affirmative ,whether the grant thereof is mandatoryReference No: LO015S2012
July 25,
2014
118
Query on whether the Vice Mayor can by necessary implication,issue the

Allotment Release Order (ARO) in relation to Sangguniang Panglungsod
FundsReference No: LO-014S2012
July 25,
2014
119
The Sangguniang Bayan of Liloan,Southern Leyte enacted Municipal

Ordinance No. 29-93, as amended by Municipal Ordinance No. 35-93.Said
Ordinance imposes Fees to all vehicles for the use of the Municipal Road
which connects the National Highway down to the toll gate of the Ferry
Terminal of LiloanReference No: LO-016S2012
July 25,
2014
12
0
Possible administrative offenses to be filed against Local Officials due to

lack of or delay in the filing of application for leave of absence.Reference
No: LO-012S2012
July 24,
2014
12
1
1st Endorsement of DBM Region VIII Director which refers to the

Department the 25th October 2011 request for opinion of Philippine Health
Insurance Corporation (PHIC) Region VIII Vice president on the propriety of
charging the PhilHealth Premium Contributions of the Non-NHTS indigents
enrollees to the 20% Development FundReference No: LO-010S2012
July 24,
2014
12
2
Seek approval for the City Government of Taguig through its Business
Permits and licensing Office (BPLO) and the City Treasurer's Office, to
include in its collection for the month of January 2012,the required Fire
Code Fees being collected by the BFPReference No: LO-009S2012
July 24,
2014
12
3
Clarification on the issue referring to DILG opinion No. 29,series of 2011

dated 27 June 2011 and not June 2010 re: punong Barangay to seek
permission from the Department when practicing Profession.Reference
No: LO-008S2012
July 24,
2014
12
4
Validity of Ordinance authorizing the levy fees and taxes on transport of

garbage in relation to Memorandum Circular No. 2011-151 particulary on
the proposed Tax Ordinance of the Sangguniang Bayan of
Bamban,TarlacReference No: LO-007S2012
July 24,
2014
12
5
Whether Section 3 of BP 220 subsists with the repeal of PD 1185 by the RA

9514 and Whether the specification for a 0.30 meter fire wall detailed /
specified in the 2008 BP 220 IRR is valid and subsisting.Reference No:
LO-006S2012
July 24,
2014
12
6
Query of City Local Government Operation Officer Ormoc City on the

proper Implementation of the COMELEC Resolution in relation to DILG
Circular No. 2010-19Reference No: LO-005S2012
July 24,
2014
12
7
Legality of the Act of Barangay San Jose, Bauan Batangas to require

Barangay IDs and sufficiency of Barangay Ordinance No. 51Reference
No: LO-013S2012
July 24,
2014
12
8
Clarification and request for opinion on the validity of assumption to Office

as Acting Municipal MayorReference No: LO-004S2012
July 2,
2014
12
9
The Validity of City Ordinance No. 2012-422 on Comprehensive Land Use

Plan (CLUP) and City Zoning Ordinance enacted on 06 December
2010.The subject ordinance was passed in view of the expiration of the
prior CLUP/Zoning Ordinance for the period 2000-2010Reference No: LO001S2012
July 2,
2014
13
0
Clarification on the issue regarding the withholding of Honoraria of

Barangay Elective OfficialsReference No: LO-002S2012
July 2,
2014
13
1
Opinion on whether trucks carrying aggregate Sub-based Course (ASBC)

is covered by DILG MC No.2011-122 and DILG MC No2011-151Reference
No: LO-003S2012
July 2,
2014
13
2
Clarification and proper guidance as to the validity of an Ordinance passed

by the Sanggunian Barangay of Buscayan, Macrohon, Leyte.Reference
No: LO-024S2011
February
13, 2013
13
3
Whether or not the proposed ordinance by the Municipality of Bauan,

Batangas imposing permit and environmental fees in the entry and transit
of scrap materials is in accordance with law, specifically under Section
133(e) of the LGC.Reference No: LO-018S2011
February
12, 2013
13
4
Whether PBs have the authority to order the temporary closure of roads
pursuant to Section 21 (c) of the LGC of 1991Reference No: LO084S2011
November
27, 2012
13
Any question as to the validity of the ordinance authorizing the
November
supplemental budget should already be threshed out before the proper

forum by filing the appropriate pleading, the matter being adjudicatory in
natureReference No: LO-081S2011
27, 2012
13
6
Beyond the length of time that elapsed, an ordinance duly passed enjoys
the presumption of validityReference No: LO-080S2011
November
27, 2012
13
7
Opinion on why the DILG and DBM Joint Circular No. 2011-1 capability
building or HRO activities for LGUs is no longer allowed to be funded out of
the 20% Development FundReference No: LO-078S2011
November
27, 2012
13
8
Municipalities and cities are granted the power to regulate the operation of
tricycles and grant franchises within their respective territorial jurisdictions
subject to the guidelines prescribed by the DOTC pursuant to Sections 447
(3) (VI) and 458 (3) (VI) of the LGCReference No: LO-077S2011
November
27, 2012
13
9
All executive orders promulgated by the component city or municipal mayor

shall be forwarded to the governor within three (3) days from their
issuanceReference No: LO-076S2011
November
27, 2012
14
0
The power of the municipalities to establish fish portsReference No: LO069S2011
November
26, 2012
14
1
Opinion in JO2 Caguisanos entitlement to longevity payReference No:

LO-068S2011
November
26, 2012
14
2
Clarification on the opinion previously rendered by the Dept. addressed to

the Sangguniang Bayan of Altavas, Aklan re: the Presidency of the Liga ng
mga Baragay in the said municipalityReference No: LO-067S2011
November
26, 2012
14
3
It is clear that the duly elected President of Liga at the Municipal Chapter
shall serve as ex-officio member of the SBReference No: LO-064S2011
November
26, 2012
14
4
Section 60 of RA 7160 enumerate the grounds for an elective local official

to be charged administratively, local elective officials shall be entitled to
leave privileges as those enjoyed by the appointive local officials, including
accumulation and commutation thereofReference No: LO-062S2011
November
21, 2012
14
5
The authority to draw checks for the settlement of obligations is vested with
the local treasure and not with the Municipal AdministratorReference No:
LO-061S2011
November
21, 2012
14
6
The issue of his entitlement to longevity pay or not, taking into account the
break in the service arising from his summary dismissal from the service
which was later on modified into a suspensionReference No: LO059S2011
November
21, 2012
14
7
Assailing the propriety of the appointment of Mr. Arturo Gregorio as

member of the SB of Altawas, AklanReference No: LO-058S2011
November
21, 2012
14
8
The head of the LGU concerned is bound by law to ensure that business
entities operating thereat are fully complying with both the natural and local
lawsReference No: LO-055S2011
November
21, 2012
14
9
Pending of appointment of the other SK Officials, the remaining set of SK

officials may already transact official business, including the formulation
and enactment of the SK BudgetReference No: LO-054S2011
November
21, 2012
15
0
The proper imposition of brgy. Clearance and the legal basis upon which
said clearance may issueReference No: LO-053S2011
November
14, 2012
15
1
Whether or not a local government unit can operate a cockpit as an

economic enterpriseReference No: LO-052S2011
November
14, 2012
15
2
Sec. 6, Rule IV of the IRR of RA 8371, it is that mandate that the ICCs /
IPs shall be provided mandatory representation in all policy making
bodies and in local sangguniansReference No: LO-051S2011
November
14, 2012
15
3
Filling up of temporary vacancy in the office of the Vice MayorReference

No: LO-050S2011
November
14, 2012
15
4
-Section 20 of RA 7160 provides for the reclassification of land which may

be validly made through an ordinance, passed by the sanggunian
concerned after the conduct of public hearings held for that purpose -A
special session may be called by the LCE or by majority of the members
of the sanggunian, where public interest so demands -Section 60 of RA
7160 enumerates the various grounds for disciplinary actions wherein an
elective official may be disciplined, suspended or removed from
officeReference No: LO-048S2011
November
14, 2012
15
5
This department refrains from rendering opinion on matters that are

presumptively valid actsReference No: LO-046S2011
November
14, 2012
15
6
Whether MO No. 14, which mandates all natural government GOCCs

and LGUs to start the process of payment of one-half of the year- End
Bonus and cash gift to their employees on 1 May 2011, covers all local
elective officialsReference No: LO-041S2011
November
5, 2012
15
7
Resolution No. 149 s. 2011 decreasing the natural wealth tax share of
Itogon, Benguet regarding the operation of the San Roque Multi-Purpose
Dam Project (SRMOP)Reference No: LO-036S2011
November
5, 2012
15
8
Demand of Avelino S. Tanguakio, Sangguniang Barangay member for the

payment of his honorarium during his suspensionReference No: LO035S2011
November
5, 2012
15
9
Whether or not an OIC of BPLO is authorized to cause the revocation of a

business permit issued by the MayorReference No: LO-033S2011
November
5, 2012
16
0
Barangay Tanods cannot be armed during their tour of dutyReference

No: LO-031S2011
November
5, 2012
16
1
Whether or not there is a need for a PB to seek prior written permission

from the SILG before he/ she can practice her profession or engage in
any other professionReference No: LO-029S2011
November
5, 2012
16
2
Whether a person who ran for the position as a member of a local

sanggunian but lost may substitute and be appointed as a member of the
said local sanggunian following a vacancy therein after the one (1) year
ban.Reference No: LO-027S2011
November
5, 2012
16
3
Whether the Sanggunian Barangay has the authority to declare the

barangay under a state of calamity under RA 10121 for purposes of
utilizing the 30% of the 5% LDRRMF allocated as Quick Response Fund
(QRF)Reference No: LO-088S2011
October 1,
2012
16
4
Mc No. 01S2006 of the Office of the Ombudsman states that the filing of
a motion for reconsideration or petition for review before the Office of the
Ombudsman does not operate to stay the immediate implementation of
the Ombudsman Decision, Orders or Resolutions, unless a Temporary
Restraining or Writ of Injunction is duly issued by the court of competent
jurisdictionReference No: LO-095S2011
October 1,
2012
16
5
Whether DILG-DBM MC No. 2011-1 applies to barangays created by the

city or provincial governmentReference No: LO-092S2011
October 1,
2012
16
6
Permanent and temporary vacancies may be further classified in two,

vacancy due to illness/physical disability and vacancy due to legal
causesReference No: LO-089S2011
October 1,
2012
16
7
The creation of office of the provincial government is not within the

powers and functions of the Provincial Governor since said power is,
under the law, is within the powers and functions of the Sangguniang
PanlalawiganReference No: LO-087S2011
October 1,
2012
16
8
The legal implication of of a reappointment of the present two districts of

Antipolo City in the membership to the City Council and Provincial Board
if and when law is passed creating a 3rd legislative thereinReference No:
October 1,
2012
LO-079S2011
16
9
A city or municipality may, through an ordinance passed by the

sanggunian after conducting public hearings for the purpose, authorize
the reclassification of agricultural lands and provide for the manner of
their utilization or dispositionReference No: LO-072S2011
September
25, 2012
17
0
HB 4820, the charter of Nueva Camarines, shall specifically govern its

creation and other matters necessary for its existence as a political body
corporateReference No: LO-060S2011
September
25, 2012
17
1
The mode of service in the implementation of the decision shall be

governed by the Ombudsman Act and the Ombudsman Rules of
Procedure. Considering that the Ombudsman Act and the Ombudsman
Rules of Procedure are silent in the matter, the provisions of the Rules of
Court shall therefore apply suppletorilyReference No: LO-057S2011
September
25, 2012
17
2
Whether it is within the authority of the SB to establish and / or authorize

the implementation of an Arabic Education Program (AEP) to create
positions under the organizational structure of the AEPReference No:
LO-044S2011
September
25, 2012
17
3
Further clarification on the prior opening rendered by this Department in

the collection of Barangy. Clearance fees by several barangays in the
conduct of CARD MRIs meetings and seminars thereatReference No:
LO-043S2011
September
25, 2012
17
4
The proper application of Section 45 of the LGC refusing to the manner of

filling up permanent vacancy in the SP of Antipolo CityReference No:
LO-042S2011
September
18, 2012
17
5
Whether the "deprivation" of traveling allowance and one job order

employee for the current year by Mayor Nacario of Calbiga, Samar are
within the limits and bounds of lawReference No: LO-040S2011
September
18, 2012
17
6
Whether it is lawful for the son of a deceased SB member to "take over"

the said positionReference No: LO-039S2011
September
18, 2012
17
7
Whose mandate should prevail relative to the use of the 20% component
of the Annual Internal Revenue Allotment ShareReference No: LO038S2011
September
17, 2012
17
8
Holding of a chairmanship in the outstanding committees by ex. Officio

members in the Sangguniang PanlalawiganReference No: LO-034S2011
September
17, 2012
17
9
Whether or not the 20% Development Fund is among those considered

as re-enacted in a re-enacted budgetReference No: LO-030S2011
September
6, 2012
18
0
Whether the Lady Local Legislators League of the Philippines (Four L

Phils) is considered a government institutionReference No: LO028S2011
September
5, 2012
18
1
The well-settled rule that the determination of the conditions upon which
preventive suspension may be imposed under the law is vested
exclusively with the Sanggunian concerned.Reference No: LO-023S2011
September
5, 2012
18
2
The purchase of appropriate engineering equipment such as dump

trucks, graders and pay loaders are expressly authorized under par.3.2.2
of DILG-DBM JMC No. 2011-1Reference No: LO-021S2011
September
5, 2012
18
3
The ICC/IP representative to the Local Sanggunian shall be elected in

accordance with the Local Guideline duly adopted and promulgated by
the ICCs/IPs themselvesReference No: LO-020S2011
September
4, 2012
18
4
The prescription period of 90 days for the review of appropriation

ordinance by the Sangguniang PanlalawiganReference No: LO019S2011
September
4, 2012
18
5
The strict implementation of R.A No. 8371 (IPRA)Reference No: LO026S2011
August 16,
2012
18
6
Whether the mandatory representation of Indigenous cultural

communities / Indigenous people in local legislative bodies includes
representation in the Sangguniang Barangays.Reference No: LO025S2011
August 16,
2012
18
7
Certain principles involving the power of the local sanggunians to enact

ordinancesReference No: LO-011S2011
October 7,
2011
18
8
Whether or not the previous years budget on intelligence funds may be

re-enacted despite the violation of DILG MC No.99-65Reference No: LO016S2011
July 22,
2011
18
9
Whether soft infrastructure projects may be funded by the 20percent

development fund of the annual Internal Revenue Allotment
-IRAReference No: LO-014S2011
July 22,
2011
19
0
Issue of compensation in relation to the honoraria received for attending

the BOR-WSMU meetingsReference No: LO-013S2011
July 22,
2011
19
1
Query on the use by a local government unit from the revenue of its own
slaughterhouse to partly or wholly finance a waterwaste treatment
facility.Reference No: LO-012S2011
July 22,
2011
19
2
Upon the creation of the Office of the Building Official, the City or the
Municipal Engineer, automatically becomes the head thereof, without
need of any further designation or appointmentReference No: LO010S2011
May 23,
2011
19
3
The Sanggunian Barangay shall accredit people's organizations, nongovernmental organizations or the private sector based on several
criteria; the barangay secretary or on his absence any member of the
Barangay Assembly designated by the Presiding OfficerReference No:
LO-009S2011
May 23,
2011
19
4
The requirements for the conversion of the City of Cabanatuan from a

Component City into a Highly Urbanized City as may be provided for in
the LGC of 1991Reference No: LO-008S2011
May 23,
2011
19
5
The hiring of a private lawyer to represent their municipality in a pending

court litigation was proper, after the Provincial Prosecutor and Provincial
Legal Officer inhibited from from said proceedings due to conflict of
interestReference No: LO-007S2011
May 23,
2011
19
6
Whether his designation as representative of Hon. Angara in the BORWMSU violates Sec. 7 Article IX (b) of the 1987 Constitution and Sec. 94
of RA 7160Reference No: LO-006S2011
May 23,
2011
19
7
Several issues pertaining to the conversion of the City of Tarlac from a

component city into a highly-urbanized cityReference No: LO-005S2011
May 23,
2011
19
8
Whether or not a civil servant employed in government service is

authorized to practice law outside his government officeReference No:
LO-004S2011
May 23,
2011
19
9
The misrepresentation of the three (3) persons in your barangay's

Development Plan by signing therein as representatives of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and the accountability, if any, of the
PB for allowing these persons affix their signatures tReference No: LO003S2011
May 20,
2011
20
0
The approving authority of the plans and specifications especially the

mechanical requirements (pumps) for the sprinkler system as required by
the Fire Code of the PhilippinesReference No: LO-001S2011
May 20,
2011
20
1
Whether or not there is a need for an additional sanggunian authorization

for the City Mayor to enter into contracts in the implementation of
programs and projects contained in the approved annual and
supplemental budgetsReference No: LO-002S2011
May 20,
2011
20
2
The very nature of the work of elective officials are considered on call
anytime of the day.Reference No: LO-024S2010
March 23,
2011
20
3
Proclaiming additional winning candidates to SB due to upgraded status

from 3rd class to 1st classReference No: LO-056S2010
March 18,
2011
20
4
The VM's travel and /or that of the SB members is chargeable to the
general fund of the municipality, the approval of the mayor is
discretionary.Reference No: LO-038S2010
March 18,
2011
20
5
The municipal mayor shall authorize official trips outside of the

municipality of municipal officials and employees for a period not
exceeding thirty (30) days.Reference No: LO-037S2010
March 18,
2011
20
6
The Vice Mayor is the head of both the offices of the VM and the SB, and
has the authority to approve disbursement vouchers for expenditures
appropriated for its operation.Reference No: LO-034S2010
March 18,
2011
20
7
Only by order of the proper canbe removed from office.Reference No:

LO-033S2010
March 18,
2011
20
8
All levels of the Sanggunian except the SB are invested with dual
functions namely: 1) as a legislative body and 2) as a quasi-judicial
bodyReference No: LO-030S2010
March 18,
2011
20
9
Decisions and acts of the Liga National Executive Branch are beyond the
Departments domain.Reference No: LO-029S2010
March 18,
2011
21
0
Whether or not valid for a barangay to tax.Reference No: LO-026S2010
March 18,
2011
211
Whether the SP can impose another franchise tax considering that the
company is already a grantee of a legislative franchise.Reference No:
LO-021S2010
March 18,
2011
21
2
Can the mayor appoint his son to replace the vacated position in the SB
wherein the PB is also a son of the mayor.Reference No: LO-018S2010
March 18,
2011
21
3
Whether it includes the appointment of regular plantilla positions, casual

employees and contractual or job order employees under the office of the
SB and office of the VM which includes the secretary to the
SB.Reference No: LO-017S2010
March 18,
2011
21
4
Whether or not the august body has reached the required majority of all
the members of the SP as provided for in Sections 53 and 54 of the LGC
and in relation to Art. 107 (g) of its IRRReference No: LO-013S2010
March 18,
2011
21
5
Propriety and process of reorganizing the standing committees in the

Sanguniang Panglungsod.Reference No: LO-012S2010
March 18,
2011
21
6
Expiration of the three (3) months suspension imposed against a

mayor.Reference No: LO-010S2010
March 18,
2011
21
7
Prohibition on the unposition of preventive suspension with in 90 days

immediately prior to any election and section 261(x) of the Omnibus
election code (BP881)Reference No: LO-009S2010
March 18,
2011
21
8
Whether or not it becomes the duty on the part of the mayor to authorize
including the issuance of corresponding travel orders to SB members and
its employees.Reference No: LO-008S2010
March 18,
2011
21
9
Whether or not an implementing order from the Office of the President is

still necessary to execute its decision and subsequent
resolution.Reference No: LO-007S2010
March 18,
2011
22
0
Illegal termination as Barangay secretary on the grounds of no

subordiantion and negligenceReference No: LO-004S2010
March 18,
2011
22
1
Whether the PDC shall only meet once a year or twice a year.Reference
No: LO-003S2010
March 18,
2011
22
2
The PB's act of withholding the honoraria of five Sangguniang Barangay

members due to absenteesm.Reference No: LO-002S2010
March 18,
2011
22
3
Hiring of private Lawyer for government concernReference No: LO75S2010
March 18,
2011
22
4
Whether the OIC mayor designated by the mayor who is on official travel
abroad, can approve resolutions or ordinances.Reference No: Lo118S2010
March 14,
2011
22
5
Whether or not as VM, is legally required to assume the office of the

mayor in view of the disqualification to held office of the mayorelect.Reference No: LO-117S2010
March 14,
2011
22
6
It is already sufficient that the legitimate dependant children can show

proof that they are the legitimate dependant children of these barangay
officials.Reference No: LO-116S2010
March 14,
2011
22
7
Exhaust first the administrative remedies available before bringing the

matter to the department for appropriate action.Reference No: LO114S2010
March 14,
2011
22
8
Whether or not the BFP can collect taxes without the LGU enacting a Fire
Code Ordinance.Reference No: LO-111S2010
March 14,
2011
22
9
Whether or not the function of the mayor in signing travel order of the SB
member is ministerial.Reference No: LO-106S2010
March 14,
2011
23
0
Verified complaint against every barangay elective official shall be filed

before the SB.Reference No: LO-105S2010
March 14,
2011
23
1
The term of office of the Sangguniang Barangay has been fixed by law
and its expiration cannot be subject to an agreement.Reference No: LO-
March 14,
2011
103S2010
23
2
Any misconduct committed during the previous term cannot be used to

initiate an administrative complaint during his present term.Reference
No: LO-102S2010
March 14,
2011
23
3
If the SB is not amenable to the MDC\'s approval projects and programs,

the said sanggunian should instead return it to the MDC with its
comments and recommendations for the LDC\'s proper
consideration.Reference No: LO-101S2010
March 14,
2011
23
4
Sectoral Representation of Indigenous People in the Sangguniang

BayanReference No: LO-080S2010
March 3,
2011
23
5
Entitlement of PLEB Members to Government CompensationReference

No: LO-079S2010
March 3,
2011
23
6
Immeditae Filling-up of all Positions in BarangayReference No: LO078S2010
March 3,
2011
23
7
Not all Resolutions Approved by Sanggunian are to be submitted to LCE

for Approval / VetoReference No: LO-077S2010
March 3,
2011
23
8
Grant of Cash Award for Exemplary Public ServiceReference No: LO076S2010
March 3,
2011
23
9
Controversy on Operation of CockpitsReference No: LO-074S2010
March 3,
2011
24
0
Vetoed Items in Executive Budget deemed Reenacted if provided in

Previous YearReference No: LO-073S2010
March 3,
2011
24
1
Requirement for Availment of Longevity PayReference No: LO-072S2010
March 3,
2011
24
2
Designation of Temporary Secretary to the Sanggunian BayanReference

No: LO-071S2010
March 3,
2011
24
3
Validity of Approved Appropriation OrdinanceReference No: LO070S2010
March 3,
2011
24
4
Removing Barangay Elective OfficialsReference No: LO-069S2010
March 3,
2011
24
5
Requiring Approval on Public Appearances of StaffReference No: LO068S2010
March 3,
2011
24
6
In Charge of Proceeding of SB in Vice Mayor's AbsenceReference No:

LO-067S2010
March 3,
2011
24
7
Prohibition from practising Profession / divesting of Position

StakeholdingsReference No: LO-066S2010
March 3,
2011
24
8
Recover Remuneration received by Election OpponentReference No:

LO-065S2010
March 3,
2011
24
9
Resolution authorizing Bank Loan to PurchaseReference No: LO064s2010
March 3,
2011
25
0
Reorganization in Committee Chairmanship will not need Amendment in

Internal Ruling ProcedureReference No: LO-063S2010
March 3,
2011
51
Declaring Permanent / Temporary Vacancy and Claim for

HonorariumReference No: LO-062S2010
March 3,
2011
25
2
Claim of Honorarium for Non-Attendance in a declared No-Quorum

SessionReference No: LO-061S2010
March 3,
2011
25
3
Questioning Validity of Resolution affecting Livelihood and Exercise of

Free TradeReference No: LO-060S2010
March 3,
2011
25
4
Can a 9th Placer SB Candidate fill up a Vacancy and the Disquallified

Member be scheduled to Refund Monies ReceivedReference No: LO059S2010
March 3,
2011
25
5
Kabankalan City as co-Obligor in a 15M Loan secured with Hold-out

Provision of Portion of its IRAReference No: LO-058S2010
March 3,
2011
25
6
Inclusion of Municipality/City Tax in the 10% Fire Inspection

FeeReference No: LO-057S2010
March 3,
2011
25
7
Indigenous People's Representation to Local Legislative BodyReference

No: LO-055S2010
March 3,
2011
25
8
Through an Ordinance, a Mayor can represent the Municipality in

Business Transactions even without Prior Authorization from
SanggunianReference No: LO-054S2010
March 3,
2011
25
9
Authority of Local Chief Executive to represent LGU in a

ContractReference No: LO-053S2010
March 3,
2011
26
0
Justifiable Filling-up of Vacancy even if Nomination/Certificate is only

signed by Provincial Chairman of same Political PartyReference No:
LO-052S2010
March 3,
2011
26
1
Proper Accepting Authority upon Resignation of Provincial Federation

PresidentReference No: LO-051S2010
March 3,
2011
26
2
ABC President not considered Resigned upon Filing of Candidacy for

other PositionReference No: LO-050S2010
March 3,
2011
26
3
The Vice Mayor has Appointing Authority over SB SecretaryReference

No: LO-049S2010
March 3,
2011
26
4
Query on Rules of filling-up Vacancy and SuccessionReference No: LO048S2010
March 3,
2011
26
5
Whether to use Resolution or Ordinance in providing Tax Amnesty in

Real Properties PaymentsReference No: LO-047S2010
March 3,
2011
26
6
Status of Presidents of Provincial Liga ng Barangay Federation/

Provincial Councilor League after filing Candidacies for Vice
Governor/Sangguniang Panlalawigan MemberReference No: LO046S2010
March 3,
2011
26
7
Designation of an Elected Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member as

Provincial AdministratorReference No: LO-045S2010
March 3,
2011
26
8
Undersecretary Position who is a Partylist Candidate is considered

resignedReference No: LO-044S2010
March 3,
2011
26
9
Query on Legality of requiring Accountant's Advice of Barangay Check

Disbursement prior to CashReference No: LO-043S2010
March 3,
2011
27
0
Authority of National Electrification Administration over other

Cooperatives in the Conduct of ElectionsReference No: LO-042S2010
March 3,
2011
27
1
The collection of Fire Code fees shall be collected by the Bureau of Fire
Protection.Reference No: LO-156S2010
March 3,
2011
27
2
Whether the city mayor may immediately suspend an

employee/respondent upon Order of the Office of the Ombudsman
pending resolution of the respondent's motion for
reconsideration.Reference No: LO-155S2010
March 3,
2011
27
3
The validity or invalidity of the barangay sponsored construction of a

multi-purpose hall and garage for barangay vehicles.Reference No: LO154S2010
March 3,
2011
27
4
The Supreme Court decision declaring unconstitutional the Cityhood

Laws, has not yet attain finallity.Reference No: LO-153S2010
March 3,
2011
27
5
Authority of Vice-Mayor acting as Mayor to solemnize

marriageReference No: LO-041S2010
March 3,
2011
27
6
City and municipality suspension over their respective

barangays.Reference No: LO-152S2010
March 3,
2011
27
7
The new sanggunian may or may not adopt the previous IRP of the
former sanggunian.Reference No: LO-149S2010
March 3,
2011
27
8
Legality of Resolution re Veto Message of the Mayor on the Annual

BudgetReference No: LO-040S2010
March 3,
2011
27
9
Conflict between the constitution and the LGC in the prohibition on the
appointment of candidates who lost in any election.Reference No: LO148S2010
March 3,
2011
28
0
Powers and Authority of Asst Secretary MatalamReference No: LO039S2010
March 3,
2011
28
1
Resolutions that have never been voided before the courts , the same
enjoy the presumption of legality.Reference No: LO-036S2010
March 3,
2011
28
2
The power Need Amelioration Fund can be used for the project
eletrification.Reference No: LO-035S2010
March 3,
2011
28
3
Barangays concerned through their respective Sanggunians should be

enact a new three appropriation/supplemental ordinance, and allocate
funds for the purchase of service fire arms.Reference No: LO-032S2010
March 3,
2011
28
4
A sample majority of the membership of the LDC shall constitute a

quorom to transact official business.Reference No: LO-147S2010
March 3,
2011
28
5
Whether ordinance No. 2010-110 by the SB of Imus, Cavite can be

implemented or not, or should be declared inoperative and
ineffective.Reference No: LO-146S2010
March 3,
2011
28
6
Nomination and Appointment with respect to the Filling of the Vacancy in

accordance with Law enjoys the Presumption of Regularity and
ValidityReference No: LO-031S2010
March 3,
2011
28
7
Concerned whether the holdover term constitutes as one term in

counting the three (3) consecutive terms..Reference No: LO-145S2010
March 3,
2011
28
8
Wages and other Benefits appurtenant to the Position after winning in

the Election Protest.Reference No: LO-028S2010
March 3,
2011
28
9
Mayors and Governors are prohibited from practicing their profession

other than their exercise of their functions as LCE's.Reference No: LO143S2010
March 3,
2011
29
0
Whether or not he is legally entitled to the benefits as Sangguniang

Barangay memberReference No: LO-142S2010
March 3,
2011
29
1
Whether or not the SB may validly enact a resolution re-enacting the

preceding year's budget qppropriationReference No: LO-027S2010
March 3,
2011
29
2
Whether or not a Resolution enacted by the SB still needs the Approval

of the Mayor.Reference No: LO-025S2010
March 3,
2011
29
3
Use of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF)Reference No:

LO-023S2010
March 3,
2011
29
4
Whether there's a need to declare the position vacant so that Barangay

Council can recommend and the Mayor appoint his
replacement.Reference No: LO-022S2010
March 3,
2011
29
5
Industries Development Corporation(IDC) may validly conduct logging

activities within the municipality even without a business permit from the
municipality.Reference No: LO-141S2010
March 2,
2011
29
6
Section 43 (b) of the LGC of 1991 to apply, two (2) elements must
concur 1) the local official concern must been elected to that office and
2) said local official must have fully served the term of the same office
three consecutive terms.Reference No: LO-139S2010
March 2,
2011
29
7
A decision rendered by a court, tribunal or quasi-judicial agency does not

attain finality pending the resolution of a motion for reconsideration or
appeal of said decision filed.Reference No: LO-138S2010
March 2,
2011
29
8
The legal ramifications of establishing a local water district considering

that the municipality has already contracted a private corporation to
perform the functions similar to a water district.Reference No: LO137S2010
March 2,
2011
29
9
Whether or not the construction of a barangay hall in an open space

belonging to and owned by the Quezon City government is
legal.Reference No: LO-136S2010
March 2,
2011
30
0
Whether or not the assignor or transferor is required to secure a

business license and mayor's permit.Reference No: LO-135S2010
March 2,
2011

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