Amending Certain Provisions Of Republic Act No. 2234, Otherwise Known As The City Charter Of Legazpi, And For Other Purposes
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Amending Certain Provisions Of Republic Act No. 2234, Otherwise Known As The City Charter Of Legazpi, And For Other Purposes
Presidential Decree No. 125
February 5, 1973
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Summary of Presidential Decree No. 125Territorial Expansion of Legazpi City
- Amends Article I, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 2234 (City Charter of Legazpi) to expand the territorial jurisdiction of Legazpi City.
- The Municipality of Daraga, Province of Albay, is annexed to and made part of the territory of Legazpi City. (Article I, Section 2)
- The funds, obligations, and property of the Municipality of Daraga are transferred to and assumed by Legazpi City.
Division into Districts
- Legazpi City is divided into three districts: Daraga, Old Albay, and Legazpi Port. (Article I, Section 2)
- Each district is entitled to four (4) councilors elected by qualified voters in their respective districts, as provided for under Republic Act No. 2234.
- The first four (4) councilors of the Daraga district are appointed by the President and shall continue to hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified, unless sooner removed.
Repeal of Conflicting Laws
- Any provision of existing laws, rules, and regulations in conflict with this Decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
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Amending Certain Provisions Of Republic Act No. 2234, Otherwise Known As The City Charter Of Legazpi, And For Other Purposes
Presidential Decree No. 125
•February 5, 1973
MALACAÑANGM a n i l a
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 125 February 5, 1973
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2234, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CITY CHARTER OF LEGAZPI, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Article I, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 2234, otherwise known as the City Charter of Legazpi, provides that "The City of Legazpi, which is hereby created, shall comprise the present territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Legazpi, Province of Albay";
WHEREAS, the steady growth and continuing urbanization of the City of Legazpi on account of its strategic importance and location as the hub of commerce, industry, transportation and communications and as the regional center of government offices in the Bicol Region, urgently necessitate a wider area or territory for its expansion;
WHEREAS, such present and future need for the expansion and consequent modernization of the City of Legazpi can be adequately met by including and making part of its territory the contiguous and/or adjacent Municipality of Daraga, Province of Albay;
WHEREAS, under Republic Act 306, which created the City of...
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Amends
n/a
Amended by
n/a
Tags
Executive Issuances
Presidential Decrees
Legazpi City
Daraga Municipality
Territorial Expansion
Annexation
Districts
Councilors
Elections
Appointments
Repeal of Conflicting Laws
MALACAÑANGM a n i l a
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 125 February 5, 1973
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2234, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CITY CHARTER OF LEGAZPI, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Article I, Section 2 of Republic Act No. 2234, otherwise known as the City Charter of Legazpi, provides that "The City of Legazpi, which is hereby created, shall comprise the present territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Legazpi, Province of Albay";
WHEREAS, the steady growth and continuing urbanization of the City of Legazpi on account of its strategic importance and location as the hub of commerce, industry, transportation and communications and as the regional center of government offices in the Bicol Region, urgently necessitate a wider area or territory for its expansion;
WHEREAS, such present and future need for the expansion and consequent modernization of the City of Legazpi can be adequately met by including and making part of its territory the contiguous and/or adjacent Municipality of Daraga, Province of Albay;
WHEREAS, under Republic Act 306, which created the City of...
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