This refers to the transfer of power and authority from central institution to lower or local level of government system. 

A form of decentralization which shows the transfer of power and authority from the national government to local government units (LGUs); political and territorial. 

A form of decentralization which shows the transfer of power, authority or responsibility or the discretion to plan, decide and manage from central to local levels; administrative and sectoral. 

A form of decentralization which shows the transfer of some public functions and responsibilities, which government may perform to private entities or non-government organizations. (NGOs) 

What law is the legal basis for the establishment of local government units? 

How many regions do we have here in the Philippines?

No creation, division, merger, abolition, or substantial alteration of boundaries of local government units shall take effect unless approved by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite called for the purpose in the political unit or units directly affected.

Which is not true about the local government officials' term of office?

The Provincial Governor as the chief executive of the locality exercise the following powers except;

What are the functions of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan?

I. Approve ordinances and pass resolutions necessary for an efficient and effective provincial government;

II. Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the development plans, program objectives and priorities of the province;

III.  Adopt measures to enhance the full implementation of the national agrarian reform program in coordination with the Department of Agrarian Reform;

IV. Grant franchises, approve the issuance of permits or licenses, or enact ordinances levying taxes, fees and charges upon such conditions and for such purposes intended to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of the province;

V. Approve ordinances which shall ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the basic services and facilities.

What are the functions of a Mayor?

I. Exercise general supervision and control over all programs, projects, services, and activities of the city/municipal government;

II. Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the city and in the exercise of the appropriate corporate powers, implement all approved policies, programs, projects, services and activities of the city/municipality;

III. Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues, and apply the same to the implementation of development plans, program objectives and priorities;

IV. Ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities;

V. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

The Sangguniang Panlungsod, a legislative body of the city shall enact ordinance, approve resolutions and appropriate funds for the general welfare of the city and its inhabitants. They are also mandated to exercise corporate power of the city. The following are included in the provisions except;

Which of the following is not included in the powers, duties and functions of the Sangguniang Bayan?

What are the functions of a Vice Mayor in cities or municipalities?

I. Be the presiding officer of the Sanggunian and sign all warrants drawn on the treasury for all expenditures appropriated for the operation of the Sanggunian;

II. Subject to civil service law, rules and regulations, appoint all officials and employees of the Sanggunian;

III. Assume the office of the mayor for the unexpired term of the latter in the event of permanent vacancy;

IV. Exercise the powers and perform the duties and functions of the mayor in cases of temporary vacancy;

V. Exercise such other powers and perform such other duties and functions as may be prescribed by law or ordinance.

Which is not included in the powers, duties and functions of the Punong Barangay?

Which is not included in the functions of the Sangguniang Barangay?

I. Enact ordinances as may be necessary to discharge the responsibilities conferred upon it by law or ordinance and to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants therein;

II. Enact tax and revenue ordinances, subject to the limitations imposed in this Code;

III. Enact annual and supplemental budgets in accordance with the provisions of this Code;

IV. Provide for the construction and maintenance of Barangay facilities and other public works projects chargeable to the general fund of the Barangay or such other funds actually available for the purpose;

V. Submit to the Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan such suggestions or recommendations as it may see fit for the improvement of the Barangay or for the welfare of the inhabitants thereof;

VI. Assist in the establishment, organization, and promotion of cooperative enterprises that will improve the economic condition and well-being of the residents;

VII. Regulate the use of multi-purpose halls, multi-purpose pavements, grain or copra dryers, patios and other post-harvest facilities, Barangay waterworks, Barangay markets, parking areas or other similar facilities constructed with government funds within the jurisdiction of the Barangay and charge reasonable fees for the use thereof;

VIII. Solicit or accept monies, materials and voluntary labor for specific public works and cooperative enterprises of the Barangay from residents, land owners, producers and merchants in the Barangay; monies from grants-in-aid, subsidies, contributions, and revenues made available to the Barangays from national, provincial, city or municipal funds; and monies from other private agencies and individuals;

IX. Solicit or accept, in any or all the foregoing public works and cooperative enterprises, such cooperation as is made available by national, provincial, city, or municipal agencies established by law to render financial, technical, and advisory assistance to Barangays and to Barangay residents.

As a general rule, the creation of a local government unit or its conversion from one level to another level shall be based on verifiable indicators of viability and projected capacity to provide services, to wit:

The Land Management Bureau (LMB) is currently assessing a specific area subject for conversion into a province. What should be the minimum land area for the conversion to be granted?

The Department of Finance (DOF) is currently assessing a 1st class municipality that is subject for conversion into a component city.  What should be the minimum annual income of the municipality to qualify in its conversion? 

A particular municipality has a population 151, 573 as of January 2022 as certified by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).  Is the municipality qualified to be converted into a component city?

A charter was passed by virtue of Congress and was signed by the President of the Republic of the Philippines thereafter for the purpose of converting a particular highly urbanized city into a province. Can the prospective province establish their own local government next election?

A specific purok in a City in Metro Manila attained a population of 4892 based on the data gathered by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Residents of the said purok via petition unanimously expressed their desire to convert their purok into a barangay. Residents of the purok submitted their petition to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for the purpose of supporting its conversion. The petition was received by the law making body and will be subject for review. Will the conversion pursue? 

A specific purok in a City within the Province of Laguna attained a population of 4892 based on the data gathered by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Residents of the said purok via petition unanimously expressed their desire to convert their purok into a barangay. Residents of the purok submitted their petition to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for the purpose of supporting its conversion. The petition was received by the law making body and will be subject for review. Will the conversion pursue? 

A particular province had a significant decline of their population turning it to 243, 999. What will happen to the said province?