functions of lge in the philippines

Functions of Local Government Executive in the Philippines

Rizal Technological University – Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy Major in Public Administration

RICKY S. DIMAILIGPA323 CLGA

LOCAL GOVERNMENTLocal government is a form of public administration which, in a majority of contexts, exists as the lowest tier of administration within a given state.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVEServes as the chief officer of a local government unit exercising executory powers.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINESConsists of administrative units such as: Provinces Cities / Municipalities Barangays

Functions of LGE in the Philippines

PROVINCEThe largest unit in the political structure of the Philippines. It consists, in varying numbers, of municipalities and, in some cases, of component cities. Its functions and duties in relation to its component cities and municipalities are generally coordinative and supervisory.

CITYThere are three classes of cities in the Philippines: the highly urbanized, the independent component cities which are independent of the province, and the component cities which are part of the provinces where they are located and subject to their administrative supervision.

MUNICIPALITYIs a political corporate body which is endowed with the facilities of a municipal corporation, exercised by and through the municipal government in conformity with law. It is a subsidiary of the province which consists of a number of barangays within its territorial boundaries, one of which is the seat of government found at the town proper (Poblacion).

BARANGAYThe smallest political unit into which cities and municipalities in the Philippines are divided. It is the basic unit of the Philippine political system. It may consists of less than 1,000 inhabitants residing within the territorial limit of a city or municipality and administered by a set of elective officials.


PRE-COLONIAL PERIOD (900-1521)

Prior to the Spanish colonization into the Philippines, there had been an existing form of government in villages and indigenous communities across the country, they were known to be called Barangays.

Social Classes: Datu (acts as chieftain with executory, legislative, and

judiciary powers) Timawa Alipin1. Aliping Namamahay2. Aliping Saguiguilid


SPANISH COLONIZATION (1521-1898)

Since Philippines is a colony, The King of Spain oversees the entire nation through its Governor-General who implements and executes all laws, directives, and orders coming from the Kingdom of Spain.

Spanish Colonial Government is divided into Provinces, Pueblos, and Barangays.



EncomiendaThis involved the land, the crops that can be found in it, and the people living on it. This system was an old practice in Spain wherein the King, in an effort to recognize the good deeds, services, and loyalty of his officers and men awarded a piece of land.

Those who received the encomiendas were call encomienderos.

Functions of Encomiendero Protect the people from any kind of attacks organized by armed

groups. Take care of the general welfare of the people. Maintain peace and order within his encomienda. Help the Spanish missionaries spread the teachings of Christianity to

the indigenous people. Collect taxes from the people living within his encomienda.



Provincial GovernmentThe type of local government which replaced the Encomienda system.

2 Types: ALCADIA (provinces whose inhabitants had

accepted the Spanish rule) CORREGIMIENTO (provinces whose inhabitants

had resistance to Spanish rule)



Functions of Alcalde Mayor/Corregidor Perform executive and judicial functions. He was appointed by the Spanish Governor-

General. He was mandated by the Spanish Governor-

General to enforce laws in his provinces and collect taxes.

He had the power to dispense justice.



PuebloEach pueblo/town was ruled and controlled by

Gobernadorcillo.

Functions of Gobernadorcillo Chief enforcer of the law and tax collector of his town. The highest government position given to a Filipino native

provided that he/she is a part of the group called PRINCIPALIA. Had a one-year term. He had the responsibility to manage infastructure (i.e. roads

and bridges) construction in his town. He also had the function to maintain peace and order within his

town.



Barangay/BarrioThe smallest unit of the government ruled and governed by

Datus turned Cabeza de Barangay.

Functions of Cabeza De Barangay This position was hereditary in the beginning, but later became

appointive. He can also serve for one year. His main duty was to collect taxes or tributes within his jurisdiction. He was tasked to manage and keep the census on his barrio. Cabeza de barangays did not receive any salary and yet they were

responsible to turn in 100% collection of taxes.


AMERICAN PERIOD (1899-1941)

Local government is a form of public administration which, in a majority of contexts, exists as the lowest tier of administration within a given state.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVESeats as the chief officer of a local government unit.


JAPANESE OCCUPATION (1942-1946)




CURRENT PERIOD




JAPANESE OCCUPATION (1521-1898)




CURRENT PERIOD

Due to Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, local governments enjoy relative autonomy from the national government. Among the social services and facilities that local government should provide, as stipulated in Section 17 of the Local Government Code, are the following:

facilities and research services for agriculture and fishery activities, which include seedling nurseries, demonstration farms, and irrigation systems;

health services, which include access to primary health care, maternal and child care, and medicines, medical supplies and equipment;

social welfare services, which include programs and projects for women, children, elderly, and persons with disabilities, as well as vagrants, beggars, street children, juvenile delinquents, and victims of drug abuse;

information services, which include job placement information systems and a public library; a solid waste disposal system or environmental management system; municipal/city/provincial buildings, cultural centers, public parks, playgrounds, and sports

facilities and equipment; infrastructure facilities such as roads, bridges, school buildings, health clinics, fish ports, water

supply systems, seawalls, dikes, drainage and sewerage, and traffic signals and road signs; public markets, slaughterhouses, and other local enterprises; public cemetery; tourism facilities and other tourist attractions; and sites for police and fire stations and substations and municipal jail.

Local government units also have the power to create its own sources of revenue and to levy taxes, fees, and charges that shall accrue exclusively to them.


CURRENT PERIOD

Functions of Provincial Governor Provincial governors The provincial governor, as the chief executive of the provincial government, shall exercise and perform the following powers and duties: Exercise general supervision and control over all programs, projects, services, and activities of the provincial government:

◦ determine the guidelines of municipal policies and be responsible to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for the program of government;◦ direct the formulation of the provincial development plan;◦ at the opening of the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, present the program of government and propose policies and projects for consideration;◦ initiate and propose legislative measures to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan;◦ represent the province in all its business transactions and sign on its behalf all bonds, contracts, and obligations, upon authorization by the Sangguniang

Panlalawigan;◦ carry out emergency measures as may be necessary during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters;◦ examine the books, records and other documents of all offices, officials, agents or employees of the province;◦ furnish copies of executive orders issued by him to the Office of the President within 72 hours after their issuance;◦ visit component cities and municipalities at least once every six months;◦ represent the province in inter-provincial or regional sports councils or committees, and coordinate the efforts of component cities or municipalities in the regional or

national palaro or sports development activities;◦ conduct an annual palarong panlalawigan; and◦ submit to the Office of the President an annual report on the administration and development of the province, and supplemental reports when unexpected events

and situations such as calamities arise. Enforce all laws and ordinances, and implement all approved policies, programs, projects, services and activities of the province:

◦ issue executive orders as are necessary for the proper enforcement and execution of laws and ordinances;◦ call conventions, seminars or meetings of any elective and appointive officials of the province;◦ in coordination with the component cities and municipalities, and the National Police Commission, formulate and implement the peace and order plan of the

province; and◦ call upon the appropriate law enforcement agencies to suppress disorder, riot, lawless violence, rebellion or sedition or to apprehend violators of the law.

Initiate and maximize the generation of resources and revenues, to be used for the implementation of development plans, program objectives and priorities:◦ prepare and submit to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for approval the annual executive and supplemental budgets of the province;◦ ensure that all taxes and other revenues of the province are collected;◦ issue, suspend or revoke licenses and permits;◦ adopt measures to safeguard and conserve land, mineral, marine, forest, and other resources of the province;◦ provide efficient and effective property and supply management in the province; and protect the funds, credits, rights and other properties of the province; and◦ institute or cause to be instituted administrative or judicial proceedings for violation of ordinances in the collection of taxes, fees or charges, and for the recovery of

funds and property. Ensure the delivery of basic services and the provision of adequate facilities as provided for under Section 17 of the Local Government Code.


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