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Jan 21, 2004 local-government liga-ng-mga-barangay ordinance administrative-law election supreme-court

Local Autonomy vs National Mandate: Limits of City Ordinances in Liga ng mga Barangay Elections

Supreme Court clarifies that city ordinances cannot override the Liga ng mga Barangay's own election rules, and explains proper remedies.