As nouns the difference between borough and township is that borough is (obsolete) a fortified town while township is the territory of a town; a subdivision of a county.

This authority Page 2 Handbook for municipal finance officers Powers and functions Section M 2 emanates from 152(1) of the Constitution which stipulates the objects of local government, namely to: a) Provide democratic and accountable government for local communities; b) Ensure the provision of services to communities …

7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code was enacted into law, transferring control and responsibility of delivering basic services to the hands of local government units (LGU). It aimed to enhance provision of services in the grass roots level as well as improve the efficiency in resource allocation.

Citation Data

1. MLA. Philippines. The Local Government Code of 1991 : the Key to National Development. Metro Manila :Cacho Pub.
2. APA. Philippines. ( 1993). The Local Government Code of 1991 : the key to national development.
3. Chicago. Philippines. The Local Government Code of 1991 : the Key to National Development.

We, Members of the 18th Congress are deeply saddened by the demise of former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel, Jr. He was a Filipino statesman popularly known as “Father of the Local Government Code” and stalwart advocate for Federalism.

It could be paid one time for the entire year, or in quarterly installments on or before the following dates: In normal practice, those who pay in full within January each year are normally given real property tax discounts of up to 20% depending on the allowed rate for the local government unit of location.

(f) “Capital Investment” is the capital which a person employs in any undertaking, or which he contributes to the capital of a partnership, corporation, or any other juridical entity or association in a particular taxing jurisdiction;

The income classification of local government units shall be updated within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Code to reflect the changes in their financial position resulting from the increased revenues as provided herein. Section 9. Abolition of Local Government Units.

Section 234 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines enumerated the following exemptions from real property taxes: Government owned real property, except when beneficial use is granted for consideration to a taxable person Lands, buildings, and improvements exclusively used for religious, charitable, or educational purposes