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BP 337 Section 84

Naming of Barangays.

Section 84

SEC. 84. Naming of Barangays.—The name of an existing barangay may not be changed unless for a justifiable reason and not oftener than once every ten years. In no case shall a new barangay be named after a living person.

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CitationBP 337 Section 84 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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