BP 337 Section 165

Cities, Classified.

Section 165

SEC. 165. Cities, Classified.—A city may either be component or highly urbanized. Highly urbanized cities, as hereinafter provided, shall be independent of the province.

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CitationBP 337 Section 165 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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