RA 3590 Preamble

Preamble

Whereas, the people in the barrios of the Philippines are the backbone of the nation; and to better promote their welfare and happiness, it is necessary that they be granted greater autonomy and incentive for self-help, without the national, provincial and municipal governments relinquishing their respective obligations to them: Now, therefore,

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

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