RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) Section 15

Political and Corporate Nature of Local Government Units.

Section 15

SECTION 15. Political and Corporate Nature of Local Government Units. - Every local government unit created or recognized under this Code is a body politic and corporate endowed with powers to be exercised by it in conformity with law. As such, it shall exercise powers as a political subdivision of the national government and as a corporate entity representing the inhabitants of its territory.

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