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RA 8474 Section 17

RA 8474 Section 17

Review of Barangay Ordinances by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

Section 17

SEC. 17. Review of Barangay Ordinances by the Sangguniang Panlungsod. – Within ten (10) days after their enactment, the sangguniang barangay shall furnish copies of all barangay ordinances to the sangguniang panlungsod for review as to whether the ordinances are consistent with law and city ordinances. If the sangguniang panlungsod fails to take action on barangay ordinances within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, the same shall be deemed approved. If the sangguniang panlungsod finds a barangay ordinance inconsistent with law or city ordinances, the sangguniang panlungsod shall, within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof, return the same with its comments and recommendations to the sangguniang barangay concerned for adjustment, amendment, or modification; in which case, the effectivity of the barangay ordinance is suspended until such time as the revision called for is effected.

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CitationRA 8474 Section 17 (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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