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RA 9723 (Charter of the City of Dasmariñas) Section 5

RA 9723 (Charter of the City of Dasmariñas) Section 5

General Welfare Clause of the City.

Section 5

SEC. 5. General Welfare Clause of the City. — The City shall exercise the powers expressly granted, those necessarily implied therefrom, as well as powers necessary, appropriate or incidental for its efficient and effective governance, and those which are essential to the promotion of the general welfare. Within its territorial jurisdiction, the City shall ensure and support, among other things, preserve and enrich its culture, promote health and safety, enhance the right of the people to a balanced ecology, encourage and support the development of appropriate and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, improve public morals, enhance economic prosperity and social justice, promote full employment among their residents, maintain peace and order, and preserve the comfort and convenience of their inhabitants.

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CitationRA 9723 (Charter of the City of Dasmariñas) Section 5 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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