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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Art. 10, Sec. 41987 Constitution, Art. X, Sec. 4
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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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The President of the Philippines shall exercise general supervision over local governments. Provinces with respect to component cities and municipalities, and cities and municipalities with respect to component barangays, shall ensure that the acts of their component units are within the scope of their prescribed powers and functions.
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