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Guarantee of Local Government Autonomy. -The autonomy of LGUs shall be respected at all times. Nothing in this Act shall be interpreted as limiting the autonomy of LGUs to establish policies and pursue programs and projects designed not only to qualify for the SGLG award but also to ensure the enjoyment of their constituency the right to life, liberty, property, health, education, balanced and healthful ecology, among others, in the exercise of their power under the general welfare clause.
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