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Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to pursue the acceleration of social, economic, and political development of local government units (LGUs) and their communities through the creation of special development and administrative areas that will ensure the efficient and effective planning, supervision, and coordination of essential basic services, without prejudice to the autonomy of the LGUs concerned.
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