1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
4
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Provision
- 4
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceSECTION 4. 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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1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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