As a general rule‚ a municipality is not liable to a person injured by the breach of a duty —like the duty to provide police protection‚ fire protection or ambulance service—that the municipality owes to the general public. However‚ an exception to the general rule exists when a ‘special relationship’ exists between the municipality and the claimant. The elements of this ‘special relationship’ are: • (1) an assumption by the municipality‚ through promises or actions‚ of an affirmative duty to act
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Country Reports on Local Government Systems: Philippines Philippines _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNTRY 1.1 Socio-economic profile The Philippines is an archipelago of 7‚100 islands‚ with a land area of 30 million hectares. As of the last census in May 2002‚ the population was 76‚498‚735 with an annual growth rate of 2.36 per cent. Given this population growth rate the country is expected to
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consent of the Philippine Commission on December 4‚ 1911. - He continued in that position until September 8‚ 1934‚ when at his own request‚ was “transferred from the position of justice of the peace for the municipality of Alabat‚ Province of Tayabas‚ of the same position in the municipality of Perez‚ same province”‚ by a communication signed by the Governor-General from which the foregoing is quoted. - Tañada completed the age of sixty-five years on October 5‚ 1934. - Thereupon
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Due to urban sprawl‚ VDCs are turning into Municipalities triggering changes in planning as sewage systems are being constructed. Water is sufficient for upstream users‚ however‚ compared to downstream users access to Kulo is blocked by new buildings. Climate change is further aggravating the situation
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Transformation after two decades of agrarian reform program Pamela Crosby MSc in Geography Candidate Department of Geography University of the Philippines Diliman Introduction In the Philippines‚ a large proportion of the population is involved in the agricultural sector. According to the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS)‚ an office under the Department of Agriculture (DA)‚ about 12.03 million were employed in the agriculture sector. It represents about 35 percent of the country
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A Term Paper Entitled: “The Implementation of No Plastic Policy in Some Municipalities in the Philippines” Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in the English Communication Skills II‚ 12:30-2:00 p.m.‚ TTH‚ CS204 Submitted by: Morales‚ Maria Lee Pasaje BS Chemical Engineering Submitted to: Prof. Roland R. Calubayan March__‚ 2014 Table of Contents Title page ………………………………………………………………………………….. i Table of Contents ………………………………………………………………………….. ii Background of the Study
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and balances of power can change rapidly if tourism becomes an important driver of growth in their area. Many studies have focuses on this aspect of growth‚ and this research will identify the development of it. Background of the Study The municipality of Silang is blessed with natural tourism potentials that can be enhanced and developed into tourist
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Batangas: A world class and eco-friendly tourist destination in this part of Southern Luzon I. VISION Batangas Province: A world – class destination with ecologically balanced and sustainable development‚ state-of-the-art infrastructure‚ home of God-loving and family-centered people‚ governed by dedicated and professional political leadership‚ committed to one vision and shared responsibilities geared towards better quality of life for all Batangueños. II. MISSION Batangas Province is committed
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Republic of the Philippines Province of Northern Samar MUNICIPALITY OF LAOANG Office of the Sangguniang Bayan EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF LAOANG‚ NORTHERN SAMAR HELD ON _________________ AT THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN SESSION HALL‚ LEGISLATIVE BUILDING‚ LAOANG‚ NORTHERN SAMAR. PRESENT: HON. FRED P. DEANANEAS Municipal Vice Mayor Presiding Officer SANGGUNIANG BAYAN MEMBERS Hon. Gregorio Sobito Hon. Harris Christopher Ongchuan Hon. Ben
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ANALYSING THE IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS OF STREET RENAMING OF ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY: ABSTRACT The issue of street renaming has taken another level‚ where the shift has move away from the intended objective of the policy toward redressing the violation of constitutional rights by those who has powers to influence decision. The issue of contestation has not been about the proposed names but it about constitutional principles‚ where lack of transparency and involvement of communities as affected parties
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