Local Government Amendment Code, 1998 (Republic Act No. 8524). Country/Territory Philippines Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act changing the term of office of barangay officials and members of the sangguniang kabataan from three (3) years to five (5) years, amending for the purpose section 43 of Republic Act numbered seven thousand one hundred sixty, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, and for other purposes. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Institution Geographical area Asia, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force 15 days from its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation. Abstract This Act amends section 43 of the Local Government Code of 1991 by substituting it with a new section dealing with terms of office of barangay officials and members of the sangguniang kabataan. Full text English Website www.chanrobles.com References - Legislation Amends Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160). Legislation | Philippines | 1991 Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Extension, Offences/penalties, Land-use planning, Land reform Source: FAO, FAOLEX