Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160). Country/Territory Philippines Document type Legislation Date 1991 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil, Water Keyword Agricultural development Institution Agricultural extension Offences/penalties Land-use planning Land reform Water supply Waterworks Sustainable development Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 1992. Abstract This Code establishes the system and defines powers of provincial, city, municipal and barangay governments in the Philippines. It provides for a more responsive local government structure instituted through a system of decentralization whereby Local Government Units are delegated more powers, authority, responsibilities and resources. Full text English Website www.gov.ph References - Legislation Amends Presidential Decree on Fisheries 1975 (No. 704 of 1975). Legislation | Philippines | 1976 Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Special fund, Credit, International trade, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Presidential Decree no. 463 of 1974 on Mineral Resources Development. Legislation | Philippines | 1974 Keyword: Basic legislation, Minerals, Mining, Access right, Concession, Exploration, Tax/levy, Use restrictions, Zoning, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Local Government Amendment Code, 1998 (Republic Act No. 8524). Legislation | Philippines | 1998 Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Governance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Local Government Amendment Code, 2008. Legislation | Philippines | 2008 Keyword: Institution, Land-use planning, Royalties/fees, Sewerage, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX Local Government Amendment Code, 1996 (Republic Act No. 8185). Legislation | Philippines | 1996 Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Local Government Amendment Code, 1998 (Republic Act No. 8553). Legislation | Philippines | 1998 Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Land-use planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX