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1987 Philippine Constitution

Article x, Section 13

"Local Government Units may group themselves, consolidate or coordinate their efforts, services and resources for purposes commonly beneficial to them in accordance with law."

Republic Act 7160

Chapter 3, Article 3, Section 33

"Local Government Units may, through appropriate ordinance, group themselves, consolidate or coordinate their efforts, services and resources for purposes commonly beneficial to them. In support of such undertakings, the LGUs involved may, upon approval by the Sanggunian concerned after a public hearing conducted for the purpose, contribute funds, real estate, equipment and other kinds of property and appoint or assign personnel under such terms and conditions as maybe agreed upon by the participating local units through Memorandum of Agreement."

Davao Integrated Development Program (DIDP) Office
GF JFM Corporate Center, 848 Atis St., Juna Subd., Matina, Davao City 8000, Philippines
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