Which 1991 law gave local governments wider powers and a share of national taxes?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Local Government Code
- Step 1: The law implemented the Constitution's call for decentralisation. Step 2. It transferred services such as health and agriculture to provinces, cities and towns. Answer: The Local Government Code. Why not the others: The other laws deal with Bangsamoro, elections and the central bureaucracy.
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