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Franklin M. Drilon vs. Alfredo S. Lim 235 SCRA 135

HON. FRANKLIN M. DRILON, in his capacity as SECRETARY OF JUSTICE, petitioner, vs. MAYOR ALFREDO S. LIM, VICE-MAYOR JOSE L. ATIENZA, CITY TREASURER ANTHONY ACEVEDO, SANGGUNIANG PANGLUNSOD AND THE CITY OF MANILA, respondents.

G.R. No. 112497 | 1994-08-04

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D E C I S I O N 
 
 
CRUZ, J.: 
 
The principal issue in this case is the constitutionality of Section 187 of the Local Government Code reading as follows: 
 
Procedure For Approval And Effectivity Of Tax Ordinances And Revenue Measures; Mandatory Public Hearings. ---- The procedure for approval of local tax ordinances and revenue measures shall be in accordance with the provisions of this Code: Provided, That public hearings shall be conducted for the purpose prior to the enactment thereof; Provided, further, That any question on the constitutionality or legality of tax ordinances or revenue measures may...