Tag: House Bill 6686

PNP backs House bill limiting barangay population to 15,000

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has expressed support for a House bill that limits the population of each urban barangay in the country to 15,000. In backing House Bill 6686 filed by Rep. Ace Barbers, PNP spokesperson Bernard Banac noted the “better prospects for public safety and law enforcement” the limit in place. He also noted that the bill will “enable the smallest unit of local government with a uniform standard of governance […]