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Practice question: The State and its Political Subdivisions

Multiple Choice Hard

Practice question

An authorized LGU contract exists, but officials refuse to post its legible copy anywhere, arguing authorization alone satisfies every 22(c) requirement. Which is correct?
  1. Authorization automatically deletes the posting clause.
  2. The provision also requires posting a legible copy at a conspicuous place in the specified local government hall or capitol.
  3. Only an unreadable secret copy is required.
  4. The supplier may permanently prohibit the statutory posting.
  5. The contract must be posted only at an unrelated foreign airport.

Legal references

  • Civil Code Articles13-17 and37-46: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
  • RA7160 Section22, LGU corporate powers: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html

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