Practice question
A municipality passes a general-welfare ordinance that directly contradicts an express provision of a national statute governing the same business activity. It argues that its delegated police power permits whichever local rule the council considers best. Assume the national provision is constitutional and leaves no room for the contradictory rule. Resolve.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 7160, Section 16, general welfare clause: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
- City of Manila v. Laguio, Jr., G.R. No. 118127, April 12, 2005, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2005/apr2005/gr_118127_2005.html
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