Practice question
A proposed city comprises two islands. A challenger says noncontiguity alone necessarily defeats Section450(b). Which is correct?
- Every island group is legally contiguous by definition
- Only a single mainland parcel can ever become a city
- A private survey can waive every cityhood condition
- The provision expressly says territory need not be contiguous when it comprises two or more islands
- Noncontiguity automatically supplies all income requirements
Legal references
- RA 11683: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2022/ra_11683_2022.html; amended Section450(b)-(c).
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353; ArticleX Section10.
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