Legal Opinion on the Role of the Sangguniang Barangay in Appointments Requiring Concurrence

At any rate, the Department values your vigilance and continued engagement on matters affecting local governance. Nonetheless, in light of the clarity of the law, prevailing jurisprudence, and the Department's long-standing and consistent interpretation thereof, the Department respectfully maintains that its position has been sufficiently articulated and remains legally sound. Should Congress see fit to recalibrate the scope of concurrence through legislative amendment, the Department will, as always, faithfully implement the law as written. Until then, the Department remains bound to apply the Code and jurisprudence as they presently stand. The foregoing opinion is rendered solely on the basis of the facts presented and our appreciation of the same. We hope to have addressed your concern accordingly. Respectfully yours, BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY: Piha ATTY. ROMEO P. BENITEZ Undersecretary for External, Legal and Legislative Affairs OUSELLA/RPB/LLLS-LRALLD/drm Copy Furnished: Asst. Regional Director Rey S. Maranan, CESO IV Office-In-Charge, DILG MIMAROPA Page 4 of 4