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The Supreme Court ruled that two ordinances passed by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Cagayan de Oro City prohibiting the operation of casinos in its territory were ultra vires and void. While local government units have broad powers, they remain subordinate to acts of Congress and cannot undo or negate national laws. As Presidential Decree 1869 authorized the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation to operate casinos, the ordinances violated this statute and contravened national policy. The Court affirme

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