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VITUG, J.:

I share the opinion of the majority of my colleagues that, for the reasons expressed in the ponencia, a plebicite is essential in order to render effective the conversion of the City of Santiago, Isabela, from an independent to a component city. I would not go to the extent, however, of declaring Republic Act No. 7720 unconstitutional; instead, with due respect, I take the view that a plebiscite can be held conformably with the provisions of the Local Government Code. I do not see, in this instance, a serious incompatibility in having Republic Act No. 7720 stand along with the Local Government Code.