pursuant to the local government in the philippines", the political seat of the municipal government is located at the city hall. in the history of the philippines (1521–1898), the gobernadorcillo is the chief executive who holds office in the presidencia. during the period of american rule (1898–1946) (history of the philippines (1898-1946)), the elected mayor and local officials, including the appointed ones, hold office at the municipal town or city hall. the legislative and executive departments perform their functions in the sangguniang panglungsod (session hall) and the regional and metropolitan trial courts, respectively, and are located in the second floor of the city hall and in the halls of justice.