Section 233. Rates of Levy. —

A province or city or a municipality within the Metropolitan Manila Area shall fix a uniform rate of basic real property tax applicable to their respective localities as follows:

1. In the case of a province, at the rate not exceeding one percent (1%) of the assessed value of real property; and

2. In the case of a city or a municipality within the Metropolitan Manila Area, at the rate not exceeding two percent (2%) of the assessed value of real property.