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S.B. No. 2012
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY LIBUTON IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF SAWATA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section 9 of Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that "the State 
shall promote a just and dynamic soda! order that will ensure the prosperity and 
independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through policies that 
provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, 
and an improved quality of life for all."
Republic Act No. 7160, or the Local Government Code of 1991, provides that the 
barangay serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, 
plans, programs, projects, and activities in the community, and as a forum wherein the 
collective views of the people may be expressed, crystallized and considered, and where 
disputes may be amicably settled. To serve the aforementioned purposes in 
establishing a barangay, the population of the barangays must be maintained in such 
a manner that the constituents will be represented accordingly.
Barangay Libuton is situated in the fifth-class Municipality of San Isidro, Province 
of Davao del Norte. According to the 2020 Census, Barangay Libuton has a population 
of 971 residents - representing 3.57% of the total population of San Isidro. Its 
population fell from 1,212 in 1995 to 971 in 2020, a decrease of 241 people over the 
course of 25 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 
0.17%, or an increase of 8 people, from the previous population of 963 in 2015. For 
decades, the Barangay Libuton has been precluded from receiving the National Tax 
Allotment (NTA) since it is merely created by the provincial government, not by law.
Hence, this bill seeks to establish Barangay Libuton In the Municipality of San 
Isidro, Province of Davao del Norte, as a government unit by virtue of a law, pursuant 
to Section 385 of the Local Government Code of 1991, and aims to entitle the same to


NTA shares allocated to barangays and thereby ensure its economic and financial 
viability.
In view of the foregoing reasons, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.
R. MARCOS


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AN ACT
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY LIBUTON IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF S A WAT A, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay Libuton. - There is hereby created a 
barangay to be known as Barangay Libuton in the Municipality of San Isidro, Province 
of Davao del Norte.
SEC. 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. - The plebiscite conducted and 
supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) pursuant to Provincial 
Ordinance No. 4, which was enacted and approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan 
of Davao on 28 August 1991 that ratified the creation of Barangay Libuton as proclaimed 
by the Plebiscite Board of Canvassers on 30 August 1992 shall serve as a substantial 
compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160 
as amended, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991.
SEC. 3. Barangay Officials. - The incumbent elected barangay officials of 
Barangay Libuton in the Municipality of San Isidro, Province of Davao del Norte shall 
continue to hold office until such time that their successors have been duly elected.
SEC. 4. Public Infrastructure and Facilities. - All existing public infrastructure 
and facilities for public use existing therein at the time of the approval of this Act are 
hereby transferred without cost or compensation and shall be administered by the new 
barangay.
SEC. 5. Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA). - Barangay Libuton shall therefor be 
entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) or National Tax Allotment (NTA) shares


pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as 
the "Local Government Code of 1991".
SEC. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,