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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVI
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRES:
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 1321

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Barangay Cumawas is an existing barangay in the City of Bislig. It was
formed on November 13, 1996 by virtue of the Provincial Ordinance No. 103.
94 issued by the Surigao del Sur Sangguniang Panlalawigan which
xeParated Barangay Cumawas from its mother barangay, Barangay
Mangagoy.

Since Barangay Cumawas was created through a local ordinance, the
financial requirements of the barangay was borne by the City of Bislig
pursuant to Section 285 of the Local Government Code. The said Barangay
has been precluded from receiving any share in the Internal Revenue
Allotment (IRA). Thus, the funds received by the Barangay is only subject to
the availability from the coffers of Bislig City, thereby limiting the capability
of self-determination and the implementation of their own grassroots
development programs.

This Bill seeks to establish Barangay Cumawas of the City of Bislig, Surigao
del Sur as a political entity duly created by the Philippine Legislature. This
Bill shall likewise entitle Barangay Cumawas to a share of the national
internal revenue allotment, subject to the applicable provisions of the Local
Government Code, as amended.

The approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL ~

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1321

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

AN ACT
CREATING BARANGAY CUMAWAS IN THE
CITY OF BISLIG, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay Cumawas. - Barangay Cumawas is
hereby created as a Barangay of the City of Bislig, Province of Surigao del
Sur by virtue of the legislative powers of Congress. The technical description
delineating its territorial area as follows.

Line Bearing Distance
1-2 S41°55'w 800 mts.
2-3 S61°35°W 1,142 mts
3-4 S$ 89° 09'W 800 mts.
4-5 N 12°01'W 1,000 mts.
5-6 W 64° 4ow 462 mts.
6-7 E 78° 03'E 1000 mts.
7-8 N30°12E 167 mts.
8-9 N 04° 38°E 183 mts.
9-10 S70°1SE 840 mts.
10-11 S$ 76° 125 300 mts.

SECTION 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. — Pursuant to
Section 10 of the Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991, the new barangay shall be formed upon a
majority of votes cast by the qualified voters of Barangay Mangagoy of the
City of Bislig in a plebiscite to be conducted and supervised by the


Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in the area defined, within ninety (90)
days from the effectivity of this Act.

SECTION 3. Barangay Officials. - The first set of officials of the said
Barangay shall be appointed by the Provincial Governor and shall hold office
until such time that their successors have been duly elected and qualified in
the next regular barangay election after the approval of this Act.

SECTION 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 to
Barangay Cumawas and shall be administered by the same.

SECTION 5. Internal Revenue Allotment Shares. - Barangay Cumawas
shall be entitled to the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to
Section 285 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991.

SECTION 6. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to conduct the
plebiscite as provided under this Act shall be borne by the City of Bislig.

SECTION 7. Separability Clause. - If any part of this Act shall be held
invalid, other provisions which are not affected shall continue to be in force.

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, regulation or
ordinance contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of the Act is hereby
repealed, modified or amended accordingly.

SECTION 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers
of general circulation.

Approved,