Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.   _______ 
Introduced by  
REPRESENTATIVE PANTALEON D. ALVAREZ 
AN ACT 
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY DATU 
BALONG IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAWATA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO 
DEL NORTE 
EXPLANATORY NOTE: 
This bill seeks to remedy the financial inequity that Barangay Datu Balong 
is subjected to brought about by Sec. 285 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known 
as the Local Government Code of 1991, particularly the last paragraph which 
reads: 
“Provided, finally, That the financial requirements of barangays 
created by local government units after the effectivity of this Code shall be 
the responsibility of the local government unit concerned.” 
For decades, this provision has precluded Barangay Datu Balong from 
receiving Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) that is entitled to other barangays. In 
this regard, passage of this bill effectively levels the playing field for Barangay 
Datu Balong in the Municipality of San Isidro, Province of Davao del Norte. 
As the most basic political unit, the barangays have always been the 
backbone of government serving as the primary grassroots unit for planning and 
implementation of vital public policy and development, the delivery of such 
entails finances and expenditures which can only be sustained by the barangay 
through its fair share of the IRA. 
Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
PANTALEON D. ALVAREZ 
August 18, 2022
2:05 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.   ________ 
Introduced by  
REPRESENTATIVE PANTALEON D. ALVAREZ 
AN ACT 
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY DATU 
BALONG IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAWATA, 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 Datu Balong. – There is hereby 
created a barangay to be known as Barangay Datu Balong 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 – 91 enacted and approved by the 
Sangguniang Panlalawigan on August 28, 1991, which ratified the 
creation of Barangay Datu Balong as proclaimed by the Plebiscite Board 
of Canvassers on August 30, 1992 shall serve as a substantial compliance 
with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act 7160 as 
amended, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. 
SEC. 3. Barangay Officials. – The incumbent elected barangay 
officials of Barangay Datu Balong 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 Infrastructures and Facilities. – All existing public 
infrastructures and facilities for public use existing therein at the time of 
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the approval of this Act are hereby transferred without cost or 
compensation to and shall be administered by the new barangay. 
 
SEC. 5.  Internal Revenue Allotment Share. – Barangay Datu Balong 
shall be entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment shares pursuant to Section 
285 of Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government 
Code of 1991.  
 
SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
after its publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general 
circulation. 
 
 
Approved,