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Introduced by: REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

As provided by Republic Act No. 7160. otherwise known as “The Local Government
Code of 1991”, a barangay is the basic political unit that 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.

Barangay Friendship Village Resources (FVR) in the Municipality of Norzagaray,
Bulacan was created as a separate and distinct barangay by virtue of a local government unit
ordinance. Its creation is a realization of the desire of the people of FVR to be self-reliant
community and partner in attaining national goals.

However. since its creation is by virtue of an ordinance, Barangay FVR does not enjoy
the IRA as prescribed by Section 285 of the Local Government Code which says: “That the
financial requirements of the barangay created by Local Government Units afier the effectivity
of this Code shall be the responsibility of the LGU concerned”.

Thus the enactment of this bill into law will enable Barangay FVR to avail of the Internal
Revenue Allotment provided for in the yearly General Appropriations Act.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

SALVADG EYTO, SR.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
1 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2088

Introduced by: REP. SALVADOR A. PLEYTO, SR.

AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY FRI.
VILLAGE RESOURCES (FVR) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORZAGARAY,
BULACAN

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

SECTION 1. Creation - A new barangay is hereby created to be known as Barangay
“Friendship Village Resources (FVR)", in the Municipality of Norzagaray, Bulacan.

SEC. 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite - The plebiscite for the creation of the new
barangay shail be conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) as
mandated under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7610, otherwise known as the “Local
Government Code of 1991”.

SEC. 3. Barangay Officials — The incumbent officials of Barangay Friendship Village
Resources (FVR) shall continue to hold office until such time their successors shall have been
duly elected and qualified.

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 of compensation to and shall be administered by the new Barangay.

SEC. 5. Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Shares - Barangay “Vriendship Village
Resources (FVR)”, in the Municipality of Norzagaray. Bulacan shall be entitled to Intemal
Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to Section 285 of the Local Government Code of
1991,

SEC. 6. Applicability of Laws — The Local Government Code of 1991. as amended and all
other laws governing the administration and operation of Barangays are hereby made applicable
to Barangay Friendship Village Resources (FVR).

SEC. 7. Repeating Clause ~ All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, ordinances,
rules and regulation, and other issuances or part thereof which are inconsistent with this Act. are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 8. Effectivity ~ This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette of in newspapers of general circulation.

Approved.