Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

18" Congress
First Regular Session

595

House Bill.

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Introduced By: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

introduced By: HON. LORNA C. STLVERTO —_____

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as “The Local Goverment Code of 1991”
provides that “A Barangay isthe basic politcal unit which serves asthe primary planning and
Fmplementing unit of government polices, plans, programs, projects and activites 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) was created as a separate and
distinet barangay in the town of Norzagaray under the Third Congressional District of the
province of Bulacan by virtue of a local government unit ordinance. Its creation is a
Pralization of the desire of the people of FVR to be a 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
JRA pursuant to Section 285 of the Local Government Code which says “That the financial
requirements of the barangays created by Local Government Units after the effectivity of this
Code shall be the responsibility of the Local Government Unit concemed”.

Thus the enactment of this bill into a 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.

LORNA C. SILVERIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18" Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill__595

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Introduced By: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO
AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY
FRIENDSHIP 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:

SEC 1. Creation. - a new barangay is hereby created to be known as barangay “Friendship
Village Resources (FVR)”, in the Municipality of Norzagaray, Province of Bulacan.

SEC 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. - The plebiscite for the creation of the new
barangay shall be conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)

to compliance with the plebiscite requirement 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 Friendship Villages
Resources (FVR) in the Munipality of Norzagaray, Bulacan shall be entitled to Internal
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. Repealing 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 after fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

L,, Paes

LORNA C. SILVERIO