Repubiic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO." 1550

REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Local Government Code of the Philippines provides for the enhancement of the
ss to every inhabitant of the community. And it is a state
policy to promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and
independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through polices that
provide adequate social services, promo! rd of
living, and an improved quality of life for al

delivery of basic se

it is upon this principie that the division of Barangay Commonweaith is sought. As of
the 2010 NSO Census, Barangay Commonwealth has a total population of 186,543,
making it the second most densely inhabited barangay. And for the last three years,
peace and order has become difficuit to maintain.

On account of this colossal population, the barangay official
Commonwealth are hardly able to discharge their duties under th

cannot be had and enhancement of the delivery of basic services and the
improvement of the quailty of life wil be elusive.

Hence, considering the vital importance of this bill, its ifnmediate approval is most
earnestly prayed for.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

gular Session

5
House BILL No,_2950

Introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

AN ACT
DIVIDING BARANGAY COMMONWEALTH INTO TWO (2) DISTINCT AND
INDEPENDENT BARANGAYS TO BE KNOWN AS _ BARANGAYS
COMMONWEALTH EAST AND COMMONWEALTH WEST

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

SECTION 1. Division of Barangay Commonwealth - Barangay
Commonwealth in Quezon City is hereby divided into two (2) distinct and
independent barangays to be known as Barangay Commonwealth East and
Barangay Commonwealth West

SECTION 2. Terr Boundaries — The territorial boundaries of each
ay created in the immediately preceding Section shall be as follows:

1. Barangay Commonwealth East

(To be determined at the TWG deliberation of the Committee on Local
Government)

2. Barangay Commonweaith West

(To be determined at the TWG deliberation of the Committee on Local
Government)

SECTION 3. Conduct and Supervision of Piebiscite - The new barangays
shall exist upon the majority of the votes cast by the qualified voters of Barangay
Commonwealth in a plebiscite to be conducted by the Commission on Election
(COMELEC) in the areas affected, within one hundred twenty (120) days from the
effectivity of this Act.

‘The expenses for the plebiscite shall be borne by Quezon City.


SECTION 4. Special Election Barangay Officiais — The first set of officiais
of the said barar ited under Section 1 hereof shall be elected ninety
(90) days from approval by majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite held for the
purpose.

The COMELEC shall conduct and supervise the special elections to be held in
Barangay Commonwealth East and Barangay Commonwealth West in Quezon City
within sixty (60) days after the ratification of this Act in a plebiscite

The expenses for such special elections shall be borne by Quezon City.

The incumbent barangay officials of Barangay Commonwealth shall continue to hold
office and administer Barangays Commonwealth East and Commonwealth West until
such time that the officials of the newly created barangays have been duly elected
and qualified.

SECTION 5. Public infrastructure and Facilities - Ali existing public
infrastructures and facilities for public use existing therein at the time of the approval
of this Act are hereby transferred without cost or compensation to and shall be
administered by the new barangays.

SECTION 6. Internal Revenue Allotment Shares - The two barangays
herein created shall be entitled to internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant
te Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160 as amended, oth: se ki as the Loca!
Government Code of 1991

SECTION 7. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of gene:
circulation

Approved,