NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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23 MAR-8 P3:33
SENATE
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
CREATING BARANGAY PAG-ASA IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KALAMANSIG,
PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The barangay as the basic political unit and primary planning and 
implementing arm of the Philippine society is the smallest governing political 
subdivision responsible in spearheading local government endeavors throughout the 
country.
Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991 
mandates that the State shall provide for a more responsive and accountable local 
government structure instituted through a system of decentralization whereby local 
government units shall be given more powers, authority, responsibilities, and 
resources. Subsequently, the process of decentralization shall proceed from the 
national government to the local government units. Subject to the provisions of Title 
I, Book III of the Local Government Code of the Philippines, particularly specified 
under Section 385, a barangay may be created, divided, merged, abolished or its 
boundary substantially altered, by law or by an ordinance of the Sangguniang 
Panlalawigan or Sangguniang Panlungsod, subject to approval by a majority of the 
votes cast in a plebiscite to be conducted by the Commission on Elections in the logal 
government unit or units directly affected within such period of time as may be 
determined by the law or ordinance creating the said barangay.2
Barangay Pag-asa, situated in the first-class Municipality of Kalamansig, 
Province of Sultan Kudarat, extends widely encompassing a total land area of 72.64 
hectares. As of 2020, Barangay Pag-asa houses a total population of 5, 667 residents
Boysillo S (2017). Governance of the Barangay Chairpersons in the Municipality of Ubay, Bohol. 
International Journal of Business and Management Studies. Accessed online on 8 March 2023 through the 
website given by this address: https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/440187.
The Local Government Code of the Philippines. Official Gazette. Accessed online on 8 March 2023 through 
https://www.officialqazette.ciov.ph/downloads/l 991 /I Ooct/1 9911010-RA-71 60-CCA.pdf


- representing 11.13% of the total municipality's population, 1, 169 households and 
3, 144 registered voters. This, in fact, is in compliance with Section 386 of the Local 
Government Code of the Philippines which requires a minimum population of two 
thousand (2, 000) inhabitants for a barangay to be created. The data reflected in the 
recent census in 2020 depicted a positive growth rate of 2.95% in the said barangay. 
This means that there had been a significant increase of 731 residents in their 
population from the previous data counting to 4,936 in 2015.3 Historically, Barangay 
Pag-asa was created on the 16th day of September 1994, by the Provincial Government 
of Sultan Kudarat by adopting Ordinance No. 1 during the Sixth Regular Session of 
the Sangguniang Panlalawigan through the recommendation of the Sangguniang 
Bayan of Kalamansig. This was ratified by a plebiscite conducted by the Commission 
on Elections (COMELEC) on November 12, 1995.
As indicated under Section 285 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines 
which emphasizes provisions for the allocations to the local government units, it was 
stated 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. Thus, notwithstanding its existence for more than two decades, Barangay 
Pag-asa has never received a direct share of Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of 
barangays from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). Currently, it 
receives quarterly financial aid from the province and the municipality in the amount 
of Four Hundred Thousand Pesos (P400,000.00) and Eight Hundred Thousand Pesos 
(P800,000.00), respectively. These amounts, however, are insufficient to cover the 
development needs, administrative services, and mandatory and statutory obligations 
of said Barangay, especially in consideration of its growing population. Accordingly, 
the financial constraints of the Barangay have caused challenges in properly 
discharging its duties and responsibilities to support the need of its constituents and 
provide basic social services as mandated by law.
Upon the statement of the aforementioned concerns, this bill seeks to create 
Barangay Pag-asa in the Municipality of Kalamansig, Province of Sultan Kudarat as a 
government unit by virtue of a law, pursuant to Section 385 of the Local Government 
Code of 1991, and aims to entitle the same to IRA shares allocated to barangays and 
thereby ensure its economic and financial viability.
In view of aforementioned considerations, the passage of this bill is earnestly
sought.
y^tAEE R. MARCOS
Barangay Pag-asa. Municipality of Kalamansig. Province of Sultan Kudarat. PhilAtlas. Accessed on 8 March
2023 through https://www.phllatlas.com/mindanao/rl2/sultan-kudarat/kalamansig/pag-asa.html.


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NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 19R5
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23 MAR "“8 P3 33
Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT
CREATING BARANGAY PAG-ASA IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
KALAMANSIG, PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Creation of Barangay Pag-asa. - There is hereby created a 
barangay to be known as Barangay Pag-asa in the Municipality of Kalamansig, 
Province of Sultan Kudarat.
The territorial boundaries of Barangay Pag-asa are in accordance with the 
metes and bounds in Ordinance No. 1 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the 
Province of Sultan Kudarat creating Barangay Pag-asa, as ratified by the plebiscite 
conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on 
November 12, 1995.
Sec. 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. - The plebiscite conducted 
and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on November 12,1995, 
which ratified Ordinance No. 1 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of 
Sultan Kudarat creating Barangay Pag-asa, shall serve as substantial compliance 
with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160 or the 
Local Government Code of 1991, as amended.
Sec. 3. Incumbent Barangay Officials. - The incumbent barangay officials 
of Barangay Pag-asa, Municipality of Kalamansig, Province of Sultan Kudarat, shall 
continue to hold office until such time that their successors have been duly elected 
and qualified.
Sec. 4. Public Infrastructure and Facilities. - All 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 the new barangay, and shall 
be likewise administered by the new barangay.


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Sec. 5. Internal Revenue Allotment Shares. - Barangay Pag-asa shall be 
entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to Section 285 of 
Republic Act No. 7160 as amended, otherwise known as the Local Government 
Code of 1991.
Sec. 6. Separability Clause. - If, for any reason, any section or provision of 
this Act is declared unconstitutional or invalid, other sections or provisions which are 
not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Sec. 7. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, proclamation, charter, 
rule or regulation and/or parts thereof contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
Sec. 8. EfFectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation.
Approved,