Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

16" Congress
First Regular Session

1S 763
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Honorable Manuel S. Agyao

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This a refiled bill which has reached the Senate in the 15 Congress. It was not
enacted into law however due to events prevailing during that period. It seeks to separate
Ipil from its mother barangay, Bulanao, of the City of Tabuk, Province of Kalinga, to create a
new barangay to be known as Barangay Ipil.

Ipil is already a regular barangay, having been created locally under Provincial
Ordinance 2002-02 as amended by Provincial Ordinance No. 2003-013 which was ratified on
December 22, 2002. Its corporate existence begun on January 20, 2003 when its first set of
regular officials were elected, pursuant Section 14 of the Local Government Code of 1991.

The proposed barangay to be created under this bill shall composed of the following:
Brgy. Ipil, Mapaoay, Maledda, Matocnang, Sumadel and Dananao.

In view of the fact that barangay Ipil was locally created it could not be shared of the
usual Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) from the national government. The Provincial
Government only shares a measly amount which is not enough to finance the delivery of basic
services, much less provide the funds for infrastructure projects much needed by its residents.
The conversion of Tabuk into a component city will definitely attract more population into
this barangay; hence a great need for more funding to address its growing problems.

With this bill, it is highly expected that the new barangay of Ipil will no longer be
encumbered by lack of funds, thereby enabling them to chart their own course for socio-
economic development.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of the bill is earnestly sought.

MANUEL S. AGYAO


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Manila

16" Congress.
First Regular Session

763
HOUSE BILL NO.

‘Introduced by Honorable Manuel S. Agyao

AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY IPIL IN THE CITY
OF TABUK, PROVINCE OF KALINGA
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay Ipil- The sitio of Ipil is hereby separated from
Barangay Bulanao and constituted into a new barangay to be known as Barangay Ipil in the City
of Tabuk, Province of Kalinga

SEC.2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. - The plebiscite conducted and supervised
by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Barangay Bulanao, pursuant to Provincial
Ordinance No. 2002-002 of the Sangguninang Panlalawigan of the Province of Kalinga in
Barangay Bulanao, which ratified the creation of Barangay Ipil as proclaimed by the Plebiscite
Board of Canvassers on December 21, 2002, shall serve as a compliance with the plebiscite
requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the
Local Government Code of 1991.

SEC. 3. Barangay Officials. The incumbent barangay officials of the said barangay shall
continue to hold office until such time that their successors 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 or compensation to and shall be administered by the new barangay.

SEC. 5. Internal Revenue Allotment Shares.- Barangay Ipil 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. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in any
newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,