Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._592'7

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks the subdivision of Barangay Poblacion in the City of
Valencia into four separate and distinct barangays.

Barangay Poblacion has a population of 38,584, as per 2010 census.
Considering the population density in the said barangay, the barangay officials
therein is faced with great difficulty to fully implement their mandates and
directives, For this reason, this representation believes that the subdivision
thereof would result to a more efficient, effective and economical governance.

Considering the requisites of population and territorial jurisdiction under
Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as “The Local
Government Code of 1991” and its Implementing Rules and Regulation, the
subdivision of Barangay Poblacion in the City of Valencia into four separate
and distinct barangays is in order,

In view thereof, the passage of this bill is earnestly urged.

esa P, ROQUE


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Sixteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._5927

Introduced by HON. ROGELIO NEIL P. ROQUE

AN ACT
SUBDIVIDING BARANGAY POBLACION IN THE CITY OF VALENCIA, PROVINCE
OF BUKIDNON INTO FOUR DISTINCT AND SEPARATE BARANGAYS TO BE
KNOWN AS BARANGAY POBLACION 1, BARANGAY POBLACION 2, BARANGAY
POBLACION 3 AND BARANGAY POBLACION 4,

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

SECTION 1. Subdivision of Barangay Poblacion — The Barangay Poblacion in the
City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon is hereby subdivided into four (4) distinct and
separate barangays.

SECTION 2. Composition - The existing puroks and sitios shall comprise the new
barangays, as follows:

4. Barangay Poblacion 1 shall be composed of the following with Total Area:
Approximately 2,155, 500 square meters, to wit:

Purok 7
Purok 8
Purok 9
Purok 10
Purok 11
Purok 11A
. Purok 14

. Purok 15

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2. Barangay Poblacion 2 shall be composed of the following with Total Area:
Approximately 2,267,000 square meters, to wit:

Purok 1
Purok 2
Purok 3
Purok 3A.
Purok 3B
Purok 4
g. Purok 5

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3. Barangay Poblacion 3 shall be composed of the following with Total Area
approximately 3,769,000 square meters :

. Purok 12
Purok 16
Purok 164
Purok 19

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. Purok 20
f. Purok 21
g. Purok 6

h. Purok 6A
i. Purok 18
j. Purok 17B

4, Barangay Poblacion 4 shall be composed of the following with total area
approximately 6,348,800 square meters:

|. Purok 13
Purok 13A
Purok 17
Purok 17A
Purok 17C

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SECTION 3. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite — Pursuant to Section 10 of
Republic Act No. 7160 (R.A. No. 7160), as amended, otherwise known as “The Local
Government Code of 1991,” the new barangays shall exist upon the majority of votes cast
by the qualified voters of Barangay Poblacion in a plebiscite to be conducted by the
Commission on Election (COMELEC) in the areas affected, within One Hundred Twenty
(120) days from effectivity of this Act.

The expense for such plebiscite shall be borne by the City of Valencia.

SECTION 4. Barangay Officials — The incumbent barangay officials of Barangay
Poblacion in the City of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon shall continue to exercise its
powers, duties and functions, pursuant to Book III, Title | of R.A. No. 7160, as amended,
otherwise known as “The Local Government Code of 1991,” in a hold-over capacity, over
the above-cited barangays until new barangay officials therein shall have been elected
and qualified.

SECTION 5. Internal Revenue Allotment Shares —- Barangay Poblacion 1,
Barangay Poblacion 2, Barangay Poblacion 3 and Barangay Poblacion 4, all in the City
of Valencia, Province of Bukidnon shall be entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment shares
pursuant to Section 285 of R.A. No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as “The Local
Government Code of 1991.”

SECTION 6. Public Infrastructure and Facilities — All existing public infrastructures.
and facilities existing therein at the time of the approval of this Act are hereby transferred
without cost or compensation and shall be administered by the new barangays.

SECTION 5. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved.