Republic of the Philippines 
 House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ___________ 
Introduced by Representatives EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA and ALFEL M. BASCUG 
Explanatory Note 
The 1987 Constitution acknowledges the vital role of local governments and mandates that 
they evolve into self-sufficient communities. Through the implementation of Republic Act No. 
7160, often known as the Local Government Code of 1991, local government units, including the 
barangays, become a more effective and efficient partner in achieving the fundamental objectives 
of the national government apart from being the state’s indispensable arm in implementing its laws, 
policies, and programs.   
According to Republic Act No. 7160, "a barangay is the basic political unit that serves as 
the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs, projects, 
and activities in the community, as well as a forum wherein the collective views of the people may 
be expressed, crystallized, and considered, and where disputes may be amicably settled." As a 
result, barangays have a more direct and immediate access to the demands of the people, making 
them critical to the enhancement and calibration of public service delivery and execution in the 
local domain. It is but essential to support barangays so that they can develop into self-sufficient 
communities and effective partners of the national government. 
In accordance with the Constitution, the bill seeks to establish Barangay Manawe in the 
Municipality of Loreto, Agusan del Sur, and provide the political unit a fair share of the national 
taxes. 
In light of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
              ALFEL M. BASCUG 
EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
         1ST District, Agusan del Sur 
2nd District, Agusan del Sur 
July 1, 2022
9:11 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
 House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____________ 
Introduced by Representatives EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA and ALFEL M. BASCUG 
AN ACT  
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY MANAWE IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF LORETO, AGUSAN DEL SUR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay Manawe. - Manawe in Barangay Sto. Tomas, 
Municipality of Loreto, Agusan del Sur is hereby separated from Barangay Sto. Tomas and 
constituted into a new barangay to be known as Barangay Manawe. 
The technical description of Barangay Manawe shall be as follows: 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION(UTM ZONE 51 N) 
BARANGAY 
CORNER 
NO. 
EAST 
NORTH 
MANAWE 
1 
804179.160 
901764.868 
2 
805333.657 
903828.790 
3 
809701.267 
903416.068 
4 
813453.228 
904161.434 
5 
813538.223 
901440.965 
6 
808842.964 
900718.780 
SECTION 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. – Pursuant to Section 10 of Republic 
Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, the new barangay shall 
exist upon the majority of the votes cast by the qualified voters of Barangay Sto. Tomas, 
Municipality of Loreto in a plebiscite to be conducted and supervised by the Commission on 
Elections (COMELEC) in the area affected, within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this 
Act.  
SECTION 3. Barangay Officials. – The first set of officials of the said Barangay shall be 
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appointed by the Municipal Mayor of Loreto, Agusan del Sur and shall hold office until such time 
that their successors have been duly elected and qualified.  
 
SECTION 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 and shall be administered by the new barangay. 
 
SECTION 5. Internal Revenue Allotment Shares. – Barangay Manawe shall be entitled 
to the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160, 
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. 
 
SECTION 6. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to conduct the plebiscite as 
provided for under this Act shall be borne by the Municipality of Loreto, Agusan del Sur.  
 
SECTION 7. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect upon its approval.  
 
Approved,