Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
‘Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6205

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative ADOLPH EDWARD G. PLAZA
2 trict, Agusan del Sur

“AN ACT
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY MAITOM IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LORETO, AGUSAN DEL SUR”

The 1987 Constitution recognizes the importance of local governments
and ensures that they develop into self-reliant communities, through the
enactment of Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991. Through this legislation, local governments such
as barangays develop into a more effective and efficient partner in the
attainment of the national government's objectives.

Republic Act No. 7160 provides that “a barangay is the basic political
unit which serves as the primary planning and implementing unit of the
government policies, plans, programs, projects and activities in the
community, and 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 thereof, barangays have a closer and direct access to the
needs of the citizenry making them vital to the improvement of delivery and
implementation of public services in the local realm. It is now imperative to
strengthen barangays in order for them to develop into self-reliant
communities and effective partner of the national government.

In harmony with the Constitution, it is the intention of this bill to seek the
creation of Barangay Maitom in the Municipality of Loreto, Agusan del Sur and
to allow them to be entitled to a just share from the national taxes.

In view of this vital importance, the approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.

ADOLPH EDWARD G. PLAZA
2" District, Agusan del Sur


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6205

House Bill No.

Introduced by Representative ADOLPH EDWARD G. PLAZA
2® District, Agusan del Sur

“AN ACT
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY MAITOM 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 Maitom. — Maitom in Barangay Magaud,
Municipality of Loreto, Agusan del Sur is hereby separated from Barangay Magaud
and constituted into a new barangay to be known as Barangay Magaud.

The technical description of Barangay Maitom shall be as follows:

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION(UTM ZONE 51 N)
CORNER

BARANGAY | __NO. EAST NORTH
MAITOM. 1 811673.013, 910011.892

A 808389.345, 911522.917

3 807513.950 914010.487

4 811380.174 915059.463,

5 812454.125 913311.170

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 Magaud, 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 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 6. Internal Revenue Allotment Shares. — Barangay Maitom 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.