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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 441 2

Introduced by Representative DE CARLO “OYO” L. UY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Constitution recognizes the vital role of local governments and mandates
their evolution into self-reliant communities. Republic Act No. 7160, or the Local Government
Code of 1991, strengthens this mandate by empowering local government units, including
barangays, to serve as effective partners of the national government in implementing laws,
policies, and programs.

Under the Local Government Code, the barangay is the basic political unit that
functions as the primary planning and implementing arm of government programs and as a
forum for expressing and addressing the collective concerns of the community. With their
direct access to the needs of the people, barangays play a critical role in enhancing the delivery
of public services and promoting participatory governance.

In line with this, the proposed measure seeks to create Barangay Kapatagan in the
Municipality of Kapalong, Province of Davao del Norte, and grant it a just share in national
taxes. This will ensure stronger local governance, improved public service delivery, and
greater alignment with the objectives of decentralization.

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

DE CARQ“OYO?) uy

Representative
First District, Davao del Norte


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

‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNO. 4412

Introduced by Representative DE CARLO “OYO” L. UY

AN ACT

CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY KAPATAGAN IN THE

MUNICIPALITY OF KAPALONG, DAVAO DEL NORTE

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

SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay Kapatagan. - There is hereby created a barangay in the
Municipality of Kapalong, Davao del Norte barangay to be known as Barangay Kapatagan.

SECTION 2. Territorial Boundaries. - The territorial boundaries of Barangay Kapatagan are

hereby described as follows:
Area Corner No. X Coordinates
1871.49 ha 125° 36' 46.428" E

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2 125° 36" 47.770" E
3 125° 36" 55.654" E
4 125° 36' 2.286" E
5 125° 35’ 58.587" E
6 125° 35" 58.074" E
7 125° 35' 9.331" E
8 125° 35' 0.174" E
9 125° 34" 36.387" E

10 125° 34 17.889" E
rT 125° 33" 52.594" E
R 125° 33" $2.432" E
B 125° 33' 52.741" E
4 125° 36' 40.692" E
1s 125° 36' 43.535" E

SECTION 3. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. - The Commission on Elections
(COMELEC) shall conduct and supervise the plebiscite to be held in Barangay Gupitan,
Kapalong, Davao del Norte, within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act. The

Y¥ Coordinates
7? S7' 22.224" N
7? 56' 42.540" N
7? 55' 29.435" N
7° 58'10.417" N
7 54! 19.973" N
7° 54’ 20.165" N
7° 58' 5.446" N

7? 55' 16.688" N
7? 55’ 45.888" N
7? 56' 4.148" N
T° $6! 38.283" N
7° 56' 38.496" N
7? 56! 38.555" N
P57’ 47.398" N
7? ST 48.127" N

Municipality of Kapalong shall shoulder the expenses for such plebiscite.


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SECTION 4. Interim Barangay Officials. - There shall be a Punong Barangay, seven (7)
Sangguninang Barangay members, a Sangguniang Kabataan chairman, and seven (7)
Sangguniang Kabataan members in the newly created barangay which shall be appointed by
the Mayor. Such barangay officials shall serve until their successors shall have been duly
elected and qualified.

SECTIONS. Public Infrastructure and Facilities. - All existing public infrastructures 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.

SECTION 6. National Tax Allotment Shares. - Barangay Kapatagan shall be entitled to
National Tax Allotment shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160 otherwise
known as the Local Government Code of 1991.

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations
which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,