TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.  ____________ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVES EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA and 
ALFEL M. BASCUG 
Explanatory Note 
Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 
1991” recognizes the vital role of barangays in nation-building. As the primary 
planning and implementing units of government policies, plans, programs, projects 
and activities at the community level, barangays are crucial forums where community 
views are expressed, considered, and disputes are amicably settled.   
Given their immediate and direct access to the needs of the people, barangay 
local government units are vital bridges for enhancing the delivery of essential services 
at the grassroots level. It is therefore important to empower barangays so they can 
become more effective and efficient partners in building self-reliant and progressive 
communities.  
Barangay Mabuhay is a special barangay in the Municipality of Loreto. At 
present, it relies heavily on financial assistance and availability of funds from the 
municipal government. This dependency limits its ability to implement its own 
development programs and exercise self-determination.  
This measure seeks to establish Barangay Mabuhay as a regular and 
independent barangay, capable of exercising local governance and addressing the 
needs of its constituents.  
In view 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 
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
July 10, 2025
2:27 pm
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TWENTIETH 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 MABUHAY 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 Mabuhay. – Mabuhay in Barangay 
Kauswagan, Municipality of Loreto, Agusan del Sur is hereby separated from Barangay 
Kauswagan and constituted into a new barangay to be known as Barangay Mabuhay. 
The technical description of Barangay Mabuhay shall be as follows: 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (UTM ZONE 51 
N) 
BARANGAY 
CORNER 
NO. 
EAST 
NORTH 
Mabuhay 
1 
810465.174 
882799.553 
2 
806125.550 
883146.665 
3 
804986.974 
881889.865 
4 
802092.944 
880454.551 
5 
802872.799 
878861.636 
6 
805674.261 
878839.702 
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 Kauswagan, 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.  
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
1778


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 5. Internal Revenue Allotment Shares. – Barangay Mabuhay 
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.