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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 9504

Introduced by 2™ District of Agusan del Norte Representative
HON. MA. ANGELICA M. AMANTE-MATBA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sections 6 and 7 of Article X of the 1987 Constitution provides that local government
units shall have a just share, as determined by law, in the national taxes which shall be
automatically released to them and local governments shall be entitled to an equitable share in
the proceeds of the utilization and development of the national wealth within their respective
areas, in the matter provided by law, including sharing the same with the inhabitants by way
of direct benefits.

This bill seeks to establish Barangay Crossing in the Municipality of Kitcharao, Agusan
del Norte, through legislation, to enable it to access to a just and fair share in the national taxes
to benefit and to address the needs of its constituents.

Barangay Crossing has a land area of 603.97 hectares and has a total population of
4,038 as of 2019 data of the municipality.

In 2004, Provincial Ordinance No. 155-2004 was adopted and approved by the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Agusan del Norte creating and dividing Barangay Poblacion, in
the Municipality of Kitcharao, into three separate and distinct barangays namely Barangay
Poblacion (mother barangay), Barangay Songkoy and Barangay Crossing.

Since its creation, the barangay government of Crossing continuously provide for the
basic public services of its people despite of the challenges and issues in terms of funding. The
barangay does not receive a regular share in the internal revenue allotment as stated in the Local
Government Code of 1991.

‘At present, the Barangay Crossing is operating on subsidies and assistance from its
municipality and the provincial government of Agusan del Norte. It is essential that Barangay
Crossing must be fiscally equipped to be able to address the needs of its increasing population
and to move forward in the improvement of the lives of its constituents.

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

ANGEL M. AMANYE-MATBA


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 9504

Introduced by 2™ District of Agusan del Norte Representative
HON. MA. ANGELICA M. AMANTE-MATBA

AN ACT
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY CROSSING IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF KITCHARAO, AGUSAN DEL NORTE

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

SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay Crossing. — Barangay Crossing was created by virtue of
Provincial Ordinance No. 155-2004 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Agusan del Norte,
segregating it from its mother barangay, Barangay Poblacion, with the following boundaries

delineating its territorial areas:

North - Barangay Songkoy and Barangay Poblacion
East. - Barangay Mahayahay

West - Lake Mainit

South - Barangay San Roque

SEC. 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. — The plebiscite conducted and supervised
by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Barangay Crossing pursuant to Provincial
Ordinance No. 155-2004 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Agusan del
Norte, which ratified the creation of Barangay Crossing as proclaimed by the Board of
Canvassers on October 16, 2004 shall serve as substantial compliance with the plebiscite
requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991.


SEC. 3. Barangay Officials. — The incumbent officials of Barangay Poblacion, Municipality
of Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte shall continue to hold office until such time that their successors
shall have been duly elected.

SEC. 4. Public Infrastructures and Facilities. — All existing infrastructures 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.

SEC. 5. Internal Allotment Revenue. — Barangay Crossing shall be entitled to Internal
Allotment Revenue (IRA) shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise
known as the Local Government Code of 1991.

SEC. 6. Appropriations. — The amount necessary to conduct the plebiscite as provided for
under this Act shall be borne by the Municipality of Kitcharao, Province of Agusan del Norte.

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. ~ If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared
unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall

continue to be in force and effect.

SEC. 8. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in any national newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,