Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

L
HOUSE BILL No. 3904

Introduced by Representative Francisco T. Matugas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create a new barangay to be known as Barangay Kapihan,
to be carved from the existing Barangay Sering in the Municipality of Socorro,
Surigao del Norte. The primary purpose of this measure is to enhance the delivery
of basic services, improve local governance, and promote the overall welfare of the
residents in the concerned area.

The creation of Barangay Kapihan is a necessary and timely measure.
Residents in the area currently face challenges in accessing essential government
services, such as health centers, social welfare programs, and local government
offices. By establishing Barangay Kapihan, a dedicated local government unit will
be able to set up its own facilities and services, bringing governance closer to the
people and significantly reducing travel time and costs for its residents.

‘The proposed area for Barangay Kapihan possesses unique economic
opportunities. A separate barangay government will be better positioned to
harness these resources, secure funding for local development projects, and create
policies that foster economic growth tailored to the area’s strengths. This will
stimulate local employment and contribute to the economic prosperity of the entire
municipality.

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

FRANCISCO T. MATUGAS.
Representative
First District, Surigao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3504

Introduced by Representative Francisco T. Matugas _

AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
SOCORRO, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE, TO BE KNOWN AS
BARANGAY KAPIHAN

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

SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay Kapihan. - Sitio Kapihan in Barangay
Sering, Municipality of Socorro, Surigao del Norte is hereby separated from
Barangay Sering and constituted into a new barangay to be known as Barangay
Kapihan.

SEC. 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. - The Commission on
Elections (COMELEC) shall conduct and supervise the plebiscite to be held in
Barangay Kapihan, within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act. The
Municipality of Socorro shall shoulder the expenses for such plebiscite.

SEC. 8. Appointment of Interim Barangay Officials. - There shall be a
Punong Barangay, seven (7) Sangguniang 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.

SEC. 4. Public Infrastructures and Facilities. - All public infrastructures

and facilities 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.

SEC. 5. National Tax Allotment Shares. - Barangay Kapihan shall be
entitled to National Tax Allotment shares pursuant to Section 285 of the Local
Government Code of 1991, as amended.

SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, and
regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,