Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _ 2088

Introduced by REP. ANTHONY G. DEL ROSARIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to remedy the inequity brought about by the last paragraph of Sec.
285 of Republic Act 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991.
The said paragraph provides that the financial requirements of barangays created by
local government units (LGUs) after the effectivity of the Local Government Code shall
be the responsibility of the LGUs concerned.

Such provision effectively precluded Barangay Datu Balong in the Municipality of
San Isidro, Province of Davao del Norte to receive Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA)
that other barangays are entitled to have under normal circumstances. Brgy. Datu
Balong was created pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 4, which was enacted and
approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao on August 28, 1991.

The barangays are regarded as the basic political unit. It serves as the primary
planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs, projects and
activities in the community.

Article ll, Section 24 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall
ensure the autonomy of local governments. Relative thereto the Local Government
Code also declares under Section 2, that it is the policy of the State that its territorial
and political subdivisions shall enjoy genuine and meaningful local autonomy to enable
them to attain development as self reliant communities thus making them effective
partners in the attainment of national goals. However, barangay affairs and operations
entail expenses and are sometimes costly.

The provision found in Sec. 285 of R.A 7160 deprives some barangays of their
just share in the national taxes, in this case Brgy. Datu Balong.

Hence, this Representation is compelled to file this bill with the hope that pending
the amendment of the iniquitous provision of the existing law, a more expedient remedy
will be availed of for the said non-IRA barangay to level the field of opportunity amongst
equals through an act of Congress.

In view of the foregoing, support and approval of the bill is earnestly sought.

Al G. DEL ROSARIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 2088

Introduced by REP. ANTHONY G. DEL ROSARIO

AN ACT
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY DATU BALONG IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN ISIDRO, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE

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

SECTION 4. Creation of Barangay Datu Balong. ~ There is hereby created a barangay
to be known as Barangay Datu Balong in the Municipality of San Isidro, Province of
Davao del Norte.

SEC. 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite.- The plebiscite conducted and
supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) pursuant to Provincial
Ordinance No. 4, which was enacted and approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan
of Davao on August 28, 1991, which ratified the creation of Barangay Datu Balong as
proclaimed by the Plebiscite Board of Canvassers on August 30, 1992 shall serve as a
substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act
7160 as amended, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991.

SEG. 3. Barangay Officials - The incumbent elected barangay officials of Barangay
Datu Balong in the Municipality of San Isidro, Province of Davao del Norte shall
continue to hold office until such time that their successors have been duly elected and
qualified

SEC. 4. Public Infrastructures 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.

SEC.5. Intemal Revenue Allotment Share — Barangay Datu Balong shall be entitled to
Internal Revenue Allotment shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991

SEC. 6. 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,