Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

First Regular

HOUSE BILL Yo. 4035

Introduced by REP. RUWEL PETER S. GONZAGA

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)
afier the effectivity of the Local Government Code shall be the responsibility of the LGU's
concerned

Such provision effectively precluded Barangay Manurigao, in the Municipality of New
Bataan, Province of Davao de Oro to receive National Tax Allotment formerly known as the
Internal Revenue Allotment or IRA that other barangays are entitled to. Brgy. Tandawan was
created pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 02, Series of 2003, which was enacted and approved
by

A barangay is regarded as a basic political unit. It serves as the primary planning and
implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs, projects and activities in the
community.

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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,
harangay affairs and operations entail expenses for its effective and efficient implementation

Hence, this representation upon the initiative of the local leaders of New Bataan 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-NTA barangay to
level the field of opportunity amongst equals through legislative fiat

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

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RUWEL PETER 8. GONZAGA

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
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HOUSE BILL NO. £035

Introduced by REP. RUWEL PETER S. GONZAGA

AN ACT
'G A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY MANURIGAO IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF NEW BATAAN, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DE ORO

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SECTION 1, Creation of Barangay Manurigao. — There is hereby created a barangay to be known
as Barangay Manurigao in the Municipality of New Bataan, Province of Davao de Oro.

SECTION 2. Territorial Boundaries - The territorial boundaries of Barangay Manurigao are
described as follows:

A parcel of land, situated in the Municipality of New Bataan, Province of Davao de Oro

“Bounded on the North (N) by Barangay San Roque, Municipality of New Bataan, Davao
de Oro”

“On the Northeast (NE) by Barangay Panansalan, Municipality of Compostela, Davao de
Oro Province”,

“On the Southeast (SE) by Barang
Province”,

“On the Southwest (SE) by Barangay Katipunan, Municipality of Maragusan, Davao de
Oro Province”:
“On the Northw.
de Oro Province’

yy Pichon, Municipality of Caraga, Davao Oriental

(NW) by Barangay San Roque, Municipality of New Bataan, Davao

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Davao de Oro”
Containing an area of approximately 14894.7944 HECTARES, more or less”.

SECTION 3. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite - The plebiscite conducted and supervised by
the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 03 Series of
2003, which was enacted and approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao de Oro, which
ratified the creation of Barangay Manurigao as proclaimed by the Plebiscite Board of Canvassers,

shail 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

SECTION 4. Barangay Officials - The incumbent elected barangay officials of Barangay
Manurigao in the Municipality of New Bataan, Province of Davao de Oro shall continue to hold
office until such time that their successors have been duly elected and qualified.

facilities for public use se existing therein at the time of the approval of this Act ai are hereby transferred
without cost or compensation to and shall be administered by the new barangay.


SECTION 6. Internal Revenue Alloment Share — Barangay Manurigao 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

Act shall take effect

in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

SECTION 7, Effectivity Clause Th (15) doy

Approved,