Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18% Congress
First Regular Session

0596

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Local Government Code of 1991 or Republic Act No. 7160 specifically
provides that “ A Barangay is the basic political unit which serves as the primary
planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs, projects
and activities in the community, and as a forum wherein the collective views of the
people may be expressed, crystallized and considered and where disputes may be
amicably settled.”

Barangay TIGPALAS is located in the Municipality of San Miguel under the Third
Congressional District of the Province of Bulacan. According to the 2015 National
Census it has a population of 3,994 inhabitants comprising 2.60% of the total
population of San Miguel. It is bounded by the following Barangays: Camias,
Buliran, Balite, Partida and Sapang all in the same town.

Since its creation is by virtue of an ordinance, Barangay Tigpalas does not
enjoy the Internal Revenue Allotment pursuant to Section 285 of the Local
Government Code which explictly says, “ That the financial requirements of the
Barangays created by Local Government Units after the effectivity of this code
shall be the responsibility of the local government unit concerned”.


Thus, the enactment of this bill into law will enable Barangay Tigpalas in San
Miguel to avail of the Internal Revenue Allotment provided for in the yearly
General Appropriations Act.

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

LORNA C. SILVERIO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

18" Congress
First Regular Session
enserniieee

Introduced By: HON. LORNA C. SILVERIO

AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY TIGPALAS
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MIGUEL, BULACAN

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

SEC 1. Creation - A new barangay is hereby created to be known as Barangay “Tigpalas” in
the Municipality of san Miguel, Province of Bulacan.

SEC 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite - The plebiscite for the creation of the new
barangay shall be conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)
pursuant to compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No.
7610, otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991”.

SEC 3. Barangay Officials - The incumbent officials of Barangay Tigpalas shall continue to
hold office until such time that their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified.

SEC 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 of compensation to and shall be administered by the new Barangay.

SEC 5. Internal Revenue Allotment - Barangay Tigpalas in the Municipality of San
Miguel, Bulacan shall be entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to
Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991.

SEC 6. Application of Laws - The Local Government Code of 1991, as amended and all
other laws governing the administration and operation of barangays are hereby made
applicable to Barangay Tigpalas.

SEC 7. Repealing Clause - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, ordinances, rules
and regulation, and other issuances or part thereof which are inconsistent with this Act, are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC 8. Effectivity - This act shall take after fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in newspapers of general circulation.

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