Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4076

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. JB BERNOS.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The desire to create a new municipality in the Province of Abra to be known as
the Municipality of Andres Bernos is borne out of the desire to improve the delivery of
basic government services to the people living in the barangays subsumed under its
jurisdiction. The clamor for the creation of a distinct and independent local
government is present in the people's thoughts to improve and develop their
socioeconomic situation.

‘The parent Municipality of Bucay currently has an area of 102.16 square
kilometers and an annual regular income of Php 70,818,040.82 (according to 2016
figures by the Bureau of Local Government Finance). These figures are well above the
general requirements that is needed to create a new municipality. Through this
measure, we are going to enable real change for the people of Andres Bernos to chart
their own futures through development projects and programs aimed to promote
public health, safety, and general welfare.

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

. JB BI (os
Lone District,|Abra


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4076
HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. JB BERNOS

AN ACT
CREATING A MUNICIPALITY TO BE KNOWN AS MUNICIPALITY OF
ANDRES BERNOS IN THE PROVINCE OF ABRA

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

SECTION 1. Creation of the Municipality of Andres Bernos. There is hereby
created a new municipality in the Province of Abra to be known as the Municipality of
Andres Bernos.

Sec. 2. Seat of Municipal Government. The seat of the new municipality shall be
in Barangay Tabiog.

Sec. 3. Component Barangays. Barangays Abang, Bangbangcag, Calao, Dugong,
Palaquio, Patoc, Quimloong, and Tabiog from the Municipality of Bucay shall
constitute the distinct and independent Municipality of Andres Bernos.

The eastern part of Barangay Pagala in the Municipality of Bucay is hereby separated
to be included in the distinct and independent Municipality of Andres Bernos as

_ Barangay Pagala East.

The foregoing provision shall be without prejudice to the resolution by the appropriate
agency or forum of any boundary dispute or case involving questions of territorial
jurisdiction between the Municipality of Andres Bernos and the adjoining local


Sec. 8. Applicable Laws. Republic Act 7160, also known as the Local Government
Code of 1991, and other existing laws governing the administration and operation of
local governments shall govern the Municipality of Andres Bernos.

Sec. 9. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, decrees, rules and regulations
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby amended, repealed
or modified accordingly.

Sec. 10. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,