Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO.401'7

Introduced by HONORABLE ANSARUDDIN A.M.A. ADIONG

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to declare Barangay Upper Pugaan, Municipality of Ditsaan-Ramain,
Lanao del Sur as a government entity pursuant to Section 385 of the Local Government Code of
1991

Barangay Upper Pugaan is an existing barangay in the Municipality of Ditsaan-Ramain,
Lanao del Sur. It was created pursuant to Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act (MMAA) No. 186,
“An Act Creating Barangay Upper Pugaan in the Municipality of Ditsaan-Ramain, Province of
Lanao del Sur, into a distinct, separate and independent barangay, and for other purposes”, On
September 26, 2009, the creation of Barangay Upper Pugaan was ratified in a plebiscite
condueted by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

According to Section 385 of the Local Government Code of 1991, "a barangay may be
created, divided, merged, abolished, or its boundary substantially altered, by law or by an
ordinance of the sangguniang panlalawigan or panlungsod, subject to approval by a majority of
the votes cast in a plebiscite to be conducted by the COMELEC in the local government unit or
units directly affected within such period of time as may be determined by the law or ordinance
creating said barangay. In the case of the creation of barangays by the sangguniang
panialawigan, the recommendation of the sangguniang bayan concerned shall be necessary’.

However, Barangay Upper Pugaan has not received any share of the Internal Revenue
Allotment (IRA) since its inception. The Department of Budget and Management opined that the
Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao which created Barangay Upper Pugaan should
provide for its funding

In order to correct any error in the creation of barangay Upper Pugaan and for the same
to be able to receive an Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA), Barangay Upper Pugaan of the
Municipality of Ditsaan-Ramain should be re-created to comply with the provisions of the Local
Government Code of 1991

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought for.

REP. ANSARUDDIN A.M. A. ADIONG
4* District, Lanao del Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

16" Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No.4017

Introduced by HONORABLE ANSARUDDIN A.M.A. ADIONG

AN ACT
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY UPPER PUGAAN IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF DITSAAN-RAMAIN, LANAO DEL SUR

Section 1. Creation of Barangay Upper Pugaan.- There is hereby created a barangay to be
known as Barangay Upper Pugaan in the Municipality of Ditsaan-Ramain, Lanao del Sur.

Section 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite.- The plebiscite conducted and supervised by
the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) pursuant to Resolution No, 8661, which ratified the
creation of Barangay Upper Pugaan as proclaimed by the Plebiscite Board of Canvasser on
September 26, 2009, shall serve as substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement
under Section 10 of Republic Act No, 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the Local
Government Code of 1991.

Section 3. Barangay Officials. The incumbent elected barangay officials of Barangay Upper
Pugaan, Municipality of Ditsaan-Ramain, Lanao del Sur shall continue to hold office until such
time that their successors have been duly elected and qualified.

Section 4. Public Infrastructure and Facilties.- 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.

Section 5. Internal Revenue Allotment Shares.- Barangay Rizal shall be entitled to Internal
Revenue Allotment shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended,
otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991.

Section 6. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved.