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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS:
Second Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL No, 9272

Introduced by HON. JOSEPHINE Y. RAMIREZ SATO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as The Local Government Code
of 1991, as amended, was constituted to bring about local autonomy by establishing
a more responsive and accountable local government. The whole system is geared
towards empowering LGUs to achieve self-reliance and as effective partner in
attaining, the national goal for development.

As the basic political unity, the barangays serves as the lead planning and
implementation arm of the government. Creation of such upon proper compliance
with the requirements of the Constitution and Local Government Code will enable
the local governments to efficiently and effectively perform their respective
responsibility and functions as an autonomous unit.

‘The geographic location and topography of the Sitios Amatang, Sto, Tomas,
Guiginto, Balagnan, Iba, and Agsigang to the main Barangay make it hard for
the basic government services and security to reach the populace living in these
areas. ‘The creation of Barangay Sta. Maria is a result of people's desire to make
growth, development, and services apt to the needs of the people.

This bill has been filed pursuant to the Provincial Resolution No. 124,
Series of 2013 and the ratification of the Plebiscite Board of Canvassers with
CE. No, 26, all in support to the creation of Brgy. Sta. Maria is a proof of
unified decision of the people, and compliance to government requirements
making this possible.

Inview of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

Hon. voswhny Y. RAMIR]

Representative
Lone District of Ycciflental



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO, 92°72

Introduced by HON. JOSEPHINE Y. RAMIREZ SATO

“AN ACT CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY STA.
MARIA IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ABRA DE ILOG, PROVINCE OF
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO”

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

Section 1. Creation - The six (6) Sitios of Amatang, Sto. Tomas, Guiginto,
Balagnan, Iba, and Agsigang up to the boundary of Sitio Tinungko is hereby
separated from Barangay Wawa and constituted to be known as Barangay Sta.
Maria in the Municipality of Abra de log, Province of Occidental Mindoro.

Section 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite - The plebiscite
conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in
Barangay Wawa pursuant Provincial Resolution No. 124, Series of 2013 of the
Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Occidental Mindoro, which ratified the creation of
Barangay Sta. Maria as proclaimed by The Plebiscite Board of Canvassers on 13!
of September 2013 shall serve as valid compliance with the plebiscite
requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as
“The Local Government Code of 1991,” as amended.

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

Section 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 or compensation to and
shall be administered by the new Barangay.


Section 5. Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Shares ~ Barangay Sta. Maria
shall be entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to Section
285 of the Local Government Code of 1991.

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

Approved,