Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
20th Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.______ 
Introduced by Hon. DIBU S. TUAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
     This Bill seeks the conversion of Sitio Dumamis located in Barangay Laconon in the Municipality of Tboli, 
Province of South Cotabato, into a separate and distinct barangay. 
     Sitio Demamis has 1,100 residents. Given the size of the population, the conversion thereof would result 
to a more efficient, effective and economical governance.  Further, the affected residents will be afforded 
an even delivery of basic services. 
     Furthermore, the residents of Sitio Dumamis have been clamoring for such conversion.  Realizing that 
a regular Internal Revenue Allotment for their community would result to a more progressive 
development, they have brought their concern before this Representation.  For this reason, appreciating 
that a barangay is the basic political unit and appreciating further their desire to act as such, we believe 
that such conversion is timely and necessary. 
     Considering the requisites of population and territorial jurisdiction, the conversion of Sitio Dumamis 
located in Barangay Laconon, in the City/Municipality of Tboli into a separate and distinct barangay is in 
order, pursuant to RA 7160, otherwise known as ‘The Local Government Code of 1991’ and its 
Implementing Rules and Regulations. 
 This Bill is therefore filed for the consideration of the 20th Congress. 
 DIBU S. TUAN 
 3rd District, South Cotabato 
August 13, 2025
1:50 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
20th Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO._________ 
Introduced by HON. DIBU S. TUAN 
AN ACT CONVERTING SITIO DEMAMIS IN BARANGAY LACONON, IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF TBOLI, 
PROVINCE OF SOUTH COTABATO, INTO A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT BARANGAY 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
     Section 1.  Conversion and Creation into a Barangay – Sitio Demamis situated in Barangay Laconon in 
the Municipality of Tboli, Province of South Cotabato is hereby converted into a regular barangay to be 
known as Barangay Demamis. 
     Section 2.  Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite – Pursuant to Section 10 of Republic Act 7160, as 
amended, otherwise known as The Local Government Code of 1991, the new Barangay shall exist upon a 
majority of votes cast by the qualified voters of Barangay Laconon in a plebiscite to be conducted by the 
Commission on Election (COMELEC) in the areas affected, within One Hundred Twenty (120) days from the 
effectivity of this Act. 
 The expense for such plebiscite shall be borne by the Municipality of Tboli. 
     Section 3.  Barangay Officials – The incumbent Barangay Officials of Barangay Laconon, in the 
Municipality of Tboli, Province of South Cotabato shall continue to exercise their powers, duties,  and 
functions, pursuant to Book III, Title I of RA 7160, as amended, in a holdover capacity over Barangay 
Laconon until new officials of Barangay Dumamis shall have been elected and qualified. 
     Section 4.  Internal Revenue Allotment Shares – Barangay Laconon shall be entitled to the Internal 
Revenue Shares pursuant to Section 285 of RA 7160. 
     Effectivity – This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
APPROVED 
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