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 Bianan located in Barangay Basag in the Municipality of Tboli, 
Province of South Cotabato, into a separate and distinct barangay. 
     Sitio Bianan has 1,266 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 Bianan 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 Bianan 
located in Barangay Basag, in the 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 BIANAN IN BARANGAY BASAG, 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 Bianan situated in Barangay Basag in the 
Municipality of Tboli, Province of South Cotabato is hereby converted into a regular barangay to be known 
as Barangay Bianan. 
     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 Basag 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 Basag, 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 Basag until new 
officials of Barangay Bianan shall have been elected and qualified. 
     Section 4.  Internal Revenue Allotment Shares – Barangay Basag 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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