Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. JORGE DANIEL S. BOCOBO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
For many barangays, the National Tax Allotment (formerly the Internal Revenue 
Allotment) is the primary and largest source of operating revenue for financing basic 
services, development projects, and various devolved functions. These include among 
others, the delivery of basic health and social services, maintenance of local roads 
and utilities, support for public order and safety, and management of community 
facilities. Given the central role of the NTA in sustaining these legally mandated 
services and related budgetary obligations, it is urgent that Barangay Pinagsama 
(Taguig City) receives its full and properly computed share in national taxes. 
Barangay Pinagsama, with a land area of approximately 192,000 square meters and 
a population of 59,7591 was established pursuant to City Ordinance No. 67-2008 
enacted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Taguig and approved on September 15, 
2008. Following the conduct of a plebiscite and the election of its first set of officials 
on October 25, 2010, the barangay began to operate as a distinct corporate entity, 
consistent with Section 14 of the Local Government Code. 
Despite its formal creation and compliance with the legal requisites for barangayhood 
under Section 386 of the Local Government Code, Barangay Pinagsama has yet to 
receive its NTA. As former Barangay Chairman of Barangay Fort Bonifacio in Taguig 
City, I saw firsthand the difficulties of managing a fast-growing community without its 
proper share of the NTA. This persistent exclusion has deprived the barangay of 
critical resources necessary for the delivery of basic services and facilities enumerated 
in Section 17 (b) of the Local Government Code, particularly those devolved by the 
national government. 
Geographically, Barangay Pinagsama is bounded by the American Battle Monument, 
Pres. Garcia Avenue (C-5) and Diego Silang (BCDA), Palakol Area (BCDA) and 
Barangay Signal Village, and M.R.T. Avenue (formerly Bayani Road) — all within or 
adjacent to territories historically associated with boundary disputes in Metro Manila. 
Nonetheless, its recognition as a separate and functioning barangay under the 
jurisdiction of the City of Taguig has long been established. 
1 based on the official website of Barangay Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Philippine Statistics 
Authority (PSA) 2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) data pegs population at 12,190 
August 5, 2025
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This proposal seeks to correct an administrative gap and ensure that Barangay 
Pinagsama is granted full fiscal recognition as a local government unit so it can deliver 
the basic services and fund local projects for the benefit of its residents. 
No less than the 1987 Constitution mandates that “Local government units shall have 
a just share, as determined by law, in the national taxes which shall be automatically 
released to them.” 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
JORGE DANIEL S. BOCOBO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. JORGE DANIEL S. BOCOBO 
AN ACT 
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY PINAGSAMA IN THE 
CITY OF TAGUIG 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay Pinagsama. – Pinagsama Proper in Barangay 
Western Bicutan, City of Taguig, Metro Manila is hereby separated from Barangay 
Western Bicutan and constituted into a distinct and independent barangay to be known 
as Barangay Pinagsama. 
SECTION 2. Territorial Boundaries. – The territorial boundaries of Barangay 
Pinagsama shall consist of permanent natural boundaries identified as follows: 
“Bounded on the North by the American Battle Monument; 
On the East by Pres. Garcia Avenue (C-5) and Diego Silang (BCDA); 
On the South East, by Palakol Area (BCDA) and Barangay Signal Village; 
On the North and North West, by the American Battle Monument and 
M.R.T. Avenue (formerly Bayani Road); and
On the South and South West by M.R.T. Avenue, Pres. Garcia Avenue,
Proclamation
No. 172 Western Bicutan and Veterans Center.”
SECTION 3. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. – The plebiscite conducted 
and supervised by the Commission on Elections in Barangay Western Bicutan 
pursuant to City Ordinance No. 68, Series of 2008 of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of 
the City of Taguig, which ratified the creation of Barangay Pinagsama as proclaimed 
by the City Board of Canvassers on December 28, 2008, 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 4. Incumbent Barangay Officials. – The incumbent barangay officials of 
Barangay Pinagsama, City of Taguig shall continue to hold office until such time that 
their successors have been duly elected and qualified. 
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SECTION 5. Public Infrastructure and Facilities. – All public infrastructure and 
facilities 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 6. National Tax Allotment Shares. – Barangay Pinagsama shall be 
entitled to the National Tax Allotment shares pursuant to Section 285 of the Local 
Government Code of 1991, as amended. 
 
SECTION 7. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,