Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 1051
Introduced by Representative DE CARLO “OYO” L. UY 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This proposed bill aims to address the long-standing financial disparity experienced 
by Barangay Datu Balong as a result of Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160, or the Local 
Government Code of 1991, which reads:  
“Provided, finally, that the financial requirements of barangays created by local 
government units after the effectivity of this Code shall be the responsibility of the local 
government unit concerned.” 
Due to this clause, Barangay Datu Balong has been excluded for decades from 
receiving its rightful share of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) that other barangays 
regularly enjoy. The passage of this bill will ensure a more equitable distribution of national 
resources and place Barangay Datu Balong of Sawata, Davao del Norte, on equal footing with 
other barangays. 
Barangays, being the foundation of local governance and the primary venue for 
grassroots planning and service delivery, require adequate financial resources to fulfill their 
mandate. Ensuring their access to a just share of the IRA is essential to sustaining their 
operations and effectively serving their constituents. 
This bill is a refiled version from House Bill No. 3793 filed during the 19th Congress by 
Rep. Pantaleon D. Alvarez. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
DE CARLO “OYO” L. UY 
Representative 
First District, Davao del Norte 
July 1, 2025
6:44 pm


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 1051 
Introduced by Representative DE CARLO “OYO” L. UY 
AN ACT 
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY DATU BALONG IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF SAWATA, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL NORTE 
Be enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay Datu Balong. – There is hereby created a barangay to be 
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known as Barangay Datu Balong in the Municipality of Sawata, Province of Davao del Norte. 
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SECTION 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. – The plebiscite conducted and supervised 
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by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 4-91 
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enacted and approved by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on August 28, 1991, which ratified 
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the creation of Barangay Datu Balong as proclaimed by the Plebiscite Board of Canvassers on 
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August 30, 1992 shall serve as a substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement under 
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Section 10 of Republic Act 7160 as amended, otherwise known as the Local Government Code 
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of 1991. 
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SECTION 3. Barangay Officials. – The incumbent elected barangay officials of Barangay Datu 
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Balong in the Municipality of Sawata, Province of Davao del Norte shall continue to hold 
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office until such time that their successors have been duly elected. 
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SECTION 4. Public Infrastructure and Facilities. – All existing public infrastructures and 
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facilities for public use existing therein at the time of the approval of this Act are hereby 
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transferred without cost or compensation to and shall be administered by the new barangay. 
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SECTION 5. Internal Revenue Allotment Share. – Barangay Datu Balong shall be entitled to 
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Internal Revenue Allotment shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160 
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otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. 
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SECTION 6. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
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publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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