Republic of the Philippines 
 House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____________ 
Introduced by Representatives EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA and ALFEL M. BASCUG 
Explanatory Note 
The 1987 Constitution acknowledges the vital role of local governments and mandates 
that they evolve into self-sufficient communities. Through the implementation of Republic Act 
No. 7160, often known as the Local Government Code of 1991, local government units, 
including the barangays, become a more effective and efficient partner in achieving the 
fundamental objectives of the national government apart from being the state’s indispensable 
arm in implementing its laws, policies, and programs.   
According to Republic Act No. 7160, "a barangay is the basic political unit that serves 
as the primary planning and implementing unit of government policies, plans, programs, 
projects, and activities in the community, as well as a forum wherein the collective views of 
the people may be expressed, crystallized, and considered, and where disputes may be amicably 
settled." As a result, barangays have a more direct and immediate access to the demands of the 
people, making them critical to the enhancement and calibration of public service delivery and 
execution in the local domain. It is but essential to support barangays so that they can develop 
into self-sufficient communities and effective partners of the national government. 
In accordance with the Constitution, this measure seeks to estsablish Barangay 
Mabuhay in the Municipality of Loreto, Agusan del Sur, and provide the political unit a fair 
share of the national taxes. 
In light of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
            ALFEL M. BASCUG 
EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
           1ST District, Agusan del Sur 
2nd District, Agusan del Sur 
July 1, 2022
9:11 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
 House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____________ 
Introduced by Representatives EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA and ALFEL M. BASCUG 
AN ACT  
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY MABUHAY IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF LORETO, AGUSAN DEL SUR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay Mabuhay. – Mabuhay in Barangay Kauswagan, 
Municipality of Loreto, Agusan del Sur is hereby separated from Barangay Kauswagan and 
constituted into a new barangay to be known as Barangay Mabuhay. 
The technical description of Barangay Mabuhay shall be as follows: 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION(UTM ZONE 51 N) 
BARANGAY 
CORNER 
NO. 
EAST 
NORTH 
MABUHAY 
1 
810465.174 
882799.553 
2 
806125.550 
883146.665 
3 
804986.974 
881889.865 
4 
802092.944 
880454.551 
5 
802872.799 
878861.636 
6 
805674.261 
878839.702 
SECTION 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. – Pursuant to Section 10 of 
Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, the new 
barangay shall exist upon the majority of the votes cast by the qualified voters of Barangay 
Kauswagan, Municipality of Loreto in a plebiscite to be conducted and supervised by the 
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in the area affected, within ninety (90) days from the 
effectivity of this Act.  
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SECTION 3. Barangay Officials. – The first set of officials of the said Barangay shall 
be appointed by the Municipal Mayor of Loreto, Agusan del Sur and shall hold office until such 
time that their successors 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 and shall be administered by the new barangay. 
 
SECTION 5. Internal Revenue Allotment Shares. – Barangay Mabuhay shall be 
entitled to the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic 
Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991. 
 
SECTION 6. Appropriations. – The amount necessary to conduct the plebiscite as 
provided for under this Act shall be borne by the Municipality of Loreto, Agusan del Sur.  
 
SECTION 7. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect upon its approval.  
 
Approved,