Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL noo 52

Introduced by HON. FERNANDO V. GONZALEZ

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to create a distinct and independent barangay to be known as Barangay
La Medalla, by separating Sitio La Medalla from Barangay Caratagan in the Municipality of
Pioduran, Province of Albay.

On August 9, 1993, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Albay
approved Provincial Ordinance No. 09-93 which sought to create Barangay La Medalla. On
November 21, 1993, the Provincial Board of Canvassers proclaimed the creation of Barangay
La Medalla after the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) conducted and supervised a
plebiscite in the Barangay. The said plebiscite 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.

Since the creation of Barangay Medalla will greatly benefit its residents, approval of
the bill is earnestly requested...


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 635 2

Introduced by HON. FERNANDO V. GONZALEZ

AN ACT
CREATING A BARANGAY TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAY LA MEDALLA IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF PIODURAN, PROVINCE OF ALBAY

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Creation of Barangay La Medalla - The Sitio of La Medalla is hereby
separated from Barangay Caratagan in the Municipality of Pioduran, Province of Albay, to
constitute a distinct and independent barangay to be known as Barangay La Medalla.

The territorial boundaries of Barangay La Medalla are hereby described as follows:

Bounded by the following barangays of the Municipality of Pioduran: on the North by
Barangay Flores; on the Northeast by Barangay Binodegahan; on the Southeast by Barangay
Caratagan; on the Southwest by Barangay Banawan; on the West by Barangay Marigondon;
and on the Northwest by Barangay Panganiran.

Lot description is as follows:
Line Bearing Distance
Tie Point-BBM 11 N.38°27°W. 481.62 m.
BBM 11-BBM 12 S.45°41°W. 995.71 m.
BBM 12-BBM 16 N. 61°16°W. 1,836.35 m.
BBM 16-BBM 65 N. 03°11. 2,820.17 m.
BBM 65-BBM 17 S. 43°22°E. 2,679.41 m.
BBM 17-BBM 18 S.43°S'W. 160.23 m.

BBM 18-BBM 11 S. 24°58°E. 1,036.33 m.


Sec. 2. Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite. - The plebiscite conducted and
supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Barangay La Medalla pursuant to
Provincial Ordinance No. 09-93 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Albay,
which ratified the creation of Barangay La Medalla as proclaimed by the Provincial Board of
Canvassers on November 21, 1993, 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.

Sec. 3. Barangay Officials. - The incumbent barangay officials of Barangay La Medalla
shall continue to hold office until such time that their successors have been duly elected and
qualified.

Sec. 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 to and shall be administered by the new barangay.

‘Sec. 5. Internal Revenue Allotment Shares. - Barangay La Medalla 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.

Sec. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

ved.