Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11112)
Republic Act No. 11112 creates a new barangay named Barangay Poblacion 2 in the Municipality of Villanueva, Province of Misamis Oriental.
The territorial boundaries of Barangay Poblacion 2 are defined by nearby barangays, such as Katipunan, Poblacion 1, Poblacion 3, Imedla, and Dayawan, with detailed line bearings and distances provided in the Act.
The plebiscite conducted and supervised by COMELEC pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 914-2006, which ratified the creation of Barangay Poblacion 2 and was proclaimed on April 22, 2006, serves as substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991).
The incumbent elected barangay officials of Barangay Poblacion 2 shall continue to hold office until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.
All public infrastructure and facilities for public use existing at the time of the approval of the Act are transferred without cost or compensation to Barangay Poblacion 2 and shall be administered by it.
Yes, Barangay Poblacion 2 is entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991).
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation following its approval on October 30, 2018.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) supervised the plebiscite for the creation of Barangay Poblacion 2.
Barangay Poblacion 2 covers an area of approximately 832,454 square meters.
The creation of Barangay Poblacion 2 is governed by Republic Act No. 11112, which complies with the Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160).