Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10961)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10961 is to create a new barangay known as Barangay Rizal in the City of Makati.
Barangay Rizal is bounded on the Northwest by Barangay Pembo, on the Northeast and Southeast by the centerline of Pateros River and Creek, and on the Southwest by the City of Taguig as per the detailed technical description in the Act.
Barangay Rizal contains an area of approximately 616,340 square meters, more or less.
The plebiscite conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections on June 29, 1996, pursuant to Ordinance No. 96-010, ratified the creation of Barangay Rizal, serving as substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of the Local Government Code of 1991.
The plebiscite is conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
The incumbent elected barangay officials of Barangay Rizal 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 Rizal and shall be administered by the new barangay.
Yes, Barangay Rizal is entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment shares pursuant to Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991.
This Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Republic Act No. 10961 was enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled.