Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11848)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 11848 is to separate the sitio of Lower Dado from Barangay Dado in the Municipality of Alamada, Province of North Cotabato, and constitute it into a distinct and independent barangay known as Barangay Lower Dado.
The sitio of Lower Dado consists of Puroks Mangga, Lanzones, Santol, Durian, Pomelo, Sampalok, Rambutan, and Lakatan.
The territorial boundaries are described with reference to specific geographical points including Macabasa River, Tukuman Creek, Libungan River, and several lot numbers as detailed in Section 2 of the Act.
The plebiscite was conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1991 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of North Cotabato.
The plebiscite serves as substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of the Local Government Code of 1991 for the creation of a new barangay.
The incumbent elected barangay officials shall continue to hold office until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.
All existing public infrastructure and facilities are transferred without cost or compensation and shall be administered by Barangay Lower Dado.
Barangay Lower Dado is entitled to an allotment derived from national taxes pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160, the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The Act lapsed into law on June 18, 2022, without the signature of the President pursuant to Article Section 27(1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.