QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 9431)
The text discusses Republic Act No. 9431, approved on April 10, 2007, creating Barangay Fortune in the City of Marikina, Metro Manila.
Sitio Fortune in Barangay Parang was separated from Barangay Parang to form the new Barangay Fortune.
Under Section 2 of RA 9431, the new barangay shall exist upon the majority of votes cast by qualified voters of Barangay Parang in a plebiscite.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked to conduct and supervise the plebiscite.
The plebiscite must be conducted within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of the Act.
It is determined by the majority of votes cast by the qualified voters of Barangay Parang in the affected area.
The City Mayor of Marikina appoints the first barangay officials, who serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
All existing public infrastructure and facilities for public use are transferred without cost or compensation and are administered by the new barangay.
Barangay Fortune is entitled to IRA shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991).
The amount necessary to conduct the plebiscite shall be borne by the City of Marikina.
It takes effect upon its approval.
It provides a technical description bounded by waterways and streets/landmarks, specifically referencing the Nangka River and Park 8 Creek centerlines, certain streets and avenues centerlines, and the Marikina-Antipolo boundary.
The area is described as more or less 219.18 hectares.
No. Under Section 2, the new barangay exists only upon the majority of votes cast by the qualified voters in the plebiscite.
It ties the barangay creation process (particularly the requirement and rules on plebiscite) to the Local Government Code of 1991, ensuring compliance with statutory procedure.