Title
Dividing Barangay Pasong Putik into Three Barangays
Law
Republic Act No. 11803
Decision Date
Jun 2, 2022
Barangay Pasong Putik in Quezon City is divided into three independent barangays—Pasong Putik Proper, Greater Lagro, and North Fairview—establishing new territorial boundaries and governance structures while ensuring the continuity of public services and infrastructure.

Questions (Republic Act No. 10625)

It divides Barangay Pasong Putik into three (3) distinct and independent barangays: Barangay Pasong Putik Proper, Barangay Greater Lagro, and Barangay North Fairview.

It enumerates the boundaries of each barangay using specific geographic landmarks (e.g., city boundaries, streets like Belfast Street, highways like Quirino Highway, creeks, reservoirs, and other barangay subdivisions/boundaries).

North: Caloocan City and Quezon City boundary; East: Belfast Street, Caloocan City and Quezon City boundary; West: Kaligayahan/New haven and Teresa Heights boundary; South: Quirino Highway, Mindanao Avenue.

North: Quirino Highway; East: MWSS Reservoir; West: Belfast Street, Mindanao Avenue, Sta. Monica, and Pasong Putik boundary; South: a creek, D.B.T. Marbay/Lagro Subdivision boundary.

North: a creek, D.B.T. Marbay/Lagro Subdivision boundary; East: Lagro Subdivision, Tullahan Creek; West: Sta. Monica and North Fairview Subdivision boundary; South: Fairview and Tullahan Creek.

To show that the previously conducted plebiscite satisfies (serves as substantial compliance with) the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of RA 7160.

It states that the plebiscite supervised by COMELEC, as proclaimed on December 8, 1996, shall serve as substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of RA 7160.

In general, it requires ratification by plebiscite for local political unit creation. RA 11803 addresses it by treating the 1996 plebiscite as substantial compliance.

They continue to hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

Existing public infrastructure and facilities for public use remain owned and administered by the newly created barangays under Section 1 of the Act.

They shall be entitled to an allotment derived from national taxes pursuant to Section 285 of RA 7160 (as amended).

It repeals or amends all laws, decrees, executive orders, rules, and regulations that are contrary to or inconsistent with RA 11803.

Fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

It states RA 11803 was lapsed into law on June 2, 2022 without the signature of the President, consistent with Article VI, Section 27(1) of the 1987 Constitution.

Article VI, Section 27(1) of the 1987 Constitution.

It originated in the House, was passed by the House on September 14, 2021, amended by the Senate on January 31, 2022, and the amendments were concurred by the House on February 2, 2022.


Analyze Cases Smarter, Faster
Jur helps you analyze cases smarter to comprehend faster, building context before diving into full texts. AI-powered analysis, always verify critical details.