Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10961)
Republic Act No. 10961, enacted on November 8, 2017, created Barangay Rizal in the City of Makati.
The northwest boundary of Barangay Rizal is bounded by Barangay Pembo, points 1 to 16.
The plebiscite was conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
The plebiscite was held on June 29, 1996.
Yes, it serves as substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160, the Local Government Code of 1991.
The incumbent elected barangay officials of Barangay Rizal shall continue to hold office until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.
They are transferred without cost or compensation to and shall be administered by the new barangay.
Yes, Barangay Rizal is entitled to IRA shares pursuant to Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA No. 7160, as amended).
The Act took effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Barangay Rizal has an area of approximately 616,340 square meters, more or less.