Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1316)
The purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1316 is to create Barangay Balong-Bato in Quezon City as a distinct and independent barangay to promote self-reliant communities and hasten economic and social development.
Barangay Balong-Bato covers the area formerly known as the civic barrio of Balong-Bato, 2nd district, in Barangay Apolonio Samson, Quezon City, which was detached and separated to form the new barangay.
No, the creation of Barangay Balong-Bato does not affect the legal existence of Barangay Apolonio Samson; it remains a separate and existing barangay.
The present elective barangay officials of Barangay Apolonio Samson continue to perform their duties as officials of Barangay Balong-Bato until new officials are appointed by the President.
Appointed barangay officials hold office until their successors are elected in regular elections for barangay officials and have qualified, unless they are removed earlier by the President.
All provisions of law applicable to regular barangays, whether existing or future, apply to Barangay Balong-Bato except as otherwise provided in the decree.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to appoint the necessary officials and employees to organize or complete the government personnel of Barangay Balong-Bato as provided under existing laws.
Upon creation of Barangay Balong-Bato, its proportionate share in the obligations, funds, assets, and other properties of Barangay Apolonio Samson shall be transferred to it upon recommendation of the Commission on Audit.
Presidential Decree No. 1316 took effect immediately upon its signing on March 26, 1978.
All laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with Presidential Decree No. 1316 are repealed or modified accordingly.