Question & AnswerQ&A (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 784)
The main purpose of Batas Pambansa Blg. 784 is to create Barangay Capri as a distinct and independent barangay in Quezon City, Metro Manila, separated from Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon.
Barangay Capri was created and the act was approved on April 27, 1984.
Barangay Capri is bounded on the north by Tullahan Creek and Lot 165-B of Nagkaisang Nayon, on the east by Lots 161-New C and 161-New B of Nagkaisang Nayon, on the south by Tullahan River, and on the west by Tullahan Creek.
The first officials of Barangay Capri were those elected during the barangay elections held on May 17, 1982, and proclaimed by the Commission on Elections through the Board of Canvassers.
They hold office until their successors have been elected or appointed and qualified.
Barangay Capri shall officially exist when the majority of votes cast in a plebiscite conducted in the affected area under the supervision of the Commission on Elections favors its creation.
The plebiscite is supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
The plebiscite must be conducted within six months from the effectivity of the Act.
The expenses for the plebiscite shall be charged to local funds.
The Act takes effect upon its approval.