Question & AnswerQ&A (BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 240)
The main purpose of Batas Pambansa Blg. 240 is to create Barangay Juncarlo in the Municipality of San Andres, Province of Romblon, by separating certain sitios from Barangay Pag-alad and constituting them into a distinct and independent barangay.
The sitios of Soong, Green Valley, Camburukay, Dago-ok, Tilalay, Fronda, and Juncarlo were separated from Barangay Pag-alad to form Barangay Juncarlo.
Barangay Juncarlo is created within the Municipality of San Andres, in the Province of Romblon.
The boundaries of Barangay Juncarlo are defined by specific coordinate points marked by concrete monuments (old B.L. Cyl.) and are bounded by neighboring barangays such as Marigondon Norte, Pag-alad, Calunacon, and Linawan, with detailed measurements of each boundary line given in meters and bearings.
Barangay Juncarlo shall begin to exist upon the appointment and qualification of its officers following the ratification of a majority of votes cast in a plebiscite conducted within ninety days after the approval of the Act.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for conducting and supervising the plebiscite, and the expenses are charged to the appropriations of the Commission for that purpose.
The President of the Philippines appoints the initial officials of Barangay Juncarlo after the plebiscite's majority approval.
The appointed officials hold office until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.
The Act takes effect upon its approval.
A plebiscite must be held in the affected area for the majority vote to ratify the creation of Barangay Juncarlo as a new barangay.