Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7896)
Republic Act No. 7896 is an act creating the Municipality of Sibunag in the Province of Guimaras by separating certain barangays from the municipalities of Jordan and Nueva Valencia.
Barangays Sebaste, Bubog, Sabang, San Isidro, Alegria, Ayangan, Inampulogan, Millan, Maabay, Tanglad, Ravina, and Dasal from the Municipality of Jordan and barangays Oracon and Concordia from the Municipality of Nueva Valencia were separated.
The temporary seat of government of the Municipality of Sibunag shall be in Barangay Sabang.
The Municipality of Sibunag shall acquire corporate existence upon ratification by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite conducted in the affected municipalities within ninety days after the approval of the Act.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) shall conduct and supervise the plebiscite.
The expenses for the plebiscite shall be charged to the provincial funds.
Upon approval, the mayor, vice-mayor, and members of the Sangguniang Bayan shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the governor of Guimaras and shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified.
The boundaries are described using metes and bounds with specified latitude and longitude coordinates, and references to geographical features such as rivers, islands, and bay points.
The Act takes effect upon its approval, which was on February 20, 1995.
The Act was signed by President Fidel V. Ramos, Senate President Edgardo J. Angara, and House Speaker Jose De Venecia, Jr.