Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11923)
The purpose of Republic Act No. 11923 is to separate the Sitio of Tulalian from Barangay Balagunan in the Municipality of Santo Tomas, Province of Davao del Norte, and constitute it as a distinct and independent barangay to be known as Barangay Tulalian.
Barangay Tulalian is located in the Municipality of Santo Tomas, Province of Davao del Norte.
The territorial boundaries of Barangay Tulalian are described as follows: Beginning at point 1 going N 85°00' E, 8,020 m. to point 2; then N 02°50' W, 1,300 m to point 3; then S 88°50' W, 8,005 m to point 4; then S 03°00' E, 1,900 m to point 1, containing an area of approximately 1,282 hectares.
The plebiscite conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 007-94, Series of 1994, which ratified the creation of Barangay Tulalian, is recognized as substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991).
The plebiscite is conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
The incumbent barangay officials of Barangay Tulalian shall continue to hold office until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.
All public infrastructure and facilities existing at the time of the approval of the Act are transferred without cost or compensation to Barangay Tulalian, which will administer them.
Yes, Barangay Tulalian shall be entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended.
RA No. 11923 took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The law lapsed into effect on July 30, 2022, without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI Section 27 (1) of the Philippine Constitution.