Title
Creation of Barangay H-2 in Dasmarinas, Cavite
Law
Republic Act No. 11471
Decision Date
Jun 19, 2020
Republic Act No. 11471 creates a new barangay called Barangay H-2 in the City of Dasmariñas, Province of Cavite, with defined territorial boundaries and entitlement to Internal Revenue Allotment shares.
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Territorial Boundaries

  • Defines the exact territorial boundaries of Barangay H-2 with detailed boundary lines, directions, adjoining lots, tie points, bearings, and distances.
  • The description includes center lines of roads, rivers, creeks, and adjoining barangays such as Burol-1, San Manuel II, Santa Lucia, Sultan Esmael.
  • Specific survey monuments and points are identified, including BBM Nos. 131, 62, 132, 133, and 130, with their dimensions.

Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite

  • The plebiscite for the creation of Barangay H-2 was conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in accordance with Provincial Ordinance No. 2000-004 of Cavite.
  • The plebiscite outcome, dated October 19, 2003, ratified the creation of Barangay H-2.
  • This plebiscite suffices to meet the requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991), as amended.

Incumbent Barangay Officials

  • The current elected barangay officials of Barangay H-2 shall remain in office until their duly elected successors have qualified.

Public Infrastructure and Facilities

  • All existing public infrastructure and facilities at the time of the law’s approval are transferred to Barangay H-2 without cost or compensation.
  • The new barangay is responsible for their administration and maintenance.

Internal Revenue Allotment Shares

  • Barangay H-2 is entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares under Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended.

Effectivity

  • The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

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