Law Summary
Territorial Boundaries
- Defines the precise boundaries of Barangay Rizal:
- Northwest boundary with Barangay Pembo
- Northeast and Southeast boundaries along the centerline of Pateros River
- Southeast boundary extends along the centerline of a creek
- Southwest boundary adjacent to the City of Taguig
- Includes an extensive technical description with bearings and distances covering an area of approximately 616,340 square meters.
Compliance with Plebiscite Requirements
- Recognizes the plebiscite held on June 29, 1996, supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) as substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirements under the Local Government Code of 1991 (R.A. No. 7160).
Barangay Officials
- Provides that the current elected barangay officials of Barangay Rizal shall remain in office until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
Public Infrastructure and Facilities
- Transfers ownership and administration of all existing public infrastructure and facilities for public use within Barangay Rizal to the newly created barangay at no cost or compensation.
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Shares
- States that Barangay Rizal shall be entitled to receive its Internal Revenue Allotment shares as provided under Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991, ensuring fiscal autonomy and funding.
Effectivity
- The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation, marking the formal establishment of Barangay Rizal.