Title
Creation of Barangay Ladol in Sarangani
Law
Republic Act No. 11599
Decision Date
Dec 10, 2021
A law is enacted to separate the sitio of Ladol from Barangay Poblacion and establish it as a distinct and independent barangay known as Barangay Ladol, with defined territorial boundaries and entitlement to certain rights and privileges.
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Territorial Boundaries and Area

  • Barangay Ladol’s territorial boundaries are described by numbered boundary lines 1–2 through 20–1, with specified directions and adjoining lots/features.
  • The boundary description includes Sarangani Bay as an adjoining feature at the segment identified as 4–5.
  • The boundary description enumerates adjoining lots/features using lot references such as Lot 163, Pls a 219, Case - 1, Lot 13, Pls a 219, Case -1, Lot 59, Pls a 219, Case a 1, Lot 157, Pls a 219, Case a 1, Lot 160, Pls a 219, Case a 1, Lot 161, Pls a 219, Case a 1, Lot 156, Pls a 219, Case a 1, Lot 185, Pls a 219, Case a 1, and Lot 164, Pls a 219, Case a 1.
  • The geographical tie point is indicated as “BLLM No. 4, Pls a 2 Lot Description”.
  • The declared area of Barangay Ladol is one million four hundred thirty-five thousand eight hundred eighty-four (1,435,884) square meters, more or less.

Plebiscite Requirement and Substantial Compliance

  • The plebiscite for the creation of Barangay Ladol is conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
  • The plebiscite is conducted pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 2011-7-048, Series of 2011 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Sarangani.
  • The provincial ordinance ratified the creation of Barangay Ladol as proclaimed by the plebiscite board of canvassers on August 18, 2012.
  • The plebiscite described in Section 3 serves as substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, also known as the Local Government Code of 1991.

Incumbent Officials’ Tenure

  • The incumbent elected barangay officials of Barangay Ladol continue to hold office.
  • Their tenure continues until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.
  • Section 4 preserves continuity of governance by extending incumbents’ authority until the next qualified elections/assumption.

Public Infrastructure and Facilities Transfer

  • All public infrastructure and facilities existing in the area at the time of approval of Republic Act No. 11599 are transferred to Barangay Ladol.
  • The transfer is made without cost or compensation to the new barangay.
  • The transferred public infrastructure and facilities are administered by Barangay Ladol after the transfer.

Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Shares

  • Barangay Ladol is entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares.
  • The entitlement is governed by Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended.

Effectivity After Publication

  • Republic Act No. 11599 takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
  • The act is approved on December 10, 2021.

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