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.