Creation of Barangay Lower Dado in North Cotabato

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Republic Act No. 11848: Creation of Barangay Lower Dado in North Cotabato

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Barangay Lower Dado in North Cotabato

Law: Republic Act No. 11848

Decision Date: Jun 18, 2022

Republic Act No. 11848 separates the Sitio of Lower Dado from Barangay Dado in North Cotabato, creating a distinct and independent barangay known as Barangay Lower Dado, with defined territorial boundaries and entitlement to national tax allotments.

Law Summary

Territorial Boundaries of Barangay Lower Dado

Defined using specific landmarks and lot numbers.
Includes boundaries along Macabasa River, Tukuman Creek, Libungan River, and various lots (Lot 1530, GSS 540, etc.).
Clear geographic demarcation ensures administrative clarity.

Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite

Plebiscite supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
Occurred pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 14, Series of 1991, North Cotabato.
Plebiscite result ratified on November 29, 2017.
Serves as compliance with Section 10 of the Local Government Code of 1991 regarding creation of barangays.

Incumbent Barangay Officials

Current elected officials of Barangay Lower Dado to continue in office.
Hold office until successors are duly elected and qualified.

Public Infrastructure and Facilities

All existing public infrastructure and facilities transferred without cost to Barangay Lower Dado.
New barangay responsible for administration and maintenance.

National Tax Allotment Share

Barangay Lower Dado entitled to its share of the National Tax Allotment (NTA).
Allotment based on Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991.

Effectivity of the Act

Law takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
The Act lapsed into law on June 18, 2022, without the President's signature but valid pursuant to constitutional provision.

This law ensures the creation, territorial definition, administrative transition, and fiscal entitlement of Barangay Lower Dado as an independent local government unit within North Cotabato.

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