Title
Creation of Barangay Tagukon in Kabankalan
Law
Republic Act No. 11922
Decision Date
Jul 30, 2022
Republic Act No. 11922 separates the sitio of Tagukon from Barangay Camingawan, creating it as an independent barangay known as Barangay Tagukon, with defined territorial boundaries and entitlement to internal revenue allotment shares.
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Territorial Boundaries of Barangay Tagukon

  • Bounded on the North by Barangay Carol-an.
  • Bounded on the Northeast and Southeast by the Province of Negros Oriental.
  • Bounded on the Southwest by Ilog River.
  • Bounded on the Northwest by Banga Creek and Inihi-an Creek.
  • Bounded on the West by Barangay Camingawan.
  • The total land area is approximately 1,903.1509 hectares.

Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite

  • The plebiscite was conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
  • The plebiscite followed Provincial Ordinance No. 93-002, Series of 1993 of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental.
  • The plebiscite ratified the creation of Barangay Tagukon.
  • The plebiscite results proclaimed by the Board of Canvassers serve as substantial compliance with Section 10 of the Local Government Code of 1991 regarding plebiscites.

Incumbent Barangay Officials

  • The existing elected barangay officials of Barangay Tagukon will continue to hold their offices.
  • They will serve until successors are duly elected and qualified.

Public Infrastructure and Facilities

  • All public infrastructures and facilities present at the time of the Act’s approval are transferred to Barangay Tagukon.
  • The transfer occurs without cost or compensation.
  • The new barangay is responsible for their administration and maintenance.

Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Shares

  • Barangay Tagukon shall be entitled to receive IRA shares.
  • The allocation is pursuant to Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect 15 days after publication.
  • Publication must be in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
  • The Act lapsed into law without the President’s signature as provided under the Constitution.

This comprehensive breakdown addresses the legal creation, territorial scope, administrative transition, financial autonomy, and procedural compliance involved in establishing Barangay Tagukon as a new local government unit separate from Barangay Camingawan in the City of Kabankalan, Negros Occidental.


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