Title
Division of Barangay 176, Caloocan City
Law
Republic Act No. 11993
Decision Date
Apr 3, 2024
Republic Act No. 11993 establishes the division of Barangay 176 (Barangay Bagong Silang) in Caloocan into six independent barangays, namely Barangay 176-A through 176-F, to enhance local governance and administration.

Law Summary

Territorial Boundaries of the Newly Created Barangays

  • Each new barangay's territorial boundaries correspond to existing puroks or phases within Barangay 176.
  • Detailed boundary descriptions include adjoining lots, roads, rivers, and landmarks.
  • Each barangay has a specified area measured in square meters ranging from approximately 541,901 to 1,211,861 square meters.

Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite

  • The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked to conduct and supervise a plebiscite in Barangay 176.
  • The plebiscite must be conducted within ninety (90) days from the enactment of the law.
  • Expenses for the plebiscite are to be borne by the City of Caloocan.

Appointment of Interim Barangay Officials

  • Each new barangay shall have an appointed Punong Barangay, seven Sangguniang Barangay Members, a Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman, and seven Sangguniang Kabataan Members.
  • Appointments are to be made by the Mayor.
  • These appointees will serve until duly elected successors have qualified.

Continuance of Incumbent Barangay Officials

  • Officials of the original Barangay 176 will continue to hold office until the new barangay officials are appointed.

Transfer of Public Infrastructure and Facilities

  • All public infrastructure and facilities existing at the time of the law's approval will transfer to the new barangays without cost or compensation.
  • The newly created barangays shall administer these assets.

Entitlement to National Tax Allotment (NTA) Shares

  • New barangays will receive National Tax Allotment shares in accordance with Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA No. 7160).

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

This summary covers the key provisions, geographical delineations, administrative procedures, governance arrangements, asset transfers, financial entitlements, and effectivity timeline stipulated in the Act.


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