Title
Creation of Barangay Ipil in Tabuk City, Kalinga
Law
Republic Act No. 11343
Decision Date
Apr 27, 2019
Barangay Ipil is established as a distinct and independent barangay in the City of Tabuk, Kalinga, following the separation from Barangay Bulanao and the ratification of its creation through a plebiscite.
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Territorial Boundaries and Technical Description

  • The law clearly delineates the territorial boundaries of Barangay Ipil, adjoining barangays namely Magsaysay, Dilag, Nambaran, Lacnog, Bulo, Bulanao Centro, proposed Barangay Bulanao Norte, and Appas in Tabuk City.
  • Detailed technical description includes bearings and distances for each boundary point, encompassing a total area of approximately 23,366,964 square meters.

Plebiscite Conduct and Supervision

  • The plebiscite held on December 21, 2002, supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), served as compliance with plebiscite requirements under Section 10 of the Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160, as amended).
  • The plebiscite ratified the creation of Barangay Ipil pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 2002-02 of Kalinga.

Incumbency of Barangay Officials

  • Incumbent barangay officials of Barangay Ipil shall continue to hold office.
  • Their term lasts until successors are duly elected and qualified, ensuring continuity of governance during the transition.

Transfer of Public Infrastructure and Facilities

  • All public infrastructure and facilities existing at the time of the Act’s approval are transferred to Barangay Ipil without cost or compensation.
  • The new barangay shall administer these facilities for public use.

Entitlement to Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA)

  • Barangay Ipil is entitled to its share of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) pursuant to Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended.
  • This allocates financial resources necessary for local governance and development.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
  • The approval lapsed into law on April 27, 2019, without the President's signature, in accordance with the Philippine Constitution Article VI Section 27(1).

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