Dividing Barangay Pasong Putik into Three Barangays

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Republic Act No. 11803: Dividing Barangay Pasong Putik into Three Barangays

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Dividing Barangay Pasong Putik into Three Barangays

Law: Republic Act No. 11803

Decision Date: Jun 2, 2022

Barangay Pasong Putik in Quezon City is divided into three independent barangays—Pasong Putik Proper, Greater Lagro, and North Fairview—establishing new territorial boundaries and governance structures while ensuring the continuity of public services and infrastructure.

Law Summary

Territorial Boundaries of Each Barangay

Defined boundaries for each new barangay as follows:
1. Barangay Pasong Putik Proper
  - North: Border with Caloocan City and Quezon City boundary
  - East: Belfast Street, Caloocan City and Quezon City boundary
  - West: Kaligayahan/New Haven and Teresa Heights boundary
  - South: Quirino Highway, Mindanao Avenue
2. Barangay Greater Lagro
  - North: Quirino Highway
  - East: MWSS Reservoir
  - West: Belfast Street, Mindanao Avenue, Barangay Sta. Monica and Barangay Pasong Putik boundary
  - South: Creek, D.B.T. Marbay/Lagro Subdivision boundary
3. Barangay North Fairview
  - North: Creek, D.B.T. Marbay/Lagro Subdivision boundary
  - East: Lagro Subdivision, Tullahan Creek
  - West: Barangay Sta. Monica and North Fairview Subdivision boundary
  - South: Barangay Fairview and Tullahan Creek

Plebiscite Ratification and Compliance

The plebiscite conducted under Quezon City Ordinance No. 439, series of 1996:
- Supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)
- Ratified the creation of the three barangays
- Proclaimed by the Plebiscite Board of Canvassers on December 8, 1996
This plebiscite serves as substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code), as amended

Continuity of Incumbent Barangay Officials

Current barangay officials of the three newly created barangays:
- Shall continue their tenure until successors are duly elected and qualified

Ownership and Administration of Public Infrastructure

All existing public infrastructure and facilities for public use:
- Shall remain owned and administered by the respective newly created barangays

National Tax Allotment (NTA) Shares

Each of the three barangays:
- Entitled to receive National Tax Allotment shares
- Distribution pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code), as amended

Repealing Clause

All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations that are contrary or inconsistent with this Act:
- Are repealed or amended accordingly

Effectivity of the Act

The Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication:
- In the Official Gazette or
- In a newspaper of general circulation

Approval and Enactment

Passed by the House of Representatives on September 14, 2021
Amended and concurred in by the Senate on January 31, 2022 and February 2, 2022 respectively
Lapsed into law without the President's signature on June 2, 2022, pursuant to the Constitution Article VI, Section 27(1)

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