Law Summary
Territorial Boundaries and Technical Description
- The barangay is bounded by Macajalar Bay to the Northwest and West.
- Adjacent barangays: Poblacion 1 and Poblacion 2 to the Northeast and East; Barangay Katipunan to the South and Southeast.
- Technical coordinates and point-to-point measurements define precise boundaries.
- The total land area covers approximately 136,872 square meters.
Plebiscite and Legal Compliance
- A plebiscite supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) was conducted in accordance with Provincial Ordinance No. 914-2006.
- The plebiscite results, proclaimed on April 22, 2006, ratify the creation of Barangay Poblacion 3.
- This plebiscite satisfies the requirements under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991).
Governance and Officials
- Incumbent barangay officials of Barangay Poblacion 3 shall continue in office until successors are duly elected and qualified.
- This ensures administrative continuity during the initial phase of the barangay's creation.
Transfer of Public Infrastructure and Facilities
- All existing public infrastructure and facilities for public use within the barangay at the time of the law's approval are transferred to Barangay Poblacion 3 without cost or compensation.
- The new barangay assumes responsibility for the administration and maintenance of these assets.
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA)
- Barangay Poblacion 3 is entitled to receive its share of the Internal Revenue Allotment.
- This entitlement is pursuant to Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
- This provision ensures public awareness and formal implementation of the creation of Barangay Poblacion 3.