Title
Creation of Barangay Poblacion 3 in Villanueva
Law
Republic Act No. 10971
Decision Date
Feb 7, 2018
Republic Act No. 10971 establishes Barangay Poblacion 3 in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, delineating its boundaries, confirming the continuation of incumbent officials, and ensuring its entitlement to Internal Revenue Allotment shares.

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.

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