Title
Supreme Court
Creation of Barangay 201 in Pasay City
Law
Republic Act No. 11403
Decision Date
Aug 22, 2019
Republic Act No. 11403 establishes Barangay 201, Zone 20 in Pasay City, Metropolitan Manila, outlining its territorial boundaries, resolution of boundary disputes, conduct of plebiscite, transfer of public infrastructure, and the entitlement to Internal Revenue Allotment shares.

Law Summary

Territorial Boundaries and Technical Description

  • Barangay 201 is bounded:
    • Northwest by Zone 16 and Zone 19.
    • Northeast by the City of Makati (Cad-571-D) and South Luzon Expressway, City of Taguig (Cad-590-D).
    • Southeast, South, West and Southwest by City of Parañaque (Cad-299-D).
  • The territorial area covers approximately 857.6168 hectares.
  • Includes a contested area of about 13.9228 hectares between Pasay City and Parañaque City.
  • The area remains under the jurisdiction of the local government pending resolution of boundary disputes.

Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite

  • The plebiscite held on June 8, 1997, supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), validated the creation of Barangay 201.
  • Compliance with Section 10 of RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) is considered substantial through this plebiscite.

Incumbent Barangay Officials

  • Current barangay officials of Barangay 201 shall continue in office until successors are duly elected and qualified.

Public Infrastructure and Facilities

  • All existing public infrastructure and public-use facilities are transferred to Barangay 201 without cost or compensation.
  • Barangay 201 will administer these infrastructures and facilities.

Internal Revenue Allotment Shares

  • Barangay 201 is entitled to receive Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991.

Effectivity

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

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