Title
Creation of Barangay Bagong Nayon, Antipolo
Law
Batas Pambansa Blg. 789
Decision Date
Apr 27, 1984
Batas Pambansa Blg. 789 establishes Barangay Bagong Nayon by separating several sitios from Barangay Dela Paz, with the President of the Philippines appointing the first officials and a plebiscite conducted by the Commission on Elections to ratify the law.

Law Summary

Territorial Boundaries of Barangay Bagong Nayon

  • The territorial area of Barangay Bagong Nayon is defined and bounded by the following landmarks:
    • NaTulakin River
    • EaInalsan Road
    • Sa Marcos Highway
    • Barangay Sta Cruz
    • Barangay Cupang
    • Nangka River

Ratification and Appointment of Barangay Officials

  • The creation of Barangay Bagong Nayon is subject to ratification by a majority of votes in a plebiscite.
  • The plebiscite must be conducted within 120 days from the approval of the Act.
  • Upon ratification, the President of the Philippines will appoint the first barangay officials.
  • These appointed officials will hold office until their successors are elected and qualified during the next regular barangay elections.

Conduct and Funding of Plebiscite

  • The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked with conducting and supervising the plebiscite.
  • Expenses incurred for the plebiscite will be charged to the appropriations allocated to COMELEC under the current annual General Appropriations Act earmarked for plebiscites.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval on April 27, 1984.

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