Title
Creation of Barangay Dalig in Antipolo, Rizal
Law
Batas Pambansa Blg. 788
Decision Date
Apr 27, 1984
A Philippine law enacted in 1984 creates Barangay Dalig in Antipolo, Rizal, separating it from Barangay San Jose and establishing its boundaries, with a plebiscite to be conducted to ratify the creation and the President appointing the first officials.
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Geographical Boundaries of Barangay Dalig

  • Barangay Dalig encompasses an area bounded by the following landmarks and roads:
    • North: Antipolo-Teresa National Road
    • East: Municipality of Teresa
    • South: Boundary between the municipalities of Teresa and Angono
    • West: Antipolo-Darangan Road

Ratification and Appointment of Initial Barangay Officials

  • A plebiscite shall be conducted within 120 days from the approval of the Act to ratify the creation of Barangay Dalig.
  • The plebiscite will involve the majority of votes cast from qualified voters within the affected area.
  • Upon ratification, the President of the Philippines shall appoint the first set of officials for Barangay Dalig.
  • These officials shall hold office until successors are elected and qualified during the next regular barangay elections.

Role of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in the Plebiscite

  • The Commission on Elections is mandated to conduct and supervise the plebiscite regarding the creation of Barangay Dalig.
  • All expenses related to the plebiscite shall be charged against the appropriations allocated to the Commission on Elections for plebiscites in the current General Appropriations Act.

Effectivity of the Law

  • The Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the legislative body.
  • The establishment of Barangay Dalig becomes legally effective after this prescribed ratification and procedural compliance.

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