Creation of Barangay Holy Spirit in Quezon City

Creation of Barangay Holy Spirit in Quezon City

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Title Supreme Court: Creation of Barangay Holy Spirit in Quezon City

Law: Batas Pambansa Blg. 546

Decision Date: Jun 24, 1983

Batas Pambansa Blg. 546 created Barangay Holy Spirit in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, through a plebiscite and appointed officials until successors are elected, with the Commission on Elections overseeing the process.

Geographic boundaries of the barangay

Section 2 defines the area of Barangay Holy Spirit by specific bounding lines.
The northern boundary is Republic Avenue.
The eastern boundary is Don Mariano Marcos Avenue.
The western boundary is Luzon Avenue.
The southern boundary is Don Antonio Zuzuarregui Street.

Ratification through plebiscite

Section 3 requires ratification by the majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite.
The plebiscite must be conducted in the areas affected.
The plebiscite must be conducted within one hundred twenty days from the approval of this Act.
After ratification, the President of the Philippines shall appoint the first officials of the new barangay.

Appointment and tenure of first officials

Section 3 provides that the appointed first officials shall hold office until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified.

Plebitiscite administration and expenses

Section 4 directs the Commission on Elections to conduct and supervise the plebiscite.
Section 4 provides that the expenses for the plebiscite shall be charged to local funds.

Effectivity

Section 5 states that the Act takes effect upon its approval.
The Act was approved on June 24, 1983.

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