Creation of Barangay Holy Spirit in Quezon City

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BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 546: 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.

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Boundaries Defining Barangay Holy Spirit

The territory of Barangay Holy Spirit includes the area bounded by:
- Republic Avenue on the north,
- Don Mariano Marcos Avenue on the east,
- Luzon Avenue on the west,
- Don Antonio Zuzuarregui Street on the south.

Ratification and Appointment of First Officials

The creation of Barangay Holy Spirit must be ratified by a majority vote in a plebiscite.
The plebiscite is to be conducted within 120 days from the approval of this Act.
Only the voters within the affected areas shall participate in the plebiscite.
Upon ratification, the President shall appoint the first barangay officials.
These officials shall hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

Role of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)

COMELEC is responsible for conducting and supervising the plebiscite.
The expenses incurred from the plebiscite shall be charged to the local funds.

Effectivity of the Act

The law shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

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