Creation and Territorial Scope
- Specific subdivisions (Manuela, Greenview, Las Piñas Village, Verdant Acres, Casimiro, Manila Times, Keyville) within Barangay Pamplona are detached.
- These subdivisions are constituted into a new independent barangay named Barangay Pamplona Tres.
- The legal existence of the original Barangay Pamplona remains unaffected.
Applicability of Existing Laws
- All legal provisions applicable to regular barangays apply to Barangay Pamplona Tres unless otherwise stated.
Governance and Administrative Transition
- Current elective barangay officials of Barangay Pamplona will continue to serve in Barangay Pamplona Tres.
- The President shall appoint officials for the new barangay who will serve until successors are elected in subsequent barangay elections.
- These appointed officials may be removed at the President’s discretion.
- Additional appointive officers and employees necessary to complete the new barangay’s government may be appointed as per existing laws.
Financial and Property Arrangements
- Upon effectivity, Barangay Pamplona Tres shall receive a proportionate share of obligations, funds, assets, and property previously belonging to Barangay Pamplona.
- The transfer of these shares is executed by the President upon recommendation from the Commission on Audit.
Supersession of Inconsistent Laws
- Any laws, executive orders, or regulations inconsistent with this decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- This decree takes effect immediately upon issuance on April 3, 1978.