Title
Supreme Court
Creation of Barangay San Luis in Antipolo
Law
Batas Pambansa Blg. 793
Decision Date
Apr 27, 1984
Batas Pambansa Blg. 793 is a Philippine law that establishes Barangay San Luis in Antipolo, Rizal by separating and constituting several sitios into a new barangay, with the appointment of officials and the requirement of a plebiscite for ratification.

Law Summary

Territorial Boundaries of Barangay San Luis

  • The new barangay's territory is defined by specific natural and man-made boundaries.
  • Boundaries include Marcos Highway, Dao Creek and Tagbae River, Kay Naog Road, Maguey Road, San Luis Road, Buliran Road, and Barangay San Isidro.

Plebiscite Requirement and Appointment of Officials

  • A plebiscite must be conducted within 120 days from the approval of the Act.
  • The plebiscite involves voting in the affected area, requiring a majority vote for the Act’s ratification.
  • Upon ratification, the President of the Philippines will appoint the first set of Barangay San Luis officials.
  • The appointed officials will serve until their successors are elected and qualified in the next regular barangay election.

Conduct of Plebiscite and Funding

  • The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked with conducting and supervising the plebiscite.
  • Expenses for the plebiscite will be charged to COMELEC’s appropriations from the current annual General Appropriations Act dedicated to plebiscites.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act becomes effective immediately upon its approval by the appropriate authority.

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