Law Summary
Scope and Territorial Delineation
- The act encompasses the entire Municipality of Bobon, focusing on subdivisions called sitios within its jurisdiction.
- Sitios consolidated into barrios include geographic features such as islands (e.g., Cagnipa Island, Macarit Island, Talibngan, Langoblangob, Tampipi Island).
Legal Effectivity and Implementation
- The act took effect immediately upon approval.
- Enacted by Congress without executive approval, signifying legislative authority in the creation of these barrios.
Key Legal Concepts
- "Barrio" refers to the smallest administrative division in the Philippines, formerly used before the term "barangay" became standard.
- "Sitio" refers to a territorial enclave or area, often a subdivision of a barrio or municipality.
- The law formalizes the administrative organization and local governance by defining barrio boundaries and names.
Importance of the Act
- Provides for better administrative management and delivery of services by recognizing new barrios.
- Facilitates political representation and local governance through formal recognition.
- Addresses geographic and demographic realities by clustering sitios logically into barrios.