Title
Division of Barangay Dumalneg into Three Barangays
Law
Republic Act No. 10955
Decision Date
Oct 30, 2017
Republic Act No. 10955 divides Barangay Dumalneg in Ilocos Norte into three separate barangays, namely Barangay Kalaw, Barangay Cabaritan, and Barangay Quibel, each with their own composition, territorial boundaries, and appointed officials, as well as entitlement to Internal Revenue Allotment shares.
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Composition of New Barangays

  • Barangay Kalaw consists of multiple puroks and sitios including Purok Crisalita and Sitio Pacac.
  • Barangay Cabaritan comprises Purok Timpuyog, Poblacion, and several sitios such as Sitio Cabaritan and Sitio Immalsung.
  • Barangay Quibel includes Purok Namnama, Purok Danggayan, and numerous sitios like Sitio Namoc and Sitio Nalames.

Territorial Boundaries of the New Barangays

  • Barangay Kalaw's boundaries are defined by specific lines demarcating boundaries with neighboring municipalities and barangays, including detailed technical descriptions and measurements.
  • Barangay Cabaritan is bounded by Barangay Quibel, Barangay Kalaw, and municipalities, with precise line bearings and distances documented.
  • Barangay Quibel's territory is delineated by bordering the Municipality of Vintar, Municipality of Bangui, and adjacent barangays, with exact technical details provided.
  • Each barangay covers an area of approximately 29,492,000 square meters.

Seat of Municipal Government

  • The municipal government seat is established in Poblacion, Barangay Cabaritan.

Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite

  • The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated to conduct and supervise a plebiscite involving the entire Municipality of Dumalneg.
  • This plebiscite must be held within 120 days from the date the Act takes effect.

Appointment and Tenure of Barangay Officials

  • The initial set of barangay officials will be appointed by the provincial governor in consultation with the district representative.
  • These officials serve until duly elected successors have qualified.

Transfer of Public Infrastructure and Facilities

  • All existing public infrastructure and facilities within the new barangays at the time of the Act’s approval are transferred without cost or compensation to the new barangay administrations.

Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Shares

  • The Municipality of Dumalneg and the newly created barangays are entitled to IRA shares pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160, the Local Government Code of 1991.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper with general circulation.

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