Law Summary
Territorial Boundaries and Technical Descriptions
Barangay Tangos North:
- Boundaries: Northwest and Northeast by Malabon-Navotas river; Southeast by centerline of Ferry #5; Southwest by centerline of N. Naval St. and Manila Bay.
- Area: Approximately 206,258.6782 square meters.
- Detailed boundary points and technical coordinates provided.
Barangay Tangos South:
- Boundaries: Northwest and Northeast by centerline of M. Naval St.; Southeast by centerline of Manalaysay St. and L. Santos St.; further bounded by specific lots in Barangay San Roque; Southwest by Manila Bay.
- Area: Approximately 166,949.7434 square meters.
- Detailed boundary points and technical coordinates provided.
Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite
- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated to conduct and supervise a plebiscite in Barangay Tangos within 120 days from the Act's effectivity.
- The City of Navotas shall cover all expenses related to the plebiscite.
Special Election of Barangay Officials
- The first set of officials for Barangays Tangos North and Tangos South must be elected within 90 days following the plebiscite’s majority approval.
- COMELEC will conduct and supervise these special elections within 60 days after ratification.
- Expenses for these elections will be borne by the City of Navotas.
- Incumbent officials of Barangay Tangos remain in office and administer both new barangays until the duly elected officials assume office.
Public Infrastructure and Facilities
- All existing public infrastructure and facilities at the time of approval automatically transfer to and shall be administered by the new barangays without cost or compensation.
Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Shares
- Both newly created barangays are entitled to IRA shares in accordance with Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991, as amended).
Effectivity
- The Act shall take effect 15 days after its complete publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.