Division of Barangay Tanza into Tanza 1 and 2

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Republic Act No. 10935: Division of Barangay Tanza into Tanza 1 and 2

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Title Supreme Court: Division of Barangay Tanza into Tanza 1 and 2

Law: Republic Act No. 10935

Decision Date: Aug 23, 2017

Republic Act No. 10935 divides Barangay Tanza in Navotas City into two separate barangays, establishes their boundaries, mandates a plebiscite and special elections, and outlines the transfer of infrastructure and allocation of funds.

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Territorial Boundaries of Barangay Tanza 1 and Barangay Tanza 2

Barangay Tanza 1 and Barangay Tanza 2 each have precisely defined territorial boundaries described by natural features (rivers, creeks, Manila Bay) and street centerlines.
The technical descriptions include specific surveying points, line bearings, and distances.
Barangay Tanza 1 covers approximately 2,559,700.9698 square meters.
Barangay Tanza 2 covers approximately 2,749,600.3232 square meters.

Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will conduct and supervise a plebiscite in Barangay Tanza within 120 days from the law’s effectivity.
Costs of the plebiscite are to be borne by the City of Navotas.

Special Election of Barangay Officials

The first set of officials for Barangay Tanza 1 and Barangay Tanza 2 shall be elected within 90 days from the plebiscite’s approval by majority vote.
COMELEC will supervise the special elections within 60 days after ratification of the Act by plebiscite.
Expenses of special elections to be borne by the City of Navotas.

Incumbent Barangay Officials

The current officials of Barangay Tanza shall continue to administer Barangay Tanza 1 and Tanza 2 until duly elected officials assume office.

Public Infrastructure and Facilities

All existing public infrastructure and facilities located within the new barangays at the time of the Act’s approval are transferred without cost to the new barangays.
The new barangays shall administer these assets.

Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Shares

Barangay Tanza 1 and Barangay Tanza 2 shall be entitled to IRA shares under Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991).

Effectivity

The Act takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

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