Title
Creation of Barangay Tulalian in Davao del Norte
Law
Republic Act No. 11923
Decision Date
Jul 30, 2022
Barangay Tulalian is established as a distinct and independent barangay, separated from Barangay Balagunan in Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte, following a plebiscite ratification and the transfer of public infrastructure and internal revenue allotment shares.
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Territorial Boundaries

  • The law details the territorial boundaries with specific compass bearings and distances:
    • N 85° 00' E, 8,020 meters to point 2;
    • N 02° 50' W, 1,300 meters to point 3;
    • S 88° 50' W, 8,005 meters to point 4;
    • S 03° 00' E, 1,900 meters to the point of origin.
  • Covers an approximate area of 1,282 hectares.

Conduct and Supervision of Plebiscite

  • The plebiscite conducted under Provincial Ordinance No. 007-94, Series of 1994 by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Davao del Norte, ratified the creation.
  • The plebiscite was proclaimed by the Board of Canvassers on October 23, 1994.
  • This plebiscite complies with Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) concerning plebiscite requirements.

Incumbent Barangay Officials

  • Current barangay officials shall continue to serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

Public Infrastructure and Facilities

  • All existing public infrastructure and facilities within the new barangay are transferred without cost or compensation.
  • These assets are to be administered by Barangay Tulalian.

Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Shares

  • Barangay Tulalian is entitled to receive IRA shares.
  • This entitlement is pursuant to Section 285 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended.

Effectivity

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

Additional Legal Notes

  • The Act was approved through the legislative process, having been passed by both Houses of Congress.
  • It lapsed into law on July 30, 2022, without the President's signature pursuant to the Constitution.

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