An Act Creating a Barangay to be Known as Barangay La Medalla in the Municipality of Pioduran, Province of Albay

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Summary of Republic Act No. 11671

Creation of Barangay La Medalla
- The Sitio of La Medalla is separated from Barangay Caratagan in the Municipality of Pioduran, Province of Albay, and constituted into a distinct and independent barangay to be known as Barangay La Medalla. (Section 1)

Territorial Boundaries
- The territorial boundaries of Barangay La Medalla are described in detail, including the specific coordinates and bearings of the boundary lines. (Section 2)

Plebiscite Requirement
- The plebiscite conducted and supervised by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Barangay La Medalla, pursuant to Provincial Ordinance No. 09-93 dated July 1, 1993, and approved on August 9, 1993, by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the Province of Albay, which ratified the creation of Barangay La Medalla as proclaimed by the Provincial Board of Canvassers on November 21, 1993, shall serve as substantial compliance with the plebiscite requirement under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 7160, as amended, otherwise known as the "Local Government Code of 1991." (Section 3)

Incumbent Barangay Officials
- The incumbent barangay officials of Barangay La Medalla shall continue to hold office until such time that their successors have been duly elected and qualified. (Section 4)

Public Infrastructure and Facilities
- All public infrastructure and facilities existing in Barangay La Medalla at the time of the approval of this Act are hereby transferred without cost or compensation to and shall be administered by the new barangay. (Section 5)

Internal Revenue Allotment Shares
- Barangay La Medalla shall be entitled to Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares pursuant to Section 285 of the Local Government Code of 1991, as amended. (Section 6)

Effectivity
- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. (Section 7)