An Act Constituting Sitios in the Municipality of Malimono, Surigao Del Norte, Into New Barangays, to be Known as Barangay Villa Riza, Cansayong, and Can-Aga
Batas Pambansa Blg. 718, enacted on April 13, 1984, establishes three new barangays—Barangay Villa Riza, Barangay Cansayong, and Barangay Can-aga—from specific sitios in the Municipality of Malimono, Surigao del Norte. The formation of these barangays is subject to ratification through a plebiscite, which must occur within 90 days of the Act's approval. Following the plebiscite, the President will appoint officials for the new barangays, who will serve until duly elected successors are qualified. The Commission on Elections is tasked with overseeing the plebiscite, with related expenses covered by its appropriations. The Act takes effect upon approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Batas Pambansa Blg. 718
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Mga Batas Pambansa
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 13, 1984
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 718
AN ACT CONSTITUTING SITIOS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MALIMONO, SURIGAO DEL NORTE, INTO NEW BARANGAYS, TO BE KNOWN AS BARANGAYS VILLA RIZA, CANSAYONG, AND CAN-AGA
SECTION 1. The sitios of Villa Riza, Cansayong and Can-aga are hereby separated from their respective mother barangay and constituted into three (3) new separate barangays to be respectively known as Barangay Villa Riza, Barangay Cansayong and Barangay Can-aga, all in the Municipality of Malimono, Province of Surigao del Norte. cd i
SECTION 2. After ratification by the majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite to be conducted in the areas affected, within a period of ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act, the President shall appoint the officials of the new barangays. Said officials shall hold office until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified.
SECTION 3. The barangays herein created shall begin to exist upon appointment and qualification of their respective officers.
SECTION 4. The Commission on Elections shall conduct and supervise the holding of the plebiscite and the expenses for such plebiscite shall be charged to the appropriations of the Commission on Elections for said purpose.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: April 13, 1984
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 80 No. 44 Page 5676 on October 29, 1984.
Cite This Law
An Act Constituting Sitios in the Municipality of Malimono, Surigao Del Norte, Into New Barangays, to be Known as Barangay Villa Riza, Cansayong, and Can-Aga, Batas Pambansa Blg. 718, Apr 27, 1984 (Philippines)
An Act Constituting Sitios in the Municipality of Malimono, Surigao Del Norte, Into New Barangays, to be Known as Barangay Villa Riza, Cansayong, and Can-Aga, Batas Pambansa Blg. 718 (Phil. 1984)
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