Creation of Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Batas Pambansa Blg. 546, enacted on June 24, 1983, establishes Barangay Holy Spirit in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, by separating it from Barangay Matandang Balara. The new barangay is defined by specific geographical boundaries. A plebiscite must be conducted within 120 days of the act's approval to confirm the creation of the barangay, with the Commission on Elections overseeing the process. Following a successful ratification, the President will appoint the initial officials of Barangay Holy Spirit until new officials are elected. The law took effect upon approval and was published in the Official Gazette on April 30, 1984.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Batas Pambansa Blg. 546
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Mga Batas Pambansa
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 24, 1983
BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 546
AN ACT CREATING BARANGAY HOLY SPIRIT IN QUEZON CITY, METROPOLITAN MANILA
SECTION 1. A portion of Barangay Matandang Balara in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, is separated therefrom and constituted into a new barangay to be known as Barangay Holy Spirit. asia dc
SECTION 2. The new barangay shall include the area which is bounded by the Republic Avenue on the north; by the Don Mariano Marcos Avenue on the east; by the Luzon Avenue on the west; and by the Don Antonio Zuzuarregui Street on the south.
SECTION 3. After ratification by the majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite to be conducted in the areas affected within one hundred twenty days from the approval of this Act, the President of the Philippines shall appoint the first officials of the new barangay who shall hold office until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified. cd i
SECTION 4. The Commission on Elections shall conduct and supervise the plebiscite herein provided, the expenses for which shall be charged to local funds.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 24, 1983
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 80 No. 18 Page 2596 on April 30, 1984.
Cite This Law
Creation of Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Batas Pambansa Blg. 546, Jun 24, 1983 (Philippines)
Creation of Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Batas Pambansa Blg. 546 (Phil. 1983)
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