Senate, House agree on bill dividing most populous village in San Jose Del Monte

Rep. Florida Robes, shown in this file photo at the House of Representatives, says dividing into four the most populous village in San Jose del Monte will improve the delivery of basic services to residents. (Photo from her office)

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives concurred on Tuesday with the Senate amendments of a bill proposing to divide Barangay Muzon, the biggest village in San Jose Del Monte City, into four.

The new barangays will be called Muzon Proper, Muzon East, Muzon West, and Muzon South, according to San Jose Del Monte Rep. Florida “Rida” P. Robes, the principal author of House Bill 5855.

Barangay Muzon is considered the most populous barangay in San Jose Del Monte with more than 100,000 residents, she said.

“Splitting the barangay will not alter its administrative status. This will improve the delivery of social services and effectively manage resources for the general welfare of the whole constituency of the city,” Robes explained in a statement.

The division will be subject to a plebiscite to be conducted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) within 90 days once the bill becomes. Expenses for the plebiscite will then be shouldered by the city government.

The first set of officials of the new barangays will be chosen in a special election also supervised by Comelec within 90 days after the bill becomes a law.

Meanwhile, the current set of officials will continue to hold office until the new officials have been elected.

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