Republic of the Philippines City/Municipality of ___________________ Province of ________________ BARANGAY ________________

PETITION
We, the undersigned petitioners/proponents, all of whom are residents and registered voters of Barangay __________, __________, __________, and representing more than fifty (50) registered voters of the barangay, in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act 6735 and Republic Act 7160, also known as The Initiative and Referendum Act and The Local Government Code of 1991, respectively, do hereby propose the enactment of the proposed Barangay Ordinance entitled An Ordinance Establishing the Barangay Social Welfare Fund. And we hereby declare: 1. That the contents or texts of the proposed barangay ordinance sought to be enacted shall be as follows: xxxxxxxx BARANGAY ORDINANCE No. _______ S. of 20___

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE BARANGAY SOCIAL WELFARE FUND

WHEREAS, there is a need to ensure that the general welfare of the disadvantaged members of the barangay are sufficiently promoted and protected by providing them with special assistance, financial and otherwise, that seek to alleviate their conditions; WHEREAS, in order to achieve the aforementioned objectives, it is necessary that a certain percentage of the Annual Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of the barangay be automatically allocated every budget year for social welfare development programs, projects and activities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the people of Barangay

__________, __________, __________, in accordance with the pertinent provisions

of Republic Act 6735 and Republic Act 7160, also known as The Initiative and Referendum Act and The Local Government Code of 1991 respectively, and by authority of the same, as follows: Section 1. The Barangay Social Welfare Fund - There is hereby established a Barangay Social Welfare Fund the purpose of which shall be to provide or augment

social and welfare services for the disadvantaged, underprivileged, poor and destitute residents of the barangay. Section 2. Fund Use, Composition and Source The Barangay Social Welfare Fund shall be composed of the following funds: a. The Senior Citizen Fund - at least two (2%) per centum of the Internal Revenue Allocation (IRA) of the barangay for the budget year which shall be used to provide or augment social and welfare services to senior citizens; b. Skills Development Fund - at least one (1%) per centum of the Internal Revenue Allocation (IRA) of the barangay for the budget year which shall be used to provide or augment skills training and employment opportunities to unemployed indigents; c. The Childrens Welfare Fund - at least one (1%) per centum of the Internal Revenue Allocation (IRA) of the barangay for the budget year which shall be used to provide or augment social and welfare services to school children; d. The Medical Assistance Fund - at least one (1%) per centum of the Internal Revenue Allocation (IRA) of the barangay for the budget year which shall be used to provide or augment medical aid to poor and destitute people of the barangay. Section 3. Fund Management The Barangay Social Welfare Fund shall be integrated in the Annual Barangay Budget as Mandatory Allocation and transactions in it shall be subject to usual budgetary process. Unexpended balances of the Fund shall be added to the Mandatory Allocation for the next budget year. The Sangguniang Barangay shall take into consideration the proposals of prospective Fund beneficiaries relative to the formulation and adoption of programs, projects and activities for which the Fund shall be utilized. Section 4. approval. Effectivity This Barangay Ordinance shall take effect upon its

xxxxxxxx 2. That the proposition shall be as follows: Kayo ba ay sumasang-ayon na pagtibayin ang panukalang Batas Pambarangay na Nagtatatag ng Barangay Social Welfare Fund? 3. That the reasons therefore are as follows: (a) To ensure that the general welfare of the disadvantaged members of the barangay are sufficiently promoted and protected by providing them with special assistance, financial and otherwise, that seek to alleviate their conditions; and (b) To achieve the aforementioned objectives, it is necessary that a certain percentage of the Annual Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of the barangay be

automatically allocated every budget year for social welfare development programs, projects and activities; 4. That the proposed barangay ordinance sought to be enacted is not one of the exceptions provided by law and that it is well within the powers of the local legislative body to enact; 5. That _____________________ and _____________________ are the duly authorized representatives of the petitioners/proponents; 6. That the abstract or summary proposition to be written or printed at the top of every page of the petition shall be as follows: We, the undersigned petitioners/proponents, all of whom are residents and registered voters of Barangay __________, __________, __________, representing more than fifty (50) registered voters of the barangay in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act 6735 and Republic Act 7160, also known as The Initiative and Referendum Act and The Local Government Code of 1991, respectively, do hereby propose the enactment of the proposed Barangay Ordinance entitled An Ordinance Establishing the Barangay Social Welfare Fund for the purpose of providing or augmenting social and welfare services for the disadvantaged, underprivileged, poor and destitute residents of the barangay. 7. That enclosed herewith and marked as Annex A is a copy of the form whereon the signatures of the petitioners may be affixed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto affixed our signatures this _____ day of ____________, 20___at Barangay __________, __________, __________.

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The SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY Thru the Hon. ________________, Punong Barangay,

__________, __________, __________

Dear ________________ & Kagawads: GREETINGS! This is to serve notice that, since the Sangguniang Barangay of __________, __________, __________ has taken no favorable action within the thirty (30) day period prescribed by law, regarding the Local Initiative Petition Proposing that the Sangguniang Barangay Enact An Ordinance Establishing the Barangay Social Welfare Fund filed before the Office of the Sangguniang Barangay on ____________ ___, 20___, a copy of which is hereto attached, we, the petitioners/proponents therein, representing more than fifty (50) registered voters of the barangay as required by law, do hereby invoke our power of initiative and inform all concerned that we shall proceed to exercise our rights and perform the necessary procedures/activities relative thereto in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act 6735 and Republic Act 7160, also known as The Initiative and Referendum Act and The Local Government Code of 1991, respectively. Enclosed herewith, for your guidance and information, is a copy of the PETITION which we shall submit to the barangay for approval. May we hope to receive your utmost cooperation, support and assistance on this undertaking? MARAMING SALAMAT PO!

Very respectfully,

FOR THE PETITIONERS/PROPONENTS:

________________________
Address: ________________ Contact No.: _____________

Republic of the Philippines City/Municipality of ___________________ Province of ________________ BARANGAY ________________

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME:

GREETINGS! This is to serve notice that, since the Sangguniang Barangay has taken no favorable action within the thirty (30) day period prescribed by law, on the Local Initiative Petition Proposing that the Sangguniang Barangay Enact An Ordinance Establishing the Barangay Social Welfare Fund filed before the Office of the Sangguniang Barangay on ____________ ___, 20___, a copy of which is hereto attached, we, the petitioners/proponents therein, representing more than fifty (50) registered voters of the barangay as required by law, do hereby invoke our power of initiative and inform all concerned that we shall proceed to exercise our rights and perform the necessary procedures/activities pursuant to the pertinent provisions of Republic Act 6735 and Republic Act 7160, also known as The Initiative and Referendum Act and The Local Government Code of 1991, respectively. Enclosed herewith, for your guidance and information, is a copy of the PETITION which we shall submit to the barangay for approval. May we hope to receive your utmost cooperation, support and assistance on this undertaking? MARAMING SALAMAT PO!

Very respectfully,

FOR THE PETITIONERS/PROPONENTS:

________________________
Address: ____________________ Contact No.:_______________

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______________________.

Election Officer, Commission on Elections City/Municipality of __________, Province of ____________

Dear Sirs: GREETINGS! Please be informed: 1. That the undersigned is the authorized representative of the petitioners/proponents of a certain Local Initiative Petition entitled A Local Initiative Petition by the Registered Voters of Barangay __________, __________, __________Proposing that the Sangguniang Barangay Enact An Ordinance Establishing the Barangay Social Welfare Fund which was signed by more than fifty (50) registered voters of the barangay as required by law and presented before the Sangguniang Barangay of __________, __________, __________ on ____________ ___, 20___; 2. That the said Sangguniang Barangay has not acted on the aforementioned PETITION within the thirty (30) day period prescribed by law; 3. That, we, the petitioners/proponents therein do hereby serve notice that we now invoke our power of initiative and inform all concerned that we shall proceed to exercise our rights and perform the necessary procedures/activities pursuant to the pertinent provisions of Republic Act 6735 and Republic Act 7160, also known as The Initiative and Referendum Act and The Local Government Code of 1991, respectively. Enclosed herewith, for your guidance and information, are copies of the PETITION which we propose to submit to the barangay for approval. May we hope to receive your utmost cooperation, support and assistance on this undertaking? MARAMING SALAMAT PO!

Very respectfully,

FOR THE PETITIONERS/PROPONENTS:

________________________
Address:_____________________ Contact No.: _______________

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COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS

Thru the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 8/F Palacio del Gobernador Gen. Luna St., Intramuros Manila 1002
Dear Sirs: GREETINGS! Please be informed: 1. That the undersigned is the authorized representative of the petitioners/proponents of a certain Local Initiative Petition entitled A Local Initiative Petition by the Registered Voters of Barangay __________, __________, __________ Proposing that the Sangguniang Barangay Enact An Ordinance Establishing the Barangay Social Welfare Fund which was signed by more than fifty (50) registered voters of the barangay and presented before the Sangguniang Barangay of __________, __________, __________ on ____________ ___, 20___; 2. That the said Sangguniang Barangay has not acted on the aforementioned PETITION within the thirty (30) day period prescribed by law; 3. That, we, the petitioners/proponents therein do hereby serve notice that we now invoke our power of initiative and inform all concerned that we shall proceed to exercise our rights and perform the necessary procedures/activities pursuant to the pertinent provisions of Republic Act 6735 and Republic Act 7160, also known as The Initiative and Referendum Act and The Local Government Code of 1991, respectively. Enclosed herewith, for your guidance and information, are copies of the PETITION which we propose to submit to the barangay for approval. May we hope to receive your utmost cooperation, support and assistance on this undertaking? MARAMING SALAMAT PO! Very respectfully, FOR THE PETITIONERS/PROPONENTS:

________________________
Address:_____________________ Contact No.: _______________

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The ELECTION RECORDS & STATISTICS DEPT. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS

Annex Bldg. Postigo St., Intramuros, Manila 1002

Dear Sirs: GREETINGS! Please be informed: 1. That the undersigned is the authorized representative of the petitioners/proponents of a certain Local Initiative Petition entitled A Local Initiative Petition by the Registered Voters of Barangay __________, __________, __________ Proposing that the Sangguniang Barangay Enact An Ordinance Establishing the Barangay Social Welfare Fund which was signed by more than fifty (50) registered voters of the barangay and presented before the Sangguniang Barangay of __________, __________, __________ on ____________ ___, 20___; 2. That the said Sangguniang Barangay has not acted on the aforementioned PETITION within the thirty (30) day period prescribed by law; 3. That, we, the petitioners/proponents therein do hereby serve notice that we now invoke our power of initiative and inform all concerned that we shall proceed to exercise our rights and perform the necessary procedures/activities pursuant to the pertinent provisions of Republic Act 6735 and Republic Act 7160, also known as The Initiative and Referendum Act and The Local Government Code of 1991, respectively. Enclosed herewith, for your guidance and information, are copies of the PETITION which we propose to submit to the barangay for approval. May we hope to receive your utmost cooperation, support and assistance on this undertaking? MARAMING SALAMAT PO!

Very respectfully, FOR THE PETITIONERS/PROPONENTS: ________________________

Address:_____________________ Contact No.: _______________