Republic Act No. 9229, enacted on December 17, 2003, amends the Charter of the City of Paraaque (Republic Act No. 8507) by modifying Sections 8(a) and 48. The amendments specify that the Sangguniang Panlungsod will consist of a vice mayor, eight district-elected members, and various representatives, while establishing two legislative districts for the city—each comprising specific barangays. Representatives for these districts are to be elected in the next national election following the law's passage. The Act will take effect 15 days after publication in recognized newspapers, repealing any conflicting laws or regulations.
December 17, 2003
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9229
AN ACT AMENDING SECTIONS 8(A) AND 48 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8507 ENTITLED "AN ACT CONVERTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF PARAÑAQUE INTO A HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF PARAÑAQUE"
SECTION 1. Section 8(a) of Republic Act No. 8507, otherwise known as the Charter of the City of Parañaque, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 8. The Sangguniang Panlungsod. —
(a) The sangguniang panlungsod, the legislative body of the City, shall be composed of the vice mayor as presiding officer, the eight (8) regular sanggunian members in each district who shall be elected by popular vote in the district where they reside, the president of the city chapter of the liga ng mga barangay, the president of the panlungsod na pederasyon ng mga sangguniang kabataan, and the sectoral representatives, as members." cCSTHA
SECTION 2. Section 48 of Republic Act No. 8507, otherwise known as the Charter of the City of Parañaque, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 48. Legislative Districts. — As a highly urbanized city, the City of Parañaque shall have two (2) legislative districts. Henceforth, barangays Baclaran, Tambo, Vitales, Sto. Niño, Dongalo, La Huerta, San Dionisio and San Isidro shall compose the first legislative district while barangays BF Homes, San Antonio, Sun Valley, San Martin de Porres, Don Bosco, Merville, Marcelo Green and Moonwalk shall form part of the second legislative district."
SECTION 3. Election of Representatives. — The Representatives of the two (2) legislative districts shall be elected in the next national election after the passage of this Act.
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after completion of its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved: December 17, 2003
Published in the Manila Times and Daily Tribune on December 18, 2003.
Amendment to Sections 8(a) and 48 of R.A. No. 8507 (Charter of the City of Parañaque), Republic Act No. 9229, Dec 17, 2003 (Philippines)
Amendment to Sections 8(a) and 48 of R.A. No. 8507 (Charter of the City of Parañaque), Republic Act No. 9229 (Phil. 2003)
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