An Act Providing for the Reapportionment of Legislative Districts in the Province of Lanao Del Norte
Republic Act No. 9774, enacted on November 17, 2009, provides for the reapportionment of legislative districts in the Province of Lanao del Norte, creating two districts from twenty-two municipalities. The first district includes municipalities such as Baroy and Tubod, while the second district comprises municipalities like Pantao Ragat and Poona Piagapo. Incumbent representatives will continue their roles until new representatives are elected under this new structure. The Commission on Elections is tasked with issuing the necessary rules and regulations for implementation, and the act takes effect immediately upon publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 9774
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 17, 2009
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9774
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE
SECTION 1. Legislative Districts. — The Province of Lanao del Norte, which shall have two (2) legislative districts of twenty-two (22) municipalities to commence in the next elections after the effectivity of this Act, is hereby reapportioned as follows: HTCESI
First District
(1) Baroy
(2) Tubod
(3) Kolambugan
(4) Maigo
(5) Bacolod
(6) Kauswagan
(7) Linamon
(8) Tagoloan
(9) Baloi
(10) Matunggao
(11) Pantar
Second District
(1) Pantao Ragat
(2) Poona Piagapo CSIcTa
(3) Munai
(4) Tangkal
(5) Magsaysay
(6) Salvador
(7) Lala
(8) Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND)
(9) Kapatagan
(10) Sapad
(11) Nunungan
SECTION 2. Incumbent Representatives. — The incumbent representatives of the first and second legislative districts of the Province of Lanao del Norte shall continue to represent their respective legislative districts until the new representatives shall have been elected and qualified.
SECTION 3. Rules and Regulations. — The Commission on Elections shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. EHACcT
Approved: November 17, 2009
Cite This Law
An Act Providing for the Reapportionment of Legislative Districts in the Province of Lanao Del Norte, Republic Act No. 9774, Nov 17, 2009 (Philippines)
An Act Providing for the Reapportionment of Legislative Districts in the Province of Lanao Del Norte, Republic Act No. 9774 (Phil. 2009)
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