An Act Providing for the Reapportionment of the Province of Bataan into Three (3) Legislative Districts
Republic Act No. 11553, enacted on June 24, 2021, reorganizes the Province of Bataan into three legislative districts for the upcoming national and local elections. The first district includes Hermosa, Orani, Samal, and Abucay; the second district comprises the City of Balanga, Orion, Pilar, and Limay; and the third district consists of Bagac, Morong, Dinalupihan, and Mariveles. Current representatives will remain in office until new ones are elected. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked with issuing the necessary regulations within 60 days of the Act’s approval, which takes effect 15 days after publication.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11553
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 24, 2021
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11553
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF BATAAN INTO THREE (3) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
SECTION 1. On the next national and local elections after the effectivity of this Act, the Province of Bataan is hereby reapportioned into three (3) legislative districts, as follows:
(a) First Legislative District:
(1) Hermosa
(2) Orani
(3) Samal
(4) Abucay
(b) Second Legislative District:
(1) City of Balanga
(2) Orion
(3) Pilar
(4) Limay
(c) Third Legislative District:
(1) Bagac
(2) Morong
(3) Dinalupihan
(4) Mariveles
SECTION 2. The incumbent Representatives of the Province of Bataan shall continue to hold office until the new Representatives have been elected and qualified.
SECTION 3. Within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved: June 24, 2021.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 117, No. 28, p. 7101 on July 12, 2021.
Cite This Law
An Act Providing for the Reapportionment of the Province of Bataan into Three (3) Legislative Districts, Republic Act No. 11553, Jun 24, 2021 (Philippines)
An Act Providing for the Reapportionment of the Province of Bataan into Three (3) Legislative Districts, Republic Act No. 11553 (Phil. 2021)
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