An Act Reapportioning the Province of Agusan del Norte into the Lone Legislative District of the City of Butuan and the Legislative District of the Province of Agusan del Norte
Republic Act No. 11714, enacted on April 27, 2022, reapportions the Province of Agusan del Norte into two legislative districts: the lone legislative district for the City of Butuan and a separate district for the City of Cabadbaran and several municipalities. This change will take effect in the 2025 national and local elections, while current representatives will continue serving their terms. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked with implementing the necessary regulations for this act. The law also repeals any inconsistent provisions from previous laws and will take effect fifteen days after publication.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11714
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 27, 2022
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11714
AN ACT REAPPORTIONING THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE INTO THE LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF BUTUAN AND THE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE
SECTION 1. The Province of Agusan del Norte is hereby reapportioned into the:
(a) Lone Legislative District of the City of Butuan; and
(b) The legislative district of the Province of Agusan del Norte consisting of the City of Cabadbaran and the municipalities of Las Nieves, Buenavista, Carmen, Jabonga, Kitcharao, Magallanes, Nasipit, Remedios T. Romualdez, Santiago, and Tubay.
The reapportionment of the Province of Agusan del Norte shall take effect in the 2025 national and local elections.
SECTION 2. The incumbent Representatives of the First and Second Legislative Districts of the Province of Agusan del Norte shall continue to represent their respective legislative districts until the expiration of their term of office.
SECTION 3. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.
SECTION 4. All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved: April 27, 2022.
Cite This Law
An Act Reapportioning the Province of Agusan del Norte into the Lone Legislative District of the City of Butuan and the Legislative District of the Province of Agusan del Norte, Republic Act No. 11714, Apr 27, 2022 (Philippines)
An Act Reapportioning the Province of Agusan del Norte into the Lone Legislative District of the City of Butuan and the Legislative District of the Province of Agusan del Norte, Republic Act No. 11714 (Phil. 2022)
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