An Act Reapportioning the Province of Bulacan into 6 Legislative Districts
Republic Act No. 11546, enacted on May 26, 2021, reapportions the Province of Bulacan into six legislative districts, effective for the 2022 national and local elections. The districts are defined as follows: the first includes Calumpit, Hagonoy, Paombong, Pulilan, Bulakan, and the City of Malolos; the second consists of Baliuag, Bustos, and Plaridel; and so forth for the remaining districts. Incumbent representatives will maintain their positions until their terms expire. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked with issuing the necessary regulations for implementation, and the law will take effect 15 days after publication.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11546
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 26, 2021
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11546
AN ACT REAPPORTIONING THE PROVINCE OF BULACAN INTO SIX (6) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
SECTION 1. The Province of Bulacan is hereby reapportioned into six (6) legislative districts to take effect in the 2022 national and local elections. Each legislative district of the province shall now be composed of the following:
(a) First Legislative District
(1) Calumpit;
(2) Hagonoy;
(3) Paombong;
(4) Pulilan;
(5) Bulakan; and
(6) City of Malolos.
(b) Second Legislative District
(1) Baliuag;
(2) Bustos; and
(3) Plaridel.
(c) Third Legislative District
(1) San Ildefonso;
(2) San Miguel;
(3) San Rafael; and
(4) Doña Remedios Trinidad.
(d) Fourth Legislative District
(1) Obando;
(2) Marilao; and
(3) City of Meycauayan.
(e) Fifth Legislative District
(1) Guiguinto;
(2) Balagtas;
(3) Pandi; and
(4) Bocaue.
(f) Sixth Legislative District
(1) Sta. Maria;
(2) Norzagaray; and
(3) Angat.
SECTION 2. All the incumbent Representatives of the Province of Bulacan shall continue to hold office until the expiration of their terms of office.
SECTION 3. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.
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: May 26, 2021.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 117, No. 23, p. 6090 on June 7, 2021.
Cite This Law
An Act Reapportioning the Province of Bulacan into 6 Legislative Districts, Republic Act No. 11546, May 26, 2021 (Philippines)
An Act Reapportioning the Province of Bulacan into 6 Legislative Districts, Republic Act No. 11546 (Phil. 2021)
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