Reapportioning Batangas into Six (6) Legislative Districts
Republic Act No. 10673, enacted on August 19, 2015, reorganizes the Province of Batangas into six legislative districts, effective for the next national and local elections. Each district comprises specific municipalities, with the first, second, and third districts maintaining their existing compositions, while the fourth, fifth, and sixth districts include newly defined areas, including the cities of Batangas and Lipa. Incumbent representatives of the affected districts will continue to serve until new representatives are elected. The Commission on Elections is tasked with issuing regulations for the act's implementation, which takes effect 15 days after publication. All conflicting laws are repealed or modified accordingly.
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- What is Reapportioning Batangas into Six (6) Legislative Districts about?
- Republic Act No. 10673, enacted on August 19, 2015, reorganizes the Province of Batangas into six legislative districts, effective for the next national and local elections. Each district comprises specific municipalities, with the first, second, and third districts maintaining their existing compositions, while the fourth, fifth, and sixth districts include newly defined areas, including the cities of Batangas and Lipa. Incumbent representatives of the affected districts will continue to serve until new representatives are elected. The Commission on Elections is tasked with issuing regulations for the act's implementation, which takes effect 15 days after publication. All conflicting laws are repealed or modified accordingly.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 10673?
- Reapportioning Batangas into Six (6) Legislative Districts (Republic Act No. 10673) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Reapportioning Batangas into Six (6) Legislative Districts enacted?
- Reapportioning Batangas into Six (6) Legislative Districts (Republic Act No. 10673) was enacted on Aug 19, 2015.
- What is the citation for Reapportioning Batangas into Six (6) Legislative Districts?
- Reapportioning Batangas into Six (6) Legislative Districts, Republic Act No. 10673, Aug 19, 2015 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10673
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 19, 2015
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10673
AN ACT REAPPORTIONING THE PROVINCE OF BATANGAS INTO SIX (6) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
SECTION 1. The Province of Batangas is hereby reapportioned into six (6) legislative districts to commence in the next national and local elections after the effectivity of this Act, each district to be composed of the following:
(a) First Legislative District — The municipalities that comprise the current First Legislative District of the Province of Batangas shall remain in its composition, to wit:
(1) Balayan
(2) Calaca
(3) Calatagan
(4) Lemery
(5) Lian
(6) Nasugbu
(7) Taal
(8) Tuy
(b) Second Legislative District — The Second Legislative District of the Province of Batangas shall be composed of the following municipalities:
(1) Bauan
(2) Lobo
(3) Mabini
(4) San Luis
(5) San Pascual
(6) Tingloy
(c) Third Legislative District — The city and municipalities that comprise the current Third Legislative District of the Province of Batangas shall remain in its composition, to wit:
(1) Tanauan City
(2) Agoncillo
(3) Alitagtag
(4) Balete
(5) Cuenca
(6) Laurel
(7) Malvar
(8) Mataas na Kahoy
(9) San Nicolas
(10) Sta. Teresita
(11) Sto. Tomas
(12) Talisay
(d) Fourth Legislative District — The Fourth Legislative District of the Province of Batangas shall be composed of the following municipalities:
(1) Ibaan
(2) Padre Garcia
(3) Rosario
(4) San Jose
(5) San Juan
(6) Taysan
(e) Fifth Legislative District — The Fifth Legislative District of the Province of Batangas shall be composed of the City of Batangas.
(f) Sixth Legislative District — The Sixth Legislative District of the Province of Batangas shall be composed of the City of Lipa.
SECTION 2. Incumbent Representatives. — The incumbent Representatives of the Second (2nd) and Fourth (4th) Legislative Districts of the Province of Batangas shall continue to represent the City of Batangas and the City of Lipa, respectively, until the new Representatives of the Fifth (5th) and Sixth (6th) Legislative Districts 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, which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. AIDSTE
SECTION 5. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation.
Approved: August 19, 2015.
Cite This Law
Reapportioning Batangas into Six (6) Legislative Districts, Republic Act No. 10673, Aug 19, 2015 (Philippines)
Reapportioning Batangas into Six (6) Legislative Districts, Republic Act No. 10673 (Phil. 2015)
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