Reapportionment of Cotabato into Three (3) Legislative Districts
Republic Act No. 10177, enacted on September 14, 2012, reorganizes the Province of Cotabato into three legislative districts effective for the next national elections. The First District includes municipalities such as Pikit and Midsayap, the Second District comprises Kidapawan City and surrounding municipalities, while the Third District consists of municipalities like Banilisan and Carmen. Incumbent representatives will continue to serve until new officials are elected. The Commission on Elections is tasked with issuing the necessary regulations for implementation, and any conflicting laws are repealed. The Act takes effect 15 days after publication in a general circulation newspaper.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10177
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 14, 2012
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10177
AN ACT REAPPORTIONING THE PROVINCE OF COTABATO INTO THREE (3) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
SECTION 1. Legislative Districts. — The Province of Cotabato, which shall be reapportioned into three (3) legislative districts effective on the next national elections after the effectivity of this Act, is hereby reapportioned as follows:
(a) First Legislative District. — The First Legislative District shall be composed of the municipalities of Pikit, Pigkawayan, Alamada, Libungan, Midsayap and Aleosan; DIESHT
(b) Second Legislative District. — The Second Legislative District shall be composed of the City of Kidapawan and the municipalities of Makilala, Magpet, Roxas, Antipas and Arakan; and
(c) Third Legislative District. — The Third Legislative District shall be composed of the municipalities of Banilisan, Carmen, Kabacan, Matalam, Mlang and Tulunan.
SECTION 2. Incumbent Representatives. — The incumbent Representatives of the First and Second Legislative Districts of the Province of Cotabato shall continue to represent their respective legislative district 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 — All laws, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation. HEacDA
Approved: September 14, 2012.
Published in The Philippine Star on September 18, 2012.
Cite This Law
Reapportionment of Cotabato into Three (3) Legislative Districts, Republic Act No. 10177, Sep 14, 2012 (Philippines)
Reapportionment of Cotabato into Three (3) Legislative Districts, Republic Act No. 10177 (Phil. 2012)
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