Reapportionment of Sultan Kudarat into Two Legislative Districts
Republic Act No. 9357, enacted in October 2006, reapportions the Province of Sultan Kudarat into two legislative districts for the upcoming national elections. The First District includes the municipalities of Columbio, Isulan, Lambayong, Lutayan, President Quirino, and Tacurong, while the Second District consists of Bagumbayan, Esperanza, Kalamansig, Lebak, Palimbang, and Senator Ninoy Aquino. The Act also repeals or modifies any inconsistent laws or regulations. It takes effect fifteen days after publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 9357
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October, 2006
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9357
AN ACT REAPPORTIONING THE PROVINCE OF SULTAN KUDARAT INTO TWO LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS
SECTION 1. The Province of Sultan Kudarat is hereby reapportioned into two legislative districts to commence in the next national elections following the effectivity of this Act. Henceforth, the municipalities of Columbio, Isulan, Lambayong, Lutayan, President Quirino and Tacurong shall comprise the First District while the municipalities of Bagumbayan, Esperanza, Kalamansig, Lebak, Palimbang and Senator Ninoy Aquino shall comprise the Second District.
SECTION 2. All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the provision of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation. CaDSHE
Published in the Manila Times on October 18, 2006.
Cite This Law
Reapportionment of Sultan Kudarat into Two Legislative Districts, Republic Act No. 9357 (Philippines)
Reapportionment of Sultan Kudarat into Two Legislative Districts, Republic Act No. 9357 (Phil. )
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