Republic Act No. 9726, enacted on October 22, 2009, establishes the City of Lapu-Lapu as a separate Lone Legislative District, distinct from the Sixth Legislative District of Cebu. This change will take effect in the next national election following the Act's enactment. The current representative of the Sixth Legislative District will continue to serve until a new representative for Lapu-Lapu is elected. The Commission on Elections is tasked with issuing the necessary regulations for implementation, and any conflicting laws are repealed. The Act will be effective 15 days post-publication in two widely circulated newspapers.
October 22, 2009
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9726
AN ACT SEPARATING THE CITY OF LAPU-LAPU FROM THE SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF CEBU TO CONSTITUTE THE LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF LAPU-LAPU
SECTION 1. Lone Legislative District. — The City of Lapu-lapu is hereby separated from the Sixth Legislative District of the Province of Cebu to constitute the Lone Legislative District of the City of Lapu-lapu, which shall commence in the next national election after the effectivity of this Act. SHTEaA
SECTION 2. Incumbent Representative. — The incumbent representative of the Sixth Legislative District of the Province of Cebu shall continue to represent the said district until the new representative of the Lone Legislative District of the City of Lapu-lapu 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 — All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.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 at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. ASIETa
Approved: October 22, 2009