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Republic Act
Approved September 24, 2018

Republic Act No. 11077

An act reapportioning the province of aklan into two (2) legislative districts

AN ACT REAPPORTIONING THE PROVINCE OF AKLAN INTO TWO (2) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS

In plain language

This Republic Act (RA No. 11077) reapportions the province of Aklan into two legislative districts effective after the next national and local elections. It outlines the composition of the districts, retains the incumbent representative until new representatives are elected, mandates the Commission on Elections to issue implementing rules, repeals inconsistent laws, and becomes effective 15 days after publication.

  • Reapportioned Aklan into two legislative districts
  • Retains incumbent representation until new representatives elected
  • Mandates COE to issue implementing rules
  • Repeals inconsistent laws
  • Effectivity after 15 days of publication
Reapportionment
Legislative Districts
Aklan
Philippines
Republic Act
2018

Seventeenth Congress Third Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-third day of July, two thousand eighteen.

REPUBLIC ACT No. 11077

AN ACT REAPPORTIONING THE PROVINCE OF AKLAN INTO TWO (2) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. Legislative Districts

- The Province of Aklan is hereby reapportioned into two (2) legislative districts to commence in the next national and local elections after the effectivity of this Act. Each district shall be composed of the following:

> (a) FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT: > > (1) Altavas (2) Balete (3) Banga (4) Batan (5) Kalibo (6) New Washington (7) Libacao (8) Madalag (b) SECOND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT: > > (1) Buruanga (2) Ibajay (3) Lezo (4) Makato (5) Malay (6) Malinao (7) Nabas (8) Numancia (9) Tangalan

Section 2. Incumbent Representatives

The incumbent Representative of the Lone Legislative District of the Province of Aklan shall continue to represent the legislative district until the new Representatives have been duly elected and qualified.

Section 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations

The Commission on Elections shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act within thirty (30) days upon the effectivity of 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All laws, rules and regulations which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.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 the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,

VICENTE C. SOTTO III President of the Senate

GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was passed by the House of Representatives on May 28, 2018, amended by the Senate on August 28, 2018, and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on September 4, 2018.

MYRA MARIE D. VILLARICA Secretary of the Senate

DANTE ROBERTO P. MALING Acting Secretary General House of Representatives

Approved: September 24, 2018

(Sgd.) RODRIGO ROA DUTERTE President of the Philippines

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.