Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9591)
Republic Act No. 9591 amends Section 57 of Republic Act No. 8754 (the Charter of the City of Malolos), providing that the City of Malolos shall have its own legislative district beginning in the next national election after the law's effectivity.
RA 9591 creates a separate legislative district for the City of Malolos, distinct from the First District of the Province of Bulacan.
The new legislative district for the City of Malolos takes effect starting in the next national election after the act's effectivity.
The incumbent representative of the First District of the Province of Bulacan continues to represent the City of Malolos until the newly elected representative of its lone legislative district qualifies.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for issuing the necessary rules and regulations to implement the Act.
All laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with RA 9591 are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
RA 9591 took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
RA 9591 lapsed into law on May 1, 2009, without the President's signature in accordance with Article VI, Section 27(1) of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which allows a bill to become law if the President does not act on it within 30 days.
RA 9591 amends Section 57 of Republic Act No. 8754, the Charter of the City of Malolos.
Creating a lone legislative district allows the City of Malolos to have its own representative in the House of Representatives, providing it direct legislative representation separate from the Province of Bulacan.