Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9269)
Republic Act No. 9269 is an Act creating the second legislative district of the City of Zamboanga.
Republic Act No. 9269 was approved on March 19, 2004.
The Act creates two legislative districts in the City of Zamboanga: the first legislative district and the second legislative district.
Barangays Ayala, Bagong Calarian, Baliwasan, Baluno, Cabatangan, Camino Nuevo, Campo Islam, Canelar, Capisan, Cawit, Dulian (Upper Pasonanca), La Paz, Labuan, Limpapa, Maasin, Malagutay, Mariki, Pamucutan, Pasonanca, Patalon, Recodo, Rio Hondo, San Jose Cawa-cawa, San Jose Gusu, San Roque, Sta. Barbara, Sta. Maria, Sto. Nino, Sinubung, Sinunuc, Talisayan, Tulungatung, Tumaga, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4 compose the first legislative district.
Barangays Arena Blanco, Boalan, Bolong, Buenavista, Bunguiao, Busay, Cabaluay, Cacao, Calabasa, Culiarian, Curuan, Dita, Divisona, Dulian (Upper Bunguiao), Guisao, Guiwan, Kasanyangan, Lamisahan, Landanga Gua, Landang Laum, Lanzones, Lapakan, Latuan, Licomo, Limaong, Lubigan, Lumayang, Lumbangan, Lunzuran, Mampang, Manalipa, Mangusu, Manicahan, Mercedes, Muti, Pangapuyan, Panubigan, Pasilmanta, Pasobolong, Putik, Quiniput, Salaan, Sangali, Sta. Catalina, Sibulao, Tagasilay, Taguiti, Talabaan, Talon-talon, Taluksangay, Tetuan, Tictapul, Tigbalabag, Tigtabon, Tolosa, Tugbungan, Tumalutab, Tumitus, Victoria, Vitali, and Zambowood compose the second legislative district.
The territorial jurisdiction of the disputed area remains with the local government unit that currently has administrative supervision over the area until the final resolution of the case by the appropriate agency or forum.
For the 2004 election, Zamboanga City shall elect only one representative to represent the entire city. Subsequent elections will elect a representative for each legislative district in the succeeding regular elections after 2004.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked with issuing necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the Act.
All laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are amended, repealed, or modified accordingly.
The Act took effect upon its approval on March 19, 2004.