Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10184)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10184 is to reapportion the Province of Bukidnon into four (4) legislative districts for legislative representation.
RA 10184 creates four (4) legislative districts for the Province of Bukidnon.
The new legislative districts take effect in the next national and local elections following the effectivity of the Act.
The First Legislative District comprises Baungon, Libona, Malitbog, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao, and Talakag.
The Second Legislative District includes Malaybalay City, Impasugong, Cabanglasan, Lantapan, and San Fernando.
The Third Legislative District covers Kadingilan, Damulog, Dangcagan, Don Carlos, Maramag, Kibawe, Kitaotao, and Quezon.
The Fourth Legislative District consists of Valencia City, Kalilangan, and Pangantucan.
The incumbent representatives continue to represent their respective districts until new representatives have been elected and qualified.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for issuing the necessary rules and regulations to implement RA 10184.
RA 10184 takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.