Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10177)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 10177 is to reapportion the Province of Cotabato into three legislative districts effective in the next national elections following the effectivity of the Act.
The Province of Cotabato is divided into three (3) legislative districts under RA 10177.
The First Legislative District is composed of the municipalities of Pikit, Pigkawayan, Alamada, Libungan, Midsayap, and Aleosan.
The Second Legislative District includes the City of Kidapawan and the municipalities of Makilala, Magpet, Roxas, Antipas, and Arakan.
The Third Legislative District is composed of the municipalities of Banilisan, Carmen, Kabacan, Matalam, Mlang, and Tulunan.
The incumbent Representatives of the First and Second Legislative Districts shall continue to represent their respective districts until the new Representatives have been elected and qualified.
RA 10177 takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in any newspaper of general circulation.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked with issuing the necessary rules and regulations to implement RA 10177.
The repealing clause provides that all laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with RA 10177 are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
RA 10177 was approved by the President of the Philippines on September 14, 2012.