Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6641)
Republic Act No. 6641 allows qualified voters of the City of Mandaue to vote in provincial elections of the Province of Cebu and to be candidates for provincial offices.
The first paragraph of Section Ninety-six of Republic Act No. 5519 is amended by RA 6641.
Qualified voters of the City of Mandaue are entitled to vote for the provincial governor, vice-governor, and members of the provincial board of the Province of Cebu and can be candidates for any provincial office.
No, RA 6641 specifically applies to provincial elections for the offices of governor, vice-governor, and provincial board members.
Yes, any qualified voter from Mandaue can be a candidate for any provincial office in the Province of Cebu as provided by RA 6641.
The Act took effect upon its approval on December 23, 1987.
Republic Act No. 6641 was approved by then President Corazon C. Aquino.
Yes, all existing laws or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of RA 6641 are repealed or modified accordingly.
RA 6641 was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
The amendment grants Mandaue City residents the right to vote and run for provincial offices in Cebu, integrating their political participation beyond the city level.