Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10170)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10170 is to reapportion the Second (2nd) Legislative District of Quezon City by creating two additional legislative districts, namely the Fifth (5th) and Sixth (6th) Legislative Districts, along with twelve additional Sangguniang Panlungsod seats.
The reapportioned Second (2nd) Legislative District includes Barangays Bagong Silangan, Batasan Hills, Commonwealth, Holy Spirit, and Payatas.
Two additional legislative districts were created, which are the Fifth (5th) and Sixth (6th) Legislative Districts.
The Fifth (5th) Legislative District includes Barangays Bagbag, Capri, Greater Lagro, Gulod, Kaligayahan, Nagkaisang Nayon, North Fairview, Novaliches Proper, Pasong Putik Proper, San Agustin, San Bartolome, Santa Lucia, Santa Monica, and Fairview.
The Sixth (6th) Legislative District comprises Barangays Apolonio Samson, Baesa, Balon-Bato, Culiat, New Era, Pasong Tamo, Sangandaan, Tandang Sora, Unang Sigaw, Sauyo, and Talipapa.
No, the composition of the First (1st), Third (3rd), and Fourth (4th) Legislative Districts of Quezon City remains unaffected by the reapportionment.
Six (6) regular Sangguniang Panlungsod members shall be elected for each of the Fifth (5th) and Sixth (6th) Legislative Districts.
The incumbent Representative and Sangguniang Panlungsod members of the Second (2nd) Legislative District shall continue to hold office until the new Representatives and Sangguniang Panlungsod members have been elected and qualified.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked with issuing the necessary implementing rules and regulations for this Act.
RA No. 10170 took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
All laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with RA No. 10170 are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.