Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11804)
The title of Republic Act No. 11804 is 'An Act Reapportioning the Province of South Cotabato into Three (3) Legislative Districts, and Separating the City of General Santos from the Third Legislative District of the Province of South Cotabato to Constitute the Lone Legislative District of the City of General Santos, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 11243.'
The Province of South Cotabato is reapportioned into three (3) legislative districts under RA 11804.
The First Legislative District is composed of the municipalities of Polomolok, Tampakan, and Tupi.
The Second Legislative District is composed of the City of Koronadal, and the municipalities of Banga and Tantangan.
The Third Legislative District is composed of the municipalities of Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Lake Sebu, and T'boli.
The City of General Santos is separated from the Third Legislative District of South Cotabato and is constituted as the Lone Legislative District of the City of General Santos.
The reapportionment shall take effect in the 2025 national and local elections.
The incumbent Representatives of the existing First and Second Districts shall continue to represent their districts until the expiration of their respective terms of office.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked to issue the necessary implementing rules and regulations within thirty (30) days after the effectivity of the Act.
Republic Act No. 11243 is repealed by RA 11804.
RA 11804 took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
RA 11804 lapsed into law on June 2, 2022, without the signature of the President, in accordance with Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.