Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9716)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 9716 is to reappoint the composition of the First and Second Legislative Districts in the Province of Camarines Sur and create an additional legislative district resulting from this reapportionment.
The municipalities of Libmanan, Minalabac, Pamplona, Pasacao, and San Fernando from the current First Legislative District were consolidated with the municipalities of Gainza and Milaor from the current Second Legislative District to form the new legislative district.
After the enactment of RA 9716, the Province of Camarines Sur will have five legislative districts.
The First Legislative District after reapportionment comprises the municipalities of Del Gallego, Ragay, Lupi, Sipocot, and Cabusao.
The current Second Legislative District shall be renamed as the Third Legislative District.
The Third Legislative District is composed of Naga City and the municipalities of Pili, Ocampo, Camaligan, Canaman, Magarao, Bombon, and Calabanga.
No, the Fourth Legislative District remains unchanged in its composition but is renamed as the Fourth Legislative District.
The Fifth Legislative District includes Iriga City and the municipalities of Baao, Balatan, Bato, Buhi, Bula, and Nabua.
RA 9716 takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
Yes, all laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with RA 9716 are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
The reapportionment allows for an additional legislative district, which increases representation in the national legislature, thus potentially improving the political voice and resource allocation for the constituents of Camarines Sur.