Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10171)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10171 is to reapportion the Province of Palawan into three legislative districts.
The Province of Palawan is divided into three legislative districts under this Act.
The First Legislative District comprises the municipalities of Agutaya, Araceli, Busuanga, Cagayancillo, Coron, Cuyo, Culion, Dumaran, El Nido, Linapacan, Magsaysay, Roxas, San Vicente, Taytay, and Kalayaan.
The Second Legislative District includes the municipalities of Balabac, Bataraza, Brooke's Point, Narra, Quezon, Rizal, and Sofronio Española.
The Third Legislative District is composed of the City of Puerto Princesa and the Municipality of Aborlan.
The reapportionment will take effect in the next national and local elections after the effectivity of this Act, which is 15 days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.
The incumbent Representatives of the Province of Palawan will continue to represent their respective districts until the new Representatives are elected and qualified.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for issuing the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.
All laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Republic Act No. 10171 was approved on July 19, 2012.