Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10658)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 10658 is to separate the City of Biñan from the First Legislative District of the Province of Laguna to constitute the Lone Legislative District of the City of Biñan.
The Lone Legislative District of the City of Biñan shall commence in the next national election after the effectivity of this Act.
The incumbent Representative of the present First Legislative District of the Province of Laguna shall continue to represent the said district until the expiration of his term of office.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for issuing the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act within thirty (30) days after its effectivity.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
The Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 10658.
All laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with Republic Act No. 10658 are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
This provision ensures continuity of representation for the constituents of the First Legislative District of Laguna until the next election when the new district configuration takes effect.
No, it does not create a new local government unit; it only separates the City of Biñan from a legislative district to form its own lone legislative district.
The Act mandates its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation to fulfill the constitutional requirement for transparency and public notification before effectivity.