Law Summary
Composition and Election of the Sangguniang Panlungsod
- The legislative body of the city is the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
- It is composed of the city vice mayor as the presiding officer and sixteen (16) regular members.
- The sixteen members are elected by district: eight represent the First District and eight represent the Second District.
- Additional members include:
- The president of the city chapter of the Liga ng mga Barangay (Association of Barangay Captains).
- The president of the Panlungsod na Pederasyon ng mga Sangguniang Kabataan (City Federation of Youth Councils).
- Sectoral representatives as provided by law.
Legislative Districts and Election of Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members
- The City of Antipolo is divided into two legislative districts effective from the next national elections after the law’s effectivity.
- Barangays composing the First District for legislative purposes: Bagong Nayon, Beverly Hills, De la Paz, Mambugan, Mayamot, Munting Dilao, San Isidro, Sta. Cruz.
- Barangays composing the Second District for legislative purposes: Calawis, Cupang, Dalig, Inarawan, San Jose, San Juan, San Luis, San Roque.
- Two elective members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) are also elected by these legislative districts.
- Each district of Antipolo City is entitled to one representative to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Rizal.
Repeal and Effectivity
- All laws, executive orders, regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the amendments are repealed or modified accordingly.
- The law takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines.