Reapportionment of Caloocan's 1st District

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Republic Act No. 11545: Reapportionment of Caloocan's 1st District

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Title Supreme Court: Reapportionment of Caloocan's 1st District

Law: Republic Act No. 11545

Decision Date: May 26, 2021

Republic Act No. 11545 reapportions the First Legislative District of Caloocan City into two districts, with the new districts taking effect in the 2022 elections.

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Composition of the New Legislative Districts

The First Legislative District includes Barangays 1, 2, 3, 4, 77 to 85, and 132 to 177.
The Third Legislative District comprises Barangays 178 to 188.

Role of the Commission on Elections

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated to issue implementing rules and regulations.
These rules must be issued within 30 days from the effectivity of the Act to facilitate the electoral process under the new districts.

Repeal and Amendment of Inconsistent Laws

All existing laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or amended accordingly.

Effectivity of the Act

The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication.
Publication must be in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Legislative and Executive Approval

The Act was passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate, with amendments concurred.
It was approved by the President of the Philippines on May 26, 2021.

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