Title
Reapportionment of Isabela into 6 Districts
Law
Republic Act No. 11080
Decision Date
Sep 27, 2018
Republic Act No. 11080 is a comprehensive law that redefines the composition of Isabela province into six legislative districts, ensuring fair representation and equal distribution of resources, while allowing for a smooth transition and the continuation of incumbent representatives.

New Isabela Legislative Districts

  • Section 1 reapportions Isabela into six (6) legislative districts beginning with the next elections after effectivity.
  • The FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT consists of: Iligan City; Cabagan; Delfin Albano; Divilacan; Maconacon; Tumauini; San Pablo; Sta. Maria; Sto. Tomas (Section 1(a)).
  • The SECOND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT consists of: Benito Soliven; Palanan; Naguilian; Reina Mercedes; San Mariano; Gamu (Section 1(b)).
  • The THIRD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT consists of: Alicia; Cabatuan; San Mateo; Ramon; Angadanan (Section 1(c)).
  • The FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT consists of: Santiago City; Cordon; Dinapigue; San Agustin; Jones (Section 1(d)).
  • The FIFTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT consists of: Aurora; Burgos; Luna; Mallig; Quezon; Quirino; Roxas; San Manuel (Section 1(e)).
  • The SIXTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT consists of: Cauayan City; Echague; San Guillermo; San Isidro (Section 1(f)).

Continuation of Incumbent Representatives

  • Section 2 requires that the incumbent Representatives of Isabela continue to represent their respective legislative districts.
  • Incumbent Representatives continue until the new Representatives are duly elected and qualified (Section 2).

Implementation by the Commission on Elections

  • Section 3 directs the Commission on Elections to issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the Act.
  • The Commission on Elections must issue these rules and regulations within thirty (30) days upon the effectivity of Republic Act No. 11080 (Section 3).

Effectivity and Publication Rule

  • Section 5 provides that Republic Act No. 11080 takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.
  • Section 5 makes publication the controlling event for the start of the 15-day effectivity period (Section 5).

Repeal of Inconsistent Laws and Regulations

  • Section 4 repeals, amends, or modifies all laws, rules, and regulations that are inconsistent with Republic Act No. 11080 (Section 4).

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