Reapportionment of Bukidnon into 4 Districts

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Republic Act No. 10184: Reapportionment of Bukidnon into 4 Districts

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Title Supreme Court: Reapportionment of Bukidnon into 4 Districts

Law: Republic Act No. 10184

Decision Date: Sep 28, 2012

The Province of Bukidnon is reapportioned into four legislative districts to enhance representation in upcoming national and local elections, with the Commission on Elections tasked to implement the necessary regulations.

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Continuity of Incumbent Representatives

Incumbent representatives of Bukidnon continue to represent their districts until new representatives are elected and qualified under the new reapportionment.

Authority of the Commission on Elections

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated to promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to effectively implement this reapportionment act.

Repealing Clause

Any existing laws, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this reapportionment are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly to conform to this Act.

Effectivity and Publication

The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.
Publication must be made in at least two newspapers of general circulation to comply with the requirement.

Legislative Process and Approval

The Act was approved by both houses of Congress with final passage dates of October 3, 2011 (House of Representatives) and September 20, 2012 (Senate).
The Act was signed into law by the President of the Philippines on September 28, 2012.

This law primarily focuses on the redistricting of Bukidnon to ensure equitable legislative representation, continuity of representation during transition, and administrative procedures for proper implementation.

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