Designation of the Provincial Capital
- The capital of the newly created Province of Aklan is established as the Municipality of Kalibo.
Legal Application and Jurisdiction
- All existing and future laws applicable to regular provinces shall apply to Aklan unless specifically provided otherwise.
- The Province of Aklan shall fall under the jurisdiction of the Eleventh Judicial District.
Appointment and Term of Initial Provincial Officers
- Upon the Act’s effectivity, the President of the Philippines will appoint the provincial officers of Aklan.
- These appointments require the advice and consent of the Commission on Appointments.
- The appointed officers will serve until the next general elections where their successors will be elected and qualified.
Representation in Congress
- Aklan will have one representative district.
- The incumbent representatives from the districts of Capiz will continue to serve until the next general elections.
Redefinition of the Second Representative District of Capiz
- The Second Representative District of Capiz will consist of the municipalities of Tapaz, Dumalag, Sigma, Mambusao, Jamindan, and Sapian after the creation of Aklan.
Distribution of Funds and Properties
- Funds and properties assigned to both Aklan and Capiz shall be equitably distributed.
- The distribution will be based on recommendations by the Auditor General and approval by the President of the Philippines.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act will take effect on a date set by the President of the Philippines through a proclamation.