Title
Supreme Court
Reapportionment of Camarines Norte
Law
Republic Act No. 9725
Decision Date
Oct 22, 2009
Republic Act No. 9725 divides the legislative district of Camarines Norte into two districts, with the incumbent representative continuing to serve until new representatives are elected, and the implementation of the reapportionment is entrusted to the Commission on Elections.

Law Summary

Representation of Incumbent Representative

  • The current Representative of the lone legislative district of Camarines Norte shall continue to serve as Representative of the entire province until the new representatives for the two districts are elected and qualified.

Implementation Procedures

  • The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated to promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to effectively implement the reapportionment provided by the Act.

Repealing Clause

  • All existing laws, rules, and regulations that conflict with or are inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified as necessary to conform with the provisions of this Act.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
  • Publication serves as the official notice for the implementation timeline of the reapportionment.

This legislative measure effectively recognizes the need for increased representation in Camarines Norte by dividing the province into two legislative districts, delineating their territorial boundaries, maintaining continuous representation until new elections, designating the administrative agency responsible for implementation, repealing conflicting provisions, and setting a clear timeline for effectivity through publication.


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