Reapportionment of Batangas into 6 Districts

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Republic Act No. 10673: Reapportionment of Batangas into 6 Districts

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Title Supreme Court: Reapportionment of Batangas into 6 Districts

Law: Republic Act No. 10673

Decision Date: Aug 19, 2015

Republic Act No. 10673 divides the Province of Batangas in the Philippines into six legislative districts, with changes to the composition of each district and the continuation of incumbent Representatives until new ones are elected.

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Incumbent Representatives and Transitional Provisions

The current representatives of the Second and Fourth Districts will continue representing the City of Batangas and City of Lipa respectively.
This arrangement persists until new representatives for the newly created Fifth and Sixth Districts are elected and qualified.

Commission on Elections' Role

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked to promulgate necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.

Repealing Clause

All existing laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

The Act becomes effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

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