Title
Reapportionment of Bulacan into 6 districts
Law
Republic Act No. 11546
Decision Date
May 26, 2021
The Province of Bulacan is divided into six legislative districts to enhance representation, effective from the 2022 national and local elections.
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Continuity of Incumbent Representatives

  • Current representatives of Bulacan provinces will continue to serve until their terms expire.

Implementation and Regulation

  • The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated to issue rules and regulations to implement the reapportionment.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Legislative and Executive Approval

  • The Act was passed by both Houses of Congress on August 11, 2020 (House) and March 9, 2021 (Senate).
  • It was approved by the President of the Philippines on May 26, 2021.

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