Title
Reapportionment of Quezon City's 2nd District
Law
Republic Act No. 10170
Decision Date
Jul 2, 2012
The law reapportions Quezon City's Second Legislative District, creating two additional districts and twelve new Sangguniang Panlungsod seats to enhance local governance and representation in upcoming elections.
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Election of Sangguniang Panlungsod Members for New Districts

  • Each of the newly created Fifth and Sixth Districts will elect six regular Sangguniang Panlungsod members.
  • These elections coincide with the next national and local elections following the law's effectivity.

Continuity of Incumbent Officials

  • Current Representative and Sangguniang Panlungsod members from the Second District retain office until newly elected officials assume their roles.

Implementation by the Commission on Elections

  • The Commission on Elections is tasked with issuing the necessary rules and regulations to enforce the law.

Repealing Clause

  • Existing laws, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The law takes effect fifteen days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

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