Reapportionment of Palawan into 3 districts

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Republic Act No. 10171: Reapportionment of Palawan into 3 districts

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Title Supreme Court: Reapportionment of Palawan into 3 districts

Law: Republic Act No. 10171

Decision Date: Jul 19, 2012

Republic Act No. 10171 reapportions the province of Palawan in the Philippines into three legislative districts, with the incumbent representatives continuing to serve until new representatives are elected and qualified.

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Composition of the First Legislative District

The First Legislative District retains its current composition without any changes.
Municipalities included: Agutaya, Araceli, Busuanga, Cagayancillo, Coron, Cuyo, Culion, Dumaran, El Nido, Linapacan, Magsaysay, Roxas, San Vicente, Taytay, Kalayaan.

Composition of the Second Legislative District

The Second Legislative District is composed of the following municipalities:
1. Balabac
2. Batarasa
3. Brookeas Point
4. Narra
5. Quezon
6. Rizal
7. Sofronio Española

Composition of the Third Legislative District

The Third Legislative District includes:
- The City of Puerto Princesa
- The Municipality of Aborlan

Continuation of Incumbent Representatives

Incumbent Representatives shall continue to serve and represent their current districts.
Their terms remain until newly elected Representatives under the reapportioned districts are qualified.

Implementation and Enforcement

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

Repealing Clause

All existing laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication in at least two newspapers of general circulation.

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