Reapportionment of Quezon City's 2nd District

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Republic Act No. 10170: Reapportionment of Quezon City's 2nd District

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Reapportionment of Quezon City's 2nd District

Law: Republic Act No. 10170

Decision Date: Jul 2, 2012

Republic Act No. 10170 divides the Second Legislative District of Quezon City into two additional districts, resulting in the election of six new representatives and Sangguniang Panlungsod members in the next national and local elections.

Law Summary

Creation of Additional Sangguniang Panlungsod Seats

Six (6) regular members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod shall be elected each from the newly created Fifth and Sixth legislative districts.
These elections are synchronized with the next national and local elections following the effect of this Act.

Continuity of Incumbent Officials

Current representative and Sangguniang Panlungsod members of the Second District retain their positions until successors from the new districts are duly elected and qualified.

Implementing Rules and Regulations

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is mandated to issue the necessary rules and regulations to enforce the provisions of this Act effectively.

Repealing Clause

All existing laws, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly to ensure conformity.

Effectivity

The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Legislative Approval and Enactment

The Act was approved by the Senate and House of Representatives on March 22, 2011, and May 15, 2012, respectively.
The Act was signed into law by the President of the Philippines on July 2, 2012.

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