Separation of Lapu-Lapu City as Lone District

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Republic Act No. 9726: Separation of Lapu-Lapu City as Lone District

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Title Supreme Court: Separation of Lapu-Lapu City as Lone District

Law: Republic Act No. 9726

Decision Date: Oct 22, 2009

Republic Act No. 9726 separates the City of Lapu-Lapu from the Sixth Legislative District of the Province of Cebu, creating its own Lone Legislative District with its own representative, while ensuring continuity of representation for the Sixth Legislative District during the transition period.

incumbent representative

rules and regulations

Incumbent representation continuity

The incumbent representative of the Sixth Legislative District of the Province of Cebu continues to represent that district.
Continuation lasts until the new representative of the Lone Legislative District of the City of Lapu-Lapu is elected and qualified.

Election implementation authority

The Commission on Elections issues the necessary rules and regulations to implement Republic Act No. 9726.

Repeal of inconsistent laws and rules

All laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with Republic Act No. 9726 are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity and publication requirement

Republic Act No. 9726 takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approval date is October 22, 2009.
The Act was finally passed by the House of Representatives on October 2, 2008 and by the Senate on September 28, 2009.

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