AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS IN THE PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE

• Number: Republic Act No. 9774
• Sections: 5

Section 1 Legislative Districts.

SECTION 1. Legislative Districts. — The Province of Lanao del Norte, which shall have two (2) legislative districts of twenty-two (22) municipalities to commence in the next elections after the effectivity of this Act, is hereby reapportioned as follows:

First District

Baroy

Tubod

Kolambugan

Maigo

Bacolod

Kauswagan

Linamon

Tagoloan

Baloi

Matunggao

Pantar

Second District

Pantao Ragat

Poona Piagapo

Munai

Tangkal

Magsaysay

Salvador

Lala

Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND)

Kapatagan

Sapad

Nunungan

Section 2 Incumbent Representatives.

SEC. 2. Incumbent Representatives. — The incumbent representatives of the first and second legislative districts of the Province of Lanao del Norte shall continue to represent their respective legislative districts until the new representatives shall have been elected and qualified.

Section 3 Rules and Regulations.

SEC. 3. Rules and Regulations. — The Commission on Elections shall issue the necessary rules and regulation s to implement this Act.

Section 4 Repealing Clause.

SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

Section 5 Effectivity.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect immediately upon its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

(Sgd.) JUAN PONCE ENRILE

(Sgd.) PROSPERO C. NOGRALES

President of Senate

Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on November 11, 2009.

(Sgd.) EMMA LIRIO-REYES

(Sgd.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP

Secretary of Senate

Secretary General House of Representatives

Approved: NOV 17 2009

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL - ARROYO

President of the Philippines