Cotabato split into 3 legislative districts
MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino signed last Friday a law reapportioning the province of Cotabato into three legislative districts, deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said in an interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan on Saturday.
Under Republic Act 10177, the first legislative district of Cotabato will be composed of the towns of Pikit, Pigkawayan, Alamada, Libungan, Midsayap, and Aleosan.
Comprising the second district are Kidapawan City and the towns of Makilala, Magpet, Roxas, Antipas, and Arakan.
The third district will be composed of the towns of Banilisan, Carmen, Kabacan, Matalam, Mlang and Tulunan.
Under the new law, the incumbent representatives of the first and second legislative districts of Cotabato will continue to represent their respective districts until the new representatives have been elected and qualified.
The Commission on Elections is expected to issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement RA 10177.
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