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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )

First Regular Session )
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
House Bill No. 4.2

Introduced by Representative Teodorico T. Haresco, Jr.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Fifty-seven years after the separation of Aklan from the Province of Capiz, the
Province of Aklan has been transformed from a fifth-class province to its present status as a
first class province. Boosted by the tourism industry and an agro-marine economy, the
province is poised to reach double-digit growth in the coming years. With international
flights now being facilitated by the Kalibo International Airport and the on-going
development of Caticlan Airports and Jetty Ports, the growth of the province is ascertained.
And with these bright growth prospects, migration to the province has been noted. With
workers from other provinces settling down and establishing their families in the province,
the demands for programs and services has been increasing. With the National Statistics
Office reporting the population growth rate at 2.05%, the total population of the Province of
Aklan in 2010 now stands at 535,725.

Given these figures, there is a need to address the under representation of the
province in Congress, With seventeen (17) towns competing for limited resources, it is now
imperative that a new congressional district be established to address the growing needs of
Aklan.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
House BillNo.__ 1.1.2

Introduced by Representative Teodorico T. Haresco, Jr.

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE REAPPORTIONMENT OF THE LONE DISTRICT OF THE
PROVINCE OF AKLAN

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Legislative Districts. - The Province of Aklan shall have two (2) legislative
districts to commence in the next national elections after the effectivity of this Act.
Henceforth, the municipalities of Altavas, Balete, Banga, Batan, Kalibo, New Washington,
Libacao and Madalag shall comprise the First Legislative District while the municipalities of
Buruanga, Ibajay, Lezo, Makato, Malay, Malinao, Nabas, Numancia and Tangalan shall

comprise the Second Legislative District.

SEC. 2. Incumbent Representative. - The incumbent Representative of the Lone
Legislative District of the Province of Aklan shall continue to represent the said district until

the new Representatives shall have been elected and qualified

SEC. 3. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Commission on Elections shall

issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.


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SEC. 4, Repealing Clause. — All laws, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are

hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

SEC. 5. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at

least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,