Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 8304
Introduced by Representative DAVID "Jay-Jay" C. SUAREZ
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The State has always been committed in ensuring fair and equitable representation of its constituents
in the legislative branch of government. With the rapid growlh and development of the City of Lucena, it
has become necessary to grant it separate representation in order to  effectively address the needs and
concerns of its residents.
The primary objective of the bill is to establish the City of Lucena as a lone legislative district,
which shall be known as the Lone Legislative District of the City of Lucena.
By establishing the City of Lucena into a lone legislative district, it can better empower its local
government to advocate for its unique interests and priorities. This includes enhancing the city's capacity
to implement policies and prograns that will contribute to its continued growth and development.
The City of Lucena is a thriving urban center and serves as the provincial capital of Quezon. It has
a  distinct  economic,  social,  and  cultural  landscape,  as  well  as  unique  challenges  and  opportunities.
Providing it with its own lone legislative district will enable the city to have a dedicated representative in
theHouseofRepresentativeswhocanmoreeffectivelychampionitsconcernsandaspiratiousatthenational
level.
Moreover, the  creation of the  Lone Legislative  District of the  City  of Lucena necessitates the
reapportionment  of the  remaining  legislative  districts  in  the  Province  of  Quezon  to  ensure  proper
representation and balance in accordance with the Constitution and existing laws.
This bill recognizes the importance of granting the City of Lucena a lone legislative district status
to  foster more responsive  governance  and to  ensure that its residents have  a strong voice  in national
decision-making processes.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
Introduced by Representative DAVID "Jay-Jay" C. SUAREZ
AN ACT
SEPARATING TIIE CITY 0F LUCENA FROM THE SECOND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 0F
THE PROVINCII OF QUEZON TO CONSTITUTE TIIE LONE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
0F THH CITY OF LUCENA
Be it passed ly the Philippine Senate and House Of Rapresentatives in Congress, in session..
Section 1. Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the " Lone Legislative District the City ofLucena
Act."
See. 2. Objective. -It is the primary objective of this Act is to establish the City of Lucena as a lone
legislative district.
See. 3. Declaration of Poliey. -It is the policy of the State to ensure fair and equitable representation
of its constituents in the legislative branch of government. In pursuit of this policy, the separation of the
City of Lucena from the  Second Legislative District of the Province of Quezon to constitute the lone
legislative district of the City of Lucena is deemed necessary to effectively address the needs and concerns
of its residents.
See.  4.  Separation of the City of Lucena.  - The City of Lucena, currently part of the  Second
Legislative District of the Province of Quezon, is hereby separated from the said district to fom its own
lone legislative district.
See. 5. Composition of the Lone Legislative District. -The lone legislative district of the City of
Lucena shall comprise the territorial jurisdiction of Lucena City, Province of Quezon.
See. 6. Representation in the Legislative Branch. -The City of Lucena shall be entitled to one (1 )
representative in the House of Representatives, who shall be elected in the manner provided by law.
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See. 7. Incumbent District Representative. -The incumbent Representative of the present Second
Legislative District of the Province of Quezon shall continue to represent the lone district of the City of
Lucena until the expiration of his or her term of office.
See. 8. Reapportionment of Legislative Districts. -In light of the separation of the City of Lucena,
the  remaining  legislative  districts  in  the  Province  of  Quezon  shall  be  reapportioned,  taking  into
consideration the population and other relevant factors, as provided by the Constitution and existing laws.
See. 9. Reapportionment of Legislative Districts. -In light of the separation of the City Of Lucena,
the  remaining  legislative  districts  in  the  Province  of  Quezon  shall  be  reapportioned,  taking  into
consideration the population and other relevant factors, as provided by the Constitution and existing laws.
See.10. Appropriations. -The necessary funds for the implementation of this Act shall be charged
against the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter.
See. 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in
consultation with the Local Government of Lucena, Provincial Government of Quezon and all government
agencies concerned shall promulgate the necessary guidelines and implementing rules and regulations for
the effective implementation of this Act.
See.12. Separability Clause -If any provision of this Act is declared uncoustitutional, the same
shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions hereof.
See.  13.  Repealing  C]ause  -  All  laws,  decrees,  orders,  rules,  and regulations  or parts thereof
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
See. 14. Effectivity Clause -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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