MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that splits the second legislative district of Rizal province into three new districts.
Republic Act No. 11533 is set to take effect in the 2022 national and local elections.
Under the new law, each district shall be composed of the following municipalities:
2nd legislative district
Cardona
Baras
Tanay
Morong
Jala-jala
Pililia
Teresa
3rd legislative district
San Mateo
4th legislative district
Rodriguez
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The law, which was signed on March 25, but was only released to the media on Monday, tasks …
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