Duterte signs law dividing Bulacan into 6 districts

MANILA, Philippines — Bulacan will have more representatives in the next Congress.

President Duterte signed Republic Act 11546 on Wednesday, apportioning the province from four to six legislative districts.

Calumpit, Hagonoy, Paombong, Pulilan, Bulakan and Malolos will comprise the first district; Baliuag, Bustos and Plaridel (second district); San Ildefonso, San Miguel, San Rafael and Doña Remedios Trinidad (third district); Obando, Marilao, Meycauayan (fourth district); Guiguinto, Balagtas, Pandi and Bocaue (fifth district), and Sta. Maria, Norzagaray and Angat (sixth district).

All incumbent representatives of the province shall continue to hold office until the expiration of their term.

The Commission of Elections was tasked to issue the necessary rules and regulations.

Bulacan Reps. Lorna Silverio and Gavinni Pancho said the law would result in more representation, budget, projects and services for the province.

Guiguinto Mayor and League of Municipalities of the Philippines-Bulacan chapter president Ambrocio Cruz said the creation of two more districts would translate into a P3-billion additional budget for the province in the next three years.