Sources

Laws, proclamations and rulings

The laws, orders and court rulings that create a place, change its border or its name, or set how it is governed. The Atlas cites 1,714 of them, from 118 publishers, each named on the pages that use it.

Sources: 1,714
Published most by: The LawPhil Project (Arellano Law Foundation) (1,096); Congress of the Philippines (251); Office of the President of the Philippines (144)
Read by Scene: October 1, 2026 to October 3, 2026

1,714 sources, 201 to 250 shown, by publisher, then title.

201.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 8988, December 27, 2000. Published December 27, 2000. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
202.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 8990: An Act Converting the Municipality of San Fernando in the Province of Pampanga into a Component City to Be Known as the City of San Fernando. Published January 26, 2001. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
203.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9019: An Act converting the Municipality of Malabon into a highly urbanized city to be known as the City of Malabon. Published March 5, 2001. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
204.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9023: An Act Converting the Municipality of Isabela, Province of Basilan into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Isabela. Published March 5, 2001. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
205.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9024. Published March 5, 2001. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
206.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9054: An Act to Strengthen and Expand the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 6734, Entitled "An Act Providing for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao," as Amended. Published March 31, 2001. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
207.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9071: An Act Declaring the 13th Day of June of Every Year as a Special Working Public Holiday in the Province of Occidental Mindoro to Be Known as the Occidental Mindoro Foundation Day or in the Local Vernacular as "Araw ng Kanlurang Mindoro". Published April 8, 2001. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
208.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9093: An Act Declaring March 16 of Every Year as a Working Special Public Holiday for the City of Tagbilaran and the Province of Bohol to Be Known as the Blood Compact Day, and for Other Purposes. Published April 8, 2001. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
209.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9094: An Act Declaring the Seventh (7th) Day of January of Every Year as a Special Working Public Holiday for the Province of Camiguin, to Be Known as "Araw ng Camiguin". Published April 8, 2001. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
210.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9187: An Act Declaring June 30 of the Year as Philippine Spanish Friendship Day, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes. Published February 5, 2003. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
211.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9204: An Act Amending Republic Act No. 9094, Entitled "An Act Declaring the Seventh (7th) Day of January of Every Year as a Special Working Public Holiday in the Province of Camiguin to Be Known as 'Araw ng Camiguin'". Published April 20, 2003. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
212.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9229: An Act amending Republic Act No. 8507, the Charter of the City of Parañaque (two legislative districts). Published December 17, 2003. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
213.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9230: An Act amending Republic Act No. 8797, the Charter of the City of San Jose del Monte (its own representative district). Published December 18, 2003. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
214.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9232: An Act amending Republic Act No. 8508, the Charter of the City of Antipolo (two legislative districts). Published December 22, 2003. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
215.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9269: An Act creating the second legislative district of the City of Zamboanga. Published March 19, 2004. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
216.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9355: An Act creating the Province of Dinagat Islands. Published October 2, 2006. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
217.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9357: An Act reapportioning the Province of Sultan Kudarat into two legislative districts. Published October 10, 2006. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
218.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9360: An Act creating another congressional district in the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay, amending Republic Act No. 8973. Published October 26, 2006. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
219.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9364: An Act amending Republic Act No. 8223, the Charter of the City of Marikina (two legislative districts). Published December 15, 2006. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
220.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9371: An Act providing for the apportionment of the lone legislative district of the City of Cagayan de Oro. Published February 22, 2007. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
221.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9387: An Act converting the Municipality of Navotas into a highly urbanized city to be known as the City of Navotas. Published March 10, 2007. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
222.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9388: An Act converting the Municipality of San Juan into a highly urbanized city to be known as the City of San Juan. Published March 11, 2007. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
223.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9392: Charter of the City of Tandag: an Act Converting the Municipality of Tandag in the Province of Surigao del Sur into a Component City to be known as the City of Tandag. Published March 15, 2007. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
224.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9393: An Act Converting the Municipality of Lamitan in the Province of Basilan into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Lamitan. Published March 15, 2007. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
225.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9408: Charter of the City of Mati: an Act Converting the Municipality of Mati in the Province of Davao Oriental into a Component City to be known as the City of Mati. Published March 24, 2007. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
226.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9414: An Act Declaring June 19 of Every Year a Special Nonworking Holiday in the Province of Northern Samar to Commemorate its Foundation Day. Published March 24, 2007. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
227.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9434: Charter of the City of Cabadbaran: an Act Converting the Municipality of Cabadbaran into a Component City of the Province of Agusan del Norte to be known as the City of Cabadbaran. Published April 12, 2007. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
228.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9508: An Act providing for the reapportionment of the lone legislative district of the Province of Agusan del Sur. Published October 20, 2008. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
229.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9642: An Act Declaring March 16 of Every Year as Romblon Foundation Day and a Special Nonworking Public Holiday in the Province of Romblon. Published June 11, 2009. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
230.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9716: An Act reapportioning the composition of the first and second legislative districts in the Province of Camarines Sur. Published October 12, 2009. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
231.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9724: An Act separating the City of Iligan from the first legislative district of the Province of Lanao del Norte. Published October 20, 2009. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
232.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9725: An Act providing for the reapportionment of the lone legislative district of the Province of Camarines Norte. Published October 22, 2009. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
233.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9726: An Act separating the City of Lapu-Lapu from the sixth legislative district of the Province of Cebu. Published October 22, 2009. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
234.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9727: An Act reapportioning the Province of Cavite into seven (7) legislative districts. Published October 22, 2009. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
235.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9740. Published October 30, 2009. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
236.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9749: An Act Declaring July 31 - Battle of Paye Day - of Every Year as a Special Nonworking Holiday in the Province of Marinduque. Published November 10, 2009. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
237.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 9774: An Act providing for the reapportionment of legislative districts in the Province of Lanao del Norte. Published November 17, 2009. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
238.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 10163. Published May 16, 2012. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
239.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 10170: An Act reapportioning the second legislative district of Quezon City, thereby creating two additional legislative districts. Published July 2, 2012. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
240.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 10171: An Act reapportioning the Province of Palawan into three (3) legislative districts. Published July 19, 2012. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
241.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 10177: An Act reapportioning the Province of Cotabato into three (3) legislative districts. Published September 14, 2012. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
242.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 10184: An Act reapportioning the Province of Bukidnon into four (4) legislative districts. Published September 28, 2012. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
243.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 10360: An Act creating the Province of Davao Occidental. Published January 14, 2013. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
244.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 10573: An Act Declaring the Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Mosque, Considered as the Site of One of the Oldest Existing Muslim Houses of Prayer or Mosques in the Philippines, at Tubig Indangan, Simunul, Province of Tawi-Tawi, as a National Historical Landmark and for Other Purposes. Published May 24, 2013. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
245.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 10658: An Act separating the City of Biñan from the first legislative district of the Province of Laguna. Published March 27, 2015. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
246.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 10673: An Act reapportioning the Province of Batangas into six (6) legislative districts. Published August 19, 2015. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
247.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 10684: An Act creating an additional legislative district in the Province of Cebu to be known as the seventh legislative district. Published September 18, 2015. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
248.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 11054: the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (the Bangsamoro Organic Law). Published July 27, 2018. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
249.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 11069: An Act amending Section 1 of Republic Act No. 9727, reapportioning the Province of Cavite into eight (8) legislative districts. Published September 14, 2018. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source
250.Congress of the Philippines. Republic Act No. 11077: An Act reapportioning the Province of Aklan into two (2) legislative districts. Published September 24, 2018. Read by Scene October 2, 2026. Licence: Philippine government work, no copyright (Republic Act No. 8293, Section 176.1). Open the source

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