List of provinces

1. Metro Manila
2. Ilocos Norte
3. Ilocos Sur
4. La Union
5. Pangasinan
6. Abra
7. Apayao
8. Benguet
9. Ifugao
10. Kalinga
11. Mountain Province
12. Batanes
13. Cagayan
14. Isabela
15. Nueva Vizcaya
16. Quirino
17. Western Isabela
18. Aurora
19. Bataan
20. Bulacan
21. Nueva Ecija
22. Pampanga
23. Tarlac
24. Zambales
25. Batangas
26. Cavite
27. Laguna
28. Quezon
29. Rizal
30. Marinduque
31. Mindoro del Sur
32. Occidental Mindoro
33. Oriental Mindoro
34. Palawan del Norte
35. Palawan del Sur
36. Palawan Oriental
37. Romblon
38. Albay
39. Burias
40. Camarines Norte
41. Camarines Sur
42. Catanduanes
43. Masbate
44. Nueva Camarines
45. Sorsogon
46. Aklan
47. Antique
48. Capiz
49. Guimaras
50. Iloilo
51. Negros del Norte
52. Negros Occidental
53. Bohol
54. Cebu
55. Negros Oriental
56. Siquijor
57. Biliran
58. Eastern Samar
59. Leyte
60. Northern Samar
61. Northwestern Samar
62. Southern Leyte
63. Western Leyte
64. Western Samar
65. Zamboanga del Norte
66. Zamboanga del Sur
67. Zamboanga Hermosa
68. Zamboanga Sibugay
69. Bukidnon
70. Camiguin
71. Lanao del Norte
72. Maria Cristina
73. Misamis del Norte
74. Misamis Occidental
75. Misamis Oriental
76. Panguil Bay
77. Davao de Oro
78. Davao del Norte
79. Davao del Sur
80. Davao Occidental
81. Davao Oriental
82. North Cotabato
83. Sarangani
84. Shariff Kabunsuan
85. South Cotabato
86. Sultan Kudarat
87. Agusan del Norte
88. Agusan del Sur
89. Dinagat Islands
90. Siargao
91. Surigao del Norte
92. Surigao del Sur
93. Surigao Oriental
94. Basilan
95. Lanao del Sur
96. Maguindanao
97. Maguindanao North
98. Maranaw
99. Sulu
100. Tawi-Tawi

Sources: Own work, based from: AutoCad 2019, GADM Global Administrative Areas Database (http://gadm.org/, version 3.6, 2018) and OpenStreetMap imagery, 8th Congress: House Bill No. 88 “An Act Creating the Sub province Of Burias In the Province of Masbate”, House Bill No. 485 “An Act Separating the Sub-Province of Biliran From the Province of Leyte And Constituting or Converting It into A Separate, Independent, Regular Province, To Be Known as The Province of Biliran”, House Bill No. 14743 “An Act Creating the Province of Shariff Kabunsuan”, House Bill No. 16253 “An Act Creating the Province of Guimaras”, House Bill No. 16285 “An Act Separating the Sub-Province of Guimaras From the Province of Iloilo And Establishing It as An Independent Province”, House Bill No. 21503 “An Act Dividing the Province of Surigao Del Sur and Creating the Province of Surigao Oriental”, House Bill No. 27554 “An Act Creating the Province of Southern Mindoro”, 9th Congress: House Bill No. 3975 “An Act Creating the Province of Misamis”, House Bill No. 6388 “An Act Creating the Province of Western Leyte”, House Bill No. 12340 “An Act Creating the Province of Western Isabela”, 11th Congress: House Bill No. 8027 “An Act Creating the Province of Maria Cristina from the Province of Lanao del Norte and for Other Purposes”, House Bill No. 8049 “An Act Creating the Province of Panguil Bay from the Province of Lanao del Norte and For Other Purposes”, 17th Congress: House Bill No. 5040 “An Act Creating the Province of Zamboanga Hermosa From the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte and for Other Purposes”, House Bill No. 5185 “An Act Creating the Province of Maguindanao North”, House Bill No. 8055 “An Act Dividing the Province of Palawan Into Three (3) Provinces, Namely: Palawan Del Norte, Palawan Oriental, And Palawan Del Sur”, House Bill No. 8824 “An Act Creating the Province of Northwestern Samar”, Republic Acts: Republic Act No. 4221 “An Act Creating the Provinces of Northern Samar, Eastern Samar and Western Samar”, Republic Act No. 6406 “An Act Dividing the Province of Lanao del Sur into the Province of Maranaw and Lanao del Sur”, Batas Pambansa Blg. 660 “An Act Changing the Name of the Province of North Cotabato to Cotabato”, Republic Act No. 7878 “An Act Converting the Sub Provinces of Kalinga and Apayao into a Regular Provinces to be known as the Province of Kalinga and the Province of Apayao, Amending For The Purpose”, Republic Act No. 8470, “An Act Creating the Province of Compostela Valley from the Province of Davao del Norte, and For Other Purposes”, Republic Act No. 8973 “An Act Creating the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay from the Province of Zamboanga del Sur and for Other Purposes”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 201 “An Act Creating the Province of Shariff Kabunsuan, Providing Funds Therefor, And for Other Purposes”, Republic Act No. 9355 "An Act Creating the Province of Dinagat Islands”, Republic Act No. 10360 “An Act Creating the Province of Davao Occidental”

BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 643

AN ACT TO SUBMIT TO THE FILIPINO PEOPLE FOR RATIFICATION OR REJECTION THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE PHILIPPINES PROPOSED BY THE BATASANG PAMBANSA IN ITS SIXTH REGULAR SESSION, CALLING A PLEBISCITE FOR THIS PURPOSE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Section 1.  A plebiscite shall be held on January 27, 1984, pursuant to Article XVI, Sections 1(1) and 2 of the Constitution, for the submission to the people of amendments to the Constitution of the Philippines proposed by the Batasang Pambansa during its Sixth Regular Session. chanrobles virtual law library

Sec. 2.  The said amendments shall be published at least once, in at least three newspapers of nationwide circulation and once in at least one newspaper of provincial circulation in every province to be determined by raffle, the last publication to be made not later than January 7, 1984. Printed copies of the amendments shall be posted in a conspicuous place in every provincial capitol, municipal, city and barangay hall or building not later than January 7, 1984. Sufficient copies of the proposed amendments shall be furnished each voting center to be available for the qualified voters to read and study on the day of the plebiscite. Copies thereof in the principal dialects shall also be printed and distributed to the electorate. The Commission on Elections is hereby empowered to promulgate rules and regulations to assure widest dissemination through the print and broadcast media and other means of information on the proposed amendments and questions herein prescribed for submission to the electorate.

Sec.  3.  The official ballots to be used in the plebiscite shall be printed in English and, in appropriate cases, in Arabic in accordance with the provisions of the Election Code, of 1973, in a form to be prescribed by the Commission on Elections which shall include the questions and particulars hereunder stated to be printed in clearly readable type:

OFFICIAL BALLOT 

The Batasang Pambansa, in Resolutions Numbered 104, 105, 110, 111 and 112 has proposed that the Constitution of the Philippines be amended in the particulars hereinbelow stated. 

To vote for the approval of each of the questions covering the proposed amendments, write the word "Yes" or its equivalent in the blank space provided for the purpose. A check mark shall not be considered as such equivalent.

To vote for the rejection thereof, write the word "No" or its equivalent in the blank space provided for the purpose. A cross or "x" mark shall not be considered as such equivalent. 

QUESTION NO. 1 

Do you vote for the approval of amendments to the Constitution proposed by the Batasang Pambansa in Resolution Numbered 104 and 112 which, in substance, provides as follows: 

1. The Members of the Batasang Pambansa shall be elected by the different provinces with their component cities, by highly urbanized cities, and by the districts of Metropolitan Manila, instead of by the various regions. Each province, highly urbanized city and district of Metropolitan Manila shall be entitled to at least one Member. The total number of Members of each province and city shall at least be the same as under the 1935 Constitution.  chanrobles virtual law library

2. The Members of the Batasang Pambansa to be elected by the different provinces with their component cities, highly urbanized cities, and the districts of Metropolitan Manila shall be apportioned, unless otherwise provided by law, as follows: 

Metropolitan Manila Area

MANILA, six (6) - First District: Barangays Nos. 1-146, N-City Boundary between Manila and Caloocan; E - From Estero de Sunog Apog going South to Estero de Vitas up to the bridge spanning Juan Luna Street, eastward to Tayuman Street up to the Railroad Tracks along Dagupan Street, thence southward to Claro M. Recto Avenue; SE - From point Claro M. Recto Avenue extending westward to Manila Bay; W - Manila Bay northward to City boundary between Manila and Caloocan. Second District: Barangays Nos. 147-267, N - City boundary between Manila and Caloocan; E - From end of Rizal Avenue Extension extending southward to Railroad Tracks at Antipolo Street; from corner Antipolo Street and Rizal Avenue on southern side of Railroad Tracks extending westward to Estero de San Lazaro, southward along Estero de San Lazaro up to corner of C. M. Recto Avenue westward to bridge spanning Claro M. Recto at Estero de la Reina; W - Estero de la Reina to Estero de Vitas to Estero Sunog Apog to City boundary between Manila and Caloocan; Third District: Barangays Nos. 268-394, N - City boundary between Manila and Caloocan; E - A. Bonifacio Street extending southward to Dimasalang, to Anda-lucia, Claro M. Recto Avenue eastward to Estero de San Miguel ending at Pasig River; S - Mouth of Estero de San Miguel at Pasig River, westward to Del Pan Bridge, thence to Del Pan Street; W - Del Pan Street northward up to Claro M. Recto Extension to Estero de San Lazaro, northward to Antipolo Street, eastward to Rizal Avenue Extension, northward to boundary between Manila and Caloocan; Fourth District: Barangays Nos. 395 - 586 SW - Estero de San Miguel up to Mendiola Bridge, thence to C. M. Recto Avenue to Quezon Boulevard; W - Quezon Boulevard, Andalucia, Dimasalang up to boundary between Manila and Quezon City; NE - City boundary between Manila and Quezon City up to Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard; SE - Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard up to V. Mapa Street; S - Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard up to point Estero de San Miguel where Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard spans Estero de San Miguel; Fifth District: Barangays Nos. 649-828 N - Mouth of Pasig River inland to point Paz M. Guanzon Street extending to Estero de Pandacan; NE - Estero de Pandacan up to Pedro Gil Street to Tejeron Street up to boundary of Manila and Makati; SE - City boundary between Manila and Makati up to Estero de Tripa de Gallina; S - City boundary between Pasay and Manila down to Roxas Boulevard up to edge of reclaimed areas westward to Manila Bay; W - Manila Bay up to mouth of Pasig River, Sixth District: Barangays Nos. 587-648; and 829-905 N - Starting from point which is mouth of Estero de San Miguel going eastward to Mendiola Bridge, following line along Estero de San Miguel up to point where Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard eastward to City boundary between Manila and Quezon City; NE - City boundary up to point city boundary of Manila, San Juan and Quezon City; E - Manila-San Juan-Mandaluyong-Makati boundaries up to Tejeron Street; SE - Tejeron Street to Pedro Gil Street up to bridge spanning Estero de Pandacan; SW & W - Estero de Pandacan going northward to Paz M. Guanzon Street, then northward on Paz M. Guazon Street up to Pasig River to mouth of Estero de San Miguel on Pasig River.

QUEZON CITY, six (6) - First District: Barangays of Del Monte, Paltok, Bungad, San Antonio, Katipunan, Veterans Village, Talayan, Damayan, Mariblo, Paraiso, Sta. Cruz, Nayong Kanluran, Philam, West Triangle, N.S. Amoranto, Paang Bundok, San Isidro Labrador, Sta. Teresita, Salvacion, Maharlika, St. Peter, Lourdes, Sto. Domingo, Sienna, San Jose, Manresa, Pag-ibig sa Nayon, Balingasa, Masambong, Damar, Bahay Toro, St. Cristo, Ramon Magsaysay, Project 6, Vasra, Alicia, Bagong Pag-asa and Carmel; Second District: Barangays of Bagong Silangan, Batasan Hills, Commonwealth East, Commonwealth West, Holy Spirit and Payatas: Third District: Barangays of E. Rodriguez, Silangan, Quirino 3-A, Duyan-Duyan, Quirino 3-B, Amihan, Socorro, San Roque, Manga, Zobel Dioquino, Tagumpay, Aguinaldo, Escopa 1, Escopa 2, Escopa 3, Escopa 4, West Kamias, East Kamias, Quirino 2 A, Qurino 2 B, Quirino 2 C, Ugong Norte, Bagumbayan, Libis, Villa Maria Clara, Masagana, Milagrosa, Marilag, Bagumbayan, Loyola Heights, Pansol, and Matandang Balara; Fourth District: Barangays of Bagong Lipunan, Kaunlaran, San Martin, Immaculate Concepcion, South Triangle, Sacred Heart, Laging Handa, Paligsahan, Obrero, Roxas, Kamuning, Kanluran, Kamuning Silangan, Tatalon, Don Manuel, Dona Josefa, San Isidro, Dona Aurora, Santo Nino, Santol, Dona Imelda, Kristong Hari, Kalusugan, Damayang Lagi, Mariana, Valencia, Horseshoe, Pinagkaisahan, San Vicente, U.P. Campus, Krus Na Ligas, Central, Old Capital Site, U.P. Village, Teacher's East, Teacher's West, Sikatuna, Malaya, Pinahan, and Botocan; Fifth District: Barangays of Bagbag, Capri, Fairview, Greater Lagro, Gulod, Kaligayahan, Nagkaisang Nayon, North Fairview, Novaliches Proper, Pasong Putik Proper, San Agustin, San Bartolome, Santa Lucia, Santa Monica; Sixth District: Barangays of Apolonio Samson, Baesa, Balon-Bato, Culiat, New Era, Pasong Tamo, Sangandaan, Sauyo, Talipapa, Tandang Sora and Unang Sigaw.

CALOOCAN CITY, four (4) - First District: Barangays of Sangandaan Norte, Bonifacio and Morning Breeze, Second District: Barangays of Sangandaan Sur, Talisay, Oscar Baello, Emilio Sanchez, Col. Pacheco, Cayong Asistio, Lerma, Silangan Maypajo, Maypajo Kanluran, Marulas, Venus, Timog Daang Bakal, Daang Bakal Sentro, Daang Bakal Hilaga, Don Toribio Teodoro, Grace Park, Grace Park Hilaga and Calaanan; Third District: Barangays Our Lady of Grace, Biglang Awa, Balintawak, Galino, Silangan Grace Park, Pio del Pilar, Maligaya, Banal, San Jose Hilaga and San Jose Timog, Third District: Barangays of Deparo, Bagumbong, Camarin Este, Camarin Norte and Camarin Sur; Fourth District: Barangays of Amparo, Timog Silangan Bagong Silang, Kanluran Bagong Silang, Timog Bagong Silang, Hilaga-Silangan Bagong Silang, Bagong Silang Hilaga, Pangarap, Malaria and Tala.

CITY OF SAN JUAN, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Balong-Bato, Batis, Corazon de Jesús, Ermitaño, Pasadena, Pedro Cruz, Progreso, Rivera, Salapán and San Perfecto; Second District: Barangays of Addition Hills, Greenhills, Isabelita, Kabayanan, Little Baguio, Maytunas, Onse, St. Joseph, Santa Lucia, Tibagan and West Crame.

LAS PIÑAS CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Daniel Fajardo, Elias Aldana, Ilaya, Manuyo Uno, Pamplona Uno, Pulang Lupa Uno, Talon Uno, Zapote, B. F. International Village, Manuyo Dos, Pamplona Tres, Pulang Lupa Dos; Second District: Barangays of Almanza Uno, Almanza Dos, Pamplona Dos, Pilar, Talon Dos, Talon Tres, Talon Kuatro and Talon Singko.

MAKATI CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Bangkal, Bel-Air, Carmona, Dasmariñas Village, Forbes Park, Kasilawan, La Paz, Magallanes, Olympia, Palanan, Pio del Pilar, Poblacion, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Lorenzo, Santa Cruz, Singkamas, Tejeros, Urdaneta and Valenzuela; Second District: Barangays of Cembo, Comembo, East Rembo, Guadalupe Nuevo, Guadalupe Viejo, Pembo, Pinagkaisahan, Pitogo, Rizal, South Cembo and West Rembo.

MALABON CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Baritan, Bayan-bayanan, Catmon, Concepcion, Dampalit, Flores, Hulong Duhat, Ibaba, Maysilo, Muzon, Niugan, Panghulo, San Agustin, Santolan and Tañong; Second District: Barangays Acacia, Central Potrero, East Potrero, North Longos, North Potrero, South Longos, South Potrero, Tinajeros, Tonsuya and Tugatog.

MANDALUYONG CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Addition Hills, Bagong Silang, Burol, Daang Bakal, Hagdan Bato Itaas, Hagdan Bato Libis, Harapin Ang Bukas, Highway Hills, Mauway, New Zañiga, Pag-Asa, Pleasant Hills, Poblacion and Wack-Wack Greenhills; Second District: Barangays Barangka Drive, Barangka Ibaba, Barangka Ilaya, Barangka Itaas, Buayang Bato, Hulo, Mabini-J. Rizal, Malamig, Namayan, Old Zañiga, Plainview, San José and Vergara.

MARIKINA CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Sto. Niño, Malanday, Sta. Elena, San Roque, Calumpang, Tañong, Barangka, Industrial Valley Complex; Jesus de Peña, Provident Village, Grand Villas, Paliparan; Second District: Nangka, Parang, Fortune, Concepcion Uno, Concepcion Dos, Marikina Heights and Tumana.

MUNTINLUPA CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Bayanan, Poblacion, Putatan and Tunasan; Second District: Barangays Alabang, Ayala Alabang, Buli, Cupang and Sucat.

NAVOTAS CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Bagumbayan North, Bagumbayan South, Bangkulasi, Navotas East, Navotas West, NBBS Dagat-dagatan, NBBS Kaunlaran, NBBS Proper, Northbay Boulevard North, San Lorenzo Ruiz, San Rafael Village and Sipac-Almacen; Second District: Barangays Daanghari, San Jose, San Roque, Tangos North, Tangos South and Tanza 1.

NOVALICHES CITY, one (1) - Lone District: northern part of Caloocan City and the northern part of Quezon City, starting from Tandang Sora Avenue leading northward and comprising District 2 (all barangays), District 5 (all barangays), Barangay Matandang Balara (from District 3), and some barangays in District 6: Pasong Tamo, Sauyo, and Talipapa, including portions of Tandang Sora and Culiat found north across Tandang Sora Avenue.

PARAÑAQUE CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Baclaran, Don Galo, La Huerta, San Dionisio, San Isidro, Santo Niño, Tambo and Vitalez; Second District: Barangays San Antonio, San Isidro B.F. Homes, Don Bosco, Marcelo Green Village, Merville, Moonwalk, San Martin de Porres and Sun Valley.

PASAY CITY, two (2) - First District: 94 Barangays; all of Western Pasay; Second District: 107 Barangays; all of Eastern Pasay.

PASIG CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Bagong Ilog, Bagong Katipunan, Bambang, Buting, Caniogan, Kalawaan, Kapasigan, Kapitolyo, Malinao, Oranbo, Palatiw, Pineda, Sagád, San Antonio, San Joaquín, San José, San Nicolas, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, Santo Tomás, Sumilang and Ugong; Second District: Dela Paz, Manggahan, Maybunga, Pinagbuhatan, Rosario, San Isidro, San Miguel, Santa Lucia and Santolan.

SAN PEDRO CITY, one (1)

TAGUIG CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Bagumbayan, Bambang, Calzada, Hagonoy, Ibayo-Tipas, Ligid-Tipas, Lower Bicutan, New Lower Bicutan, Napindan, Palingon, San Miguel, Santa Ana, Tuktukan, Ususan and Wawa; Second District: Central Bicutan, Central Signal Village, Fort Bonifacio, Katuparan, Maharlika Village, North Daang Hari, North Signal Village, Pinagsama, South Daang Hari, South Signal Village, Tanyag, Upper Bicutan and Western Bicutan.

VALENZUELA CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Arkong Bato, Balangkas, Bignay, Bisig, Canumay East, Canumay West, Coloong, Dalandanan, Isla, Lawang Bato, Lingunan, Mabolo, Malanday, Malinta, Palasan, Pariancillo Villa, Pasolo, Poblacion, Pulo, Punturin, Rincon, Tagalag, Veinte Reales and Wawang Pulo; Second District: Bagbaguin, Karuhatan, Gen. T. De Leon, Mapulang Lupa, Marulas, Maysan, Parada, Paso de Blas and Ugong.

PATEROS, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Martires Del 96, San Roque and Santa Ana; Second District: Barangays of Aguho, Magtanggol, Poblacion, San Pedro, Santo Rosario–Kanluran, Santo Rosario–Silangan and Tabacalera.

Cordillera Administrative Region

ABRA, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Boliney, Bucay, Bucloc, Daguioman, Langiden, Luba, Manabo, Peñarrubia, Pidigan, Pilar, Sallapadan, San Isidro, San Quintin, Tubo and Villaviciosa; Second District: Municipalities of Bangued, Danglas, Dolores, La Paz, Lacub, Lagangilang, Lagayan, Licuan-Baay, Malibcong, San Juan, Tayum and Tineg.

APAYAO, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Conner and Kabugao, Second District: Municipalities of Calanasan, Eva Puzon, Luna, Pudtol and Flora.

BAGUIO CITY, one (1)

BENGUET, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Sablan, Tuba, La Trinidad, Itogon, Bokod and Kabayan; Second District: Municipalities of Kapangan, Tublay, Atok, Buguias, Mankayan, Bakun and Kibungan.

IFUGAO, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Lagawe, Hingyon, Asipulo, Kiangan, Tinoc and Hungduan; Second District: Municipalities of Banaue, Mayoyao, Aguinaldo and Alfonso Lista.

KALINGA, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Balbalan, Lubuagan, Pasil and Tinglayan; Second District: City of Tabuk and Municipalities of Cal-owan, Pinukpuk, Rizal, and Tanudan.

MOUNTAIN PROVINCE, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Bontoc, Sadanga, Sagada, Besao, Tadian, Bauko and Sabangan; Second District: Municipalities of Barlig, Natonin and Paracelis and Bansa.

REGION I

ILOCOS NORTE, with Batac and Laoag Cities, two (2) - First District: Laoag City and the Municipalities of Bacarra, Bangui, Burgos, Pagud-Pagud, Pasuquin, Piddig, Sarrat, Vintar, Adams, Carasi, and Dumalneg; Second District: City of Batac and Municipalities of Angela, Badoc, Banna, Currimao, Dingras, Marcos, Nueva Era, Paoay, Pinili, Ramos, San Nicolas, Solsona and Valdez.

ILOCOS SUR, with Candon, Navarcan and Vigan Cities, two (2) - First District: City of Vigan and Municipalities of Bantay, Cabugao, Caoayan, Magsingal, San Ildefonso, San Juan, San Vicente, San Catalina, Santo Domingo and Sinait; Second District: Candon and Navarcan Cities and Municipalities of Alilem, Banayoyo, Burgos, Cervantes, Galimuyod, Gregorio del Pilar, Lidlidda, Nagbukel, Quirino, Salcedo, San Emilio, San Esteban, Santa, Santa Cruz, Santa Lucia, Santa Maria, Santiago, Suyo, Tagudin, Sigay, and Sugpon.

LA UNION, with Cities of Agoo-Aringay and San Fernando, two (2) - First District: City of San Fernando and Municipalities of Bacnotan, Balaoan, Bangar, Luna, San Gabriel, San Juan, Santol, and Sudipen; Second District: Agoo-Aringay City and the Municipalities of Bagulin, Bauang, Burgos, Caba, Naguilian, Pugo, Rosario, Santo Tomas, and Tubao.

PANGASINAN, with the Cities of Dagupan, San Carlos, Urdaneta and Alaminos, seven (7) - First District: Alaminos City and Municipalities of Agno, Anda, Bani, Bolinao and Burgos; Second District: Municipalities of Binmaley, Dasol, Infanta, Labrador, Lingayen, Mabini and Sual; Third District: San Carlos City and Municipalities of Aguilar, Basista, Bugallon, Mangatarem, Urbiztondo and Bayambang; Fourth District: Municipalities of Calasiao, Malasiqui, Mapandan and Sta. Barbara; Fifth District: Dagupan City and municipalities of Manaoag, Mangaldan, San Fabian and San Jacinto; Sixth District: Urdaneta City and Municipalities of Alcala, Bautista, Binalonan, Laoac, Pozorrubio, Sison, Sto. Tomas, Villasis and Narciso Ramos; Seventh District: Municipalities of Asingan, Balungao, Natividad, Rosales, San Manuel, San Nicolas, San Quintin, Sta. Maria, Tayug and Umingan.

REGION II

BATANES, one (1)

CAGAYAN, with Tuguegarao City, four (4) - First District: Municipalities of Aparri, Camalaniugan, Lallo, Buguey, Sta. Teresita, Gonzaga, Sta. Ana, Gattaran, Baggao, and Alcala; Second District: Municipalities of Sta. Praxedes, Sanchez Mira, Claveria, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Allacapan, Lasam, Sto. Nino, Rizal, Piat, and Calayan; Third District: Municipalities of Tuao, Solana, Enrile, Iguig, Amulung, Rizal, Rosario, Ninoy Aquino and Amulung West; Fourth District: City of Tuguegarao and Municipalities of Alcala, Baggao and Penablanca.

ISABELA, with cities of Cauayan, Ilagan and Santiago, six (6) - First District: City of Ilagan and Municipalities of Sta. Maria, San Pablo, Cabagan, Sto. Tomas, Albano, Tumauini, Divilican, Maconacon, and Palanan; Second District: Municipalities of Benito Soliven, Gamu, Naguilian, Palanan, Reina Mercedes and San Mariano; Third District: Municipalities of Cabatuan, San Mateo, Ramon, Alicia, Angadanan and Oscariz; Fourth District: Santiago City and Municipalities of Cordon, Dinapigue, Jones, San Agustin; Fifth District: Municipalities of Aurora, Burgos, Luna, Mallig, Quezon, Quirino, Roxas and San Manuel; Sixth District: Cauayan City and Municipalities of Echague, San Guillermo, San Isidro.

NUEVA VIZCAYA, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Diadi, Bagabag, Villaverde, Solano, Quezon, Bayombong, Bambang and Ambaguio; Second District: Municipalities of Aritao, Belance, Dupax del Norte, Dupax del Sur, Kapaya, Kasibu and Santa Fe.

QUIRINO, one (1)

REGION III

ANGELES CITY, one (1)

AURORA, with Baler City, two (2) - First District: Baler City and Municipalities of Benigno Aquino, Maria Aurora, Dr. Juan C. Angara, San Luis, Dingalan; Second District: Municipalities of Bianoan, Casiguran, Dipaculao, Dinalungan and Dilasag.

BATAAN, with Balanga City, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Dinalupihan, Hermosa, Orani, Samal, Abucay, and Morong, Second District: City of Balanga and Municipalities of Pilar, Orion, Limay, Bagac and Mariveles.

BULACAN, with Cities of Meycauayan and Norzagaray, five (5) - First District: Municipalities of Hagonoy, Paombong, Calumpit, Pulilan, and Bulacan; Second Distict: Municipalities of Baliuag, Bustos, Plaridel, Guiguinto, Balagtas, Pandi, and Bocaue; Third District: Municipalities of Angat, Doña Remedios Trinidad, San Ildefonso, San Miguel and San Rafael; Fourth District: Municipalities of Marilao and Obando and the City of Meycauayan; Fifth District: City of Norzagaray and the Municipality of Sta. Maria.

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, one (1)

CITY OF SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Ciudad Real, Dulong Baya, Francisco Homes-Guijo, Francisco Homes-Mulawin, Francisco Homes-Narra, Francisco Homes-Yakal, Gaya-Gaya (dao), Graceville, Gumaoc-Central, Gumaoc-East, Gumaoc-West, Kaybanban, Kaypian, Maharlika, Muzon East, Muzon Proper, Muzon South, Muzon West, Paradise III, Poblacion, Poblacion I, San Isidro, San Manuel, San Roque, Sto. Cristo, Tungkong Mangga; Second District: Barangays of Minuyan I, Minuyan II, Minuyan III, Minuyan IV, Minuyan V, Bagong Buhay I, Bagong Buhay II, Bagong Buhay III, San Martin I, San Martin II, San Martin III, San Martin IV, Sta. Cruz I, Sta. Cruz II, Sta. Cruz III, Sta. Cruz IV, Sta. Cruz V, Fatima I, Fatima II, Fatima III, Fatima IV, Fatima V, San Pedro, Citrus, San Rafael I, San Rafael II, San Rafael III, San Rafael IV, San Rafael V, Assumption, Lawang Pare, Sto. Niño I, Sto. Niño II, St. Martin de Porres, Sapang Palay Proper and Minuyan Proper.

MALOLOS CITY, one (1)

NUEVA ECIJA, with the Cities of Cabanatuan, Palayan, San Jose, Munoz and Gapan, five (5) - First District: Municipalities of Nampicuan, Cuyapo, Guimba, Quezon, Talavera, Licab, Sto. Domingo, Aliaga, and Zaragoza, Second District: Cities of San Jose and Munoz and Municipality of Lupao; Third District: Cities of Cabanatuan and Palayan, and the Municipalities of General Natividad, Bongabong, Laur, Gabaldon and Sta. Rosa, Fourth District: City of Gapan and Municipalities of San Leonardo, General Tinio, Penaranda, San Isidro, Cabiao, San Antonio, and Jaen; Fifth District: Municipalities of Carranglan, Llanera, Rizal, Talugtug and Pantabangan.

PAMPANGA, with the Cities of Lubao and Mabalacat, four (4) - First District: City of Mabalacat and Municipality of Magalang; Second District: City of Lubao and Municipalities of Guagua, Floridablanca, Porac, Sta. Rita, and Sexmoan; Third District: Municipalities of Arayat, Mexico, Bacolor, and Sta. Ana; Fourth District: Municipalities of Candaba, Apalit, Macabebe, Masantol, Minalin, Sto. Tomas, San Luis, and San Simon.

TARLAC, with the City of Tarlac, three (3) - First District: Municipalities of Mayantoc, Sta. Ignacia, Camiling, Moncada, San Manuel, Anao, Paniqui, Ramos, San Clemente, and Pura; Second District: City of Tarlac and Municipalities of Gerona, San Jose and Victoria; Third District: Municipalities of Bamban, Capas, Concepcion, and La Paz.

ZAMBALES, with Cities of Olongapo and Subic, two (2) - Cities of Olongapo and Subic and Municipalities of Castillejos and San Marcelino, Second District: Municipalities of Botolan, Cabangan, Candelaria, Iba, Masinloc, Palauig, San Antonio, San Felipe, San Narciso, and Sta. Cruz.

REGION IV

ANTIPOLO CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Mayamot, Mabugan, Muntidilaw, Bagong Nayon, Sta. Cruz, Dela Paz and San Isidro; Second District: Barangays of Bosobobo, Cupang, San Juan, Calawis, Inarawan, San Luis, San Jose, Dalig and San Roque.

BACOOR CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays of Alima, Aniban I, Aniban II, Aniban III, Aniban IV, Aniban V, Banalo, Camposanto, Daang-Bukid, Digman, Dulong-Bayan, Kaingin, Habay I, Habay II, Ligas I, Ligas II, Ligas III, Mabolo I, Mabolo II, Mabolo III, Maliksi I, Maliksi II, Maliksi III, Niog I, Niog II, Niog III, Panapaan I, Panapaan II, Panapaan III, Panapaan IV, Panapaan V, Panapaan VI, Panapaan VII, Panapaan VIII, Real I, Real II, Salinas I, Salinas II, Salinas III, Salinas IV, San Nicolas I, San Nicolas II, San Nicolas III, Sineguelasan, Tabing-Dagat, Talaba I, Talaba II, Talaba III, Talaba IV, Talaba V, Talaba VI, Talaba VII, Zapote I, Zapote II, Zapote III, Zapote IV and Zapote V; Second District: Barangays of Bayanan, Mambog I, Mambog II, Mambog III, Mambog IV, Mambog V, Molino I, Molino II, Molino III, Molino IV, Molino V, Molino VI, Molino VII, Queens Row Central, Queens Row East and Queens Row West.

BATANGAS CITY, one (1)

BATANGAS, with the cities of Tanauan, Nasugbu, Sto. Tomas, Bauan and Calaca; four (4) - First District: Calaca City, Nasugbu City and Municipalities of Lian, Calatagan, Balayan, Tuy, Lemery and Taal; Second District: Bauan City and Municipalities of Lobo, San Pascual, Mabini, San Luis, and Tingloy; Third District: Cities of Sto. Tomas and Tanauan, Municipalities of Balete, Malvar, Talisay, Laurel, Agoncillo, San Nicolas, Sta. Teresita, Alitagtag, Cuenca, and Mataas na Kahoy; Fourth District: Municipalities of San Juan, Taysan, Rosario, P. Garcia, Ibaan, and San Jose.

BINAN CITY, one (1)

CALAMBA CITY, one (1)

CAVITE, with the Cities of Tagaytay, Cavite, Trece Martires, Dasmariñas, Bacoor, Imus, General Trias and Carmona; eight (8) - First District: Cavite City and municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario; Second District: Bacoor City; Third District: Imus City; Fourth District: Dasmariñas City; Fifth District: Carmona City and Municipalities of General Mariano Alvarez and Silang; Sixth District: General Trias City; Seventh District: City of Trece Martires and Municipalities of Amadeo, Indang and Tanza; Eighth District: City of Tagaytay and Municipalities of Alfonso, General Emilio Aguinaldo, Magallanes, Maragondon, Mendez, Naic and Ternate.

DASMARINAS CITY, one (1)

GENERAL TRIAS CITY, one (1)

IMUS CITY, one (1)

LAGUNA, with the Cities of San Pablo, Santa Rosa, Binan, Cabuyao and Los Banos, five (5) - First District: Cities of Binan and Santa Rosa; Second District: Cities of Cabuyao and Los Banos and Municipality of Bay; Third District: Municipalities of Calauan, Alaminos, Rizal, Nagcarlan, Liliw, and Victoria; Fourth District: Municipalities of Sta. Cruz, Pila, Lumban, Pagsanjan, Cavinti, Magdalena, Luisiana, and Majayjay; Fifth District: Municipalities of Famy, Kalayaan, Mabitac, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Santa Maria, and Siniloan.

LIPA CITY, one (1)

QUEZON, with the Cities of Lopez, Lucena, Mabuan and Tayabas, seven (7) - First District: City of Mabuan and Municipalities of Buredos, General Nakar, Infanta, Jomalig, Panukulan, Patnanungan, Polilio, Real; Second District: Tayabas City and Municipalities of Lucban, Pagbilao and Sampaloc; Third District: Municipalities of Candelaria, Dolores, San Antonio, Sariaya and Tiaong; Fourth District: City of Lucena; Fifth District: Municipalities of Agdangan, Catanauan, General Luna, Macalelon, Mulanay, Padre Burgos, Pitogo, San Francisco and Unisan; Sixth District: City of Lopez and Municipalities of Alabat, Atimonan, Calauag, Gumaca, Perez, Plaridel and Quezon; Seventh District: Municipalities of Buenavista, Guinayangan, San Andres, San Narciso and Tangawayan.

RIZAL, with Cainta City, four (4) - First District: Municipalities of Rodriguez and San Mateo; Second District: Cainta City and Municipality of Taytay, Third District: Municipalities of Angono and Binangonan; Fourth District: Municipalities of Morong, Cardona, Teresa, Baras, Tanay, Pililla, and Jala-Jala.

SANTA ROSA CITY, one (1)

MIMAROPA

MARINDUQUE, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Boac, Mogpog and Gasan; Second District: Municipalities of Sta. Cruz, Torrijos and Buenavista.

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Lubang, Looc, Paluan, Abra de Ilog, Mamburao and Santa Cruz; Second District: Municipalities of Sablayan, Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Magsaysay and Ilin.

ORIENTAL MINDORO, with Calapan City, three (3) - First District: Calapan City and Municipalities of Puerto Galera, San Teodoro and Baco; Second District: Municipalities of Najuan, Victoria, Socorro and Pola; Third District: Municipalities of Pinamalayan, Gloria, Bansud, Bongabong, Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Masaguisi and Fe Del Mundo.

PALAWAN, with City of Puerto Princesa, three (3) - First District: Municipalities of Agutaya, Araceli, Busuanga, Cagayancillo, Coron, Cuyo, Dumaran, El Nido, Linapacan, Magsaysay, Malampaya, Roxas, San Vicente, Taytay and Kalayaan; Second District: Municipalities of Balabac, Bataraza, Brooke's Point, Narra, Quezon, Rizal, Sofronio Española, Claudio Sandoval and Higinio A. Mendoza, Sr.; Third District: City of Puerto Princesa and the Municipality of Aborlan.

ROMBLON, two (2) – First District: Municipalities of Banton, Concepcion, Corcuera, San Fernando, Magdiwang, Cajidiocan, Romblon and San Agustin; Second District: Municipalities of Alcantara, Ferrol, Looc, Odiongan, San Andres, San Jose, and Santa Maria.

REGION V

ALBAY, with Daraga, Legazpi, Ligao and Tabaco Cities, three (3) - First District: City of Tabaco and Municipalities of Bacacay, Malinao, Malilipot, Santo Domingo, and Tiwi, Second District: Daraga and Legazpi Cities and the Municipalities of Camalig, Manito, and Rapu-Rapu; Third District: City of Ligao and Municipalities of Guinobatan, Jovellar, Libon, Oas, Pio Duran, and Polangui.

CAMARINES NORTE, including the Cities of Daet and Labo, two (2) - First District: City of Labo and Municipalities of Batobalani, Capalonga, Colasi, Jose Panganiban, Paracale, Santa Elena and Tulay na Lupa, Second District: City of Daet and Municipalities of Basud, Mercedes, San Lorenzo Ruiz, San Vicente, Talisay and Vinzons.

CAMARINES SUR, including the Cities of Naga and Iriga, five (5) - First District: Municipalities of Del Gallego, Ragay, Lupi, Sipicot and Cabusao, Second District: Gainza, Milaor, Libmanan, Minalabac, Pamplona, Pasacao and San Fernando; Third District: Naga City and the municipalities of Pili, Ocampo, Camaligan, Canaman, Magarao, Bombon and Calabanga; Fourth District: Municipalities of Caramoan, Garchitorena, Goa, Lagonoy, Presentacion, Sangay, San Jose, Tigaon, Tinambac and Siruma; Fifth District: Iriga City and the municipalities of Baao, Balatan, Bato, Buhi, Bula and Nabua.

CATANDUANES, two (2) - Municipalities of Pandan, Bagamanoc, Panganiban, Viga, Gigmoto, San Miguel and Baras; Second District: Municipalities of Caramoran, San Andres, San Miguel, Virac and Bato.

MASBATE, with Masbate City, three (3) - First District: Municipalities of San Pascual, Claveria, Monreal, San Jacinto, San Fernando, and Batuan; Second District: City of Masbate and Municipalities of Mobo, Milagros, Aroroy, Baleno, Balud, and Mandaon; Third District: Municipalities of Uson, Dimasalang, Palanas, Cataingan, Pio V. Corpuz, Esperanza, Placer, Cawayan and San Ramon.

SORSOGON, with Sorsogon City, two (2) - First District: City of Sorsogon and Municipalities of Pilar, Donsol, Castilla, Casiguran, and Magallanes; Second District: Municipalities of Barcelona, Prieto Diaz, Gubat, Juban, Bulusan, Irosin, Sta. Magdalena, Matnog, and Bulan.

REGION VI

AKLAN, with Kalibo City, two (2) - First District: Kalibo City and the Municipalities of Altavas, Balete, Banga, Batan Libacao, Madalag and New Washington; Second District: Municipalities of Buruanga, Ibajay, Lezo, Makato, Malay, Malinao, Nabas, Numancia and Tangalan.

ANTIQUE, one (1)

BACOLOD CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays 1 to 27 and 41, Alangilan, Banago, Bata, Estefania, Granada, Mandalagan, Montecista and Villamonte; Second District: Barangays 28 to 40, Alijis, Cabug, Felisa, Handumanan, Mansilingan, Pahanocoy, Punta Taytay, Singcang-Airport, Sum-ag, Taculing, Tangub and Vista Alegre.

CAPIZ, including Roxas City, two (2) - First District: Roxas City and the Municipalities of Panay, Pilar, Pontevedra, President Roxas, Ma-ayon, and Panitan; Second District: Municipalities of Dumalag, Jamindan, Mambusao, Sapian, Sigma, Tapaz, Cuartero, Dao, Dumarao, and Ivisan.

GUIMARAS, one (1)

ILOILO CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays Arguelles, Balabago, Balantang, Benedicto (Jaro), Bito-on, Buhang, Buntala, Calubihan, 7 Camalig, El Castilla (Claudio Lopez), Cuartero, Cubay, Democracia, Desampaiados, Dungon-A, Dungon-B, Fajardo, Our Lady of Fatima, Javellana, Lanit Lopez Jaena (Jaro), Luna (Jaro), Our Lady of Lourdes, Maria Cristina, M.H. Del Pilar, Montinola, M.V. Hechanova, Sambag, San Isidro (Jaro), San Jose (Jaro), San Pedro (Jaro), San Vicente, San Roque, Seminario (Burgos Jalandoni), Simon Ledesma, Sta. Isabel Libertad, Tabuc Suba (Jaro), Tacas, Tagbac, Taytay Zone II, Quintin Salas, Ungka; Aguinaldo, Divinagracia, Rizal (La Paz), Jereos, Burgos-Mabini-Plaza, Gustilo, Hinactacan, Banuyao, San Isidro (La Paz), Ticud (La Paz), Ingore, Caingin, Magdalo, Mac Arthur, San Nicolas, Railway, Tabuc Suba (La Paz), Baldoza, Nabitasan, Bantud, Luna (La Paz), Magsaysay Village, Lopez Jaena Norte, Laguda; Airport (Tabucan Airport), Bakhaw, Bolilao, Calahunan, Dungon, Guzman-Jesena, Hibao-an Norte, Hibao-an Sur, Nava-is, Oflate de Leon, Pale Benedicto Rizal (Mandurriao), PHHC Block 17, PHHC Block 22 NHA, Abeto Mirasol Taft South (Quirino Abeto), San Rafael, Sta. Rosa, Tabucan, and Buhang Taft North; Second District: Barangays Arsenal Aduana, Baybay Tanza, Bonifacio Tanza, Concepcion-Mohtes, Danao, Ed Ganzon, Flores, General Hughes-Montes, Gloria, Hippodromo, Inday, Delgado-Jalandoni-Bagumbayan, Jalandoni-Wilson, Kahiiupan, Kauswagan, Legazpi de la Rama, Liberation, Magsaysay, Mabolo Delgado, Malipayon-Delgado, Maria Clara, Monica Blumentritt, Muelle Loney-Montes, Nonoy, Ortiz, Pres. Roxas, Pres. Osmena, Rima Rizal, Rizal Estanzuela, Rizal Ibarra, Rizal Palapala I, Rizal Palapala II, Roxas Village, Sampaguita, San Agustin, San Felix, San Jose (City Proper), Sto. Rosario-Duran, Tanza-Esperanza, Timawa Tanza I, Timawa Tanza II, Veterans Village, Villa Anita, Yulo-Arroyo, Zamora-Melliza; North Avanceña, Molo Boulevard, Calumpang, Cochero, Compania, East Baluarte, East Timawa, Infante, Kasing-kasing, Katinglingban, North Baluarte, North Fundidor, North San Jose, Poblacion Molo, Salvacion Habog-habog, San Antonio, San Juan, San Pedro, South Baluarte, South Fundidor, South San Jose, Taal, Tap-oc, West Habog-habog, West Timawa; Bonifacio (Arevalo), Calaparan, Dulonan, Mohon, Quezon, San Jose (Arevalo), Santa Filomena, Sooc, Sta. Cruz, Santo Domingo, Santo Niño Norte, Santo Niño Sur, Yulo Drive, Lapuz Norte, Loboc-Lapuz, Lapuz Sur, Progreso-Lapuz, Mansaya-Lapuz, Libertad-Lapuz, Jalandoni Estate-Lapuz, Obrero-Lapuz, Sinikway (Bangkerohan Lapuz), Don Esteban-Lapuz, Punong-Lapuz and Alalasan-Lapuz.

ILOILO, with the Cities of Passi, Pototan and Sta. Barbara, five (5) - First District: Municipalities of Guimbal, Igbaras, San Joaquin, Tigbauan, Tubungan, Miagao, and Oton; Second District; City of Sta. Barbara and Municipalities of Pavia, Leganes, New Lucena, Zarraga, Alimodian, Leon, Bucari and San Miguel; Third District: City of Pototan and Municipalities of Maasin, Cabatuan, Janiuay, Badiangan, Mina, Calinog, Lambunao, and Bingawan; Fourth District: City of Passi and Municipalities of San Enrique, Duenas, Dingle, Barotac Nuevo, Dumangas, Anilao, and Banate; Fifth District: Municipalities of Barotac Viejo, San Rafael, Ajuy, Lemery, Concepcion, Culasi, Sara, San Dionisio, Batad, Estancia, Balasan, and Carles.

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, with the Cities of San Carlos, Cadiz, Bago, La Carlota, Silay, Sagay, Kabankalan, Victorias, Himamaylan, Sipalay and Binalbagan, six (6) - First District: San Carlos City and the Municipalities of Toboso, Calatrava, Escalante, and S. Benedicto; Second District: Cadiz and Sagay Cities and the Municipality of Manapla; Third District: Cities of Silay and Victorias and the Municipalities of Enrique B. Magalona, Talisay, and Murcia; Fourth District: Cities of Bago and La Carlota and the Municipalities of Valladolid, San Enrique, Pontevedra and Pulupandan; Fifth District: Cities of Binalbagan and Himamaylan and Municipalities of La Castellana, Moises Padilla, Isabela, and Hinigaran; Sixth District: Cities of Kabankalan and Sipalay and Municipalities of Ilog, Cauayan, Candoni, and Hinobaan.

REGION VII

BOHOL, with Tagbilaran and Ubay Cities, five (5) - First District: Tagbilaran City and the Municipalities of Albuquerque, Baclayon, Corella, Cortes, Dauis, Panglao and Sikatuna; Second District: Municipalities of Antiquera, Balilihan, Calape, Catigbian, Clarin, Loon, Maribojoc, Sagbayan, San Isidro, Tubigon, Janopol and Tamblot; Third District: Municipalities of Anda, Buenavista, Candijay, Dagohoy, Danao, Guindulman, Inabanga, Pilar and Sierra Bullones; Fourth District: City of Ubay and Municipalities of Alicia, Bien Unido, Getafe, Mabini, President Carlos P. Garcia, San Miguel, Talibon, Trinidad and San Pascual; Fifth District: Batuan, Bilar, Carmen, Dimiao, Duero, Garcia Hernandez, Jagna, Lila, Loay, Loboc, Sevilla and Valencia.

CEBU CITY, three (3) - First District: Barangays of Adlawon, Agsungot, Apas, Bacayan, Banilad, Binaliw, Budla-an, Busay, Cambinocot, Camputhaw, Capitol Site, Carreta, Central Proper, Cogon-Ramos, Day-as, Ermita, Guba, Hipodromo, Kalubihan, Kamagayan, Kasambagan, Lahug, Lorega, Lusaran, Luz, Mabini, Mabolo, Malubog, Pahina Central, Parian, Paril, Pit-os, Pulang Bato, Sambag 1, Sambag 2, San Antonio, San Jose, San Roque, Sta. Cruz, Sirao, T. Padilla, Talamban, Taptap, Tejero, Tinago, and Zapatera; Second District: Barangays of Inayawan, Cogon Pardo, Basak Pardo, Basak San Nicolas, Mambaling, including the South Reclamation Properties (SRP), Duljo-Fatima, Sawang Calero, San Nicolas Proper, Pahina San Nicolas, Suba, Pasil and Calamba; Third District: Barangays of Kalunasan, Sapangdaku, Buhisan; Toong; Sudlon I, Sudlon II, Sinsin, Pamutan, Babag, Buot-taup, Tag-bao, Pung-ol Sibugay, Tabunan, Bonbon, Bulacao, Poblacion Pardo, Kinasang-an, Quiot, Tisa, Punta Princesa, Labangon and Guadalupe.

CEBU, with the Cities of Balamban, Bogo, Carcar, Danao, Naga, Talisay and Toledo, seven (7) - First District: Municipalities of Talisay, Minglanilla, Naga, San Fernando, Carcar, and Sibongan; Second District: Municipalities of Argao, Dalaguete, Alcoy, Boljoon, Oslob, Santander, Samboan and Ginatilan; Third District: Balamban and Toledo City and the Municipalities of Barili, Alonguinsan, Pinamungajan, Asturias, and Tuburan; Fourth District: Municipalities of Tabuelan, San Remigio, Sta. Fe, Bantayan, Madridejos, Daanbantayan, Medellin, Bogo, and Tabogon; Fifth District: Danao City and the Municipalities of Borbon, Sogod, Catmon, Carmen, Compostela, Liloan, San Francisco, Poro, Tudela, and Pilar; Sixth District: Municipalities of Cordova, Consolacion and Olango; Seventh District: Municipalities of Alcantara, Alegria, Badian, Dumanjug, Ginatilan, Malabuyoc, Moalboal and Ronda.

LAPU-LAPU CITY, one (1)

MANDAUE CITY, one (1)

NEGROS ORIENTAL, with the Cities of Bais, Canlaon, Dumaguete, Bayawan, Tanjay, Guihulngan and Valencia, four (4) - First District: Cities of Canlaon and Guihulngan and the Municipalities of Vallehermoso, La Libertad and Jimalud; Second District: Bais City and Municipalities of Tayasan, Ayungon, Bindoy, Manjuyod and Mabinay; Third District: Cities of Dumaguete, Tanjay and Valencia and Municipalities of Pamplona, Amlan, San Jose and Sibulan; Fourth District: City of Bayawan and Municipalities of Bacong, Dauin, Zamboanguita, Siaton, Sta. Catalina and Basay.

SIQUIJOR, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Larena, Enrique Villanueva and Maria; Second District: Municipalities of Lazi, San Juan and Siquijor.

REGION VIII

BILIRAN, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Kawayan, Culaba, Caibiran and Cabucgayan; Second District: Municipalities of Almeria, Naval, Maripipi and Biliran.

EASTERN SAMAR, with the City of Borongan, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Jipapad, Arteche, San Policarpio, Maslog, Oras, Dolores, Can-Avid, Taft, Sulat and San Julian; Second District: City of Borongan and Municipalities of Maydolong, Balangkayan, Llorente, Hernani, General Macarthur, Lawaan, Balangiga, Quinapondan, Salcedo, Giporlos, Mercedes and Guiuan.

LEYTE, with the Cities of Baybay, Ormoc and Tacloban, six (6) - First District: City of Tacloban and Municipalities of Alang-alang, Babatngon, Palo, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Tanauan and Tolosa; Second District: Municipalities of Burauen, Dagami, Dulag, Julita, La Paz, Mac Arthur, Mayorga and Tabontabon; Third District: Municipalities of Calubian, Leyte, San Isidro, Tabango and Villaba; Fourth District: City of Ormoc and the Municipalities of Albuera, Isabel, Kanangga, Matag-ob, Merida, Palompon and Plaridel; Fifth District: Baybay City and Municipalities of Abuyog, Bato, Baybay, Hilongos, Hindang, Inopacan, Javier, Mahaplag and Matalom; Sixth District: Municipalities of Barugo, Capoocan, Carigara, Jaro, Pastrana and Tunga.

NORTHERN SAMAR, with Catarman City, two (2) - First District: Catarman City and Municipalities of Allen, Biri, Bobon, Capul, Lavezares, Lope de Vega, Rosario, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Jose, San Vicente, Victoria, and Mondragon; Second District: Municipalities of Silvino Lobos, San Roque, Pambuyan, Las Navas, Catubig, Laoang, Palapag, Mapanas, Gamay, Lapinig and Hibobollao.

SOUTHERN LEYTE, with City of Maasin, two (2) - First District: City of Maasin and the Municipalities of Bontoc, Limasawa, Macrohon, Malitbog, Padre Burgos, Tomas Oppus; Second District: Anahawan, Hinunangan, Hinundayan, Libagon, Liloan, Pintuyan, Saint Bernard, San Francisco, San Juan, San Ricardo, Silago and Sogod.

SAMAR, with Calbayog and Catbalogan Cities, two (2) - First District: Calbayog City and the Municipalities of Almagro, Gandara, Matuguinao, Pagsanghan, San Jorge, Santa Margarita, Sto. Nino, Tagapul-an, and Tarangnan; Second District: Catbalogan City and Municipalities of Basey, Calbiga, Daram, Hinabangan, San Jose de Buan, Jiabong, Marabut, Motiong, Pinabacadao, San Sebastian, Sta. Rita, Talalora, Villareal, Wright, Zumarraga, Talisay and Magsaysay.

REGION IX

ZAMBOANGA CITY, three (3) - First District: Barangays of Ayala, Baluno, Cabatangan, Calarian, Capisan, Cawit, Dulian Upper Pasonaca, Labuan, La Paz, Limpapa, Maasin, Malagutay, Pamucutan, Pasonaca, Patalon, Recodo, San Roque, Sinubong, Sinunuc, Sta. Maria, Talisayan, Tulungatung and Tumaga; Second District: Barangays of Baliwasan, Camino Nuevo, Canelar, Guiwan, Kampung Islam, Kasangyangan, Mariki, Rio Hondo, San Jose Cawa-Cawa, San Jose Gusu, Sta. Barbara, Sta. Catalina, Sto. Nino, Talon-Talon, Tetuan, Tugbungan, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3 and Zone 4; Third District: Barangays of Arena Blanco, Boalan, Bolong, Buenavista, Bunguiao, Busay, Cabaluay, Cacao, Calabasa, Culianan, Curuan, Dita, Divisoria, Dulian (U.B.), Guisao, Lamisahan, Landang Gua, Landang Laum, Lanzones, Lapakan, Latuan, Licomo, Limaong, Lubigan, Lumayang, Lumbangan, Lunzuran, Mampang, Manalipa, Mangusu, Manicahan, Mercedes, Muti, Pangapuyan, Panubigan, Pasilmanta, Pasobolong, Putik, Quiniput, Salaan, Sangali, Sibulao, Tagasilay, Taguiti, Talabaan, Taluksangay, Tictapul, Tigbalabag, Tigtabon, Tolosa, Tumalutab, Tumitus, Victoria, Vitali and Zambowood.

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, with the Cities of Dapitan and Dipolog, two (2) - First District: Dapitan City and the Municipalities of Sibutad, Rizal, La Libertad, Mutia, Pinan, Sergio Osmena, Sr., and Polanco; Second District: Dipolog City and the Municipalities of Katipunan, Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Manukan, Ponot, Siayan, Sindangan, Senuyak and Bartolome Aripal.

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, with Pagadian City, three (3) - First District: Municipalities of Dumingag, Josefina, Mahayag, Midsalip, Molave, Ramon Magsaysay, Sominot and Tambulig; Second District: Municipalities of Aurora, Labangan, Tukuran and Pagadian City; Third District: Municipalities of Bayog, Dimataling, Dinas, Dumalinao, Guipos, Kumalarang, Lakewood, Lapuyan, Margosatubig, Pitogo, San Miguel, San Pablo, Tabina, Tigbao, Vincenzo A. Sagun and Gumpuan.

ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Bacugan, Godod, Salug, Salug, Tampilisan, Liloy, Kalawit and Labason; Second District: Municipalities of Gutalac, Baliguian, Siocon, Sirawai, Sibuco, Malayal and Lintangan.

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, with the City of Ipil, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Alicia, Buug, Diplahan, Imelda, Mabuhay, Malangas, Olutanga, Payao, Talusan; Second District: City of Ipil and Municipalities of Kabasalan, Naga, Roseller Lim, Siay, Titay and Tungawan.

REGION X

BUKIDNON, with Cities of Malaybalay, Valencia, Manolo Fortich and Maramag, four (4) - First District: City of Manolo Fortich and Municipalities of Baungon, Libona, Malitbog, Sumilao and Talakag, Second District: City of Malaybalay and Municipalities of Cabanglasan, Impasugong, Lantapan and San Fernando; Third District: City of Maramag and Municipalities of Damulog, Dangcagan, Don Carlos, Kadingilan, Kibawe, Kitaotao, Quezon and Matigsalug, Fourth District: City of Valencia and Municipalities of Kalilangan and Pangantucan.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, two (2) - First District: Barangays Bonbon, Bayabay, Kauswagan, Carmen, Patag, Bulua, Iponan, Baikingon, San Simon, Pagatpat, Canitoan, Balulang, Lumbia, Pagalungan, Tagpangi, Taglimao, Tuburan, Pigsag-an, Tumpagon, Bayanga, Mambuaya, Dansulihon, Tignapoloan and Bisigan; Second District: Barangays Macabalan, Puntod, Consolacion, Camaman-an, Nazareth, Macansandig, Indahag, Lapasan, Gusa, Cugman, FS Catanico, Tablon, Agusan, Puerto, Bugo and Balubal and all urban barangays from Barangay 1 to Barangay 40.

CAMIGUIN, one (1)

ILIGAN CITY, one (1)

LANAO DEL NORTE, two (2) - First District: City of Tubod and Municipalities of Baloi, Matungao, Pantar, Tagoloan, Linamon, Kauswagan, Bacolod, Maigo, Kolambugan and Baroy; Second District: Municipalities of Poona-Piagapo, Pantao-Ragat, Tangkal, Munai, Nunungan, Magsaysay, Salvador, Kapatagan, Karomatan, Sapad, and Lala.

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL, with the Cities of Oroquieta, Ozamiz and Tangub, two (2) - First District: Oroquieta City and the Municipalities of Baliangao, Plaridel, Calamba, Sapang Dalaga, Lopez Jaena, Aloran, Concepcion, Panaon, and Jimenez; Second District: Ozamiz City, Tangub City, and the Municipalities of Bonifacio, Tudela, Clarin, Sinacaban, and Don Mariano Marcos.

MISAMIS ORIENTAL, with Claveria, El Salvador, Gingoog and Opol Cities, two (2) - First District: Gingoog City and the Municipalities of Magsaysay, Talisayan, Balingoan, Medina, Kinogitan, Sugbongcogon, Binuangan, Salay, Lagonglong, and Balingasag; Second District: Cities of Claveria, El Salvador and Opol and the Municipalities of Jasaan, Villanueva, Tagoloan, Alubijid, Gitagum, Initao, Laguindingan, Libertad, Lugait, Manticao and Naawan.

REGION XI

DAVAO CITY, four (4) - First District: Districts of Poblacion and Talomo; Second District: Districts of Buhangin and Bunawan; Third District: Districts of Toril and Tugbok; Fourth District: Districts of Paquibato, Calinan, and Baguio.

DAVAO DE ORO, two (2) - Municipalities of Monkayo, Montevista, Maragusan, New Bataan and Compostela; Second District: Municipalities of Laak, Mawab, Nabunturan, Maco, Mabini, Pantukan and Lorenzo S. Sarmiento.

DAVAO DEL NORTE, with Cities of Panabo, Samal and Tagum, two (2) - First District: Cities of Tagum and Municipalities of Asuncion, Kapalong, Talaingod, New Corella and Sawata; Second District: Panabo City, Island Garden City of Samal and the Municipalities of Braulio E. Dujali, Carmen and Santo Tomas.

DAVAO DEL SUR, with Digos City, one (1) - Lone District: Digos City and Municipalities of Bansalan, Hagonoy, Magsaysay, Matanao, Padada, Santa Cruz and San Jose.

DAVAO OCCIDENTAL, with City of Malita, one (1) - Lone District: City of Malita and Municipalities of Don Marcelino, Jose Abad Santos, Kiblawan, Malalag, Santa Maria, Sarangani, Sulop, B’laan, Governor Monito Lianos, Sr., Tagacaolo, Don Manuel Medel, Sr., Ticulon and Balasiao.

DAVAO ORIENTAL, with City of Mati, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Boston, Cateel, Baganga, Caraga, Manay, Tarragona and Sto. Domingo; Second District: City of Mati, Banaybanay, Lupon, San Agustin, San Isidro, and Governor Generoso.

REGION XII

COTABATO CITY, one (1)

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, one (1)

NORTH COTABATO, with Cities of Kidapawan and Midsayap, three (3) - City of Midsayap and Municipalities of Alamada, Aleosan, Libungan, Libungan Torreta, Pigcawayan and Pikit, Second District: City of Kidapawan and Municipalities of Antipas, Magpet, Makilala, President Roxas, Arakan and Benigno Aquino, Jr.; Third District: Municipalities of Banisilan, Carmen, Kabacan, Matalam, M’lang and Tulunan.

SARANGANI, with City of Alabel, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Maitum, Kiamba and Maasim; Second District: City of Alabel and Municipalities of Malandag, Malungon, Malapatan, and Glan.

SOUTH COTABATO, with Cities of Koronadal and Polomolok, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Polomolok, Tupi, Tampakan and T’boli; Second District: City of Koronadal and Municipalities of Tantangan, Norala, Banga, Sto. Nino, Surallah and Lake Sebu.

SULTAN KUDARAT, with City of Tacurong, two (2) - First District: City of Tacurong and municipalities of Isulan, Lambayong, Preident Quirino, Lutayan and Columbio; Second District: Municipalities of Esperanza, Lebak, Kalamansig, Palimbang, Sen. Ninoy Aquino, Bagumbayan, Daguma, Kraan and Villamonte.

REGION XIII

AGUSAN DEL NORTE, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Buenavista, Carmen, Las Nieves, Magallanes and Nasipit; Second District: Municipalities of Cabadbaran, Jabonga, Kitcharao, Santiago, Tubay, and Remedios T. Romualdez.

AGUSAN DEL SUR, two (2) - First District: City of Bayugan and Municipalities of Don Alejandro, Esperanza, Prosperidad, San Luis, Sibagat, Talacogon; Second District: Bunawan, La Paz, Loreto, Rosario, San Francisco, Santa Josefa, Trento, Veruela, Del Monte and Monting Plaza.

BUTUAN CITY, one (1)

DINAGAT ISLANDS, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Basilisa, Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo, Loreto, San Jose, San Miguel, Tag-abaca and Tubajon.

SURIGAO DEL NORTE, with the City of Surigao, two (3) - First District: Municipalities of Sta. Monica, San Isidro, Del Carme, Pilar, General Luna, Dapa, Socorro, Burgos, San Benito and San Miguel; Second District: Surigao City and the Municipalities of San Francisco and Malimono; Third District: Municipalities of Algeria, Bacuag, Claver, Gigaquit, Mainit, Placer, Sison, Tagana-an and Tubod.

SURIGAO DEL SUR, with cities of Bislig, Carrascal and Tandag, three (3) - First District: Cities of Carrascal and Tandag and the Municipalities of Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza and Cortes; Second District: City of Bislig and the Municipalities of Barrobo, Hinatuan, Lingig, Tagbina; Third District: Municipalities of Tago, Bayabas, Cagwait, Marihatag, San Agustin, Lianga and San Miguel.

REGION XIV

BASILAN, with Cities of Isabela and Lamitan, two (2) - Cities of Isabela and Lamitan and Municipalities of Akbar, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Lantawan and Tuburan; Second District: Municipalities of Al-Barka, Maluso, Tipo-Tipo, Sumisip, Ungkaya Pukan, Al-Barka, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Hadji Muhtamad, Tabuan-Lasa, Ungkaya Pukan, Tapiantana and Pilas.

LANAO DEL SUR, with Marawi City, (2) - First District: Marawi City and the Municipalities of Marantao, Piagapo, Saguiaran, Tagoloan, Kapai, Ditsaan-Ramain, Bubong, Buadiposo-Buntong, Bumbaran, Maguing, Wao, Molundo, Taraka, Lumba-Bayabao, Poona-Bayabao, Masiu and Tamparan; Second District: Municipalities of Balindong, Tugaya, Bacolod Grande, Madalum, Madamba, Pualas, Ganassi, Pagayawan, Sultan Gumander, Malabang, Balabagan, Kapatagan, Marogong, Tubaran, Binidayan, Lumbatan, Lumbayanague, Butig, Bayang and Calanogas.

MAGUINDANAO, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Barira, Buldon, Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Kabuntalan, Matanog, Northern Kabuntalan, Parang, Sultan Kudarat, Sultan Mastura and Upi, Second District: Municipalities of Pagalunga, Buluan, Sultan sa Barongis, Shariff Aguak, Talayan, South Upi, Datu Piang, Datu Paglas, Ampatuan, Libutan, General Salipada K. Pendatun, Mamasapano, Sultan Sumagka, Datu Montawal, Paglat, Guindulungan, Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Datu Unsay, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Rajah Buayan, Pandag, Mangudadatu, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Datu Salibo and Shariff Saydona Mustapha.

SULU, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Jolo, Marungas, Indanan, Pangutaran, Parang, Talipao, Maimbung, and Patikul; Second District: Municipalities of Siasi, Pandami, Pata, Luuk, K. Culuang, Panamao, New Panamao, Tapul, Lungus and Tongkil.

TAWI-TAWI, one (1)

Any province that may hereafter be created or any component city that may hereafter be declared by or pursuant to law as a highly urbanized city, shall be entitled in the immediately following election to at least one Member or such number of Members as it may be entitled to on the basis of the number of its inhabitants and on the same uniform and progressive ratio used in the last preceding apportionment. The number of Members apportioned to the province out of which the new province was created or where the new highly urbanized city is geographically located shall be correspondingly adjusted by the Commission on Elections but such adjustment shall not be made within one hundred twenty days before the election.

3.  The foregoing appointment shall be appended as an Ordinance to the Constitution.

4.  The residence requirements in the political subdivision in which a Member of the Batasang Pambansa will be elected is reduced from one year to six months immediately preceding the day of the election.

QUESTION NO. 2

Do you vote for the approval of amendments to the Constitution as proposed by the Batasang Pambansa in Resolution Numbered 110 which, in substance, provide for a different mode of presidential succession with the following salient features:

1. Abolition of the Executive Committee and Creation of the Office of the Vice-President.

(1) The Executive Committee provided in Section 3, Article IX of the Constitution is abolished.  chanrobles virtual law library

(2) The Office of the Vice-President is created. The Vice-President shall have the same qualifications and term of office and may be removed from office in the same manner as the President. He may be appointed as a member of the Cabinet and he may be nominated and elected as Prime Minister. He shall be elected with and in the same manner as the President. A vote for the President shall also be a vote for the Vice-President running under the same ticket of a political party, unless otherwise provided by law. The age qualification for President and Vice-President is reduced to 40 years old.

2. Presidential succession before the election of 1987

(1) In case a vacancy in the Office of President occurs before the presidential election of 1987, the Speaker of the Batasang Pambansa shall act as President until a President and a Vice-President or either of them shall have been elected and shall have qualified.

(2) The Batasang Pambansa shall, at ten o'clock in the morning of the third day after the vacancy occurs, convene in accordance with its Rules without need of a call and within seven days enact a law calling for a special election for President and Vice-President to be held not earlier than forty-five days and not later than sixty days from the time of such call. The convening of the Batasang Pambansa cannot be suspended nor the special election postponed. No special election shall be called if the vacancy occurs within seventy days before the date of the presidential election of 1987.

(3) The tenure of office of the President and Vice-President elected in the special election shall commence at noon of the tenth day following their proclamation, and shall end at noon on the thirtieth day of June of the sixth year thereafter.

3. Limitations on the powers of the Speaker acting as President.

(1) The Acting President may not declare martial law or suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus without the prior consent of at least a majority of all the Members of the Batasang Pambansa.

(2) He may not issue any decree, order or letter of instruction while the lawmaking power of the President is in force.

(3) He shall be deemed automatically on leave and the Speaker Pro-Tempore shall act as Speaker. While acting as President, the Speaker may not be removed.

(4) He shall not be eligible for election in the immediately succeeding election for President and Vice-President.

(5) Appointments extended by the Acting President shall remain effective unless revoked by the newly elected President within ninety days from his assumption of office.

4. Presidential succession after the election of 1987

(1) If at the time fixed for the beginning of his term, the President-elect shall have died, the Vice-President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice-president shall act as President until a President shall have qualified.

(2) In case of permanent disability, death, removal from office or resignation of the President, the Vice-President shall become the President to serve the unexpired term.

5. Statutory succession

(1) The Batasang Pambansa shall by law provide who shall act as President or the manner in which one who is to act shall be elected if neither a President-elect nor a Vice-President-elect shall have been chosen nor shall have qualified, or both shall have, died at the time fixed for the beginning of their term.

(2) The Batasang Pambansa shall by law provide for the death, pertinent disability or resignation of the Speaker at the time the vacancy in the Office of the President occurs or subsequently thereafter, declaring who shall serve as President until the President and the Vice-President shall have been elected and qualified, subject to the same restrictions of powers and disqualifications as the Speaker when acting as President.

QUESTION NO. 3

Do you vote for the approval of amendments to the Constitution as proposed by the Batasang Pambansa in Resolution Numbered 105 which, in substance, provide that grant shall be an additional mode for the acquisition of lands belonging to the public domain and that the agrarian reform program may include the grant or distribution of alienable lands of the public domain to qualified tenants, farmers and other landless citizens.

Sec. 4. In case of any resolution that may hereafter be approved proposing further amendment or amendments to the Constitution, the Commission on Elections is empowered to formulate the appropriate question or questions based on the resolution concerned for inclusion in the same ballot as the other questions to be submitted in the plebiscite herein called.

Sec. 5. There shall be a Citizen's Election Committee in every voting center to be composed of three public school teachers one whom shall be designated as the chairman. In case the number of public school teachers is insufficient, the Commission of Elections may appoint private school teachers. The members of the committee shall each receive a compensation of fifty pesos per day of service which shall be paid not later than thirty days following the day of the plebiscite.

Sec. 6. The Citizens' Election Committees shall prepared and sign four copies of the returns of the plebiscite in their respective voting centers on a form to be prescribed by the Commission on Elections. The fourth copy shall be deposited in the ballot box for valid ballots, and three copies shall be delivered to the election registrar concerned who shall retain one copy, immediately deliver the original to the provincial election supervisor and forward the other to the Commission on Elections. In cities, the election registrar shall deliver the original to the city board of canvassers and forward the other to the Commission on Elections. Certified copies of the plebiscite returns may be issued by the election committees upon request of interested parties and such certified copies shall be evidence of the results of the plebiscite in the voting centers concerned.

Sec.  7.  (1) There shall be a provincial board of canvassers in each province to be composed of the provincial election supervisor or a representative of the Commission, as chairman, and the provincial fiscal and the division superintendent of schools, as members: Provided, That in case there are two or more division superintendents of schools in a province, the Commission shall appoint as member the more senior superintendent who is not a native of the province.

(2)  There shall be a city board of canvassers in each city to be composed of the city election registrar or a representative of the Commission on Elections who should be a lawyer, as chairman, and the city fiscal and the city superintendent of schools, as members.

Sec.  8.  Upon the completion of the canvass, the provincial or city board of canvassers as the case may be shall prepare a certificate if canvass in duplicate. The original shall be delivered to the Commission on Elections in Manila by the fastest possible means and the duplicate shall be filed in the Office of the Provincial Election Supervisor. Certified copies of the certificate of canvass may be issued by the board of canvassers upon request of interested parties and such certificates shall be evidence of the results of the canvass in the province or city concerned.

Sec. 9. The Commission on Elections, sitting en banc shall, not later than twenty days from the date of the plebiscite, canvass and proclaim the result of the plebiscite using the certificates submitted to it, duly authenticated and certified by the board of canvassers of each province or city.

Sec. 10. The President shall issue a proclamation upon submission to him by the Commission on Election of the results of the plebiscite, declaring the amendments ratified in the plebiscite as in full force and effect as part of the Constitution of the Philippines.

Sec. 11. On such date as the Commission on Elections may fix, which shall not be later than January 17, 1984, the Commission on Elections shall order a new registration of voters in any voting center, motu proprio or upon verified petition of any election registrar, political party or voter after due notice and hearing, in areas where there is need therefor to cleanse the list of voters of illegal or irregular registrants. Not later than five days before the date fixed for the plebiscite, the complete list of voters shall be posted in every voting center. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be considered serious election offense and shall be penalized as such.

Sec. 12. The expenses for the plebiscite shall be charged to the appropriations of the Commission on Elections authorized for the purpose in the General Appropriations Acts of 1983 and 1984. In case of deficiency, the appropriations herein provided may be augmented from funds authorized under said General Appropriations Acts under the Special Activities Fund.

Sec. 13. The plebiscite shall be conducted and supervised by the Commissioner on Elections and shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of the 1978 Election Code and other applicable laws. The Commission on Elections shall promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

Sec. 14. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: December 21, 1983

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No. 2481 “An Act Creating Barangay Bagumbayan In the Municipality of Marikina, Metro Manila”, House Bill No. 2482 “An Act Creating Barangay La Milagrosa In the Municipality of Marikina, Metro Manila”, House Bill No. 2701 “An Act Creating Barangay Provident Village In the Municipality of Marikina, Metro Manila”, House Bill No. 3501 “An Act Creating Barangay Grand Villas in The Municipality of Marikina, Metro Manila”, House Bill No. 3502 “An Act Creating Barangay Fairlane In the Municipality of Marikina, Metro Manila”, House Bill No. 3288 “An Act Creating Barangay Mountain View in The Municipality of Marikina, Metro Manila”, House Bill No. 3290 “An Act Creating Barangay Paliparan In the Municipality of Marikina, Metro Manila”, House Bill No. 3291 "An Act Creating Barangay Rancho Estate in The Municipality of Marikina, Metro Manila”, House Bill No. 3609 “An Act Creating Barangay San Isidro in The Municipality of Marikina, Metro Manila”, House Bill No. 3610 “An Act Creating Barangay Sta 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Act Creating the Municipality of Claudio Sandoval In the Province of Palawan”, House Bill No. 25622 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Bianoan In the Province of Aurora”, House Bill No. 26539 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Iling In the Province of Occidental Mindoro”, House Bill No. 26571 “ An Act Creating the Municipality of Magsaysay In the Province of Samar”, House Bill No. 27570 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Daguma, In the Province of Sultan Kudarat”, House Bill No. 27940 “An Act Creating the Municipality of San Miguel in The Province of Surigao Del Norte”, House Bill No. 28462 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Sibungan Torreta In the Province of Cotabato”, House Bill No. 29026 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Matigsalug In the Province of Bukidnon”, House Bill No. 30881 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Sto. Domingo In the Province of Davao Oriental”, House Bill No. 31873 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Kraan In the Province of Sultan Kudarat”, House Bill No. 31993 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Villamonte In the Province of Sultan Kudarat”, House Bill No. 32158 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Hibobollao In the Province of Northern Samar”, House Bill No. 32719 “ An Act Creating the Municipality of Matigsalug In the Province of Bukidnon”, House Bill No. 32980 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Masaguisi In the Province of Oriental Mindoro”, House Bill No. 33414 “An Act Creating the Municipality of San Ramon in The Province of Masbate”, House Bill No. 33466 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Malingao In the Province of Lanao Del Norte”, House Bill No. 33619 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Cal-Owan In the Province of Kalinga-Apayao”, House Bill No. 34041 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Sitog In the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte”, House Bill No. 34120 “An Act Granting the Municipality of Bansa In Mountain Province”, House Bill No. 34565 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Benigno Aquino, Jr. In the Province of Cotabato”, House Bill No. 34697 “An Act Constituting Sitios Of Old Bosoboso Proper, Kaysakat, Painaan, Pinugay And Kilingan, All in Barangay San Jose, Municipality of Antipolo, Province of Rizal, Into A New Barangay to Be Known as Barangay Bosoboso”, 9th Congress: House Bill No. 59 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Higinio A. Mendoza, Sr. In the Province of Palawan”, House Bill No. 191 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Claudio Sandoval In the Province of Palawan”, House Bill No. 427 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Sangay In the Province of Agusan Del Norte”, House Bill No. 460 “An Act Creating the Municipality of San Pascual in The Province of Bohol”, House Bill No. 547 “An Act Creating the Municipality of San Miguel in The Province of Surigao del Norte”, 10th Congress: House Bill No. 766 “An Act Creating The Municipality of San Ramon In The Province of Masbate”, House Bill No. 6221 “An Act Creating The Municipality of Valdez In The Province of Ilocos Norte”, House Bill No. 6222 “An Act Creating The Municipality of Angela In The Province of Ilocos Norte”, House Bill No. 6223 “An Act Creating The Municipality of Ramos In The Province of Ilocos Norte”, House Bill No. 6785 “An Act Converting the Municipality of San Jose into A Component City to Be Known as The City of San Jose, Province of Occidental Mindoro”, House Bill No. 6955 “An Act Creating The Municipality of Sanga-Sanga In The Province of Tawi-Tawi”, House Bill No. 7546 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Bartolome Aripal in the Second District, Province of Zamboanga del Norte”, House Bill No. 7742 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Sawata In the Province of Davao”, House Bill No. 8095 “An Act Creating The Municipality of Bubuan In the Province of Basilan, And Appropriating Funds Therefor”, House Bill No. 8818 “An Act Creating The Municipality of Narciso Ramos in the Province of Pangasinan”, House Bill No. 10102 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Gumpuan in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur”, 11th Congress: House Bill No. 903 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Gumpuan In the Province of Zamboanga Del Sur”, House Bill No. 2015 “An Act Creating the Municipality Of Del Monte in The Province of Agusan Del Sur”, House Bill No. 5973 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Don Alejandro in The Province of Agusan Del Sur”, House Bill No. 6401 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Sablayan In the Province of Occidental Mindoro Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Sablayan”, House Bill No. 6876 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Balasiao In the Province of Davao Del Sur”, House Bill No. 6877 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Don Pedro Mariscal”, House Bill No. 8843 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Malampaya In the Province of Palawan”, House Bill No. 9554 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Pototan Into A Component City of The Province of Iloilo To Be Known as The City of Pototan”, House Bill No. 10629 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Batobalani In the Province of Camarines Norte”, House Bill No. 10723 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Colasi In the Province of Camarines Norte”, House Bill No. 12829 "An Act Converting the Municipality of Los Banos Into A Component City of The Province of Laguna To Be Known as The Science and Nature City of Los Banos”, 12th Congress: House Bill No. 2463 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Sta. Barbara In the Province of Iloilo Into A Component City to be known as the City of Sta. Barbara”, House Bill No. 2897 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Tapiantana In the Province of Basilan And Appropriating Funds Therefor”, House Bill No. 3184 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Pilas In the Province of Basilan, And Appropriating Funds Therefor”, House Bill No. 4263 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Lopez, Province of Quezon, Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Lopez”, House Bill No. 4721 “ An Act Reapportioning the City of Davao Into Four (4) Legislative Districts and For Other Purposes”, House Bill No. 4964 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Daet Into A Component City of The Province of Camarines Norte To Be Known As ‘City of Daet’”, House Bill No. 5022 “An Act Creating the Municipality of San Agustin in the Province of Davao Oriental And For Other Purposes”, House Bill No. 5450 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Don Manuel Medel”, House Bill No. 5531 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Labo, Camarines Norte Province, Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Labo”, House Bill No. 6412 "An Act Segregating Barangay 179, Zone 16 In Caloocan City and For Other Purposes", House Bill No. 6415 "An Act Renaming the Province of Cotabato To the Province of North Cotabato, Repealing Thereby B.P. Blg. 660, And Other Related Purposes", House Bill No. 6468 “An Act Segregating Bagong Silang, Barangay 176, Zone 15 In Caloocan City, And for Other Purposes”, House Bill No. 6666 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Cainta, Province of Rizal Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Cainta”, 13th Congress: House Bill No. 3062 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Malita, Davao Del Sur Province, Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Malita”, House Bill Nos. 3264 and 4000 “An Act Providing for The Reapportionment of Legislative Districts and Sangguniang Panlalawigan Seats in The Province of Negros Oriental”, House Bill No. 3280 “An Act Reapportioning the Province of Bohol into Four (4) Legislative Districts”, House Bill No. 3636 “An Act Reapportioning The Province of Misamis Oriental Into Three Legislative Districts And For Other Purposes”, House Bill No. 3869 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Norzagaray Into A City of The Province of Bulacan, To Be Known as The City of Norzagaray”, House Bill No. 3871 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Claveria Into A Component City of The Province of Misamis Oriental, To Be Known as The City of Claveria”, House Bill No. 4226 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Tubod, Province of Lanao Del Norte Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Tubod”, House Bill No. 4324 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Pontevedra In the Province of Negros Occidental into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Pontevedra”, House Bill No. 4558 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Kalibo, Province of Aklan Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Kalibo”, House Bill No. 5027 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Governor Alfredo M. Abueg In The Province of Palawan And For Other Purposes”, House Bill No. 5378 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Monting Plaza in the Province of Agusan del Sur”, House Bill No. 5703 “An Act Creating A Fifth District in The Province of Laguna, Dividing the Province for The Purpose of Five Legislative Districts Providing for The Composition Thereof”, House Bill No. 5943 “An Act Reapportioning the Province of Eastern Samar Into Two (2) Legislative Districts”, House Bill No. 6051 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Subic, Province of Zambales, Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Subic”, 14th Congress: House Bill No. 552 “An Act Converting the Municipality Of San Francisco In the Province of Agusan Del Sur Into A Component City to Be Known as The City Of San Francisco”, House Bill No. 1331 "An Act Converting the Municipality of Nasugbu, Province of Batangas Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Nasugbu”, House Bill No. 1698 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Narvacan, Province of Ilocos Sur, Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Narvacan”, House Bill No. 2846 “An Act Creating The Municipality Of Amulung West In The Province Of Cagayan And Appropriating Funds Therefor”, House Bill No. 3125 "An Act Converting the Municipality of Ipil In the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Ipil”, House Bill No. 3256 "An Act Converting the Municipality of Baler, Province of Aurora into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Baler”, House Bill No. 3701 “An Act Reapportioning the Province of Cagayan Into Four (4) Legislative Districts”, House Bill No. 3817 “An Act Creating A New Legislative District in the City of Pasig Amending Republic Act No. 7829, Entitled “An Act Converting the Municipality of Pasig into a Highly Urbanized City to be known as the City of Pasig”, House Bill No. 4140 “An Act Providing For The Reapportionment of Legislative Districts in the Province of Pangasinan”, House Bill No. 4897 "An Act Converting the Municipality of Catarman In the Province of Northern Samar Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Catarman", House Bill No. 6259 “An Act Providing for The Reapportionment of The First (1st) and Second (2nd) Legislative Districts and The Creation of The Third (3rd) Legislative District of The City of Zamboanga”, 15th Congress: House Bill No. 3632 “An Act Reapportioning the Province of Zamboanga Del Sur into Three Legislative Districts”, House Bill No. 3767 “An Act Reapportioning The Lone Legislative District in the Province of Nueva Vizcaya and Thereby Creating A New Legislative District From Such Reapportionment”, House Bill Nos. 4144 and 4731 “An Act Reapportioning The First (1st) and Second (2nd) Legislative Districts of Rizal Province, Thereby Creating Two (2) new Legislative Districts From Such Reapportionment And For Other Purposes”, House Bill Nos. 4336 and 4760 “An Act Providing For the Reapportionment of Legislative Districts in the Province of Leyte”, House Bill Nos. 4885 and 5689 “An Act Reapportioning the Composition of The Third (3rd) and Fourth (4th) Legislative Districts in the Province of Bulacan And Thereby Creating New Legislative Districts from Such Reapportionment”, House Bill No. 4570 “An Act Reapportioning the Composition of The First Legislative District in The Province of Oriental Mindoro, Thereby Creating A New Legislative District from Such Reapportionment”, House Bill No. 5520 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Mauban In the Province of Quezon Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Mauban”, House Bill No. 6038 “An Act Reapportioning The Composition of The First (1st) and Second (2nd) Legislative Districts in the Province of South Cotabato and Thereby Creating A New Legislative District from Such Reapportionment”, 16th Congress: House Bill No. 1696 “An Act Creating Another Legislative District in the Province of Surigao del Sur to be known as the Third District of Surigao del Sur”, House Bill Nos. 2734 and 6140 “An Act Separating the City of San Fernando from the Third District of Pampanga, creating for that purpose the Lone District of the City of San Fernando”, House Bill No. 2984 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Valencia In the Province of Negros Oriental Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Valencia”, House Bill No. 4319 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Lorenzo S. Sarmiento In the Province of Compostela Valley and For Other Purposes”, House Bill No. 4472 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Carrascal Into an Independent Component City to Be Known as The City of Carrascal”, House Bill No. 5002 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Pateros Into A City to Be Known as The City of Pateros and making it it’s their Legislative Districts”, House Bill No. 6136 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Polomolok In the Province of South Cotabato Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Polomolok”, House Bill No. 6338 “An Act Separating the City of Malolos from the First Legislative District of the Province of Bulacan to Constitute the Lone Legislative District of The City of Malolos”, Senate Bill No. 3029 “An Act Separating the City of San Pedro from The First Legislative District of The Province of Laguna To Constitute the Lone Legislative District of The City of San Pedro”, 17th Congress: House Bill No. 66 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Daraga, Albay Province, Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Daraga”, House Bill No. 93 “An Act Separating Cotabato City from the First Legislative District of the Province of Maguindanao to Constitute the Lone Legislative District of Cotabato City”, House Bill Nos. 147 and 617 “An Act Reapportioning the Lone Legislative District of the City of Bacolod And Thereby Creating A New Legislative District from Such Reapportionment”, House Bill No. 514 “An Act Creating the Third Legislative District of Surigao del Norte”, House Bill No. 694 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Lubao, Pampanga Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Lubao”, House Bill No. 1013 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Malandag in the Province of Sarangani”, House Bill No. 2051 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Lintangan in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte”, House Bill No. 2098 “An Act Providing for The Reapportionment of The Lone District of The City of Pasay”, House Bill No. 2348 “An Act Separating Angeles City from the First District of the Province of Pampanga to constitute the Lone District of Angeles City”, House Bill No. 5585 “An Act Reapportioning the Lone Legislative District and The Sangguniang Panlungsod Of the City of Iloilo”, House Bill No. 6746 “An Act Reapportioning the Composition of The First Legislative District and Sangguniang Panglungsod Seats of The City of Caloocan”, House Bill No. 6123 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Ubay In the Province of Bohol Into A Component City to Be Known as The Science City of Ubay”, House Bill No. 7418 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Alabel In the Province of Sarangani Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Alabel”, House Bill No. 7865 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Maramag In the Province of Bukidnon Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Maramag”, Republic Acts: Republic Act No. 6712 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Senator Ninoy Aquino In the Province of Sultan Kudarat”, Republic Act No. 6714 “An Act Merging, Dividing, And/or Reviving the Different Barangays in Caloocan City and For Other Purposes”, Republic Act No. 6734 “An Act Providing for An Organic Act for The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao”, Republic Act No. 6769 “An Act Creating the Municipality of San Jose in the Province of Surigao del Norte”, Republic Act No. 6851 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Kalawit In the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte”, Republic Act No. 7081 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Talaingkod In the Province of Davao”, Republic Act No. 7152 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Arakan In the Province of Cotabato”, Republic Act No. 7155 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Tulay Na Lupa In the Province of Camarines Norte”, Republic Act No. 7159 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Guipos in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur”, Republic Act No. 7162 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Tigbao in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur”, Republic Act No. 7228 “An Act Creating the Province of Sarangani”, Republic Act No. 7675 “ An Act Converting the Municipality of Mandaluyong into a Highly Urbanized City to be Known as the City of Mandaluyong”, Republic Act No. 7720 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Santiago into an Independent Component City to be Known as the City of Santiago”, Republic Act No. 7829 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Pasig into a Highly Urbanized City to be Known as the City of Pasig”, Republic Act No. 7854 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Makati into a Highly Urbanized City to be Known as the City of Makati”, Republic Act No. 7896 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Sibunag in the Province of Guimaras”, Republic Act No. 7897 “An Act Creating the Municipality of San Lorenzo in the Province of Guimaras”, Republic Act No. 7926 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Muntinlupa into a Highly Urbanized City to be Known as the City of Muntinlupa”, Republic Act No. 8192 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Sagay in the Province of Negros Occidental into a Component City to be Known as the City of Sagay”, Republic Act No. 8223 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Marikina into a Highly Urbanized City to be Known as the City of Marikina”, Republic Act No. 8251 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Las Pinas into a Highly Urbanized City to be Known as the Las Pinas”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 54 “An Act creating the Municipality of Mamasapano in the Province of Maguindanao, Appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes”, Republic Act No. 8297 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Kabankalan into a Component City of the Province of Negros Occidental, to be Known as the City of Kabankalan”, Republic Act No. 8469 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Passi in the Province of Iloilo into a Component City to be Known as the City of Passi”, Republic Act No. 8470 “An Act Creating the Province of Compostela Valley from the Province of Davao del Norte, and for Other Purposes”, Republic Act No. 8471 “An Act Constituting the Three Municipalities of Babak, Samal and Kaputian of Samal Island, Province of Davao, into a Component City to be Known as the Island Garden City of Samal”, Republic Act No. 8472 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Tagum, Davao Province, into a Component City to be Known as the City of Tagum”, Republic Act No. 8475 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Calapan in the Province of Oriental Mindoro into a Component City to be Known as the City of Calapan”, Republic Act No. 8480 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Urdaneta in the Province of Pangasinan into a Component City to be Known as the City of Urdaneta”, Republic Act No. 8487 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Taguig, Metro Manila, into a Highly Urbanized City to be Known as the City of Taguig, and for Other Purposes”, Republic Act No. 8488 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Victorias, Negros Occidental, into a Component City to be Known as the City of Victorias”, Republic Act No. 8489 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Talisay, Negros Occidental, into a Component City to be Known as the City of Talisay”, Republic Act No. 8490 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Malaybalay into a Component City of the Province of Bukidnon, to be Known as the City of Malaybalay”, Republic Act No. 8500 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Kidapawan in the Province of Cotabato into a Component City to be Known as the City of Kidapawan”, Republic Act No. 8507 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Parañaque into a Highly-Urbanized City to be Known as the City of Parañaque”, Republic Act No. 8508 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Antipolo into a Component City to be Known as the City of Antipolo”, Republic Act No. 8509 “An Act Converting the Municipality of San Fernando, La Union, into a Component City to be Known as the City of San Fernando”, Republic Act No. 8526 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Valenzuela into a Highly Urbanized City to be Known as the City of Valenzuela”, Republic Act No. 8535 “An Act Creating the City of Novaliches”, Republic Act No. 8593 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Tarlac into a Component City to be Known as the City of Tarlac”, Republic Act No. 8754 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Malolos, Bulacan Province into a Component City to be Known as the City of Malolos”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 89 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Sultan Masturain the Province of Maguindanao, Authorizing the Appropriation of Funds therefor, and for other purposes”, Republic Act No. 8755 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Tuguegarao, Cagayan Province into a Component City to be Known as Tuguegarao City”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 95 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Pagagawan in the Province of Maguindanao, and for other Purposes”, Republic Act No. 8796 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Maasin into a Component City of the Province of Southern Leyte to be Known as the City of Maasin”, Republic Act No. 8797 “An Act Converting the Municipality of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan into a Component City to be Known as the City of San Jose Del Monte”, Republic Act No. 8798 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Digos, Davao del Sur Province, into a Component City to be Known as the City of Digos”, Republic Act No. 8803 “ An Act Converting the Municipality of Koronadal, South Cotabato Province, into a Component City to be Known as the City of Koronadal”, Republic Act No. 8804 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Bislig into a Component City to be Known as the City of Bislig”, Republic Act No. 8805 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Tacurong into a Component City of the Province of Sultan Kudarat, to be Known as the City of Tacurong”, Republic Act No. 8806 “An Act Creating the City of Sorsogon by Merging the Municipalities of Bacon and Sorsogon in the Province of Sorsogon and Appropriating Funds Therefor”, Republic Act No. 8807 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Masbate into a Component City of the Province of Masbate to be Known as the City of Masbate”, Republic Act No. 8977 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Muñoz in the Province of Nueva Ecija into a Component City to be Known as the Science City of Muñoz”, Republic Act No. 8979 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Talisay in the Province of Cebu into a Component City to be Known as the City of Talisay,” Republic Act No. 8983 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Bayawan in the Province of Negros Oriental into a Component City to be Known as the City of Bayawan”, Republic Act No. 8984 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Balanga, Bataan Province into a Component City to be Known as the City of Balanga”, Republic Act No. 8985 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Valencia in the Province of Bukidnon into a Component City to be Known as the City of Valencia”, Republic Act No. 8988 “An Act Validating and Recognizing the Creation of the City of Vigan by the Royal Decree of September 7, 1757 Issued by Fernando VI, King of Spain”, 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”, Republic Act No. 9005 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Tanauan, Province of Batangas into a Component City to be Known as the City of Tanauan”, Republic Act No. 9008 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Ligao, Province of Albay into a Component City to be Known as the City of Ligao”, Republic Act No. 9014 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Escalante, Province of Negros Occidental into a Component City to be Known as the City of Escalante”, Republic Act No. 9015 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Panabo, Province of Davao del Norte into a Component City to be Known as the City of Panabo”, Republic Act No. 9017 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Cauayan, Province of Isabela into a Component City to be Known as the City of Cauayan”, Republic Act No. 9018 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Candon, Province of Ilocos Sur into a Component City to be Known as the City of Candon”, Republic Act No. 9019 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Malabon into a Highly Urbanized City to be Known as the City of Malabon,” Republic Act No. 9020 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Tabaco, Province of Albay into a Component City to be Known as the City of Tabaco,” Republic Act No. 9022 “ An Act Converting the Municipality of Gapan, Province of Nueva Ecija into a Component City to be Known as the City of Gapan”, 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”, Republic Act No. 9024 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Calamba, Province of Laguna into a Component City to be Known as the City of Calamba”, Republic Act No. 9025 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Alaminos, Province of Pangasinan into a Component City to be Known as the City of Alaminos”, Republic Act No. 9026 “ An Act Converting the Municipality of Tanjay, Province of Negros Oriental into a Component City to be Known as the City of Tanjay”, Republic Act No. 9027 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Sipalay, Province of Negros Occidental into a Component City to be Known as the City of Sipalay”, Republic Act No. 9028 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Himamaylan, Province of Negros Occidental into a Component City to be Known as the City of Himamaylan”, 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”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 112 “An Act Creating Municipality of Paglat in the Province of Maguindanao, Authorizing the appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 139 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Guindulungan out of the Mother Municipality of Talayan in the Province of Maguindanao, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 150 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Datu Unsay out of the Mother Municipality of Shariff Aguak, Province of Maguindanao, authorizing the appropriation funds therefor, and for other purposes”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 151 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Datu Saudi Ampatuan out of the Mother Municipality of Datu Piang, Province of Maguindanao, authorizing the appropriation funds therefor, and for other purposes”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 153 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Datu Abdullah Sangki in the Province of Maguindanao, providing funds therefor, and for other purposes”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 166 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Rajah Buayan in the Province of Maguindanao, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes”, Republic Act No. 9229 “An Act Amending Sections 8 (a) of Republic Act No. 8507 Entitled, “An Act Converting the Municipality of Parañaque into a Highly Urbanized City to be known as the City of Parañaque””, Republic Act No. 9232 “An Act Amending Sections 2, 11 (a) and 55 of Republic Act No. 8508 entitled “An Act Converting the Municipality of Antipolo into a Component City to be known as the City of Antipolo” and Appropriating Funds Therefor””, Republic Act No. 9264 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Santa Rosa in the Province of Laguna into a Component City to be Known as the City of Santa Rosa”, Republic Act No. 9265 “An Act Creating the Municipality of San Isidro in The Province of Davao del Norte”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 203 “An Act Creating Municipality of Pandag in the Province of Maguindanao, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 204 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Mangudadatu in the Province of Maguindanao, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 206 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Datu Anggal Midtimbang in the Province of Maguindanao, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes”, Republic Act No. 9356 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Meycauayan in the Province of Bulacan into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Meycauayan”, Republic Act No. 9357 “An Act Reapportioning the Province of Sultan Kudarat into Two Legislative Districts”, Republic Act No. 9364 “An Act Amending Sections 10 and 53 of Republic Act No. 8223, otherwise known as the Charter of the City of Marikina”, Republic Act No. 9371 “An Act Providing for the Apportionment of the Lone Legislative District of the City of Cagayan de Oro”, Republic Act No. 9387 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Navotas Into a Highly Urbanized City to be Known as the City of Navotas”, 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”, Republic Act No. 9389 “An Act Converting The Municipality of Baybay in the Province of Leyte into a Component City to be known as The City of Baybay”, Republic Act No. 9390 “An Act Converting The Municipality of Bogo, Cebu Province into a Component City to be known as The City of Bogo”, Republic Act No. 9391 “An Act Converting The Municipality of Catbalogan in the Province of Samar into a Component City to be known as The City of Catbalogan”, Republic Act No. 9392 “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”, 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”, Republic Act No. 9394 “An Act Converting The Municipality of Borongan in the Province of Eastern Samar into a Component City to be known as The City of Borongan”, Republic Act No. 9398 “An Act Converting The Municipality of Tayabas in The Province of Quezon into a Component City to be known as The City of Tayabas”, Republic Act No. 9404 “An Act Converting The Municipality of Tabuk into a Component City of The Province of Kalinga to be known as The City of Tabuk”, Republic Act No. 9405 “An Act Converting The Municipality of Bayugan in the Province of Agusan del Sur into a Component City to be known as The City of Bayugan”, Republic Act No. 9407 “An Act Converting The Municipality of Batac in The Province of Ilocos Norte into a Component City to be known as The City of Batac”, Republic Act No. 9408 “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”, Republic Act No. 9409 “An Act Converting The Municipality of Guihulngan in The Province of Negros Oriental into a Component City to be known as The City of Guihulngan”, Republic Act No. 9431 “An Act Creating a Barangay to be known as Barangay Fortune in the City of Marikina, Metro Manila”, Republic Act No. 9432 “An Act Creating a Barangay to be known as Barangay Tumana in the City of Marikina, Metro Manila”, Republic Act No. 9434 “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”, Republic Act No. 9435 “An Act Converting The Municipality of El Salvador in the Province of Misamis Oriental into a Component City to be known as The City of El Salvador”, Republic Act No. 9436 “An Act Converting The Municipality of Carcar in the Province of Cebu into a Component City to be known as The City of Carcar”, Republic Act No. 9491 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Naga in the Province of Cebu into a Component City to be known as the City of Naga”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 220 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Datu Hoffer in the Province of Maguindanao, Providing Funds therefor, and for Other Purposes”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 222 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Datu Salibo in the Province of Maguindanao, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes”, Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 225 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha in the Province of Maguindanao, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes”, Republic Act No. 9508 “An Act Providing for the Reapportionment of the Lone Legislative District of the Province of Agusan del Sur”, Republic Act No. 9716 “An Act Reappointing the Composition of the First (1st) and Second (2nd) Legislative Districts in the Province of Camarines Sur and Thereby Creating A New Legislative District From Such Reappointment”, Republic Act No. 9723 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Dasmariñas in the Province of Cavite into a Component City to be Known as the City of Dasmariñas”, Republic Act No. 9724 “An Act Separating the City of Iligan from the First Legislative District of the Province of Lanao Del Norte To Constitute the Lone Legislative District of the City of Iligan”, Republic Act No. 9725 “An Act Providing for the Reapportionment of the Lone Legislative District of the Province of Camarines Norte,” Republic Act No. 9726 “An Act Separating the City of Lapu-Lapu from the Sixth Legislative District of the Province of Cebu to Constitute the Lone Legislative District of the City of Lapu-Lapu”, Republic Act No. 9727 “An Act Reapportioning the Province of Cavite into Seven (7) Legislative Districts”, Republic Act No. 9740 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Biñan in the Province of Laguna into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Biñan,” Republic Act No. 10160 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Bacoor in the Province of Cavite into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Bacoor,” Republic Act No. 10161 “ An Act Converting the Municipality of Imus in the Province of Cavite into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Imus,” Republic Act No. 10163 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Cabuyao in the Province of Laguna into a Component City to Be Known as the City of Cabuyao,” Republic Act No. 10164 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Mabalacat in the Province of Pampanga into a Component City to Be Known As Mabalacat City,” Republic Act No. 10169 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Ilagan in the Province of Isabela into a Component City to be Known as the City of Iligan,” Republic Act No. 10170 “An Act Reapportioning the Second (2nd) Legislative District of Quezon City, Thereby Creating Two (2) Additional Legislative Districts and Twelve (12) Sangguniang Panlungsod Seats From Such Reapportionment,” Republic Act No. 10171 “An Act Reapportioning the Province of Palawan into Three (3) Legislative Districts,” Republic Act No. 10177 “An Act Reapportioning the Province of Cotabato into Three (3) Legislative Districts,” Republic Act No. 10184 “An Act Reapportioning the Province of Bukidnon Into Four (4) Legislative Districts,” Republic Act No. 10360 “ An Act Creating the Province of Davao Occidental,” Republic Act No. 10420 “An Act Converting the Municipality of San Pedro in the Province of Laguna into a Component City to be Known as the City of San Pedro,” Executive Order No. 183 “Creating A Negros Island Region and For Other Purposes”, Republic Act No. 10673 “An Act Reapportioning the Province of Batangas into Six (6) Legislative Districts,” Republic Act No. 10675 “An Act Converting the Municipality of General Trias in the Province of Cavite into a Component City to be Known as the City of General Trias,” Republic Act No. 10684 “An Act Creating An Additional Legislative District in the Province of Cebu to be known as the Seventh Legislative District,” Executive Order No. 38 “Revoking Executive Order No. 183 (S. 2015) Which Created a Negros Island Region and For Other Purposes”, Republic Act No. 10933 “An Act Dividing Barangay North Bay Boulevard South (NBBS) in the City of Navotas into Three (3) Distinct and Independent Barangays to be Known as Barangay NBBS Proper, Barangay NBBS Kaunlaran and Barangay NBBS Dagat-Dagatan,” Republic Act No. 10934 “An Act Dividing Barangay Tangos in the City of Navotas into Two (2) Distinct and Independent Barangays to be Known as Barangays Tangos North and Tangos South,” Republic Act No. 10935 “An Act Dividing Barangay Tanza in the City of Navotas into Two (2) Distinct and Independent Barangays to be Known as Barangay Tanza 1 and Barangay Tanza 2,” Republic Act No. 10958,” An Act Dividing Barangay Canumay in the City of Valenzuela into Two (2) Districts and Independent Barangays to be known as Barangay Canumay West and Barangay Canumay East,” Republic Act No. 11077 “An Act Reapportioning the Province of Aklan Into Two (2) Legislative Districts,” Republic Act No. 11078 “An Act Separating the City of Calamba From the Second Legislative District of The Province of Laguna To Constitute the Lone Legislative District of The City of Calamba,” Republic Act No. 11080 “An Act Reapportioning the Province of Isabela Into Six (6) Legislative Districts,” Republic Act No. 11086 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Sto. Tomas In the Province of Batangas Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Sto. Tomas,” Republic Act No. 11198 “An Act Providing for The Reapportionment of The Province of Southern Leyte into Two (2) Legislative Districts.”

Prepared by: JICA Study Team

Trivia: The Batasan was instituted under the 1973 Constitution promulgated by then-President Ferdinand Marcos, replacing the earlier Congress of the Philippines established by the 1935 Commonwealth Constitution. It was abolished immediately after the People Power Revolution in 1986, and Congress was restored with the passage of the 1987 Constitution.

In 1981, the parliament was formally convened as the Batasang Pambansa, and in August 1985, some dissident members unsuccessfully tried to impeach President Marcos.

Trying to load Facebook and Instagram? You may have to wait a while...

Are you trying to log into Facebook on your phone or desktop? You might have to wait a while because it appears to be down for many users.

Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, is also displaying a "failed to load" message for some users when trying to upload photos to the platform.

According to Facebook (for developers), this is a partial outage.

Users took to Twitter to express their concern (but mainly sarcasm).

Facebook has an outage. Will the world survive?

What did you do when Facebook, Instagram and Messenger went offline Wednesday?

Did you feel that? Are your nerves still a little frayed? Can you get that photo of your recent trip to Maui posted?

What? Did you think we were talking about an earthquake rattling the region? Oh, how silly of you!

No, we meant the outage that hit Facebook, Instagram and Facebook Messenger on Wednesday morning. Reports circulated that the social network’s popular sites were out around the world, and millions of people didn’t know what to do with the comments they were about to post about, say, the latest weirdness from Florida, their best friend’s adorable baby/puppy/cat/muscle car, or the college entry exam scandal.

There was no immediate word if the Facebook issues resulted in people resorting to outrageous communication methods like actually speaking face-to-face with one another. But Twitter was up — and thankfully, people could discuss the horrible turn their lives had taken via the hashtag #facebookdown.

A request to Facebook for comment on its outage — and how the world might make it through the greatest catastrophe since “The Macarena” became a hit song — wasn’t immediately returned. Thus, there was no way of confirming if Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg was furiously refreshing his own page from his compound on Kauai.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/03/13/facebook-has-an-outage-will-the-world-survive/

Facebook, Instagram go down around the world in an apparent outage

Having trouble accessing Facebook or Instagram on Wednesday afternoon? You weren't alone.

The massively popular social network went down early afternoon with issues popping up across Facebook proper, Facebook Messenger and Instagram.

As with nearly every Facebook outage, users headed to Twitter with the hashtag #facebookdown quickly becoming the top trending topic in the United States.

Downdetector.com, which monitors websites, showed the company experiencing issues across a large portion of the U.S. and Europe in addition to issues in other areas in South America and Asia.

Facebook, Facebook Messenger both down. Instagram having issues. WhatsApp seems fine for now. #facebookdown

— Eli Blumenthal (@eliblumenthal) March 13, 2019

It is not immediately clear what caused the Wednesday issue. Some users reported seeing a message saying the site was down for "required maintenance."

"We’re aware that some people are currently having trouble accessing the Facebook family of apps," a Facebook spokesperson said in a statement provided to USA TODAY. "We’re working to resolve the issue as soon as possible."

Facebook-owned WhatsApp did not appear to be immediately impacted by the outage.

https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2019/03/13/facebook-instagram-go-down-around-world-apparent-outage/3152505002/

Multiply (website)

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{{Infobox Website
|name         = Multiply
|logo         = [[File:Multiply (2013 logo).jpg|150px]]
|screenshot   = [[File:MultiplyNewMain.jpg|280px|Multiply screenshot as of August 23, 2008]]
|url          = http://multiply.com/
|commercial   = Yes
|type         = [[e-commerce]]
|language       = English, Indonesian, Japanese, Thai, Spanish, Portuguese<ref>http://multiply.com/languages</ref>
|registration = Free
|launch date    = December, 2003
|owner        = [[Stefan Magdalinski]]
|current status     = Defunct<br>Closed (as a company)
}}
'''Multiply''' was a [[social network service|social networking service]] with an emphasis on allowing users to share media – such as photos, videos and blog entries – with their "real-world" network. The website was launched in March 2004 and was privately held with backing by [[VantagePoint Venture Partners]], [[Point Judith Capital]], Transcosmos, and private investors.<ref>[http://www.redherring.com/Home/22757 Red Herring], "VCs Count on Multiply.com"</ref> Multiply had over 11&nbsp;million registered users.<ref>[http://multiply.multiply.com/journal/item/275/Happy_Thanksgiving_from_Multiply], "Multiply is Multiplying: Page Views Double to 600MM Year-over-Year"</ref> The company was headquartered in [[Boca Raton, Florida]] but moved to [[Jakarta, Indonesia]] early in 2012 and recently announced intentions to switch to e-commerce, dropping the social networking aspect entirely. Quantcast estimates Multiply had 2.47 million monthly U.S. unique visitors at their peak on July 30, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.quantcast.com/multiply.com |title=Multiply.com Traffic and Demographic Statistics by Quantcast |publisher=Quantcast.com |date=2014-02-21 |accessdate=2014-02-28}}</ref>

On Multiply, a user's network was made up of their direct contacts, as well as others who are closely connected to them through their first-degree relationships. Additionally, users were encouraged to specify the nature of their [[Interpersonal relationship|relationship]] with one another, making it possible to share content with their entire network of closely related people, or subsets thereof including friends, family, professional contacts, and so on.

May 31, 2013 officially marked the closing of their operations whilst expressing the hope that the website might reorganize, retain [[Jakarta, Indonesia]] as headquarters, and reopen as a [[social network service|social networking service]] in the future.<ref>[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/04/26/13/multiplycom-close-may-6]</ref> However, the website is now shutting down for life anymore and the company is now closed.

==Blogging Paired with Media Sharing and Storage==
[[Image:Multiplylogo.png|thumb|right|Multiply Logo (2003-2013)]]
[[Image:MultiplyScreenshot082308.png|thumb|right|280px|Multiply screenshot as of August 23, 2008]]
Multiply tried to be the one-stop shop for a user's [[Web 2.0]] experience.<ref>[http://multiply.com/info/about Multiply Corporate Page], About Multiply</ref> Its bid is enhanced by the capabilities with which it empowers its users. There was a blog module, of course, but beyond that, users could upload videos, and host them on their pages rather than on third-party pages. Videos could also be added from major sites, notably YouTube. The user could also upload unlimited photos into their albums, hosted in the photo module. There were also modules for music, reviews, links, recipes, and a personal marketplace.

A blog traditionally followed a linear format (each entry rests above the other in chronological order regardless of the type of content that is included in the post). Though it is possible to have a traditional style blog on Multiply, content could also be organized according to the type of post (text, video, photo, etc.) or by topic (using tagged content boxes).<ref>[http://multiply.multiply.com/journal/item/158/New_tag_stuff_plus_bonus_video_option], "New tag stuff (plus bonus video option!)"</ref> By organizing posts based on topic or type of media, a user can essentially create a [[personal web page]].

Multiply provided blog [[Crossposting|cross-posting]]; blog entries posted to Multiply could be automatically posted to a [[LiveJournal]], [[Blogger (service)|Blogger]] or [[TypePad]] account. There was also an option to post via [[e-mail]] or [[Multimedia Messaging Service|MMS]], enabling posting from mobile phones. Users could also post reviews (of movies and books, for example), and share a calendar of events. Multiply also reintroduced the Marketplace and Recipes modules, which allowed users to share interests in purchases, and favorite foods and drinks.<ref>[http://multiply.multiply.com/journal/item/201/New_audiovideo_stuff._Better_alert_things._Generally_more_goodness. Multiply Corporate Blog], "New audio/video stuff. Better alert things. Generally more goodness"</ref>

Multiply was especially flexible in that users could choose to edit their background and theme colors, but the ability to incorporate CSS makes customizing more extensive.<ref>[http://multiply.com/setup/pages/upload-css CSS Interface], Customize Multiply Page CSS Interface</ref> Many users had pages far different from the base theme due to their mastery of [[Cascading Style Sheets|CSS]].

===Traditional Blogging===
Blog posts on Multiply included the ability to easily change font style, type, color or size. Photos could be added and moved about within the post.  A poll could be included and files could be attached.<ref>[http://multiply.multiply.com/journal/item/228/Featured_Feature_Blog_Attachments Multiply Staff Blog], "Featured Feature: Blog Attachments"</ref> Users could use Multiply's WYSIWYG blog editor or edit HTML directly.<ref>[http://multiply.multiply.com/journal/item/160/New_improved_HTML_editing Multiply Staff Blog], "New & improved HTML editing"</ref>

As with all types of posts on Multiply, users could set privacy settings on a per post basis, enabling a user to essentially run a private blog for friends and family right on top of, or embedded within, a public blog. (In other words, a user can post thoughts on politics to a public audience while reserving posts on the cute things the kids did for only friends and family.  Both types of posts were treated the same by Multiply in terms of alerts to the poster and the poster's contacts, but the privacy settings limit the content to only those that the user wants to give access to.)

===Unlimited Photo Sharing===
All accounts on Multiply included the ability to add an unlimited number of photos.<ref>[http://multiply.multiply.com/journal/item/74/No_more_limits], "No more limits"</ref>  In addition to being able to share photos with contacts on Multiply, users could also let non-Multiply members see even their private photos by using the "share" link.

Multiply offered limited editing capabilities for photos: Photos could be rotated and a variety of picture frames can be added.  Using the Multiply Media Locker users could crop photos, eliminate red eye, retouch photos, adjust contrast, exposure, and saturation.  There was also an Auto Fix function that adjusted photos with one click.  All of the adjustments were reversible until clicked to apply them.

Photos in albums could be embedded into other posts or replies on Multiply, or they could be [[Inline linking|hotlinked]] outside of Multiply, in which case a watermark is added.

Multiply had partnered with [http://www.qoop.com QOOP] for photo printing and other photo services.

Multiply had an Auto Uploading tool which automatically uploads your photos into your Media Locker where they are stored until you choose to share them.  For premium users the full size original was stored indefinitely.

===Videos===
Users could easily upload videos directly to Multiply, or they could pull video in from YouTube, Photobucket, Google Video, Metacafe, or myspacetv.com. Free users could upload up to 10 minutes (or 100mb of video footage). Premium members had a limit of 20 minutes (or 200mb).<ref>[http://multiply.multiply.com/journal/item/239/Introducing_the_Multiply_AutoUploader_Media_Locker_Premium_Service Multiply Staff Blog], "Introducing the Multiply AutoUploader, Media Locker, Premium Service"</ref>

===Calendar===
Users could post calendar entries for themselves, for their contacts, their network or even for public access (enabling users to keep personal entries, such as doctor appointments, private, while allowing a wider audience for such entries as a fund raising event that is open to the public).

Users had access to an aggregated calendar on their Inbox page that collects all of their calendar entries as well as those of their contacts and displays them in one calendar feed.

Calendar entries, as with all entries on Multiply, could be discussed within the calendar entry post, enabling members to not only announce an event, but discuss it as well.

===Reviews===
Users could add reviews to their website, not only rating and explaining their view on the product, but discussing it as well with friends and family. Reviews used a 5 star system so both those who post and those who reply can rate how well they liked a product.

===Recipes===
The recipe section was a component of Multiply at the time of its launch in 2004, but it was removed for a time. The recipe and marketplace sections were returned in 2007 due to popular demand.

===Marketplace===
The marketplace section was designed to be a way to showcase items that a person may want to pass on to contacts or to search for an item that a user's contacts may have.

===Music===
Since its inception the website had allowed users to upload music playlists to their profile page. Initially users could upload up to 10 songs at a time with an unlimited number of songs allowed on any given playlist (they could upload more songs after the first ten by starting a second upload and specifying that they should be added to a pre-existing playlist.) This brought the site initial popularity due to the ease with which people could share copyrighted digital music. Originally one could download each track individually in mp3 format.

In order to combat illegal music sharing (as the intent was for users to be able to share only music that they had the legal right to), the site cut the maximum uploads at one time to five, and then to three. They then removed the ability to easily right click and download each individual track and instead put a link to a *.m3u playlist file. However users could simply save that file and open it with a text editor, and then cut and paste the individual file links and save the mp3 files.

In July 2008, the site removed the ability to download the *.m3u playlist file and replaced it with an embedded music player. However users can still use third party software to obtain the original mp3 files (which are also stored in a computer's download cache.) Nonetheless, these changes (as well as the large number of users forcibly removed from the site due to copyright violations) have affected the size of the user base.

==Inbox newsfeed==
Multiply had a newsfeed since its inception, variously called the "Explore" page, "My Multiply" and the "Inbox".  This feed aggregates not only the user's posts, but those of the user's contacts, network and groups as well, using technology that Multiply has patented.<ref>[http://www.google.com/patents?id=KVeaAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22peter+pezaris%22 Google Patent Information], "Method and system for performing and sorting a content search"</ref>  The inbox alerts users not only to new posts by their contacts or within their network, but it also notifies users of new replies to posts that users have shown an interest in.  If a user ignores a post, then the post is not popped to the top of the page no matter how many new replies are made.  In this way, users don't need to "clean up" their inbox because uninteresting posts simply "drop off" the page.

The feed was highly customizable, allowing the user to set filters to show specific posts.  Filters could be saved and users can easily switch between them. In this way, users were only alerted to posts and replies that are interesting to them, though they can switch to a "wider" view of network or group activity when that is preferred.

==Groups==
In addition to networking with your "real life" friends and family, Multiply also provided a way to meet and socialize with other members through groups.

Registered users could create groups on Multiply. These groups exist outside of the "network" structure, enabling people with certain interests to share the aforementioned types of media with others who share their interests, but may not be closely connected to them through relationships.

Groups were categorized as Business, Computers & Internet, Cultures & Community, [http://multiply.com/search/groups?_charset_=UTF-8&usertoken=U2FsdGVkX19-LNHnvcJnJUZmnr58DHgvS3L4MUgABi6EbpdSLqfGyw%3D%3D&form%3A%3Agroup_search=group_search&form%3A%3Agroup_search%3A%3Acount=1&group_search%3A%3Astart=0&group_search%3A%3Alimit=10&group_search%3A%3Alanguage=1&group_search%3A%3Acat=entertainment&group_search%3A%3Asecure-token=3099%3AU2FsdGVkX19-LNHnvcJnJVYQXwGta.CPFntIXIjPrn8%3D&group_search%3A%3Atext=&omniture_submission=submitted Entertainment & Arts], Friends & Family, Games, Government & Politics, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Crafts, Money & Investing, Places & Travel, Recreation & Sports, Religion & Beliefs, Romance & Relationships, Schools & Education, Science & History, and Other.

=== Migration from MSN Groups ===
{{Update|section|date=October 2009}}
In February 2009, MSN Groups closed to make way for the new Windows Live Groups. Communities hosted on the old MSN Groups service can not be migrated across to the new platform. As such MSN have worked with Multiply to create a tool which allowed group owners to move their MSN Groups community over to the Multiply service.

This move by MSN and Multiply succeeded in killing off a large number of MSN Groups communities. This was due to the fact that the migration process was rather complex, essentially creating a new group, importing content from the old one.

This meant that all existing MSN users had to re-join the new group, and if the old community located on MSN Groups was not closed by the owner after the migration process, any changes made afterward were to be lost when the service closed.

Details of the migration process could be found on the MSN Groups homepage which has subsequently been removed and now directs to a Microsoft Account log in page, however information regarding Groups' closure and migration to Multipy has been preserved on a Windows Live blog.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://windowslivearchive.wordpress.com/2008/10/23/changes-to-msn-groups/ |title=Changes to MSN Groups &#124; Windows Live team blog archive |publisher=Windowslivearchive.wordpress.com |date=2008-10-23 |accessdate=2014-02-28}}</ref>

With the announced closure of Multiply's social networking sites, members who used the site for that purpose are looking for alternatives offering similar features. While Multiply has not announced a partnership with any other web site or sites for the purposes of migration as MSN did, the CEO did promise to provide "easy ways for you to either download your stuff (photos, blogs, content, etc), or migrate it to other online services" with details to be announced at a later date.<ref>http://multiply.com/info/we-are-sorry</ref>

==Personal website==
Though Multiply did provide a profile page for users, that was not the main focal point of a user's Multiply presence.  Rather, each user had a home page where all of their recent content was aggregated.  The content boxes on this home page could be rearranged and could be aligned into a one or two column format (or a mixture of both). Tagged content boxes could also be added and unwanted boxes could be hidden.

Users could customize the overall look of their site using either one-click customization tools that Multiply provides or by adding customizations with CSS.

==Awards & recognitions==
In 2008, Multiply was named [[Open Web]] Awards finalist.<ref>[http://mashable.com/2008/11/19/openwebawards-voting-1/ 2nd Annual Open Web Awards]</ref>

==Headquarters moves to Indonesia==
As Multiply expanded to include e-commerce, the announcement was made that the company was moving from its headquarters in Florida to Indonesia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theindonesiatoday.com/latest-news/107-latest-news/18775-multiply-moves-headquarter-to-indonesia.html |accessdate=August 11, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130507015136/http://www.theindonesiatoday.com/latest-news/107-latest-news/18775-multiply-moves-headquarter-to-indonesia.html |archivedate=May 7, 2013 }}</ref>

==Multiply announces closure of social networking site==
An official announcement by Multiply's CEO, Stefan Magdalinski, was made on August 9, 2012, that the social networking portion of Multiply would be discontinued, including hosted blogs, videos, photos and messaging, in order to focus solely on e-commerce.<ref>[http://multiply.com/info/we-are-sorry]</ref> Multiply International ceased its social network on March 23, 2013. One month later, Multiply announced that all services of both Indonesian and International would close, making the site entirely defunct, and the company is now closed.<ref>{{cite web|author=kompas cyber media |url=http://tekno.kompas.com/read/2013/04/26/14295497/Situs.Multiply.Indonesia.Akan.Ditutup |title=Situs Multiply Indonesia Akan Ditutup - Kompas.com Tekno |publisher=Tekno.kompas.com |date=2013-04-26 |accessdate=2014-02-28}}</ref> That the site will be fully re-opened their operations 100 days after [[United States]] [[President of the United States|President]] [[Barack Obama|Obama]] stepping down in the [[White House|office]] on January 20, 2017 at 12 noon ([[Eastern Time Zone|EST]]) and keeping [[Facebook]] as the sole social networking site. On April 30, 2017, the [[Indonesian Parliament]] approved the draft of re-opening Multiply.com, as well their operations, the international subsidiary Multiply International and the social networking portion including 55 million users with hosted blogs, videos, photos and messaging would recovered and also voted and approved the draft of re-opening this website.

==See also==
* [[E-commerce]]
* [[Social network service]]
* [[List of social networking websites]]
* [[Comparison of video services]]
* [[Multipers.com]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.multiply.com/ Multiply]
* [http://www.folksonomy.org/2006/09/interview_with_multiply.html Folksonomy.org Interview with Multiply Founder]
* [http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details?q=&url=multiply.com Alexa info] – Traffic and usage statistics
* [http://www.wptv.com/content/specialreports/story.aspx?content_id=6824b1e3-e60a-4be1-923c-4c88b0a93dd3 WPTV: West Palm Beach]
* [http://multiply.com/info/corp Multiply Corporate Info]
* [http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/06/multiply-lands-166-million-series-b/ Multiply Secures Second Round of Funding]
* [http://multiply.com/info/about Multiply's Multimedia and Networking Capabilities]
* [http://www.socialnetworkingwatch.com/2008/11/peter-pezaris-m.html/ Peter Pezaris, Multiply.com CEO Interview, November 2008]
* [http://tekno.kompas.com/read/2013/04/26/14295497/Situs.Multiply.Indonesia.Akan.Ditutup/ Accouncement to stop all its services, April 2013]

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Social Media Sites of the Past

Before Facebook rolled around, there were already a couple of social media services that Filipinos got hooked on. Of course, with technology rapidly developing, newer and better social networking websites began to thrive while the old social media services began to gather dust. Take a short trip down memory lane with us as we revisit a couple of social media platforms that thrived in the Philippines.

Friendster

Back in the day, when we say everyone, we mean every single one had a Friendster account. If you didn’t have one, you would have definitely signed up for one at the end of the day to get what everyone was talking about. Friendster was a social media networking site that thrived massively in the Philippines. Founded in 2002 by computer programmer Jonathan Abrams, Friendster had about 8 million-plus users during its peak. One of the site’s most significant features was the Testimonials feature, commonly referred to as “testi” locally. It was a part of a user’s profile where people could write things about the person, whether it’s an essay-length entry of how they met, how they became friends, how grateful they are for being friends, or shorter entries of endorsing the person to be added by others. In 2011, Friendster relaunched as a social gaming platform and by 2015, suspended all its services citing lack of engagement in the community. Three years later, on June 30, 2018, it closed down as a company and eventually dissolved.

MySpace

Similar to Friendster, MySpace allowed its users to build profiles and expand their network of friends. MySpace used to be the number social networking website in the entire world, peaking in 2009. It wasn’t as popular as Friendster in the Philippines but still, many signed up for it to be able to connect with the popular users, such as musicians, bands, and artists, on the platform. MySpace is, surprisingly, still up and running despite the sharp decline of its user base as a result of migrating to Facebook.

Multiply

Multiply was a social media platform that had its users writing blogs, uploading photos and videos, writing reviews, and even selling merchandise. Locally, Multiply was another one of those social media websites that you had to have an account on, otherwise, you’ll miss out on the blog entries and photo galleries made by your friends. Multiply had a feature that allowed users to specify their relationship with their contacts and share or restrict content depending on how close they are. On August 9, 2012, Multiply announced that it was closing down its social networking platform and continuing as an e-commerce website instead. On May 31, 2013, Multiply ceased its operations and shut down entirely.

On June 10, 2014, it has filed for corporate rehabilitation to seek protection from its creditors. The company filed the petition for rehabilitation before the Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC). At that time, the website's social networking portion had a network of 18 million users. Liquidity problems, however, affected earnings. Sales declined from their peak of P20 billion in 2013 to just about P1 billion in July 2020.

It had suffered from a drop in new orders amid a slump in the social networking sector. Multiply also reportedly laid off some 12,000 workers on February 28, 2014.

Plurk

Before Twitter, Plurk was the hot micro-blogging social network website. It featured horizontal timelines, with ‘plurks’ (user updates) posting in chronological order, and users may interact with each other underneath the thread of each plurk. Plurk is still up and running, with its users mostly based in Taiwan, its presence in the Philippines has long faded away when Twitter rose up in the social media ranks.

Google+

Google Plus (or Google+ or G+) was established to rival the more prominent social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. While it didn’t exactly catch a huge audience locally, there were people who preferred it over Facebook. It had a quieter community, and individuals were able to create smaller, refined friend circles in their accounts. In 2018, Google announced that it was shutting down the service for consumers, citing low engagement and security risks.

Do you remember using these social media sites when they were all active? Share your stories with us!

https://www.yugatech.com/feature/social-media-sites-of-the-past/

TV ratings war continues

RIVAL broadcasters GMA Network Inc. and ABS-CBN Corp. claimed on separate statements they led the ratings war last month, citing data from two different sources.

GMA Network, the Gozon-led network, claimed to have dominated in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (Nutam) with a 38.4-percent average household audience share in February, ahead of ABS-CBN’s 34.6 percent by just a few percentage points, based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

It also claimed to have led Nutam’s morning block with a 33.9-percent audience share versus its rival’s 28.5 percent; the afternoon block with 39.2 percent, versus the competitor’s 34.7 percent; and the evening block with 39.5 percent, versus 36.9 percent of the competition.

GMA also claimed to have furthered its leadership position in Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, which account for 72 percent and 60 percent of all urban households in the country.

In Urban Luzon GMA won across all-day parts and registered an average household share of 42.1 percent, while ABS-CBN posted only 29.2 percent; in Mega Manila it posted an audience share of 43.9 percent, while its rival booked 26.6 percent.

Moreover, Kapuso shows also ruled the list of top-rating programs in NUTAM for the said period. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) solidified its position as the most-watched show among urban viewers nationwide, following its recent overnight people rating of 19.2 percent, which is its highest rating to date.

KMJS was followed by Onanay, Pepito Manaloto, Kara Mia, 24 Oras, Daddy's Gurl, Magpakailanman, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Studio 7, and Cain at Abel.

Included in the list as well were the political romantic comedy TODA One I Love, Bubble Gang, Saksi, The Boobay and Tekla Show, Amazing Earth, 24 Oras Weekend, Imbestigador, Wowowin, Unang Hirit, Eat Bulaga, Kapuso Movie Night, Tadhana, Asawa Ko Karibal Ko, Ika-5 Utos, Inagaw na Bituin, My Special Tatay and Wish Ko Lang.

GMA similarly dominated both Urban Luzon and Mega Manila lists, taking 9 spots out of the top 10 programs.

Lopez-led entertainment and multimedia conglomerate ABS-CBN claimed to have posted a higher national-average audience share in February. Citing data from Kantar Media, ABS-CBN said it recorded a solid 45-percent audience share nationwide, a 15-point lead over GMA’s 30 percent.

ABS-CBN also claimed leadership in Metro Manila, where it scored an average audience share of 43 percent, against GMA’s 23 percent. It also won in Mega Manila, where it scored 46 percent, ahead of the competition’s 29 percent.

The Lopez-led broadcaster likewise attracted more viewers than GMA in other areas. It won the ratings game in Total Luzon with an average total-day audience share of 40 percent, versus GMA’s 32 percent; in Total Visayas with 55 percent versus GMA’s 24 percent; and in Total Mindanao with 55 percent, versus GMA’s 26 percent.

ABS-CBN also claimed it fared better against GMA n the prime-time block, after it registered a 50-percent audience share, significantly higher than its rival’s 30 percent.

The prime-time block is the most important part of the day when most Filipinos watch TV and advertisers put a larger chunk of their investment in to reach more consumers effectively.

It posted a 48-percent audience share for the said block, a 16-point difference from the rival’s 32 percent.

Aside from prime time, ABS-CBN won in other time blocks nationwide that include the morning block with 37 percent, versus GMA’s 26 percent; noontime block with 44 percent, versus GMA’s 30 percent; and afternoon block with 46 percent, versus GMA’s 32 percent.

Long-running police drama Ang Probinsyano remained as the most watched show in February with an average television rating of 42.3 percent, while the variety show It’s Showtime is still the most watched noontime show in the country with a national TV rating of 40.6 percent on weekdays and 38.5 percent on Saturdays, against its rival Eat Bulaga which only got 37.5 percent on weekdays and 35.6 percent on Saturdays, ABS-CBN said.

Other most-watched Kapamilya shows are TV Patrol and World of Dance Philippines (31.3 percent each), The General’s Daughter (30.6 percent), Tonight with Boy Abunda (29.8 percent), Bandila (28.5 percent), Umagang Kay Ganda and Magandang Buhay (27.8 percent), Playhouse (27.9 percent), Kadenang Ginto (26.5 percent), Los Bastardos (25.7 percent), Maalaala Mo Kaya (25.1 percent), Pinoy Big Brother: Otso (24.8 percent), Gandang Gabi Vice (23.7 percent), Home Sweetie Home (22.9 percent), Wansapanataym (22.7 percent), Halik (22.3 percent), Rated K (21.6 percent) and Minute to Win It: Last Man Standing (20 percent).

The Lopez-led network sources its data from Kantar Media, which uses a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes that represent 100 percent of the total Philippine TV viewing population.

GMA bases its claims to leadership from Nielsen data, which has a nationwide sample size of 3,500 urban and rural homes.

https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/03/05/tv-ratings-war-continues/

Bill extending TV5 franchise to be transmitted to Palace

THE BILL extending the franchise granted to ABC Development Corp., currently known as TV5 Network, Inc., for another 25 years will soon be transmitted to the Office of the President.

The House of Representatives concurred with the Senate amendments, eliminating the need to convene a bicameral conference committee.

The bill is being prepared for the signature of the Congress leaders before it is transmitted to President Rodrigo R. Duterte for enactment.

“No need to convene a bicam. Last I heard was that the bill was in the process of enrollment after which it’d be transmitted to the President for his signature,” Camiguin Rep. Xavier Jesus D. Romualdo, who wrote the bill, said in a phone message on Monday.

The network primarily broadcasts sports and news programs, through ESPN 5 and News 5. Its franchise was first granted in December 1994, under Republic Act No. 7831, and is set to expire on December 8, 2019.

If enacted, TV5 will be allowed to continue to “construct, install, operate, and maintain radio and television broadcasting stations in the Philippines.”

The Senate version, in particular, had included a provision requiring the grantee to inform Congress of “Any sale, lease, transfer, grant of usufruct, or assignment, of franchise or the rights and privileges acquired there under, or of the merger or transfer of the controlling interest,” which the House adopted.

The bill requires the network to provide the government with adequate public service time or a maximum aggregate of 10% of the paid commercials or advertisements.

The network is prohibited from broadcasting obscenity, indecent language, speech and the like, as well as deliberately disseminating false information. Broadcasting material that proposes or incites treason, rebellion or sedition will also be banned.

The bill also provides the President the right to temporarily take over and operate the network and its facilities; to temporarily suspend its operations in interest of public safety, security and public welfare; and to authorize the temporary use and operation of any government agency, in circumstances that involve “war, rebellion, public peril, calamity, emergency, disaster, or disturbance of peace and order.”

TV5 is required to conduct a public offering of at least 30% of its outstanding capital stock within five years from commencement of operations. — Charmaine A. Tadalan

https://www.bworldonline.com/bill-extending-tv5-franchise-to-be-transmitted-to-palace/

ABS-CBN maintains ratings lead in February 2019

ABS-CBN said on Monday it remained as the country's top television network in February after pulling more viewers.

The Kapamilya network averaged 45 percent audience share, 15 points higher than GMA's 30 percent, data from Kantar Media showed.

In Metro Manila, ABS-CBN had a 43 percent audience share against GMA's 23 percent. 

ABS-CBN also led in other areas with a 40 percent audience share in Luzon, and 55 percent each in Visayas and Mindanao.

Long-running police drama "Ang Probinsyano" remained as the most watched show in February with an average television rating of 42.3 percent, while the variety show “It’s Showtime” is still the most watched noontime show in the country with a national TV rating of 40.6 percent on weekdays and 38.5 percent on Saturdays, against its rival “Eat Bulaga” which only got 37.5 percent on weekdays and 35.6 percent on Saturdays, ABS-CBN said.

Other most-watched Kapamilya shows are “TV Patrol” and “World of Dance Philippines” (31.3 percent each), “The General’s Daughter” (30.6 percent), “Tonight with Boy Abunda” (29.8 percent), “Bandila” (28.5 percent), “Playhouse” (27.9 percent), “Kadenang Ginto” (26.5 percent), “Los Bastardos” (25.7 percent), “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (25.1 percent), “Home Sweetie Home” (22.9 percent), “Wansapanataym” (22.7 percent), “Halik” (22.3 percent), “Rated K” (21.6 percent) and “Minute to Win It Last Man Standing” (20 percent).

The Lopez-led network said it ruled the primetime block (6 p.m. to 12 m.n.) with 50 percent of audience share against GMA's 30 percent.

ABS-CBN also led in the other blocks: morning (37 percent), noontime (44 percent), and afternoon (46 percent).

As of February this year, ABS-CBN TVplus had sold 7 million boxes since its launch in 2015.

The network said it added 5 new channels to its current TVplus line-up, namely the Asianovela Channel, Movie Central, MYX, Jeepney TV, and O Shopping in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, and Metro Cebu.

news.abs-cbn.com is the official news website of ABS-CBN Corp.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/04/19/abs-cbn-maintains-ratings-lead-in-february-2019

GMA Network increases nationwide lead in February

Leading broadcast company GMA Network posted better numbers in February, which resulted in increased margins over its competitor, based on the latest data from the industry's widely-trusted ratings service provider Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.

For the month of February (with February 24 to 28 based on overnight data), GMA registered an average total day people audience share of 38.4 percent in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), which topped ABS-CBN's 34.6 percent.

Per day part, the Kapuso Network got 33.9 percent people audience share in the morning block, versus rival's 28.5 percent.

GMA subsequently won in the afternoon block with 39.2 percent people audience share surpassing the 34.7 percent of ABS-CBN.

GMA also secured its leadership in the hotly contested evening block with 39.5 percent as against competition's 36.9 percent.

The Kapuso Network likewise maintained its stronghold in the viewer-rich areas of Urban Luzon and Mega Manila, which respectively account for 72 and 60 percent of all urban viewers in the country.

GMA registered an average total day people audience share of 42.1 percent in Urban Luzon, which was way ahead of ABS-CBN's 29.2 percent.

In Mega Manila, based on official data from February 1 to 23, the Network kept its dominance with an average total day people audience share of 43.9 percent, versus competition's 26.6 percent.

Moreover, Kapuso shows also ruled the list of top-rating programs in NUTAM for the said period. Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) solidified its position as the most-watched show among urban viewers nationwide, following its recent overnight people rating of 19.2 percent, which is its highest rating to date.

KMJS was followed by Onanay, Pepito Manaloto, Kara Mia, 24 Oras, Daddy's Gurl, Magpakailanman, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Studio 7, and Cain at Abel.

Included in the list as well were the political romantic comedy TODA One I Love, Bubble Gang, Saksi, Amazing Earth, 24 Oras Weekend, Imbestigador, Wowowin, Eat Bulaga, Kapuso Movie Night, Tadhana, Asawa Ko Karibal Ko, Ika-5 Utos, Inagaw na Bituin, My Special Tatay and Wish Ko Lang!.

GMA similarly dominated both Urban Luzon and Mega Manila lists, taking 9 spots out of the top 10 programs.

Nielsen data is gathered through a greater number of sampled homes nationwide in comparison to Kantar Media. With approximately 900 more homes surveyed in Total Urban and Rural Philippines compared to Kantar, Nielsen data is statistically considered more representative of the total TV population.

Nielsen TV Audience Measurement';s client pool covers a total of 32 clients/subscribers consisting of 6 local TV networks including ABS-CBN, TV5, Aksyon TV and CNN Philippines, among others; 3 regional clients; 2 blocktimers; and 21 agencies (17 media agencies, 3 consulting agencies, and 1 digital agency).

Meanwhile, GMA Network is investing over P1 billion to complete the second phase of its digitization project which encompasses the production, post-production, content management and distribution of GMA and GMA News TV's programs.

This phase includes the commissioning of the Digital Terrestrial Transmitters that now provide superior digital TV signal reach, enabling the viewership of Kapuso programs through digital-enabled TV sets and set-top boxes in various areas in the country including Mega Manila, North Central Luzon, Cebu, and Davao.

https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/48836/gma-network-increases-nationwide-lead-in-february/story

Senate OK’s renewed franchise for Mike Velarde’s network

THE SENATE has passed on third and final reading the bill extending for another 25 years the broadcasting franchise of Delta Broadcasting System, Inc., which is owned by El Shaddai leader Brother Mike Z. Velarde.

House Bill No. 7199 was approved with 18 affirmative and zero negative votes, with no abstention. It was sponsored in the Senate plenary by Senator Grace S. Poe-Llamanzares, chair of the Senate committee on public services.

The bill seeks to amend Republic Act No. 7723, which first granted the franchise to Delta Broadcasting System, Inc. for 25 years back in May 1994.

It allows the company to operate radio and television broadcasting stations in the Philippines. Delta Broadcasting System, Inc is the broadcast network of the El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Fellowship International, Inc. The company airs religious and commercial programs through its AM station, DWXI 1314.

The proposed measure requires the company to provide free public service time to enable the government to reach to audiences on important public issues and warnings concerning public emergencies and calamities.

The franchise is deemed “ipso facto” revoked if the company failed to operate continuously for two years. Any transfer of ownership or controlling interests in the company also needs congressional approval. The Senate has provided an amendment that such transfer must be notified within 60 days after the completion of the transaction.

The Senate also provided an amendment which requires the company to create employment opportunities and on-the-job trainings in their operations.

An annual report of the company’s compliance with the terms and conditions of the franchise must also be submitted to Congress. Failure to do so would lead to a penalty of P500 per working day of noncompliance. — Camille A. Aguinaldo

https://www.bworldonline.com/senate-oks-renewed-franchise-for-mike-velardes-network/

SM Prime allocates P80 billion for 2019 capex

SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property unit of the Sy family, earmarked P80 billion for 2019 capital expenditures to support the company’s provincial expansion and land banking activities.

SM Prime said in a presentation posted on its website this year’s capital spending program would be funded by a combination of local borrowings and internal funds.

This year’s spending plan is slightly lower than the P91 billion it spent in 2018.

SM Prime plans to open four new malls and complete the expansion of two this year.

The new malls set to open this year are SM Center Dagupan with 23,000 square meters of gross floor area, SM City Olongapo Central with 72,000 sqm, SM City Butuan with 48,000 sqm and SM Mindpro Citimall in Zamboanga City with 53,000 sqm.

SM Prime will also complete the expansion of SM Baguio to add 32,000 sqm in GFA and SM City Fairview which will add 46,000 sqm.

SM Prime said that by the end of 2019, the mall business unit would have 76 malls in the Philippines and seven malls in China with an estimated combined gross floor area of 10.5 million square meters.

Meanwhile, the group’s residential business under SM Development Corp. is scheduled to launch 15,000 to 18,000 residential units this year that include high-rise buildings, mid-rise buildings and single-detached house and lot projects.

These projects are located in Metro Manila and other key cities in the provinces.

SM Prime is also set to open two new hotels, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo and Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa in 2019.

Offering 200 rooms, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo is situated right next to SM City Iloilo in Mandurriao while the 239-room Park Inn by Radisson North Edsa will be connected to SM North EDSA in Quezon City.

By 2019, SM Prime will have 2,059 hotel rooms under its portfolio.

For office development, SM Prime will launch NU Tower in 2019 with 46,000 sqm of GFA. This will boost the group’s office to nine with total GFA of 681,000 sqm.

http://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/289140

List of lone-district provinces

Metropolitan Manila Area

Metro Manila, one (1) - Lone District: Manila, Quezon City, cities of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, San Juan, San Pedro, Taguig and Valenzuela and municipalities of Obando and Pateros.

Cordillera Administrative Region

Abra, one (1)

Apayao, one (1)

Benguet, one (1)

Ifugao, one (1)

Kalinga, one (1)

Mountain Province, one (1)

Region I

Ilocos Norte, one (1) - Lone District: Batac and Laoag Cities and municipalities of Adams, Bacarra, Badoc, Bangui, Banna, Burgos, Carasi, Currimao, Dingras, Dumalneg, Marcos, Nueva Era, Pagudpud, Paoay, Pasuquin, Piddig, Pinili, San Nicolas, Sarrat, Solsona and Vintar

Ilocos Sur, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Candon and Vigan and municipalities of Alilem, Banayoyo, Bantay, Burgos, Cabugao, Caoayan, Cervantes, Galimuyod, Gregorio del Pilar, Lidlidda, Magsingal, Nagbukel, Narvacan, Quirino, Salcedo, San Emilio, San Esteban, San Ildefonso, San Juan, San Vicente, Santa, Santa Catalina, Santa Cruz, Santa Lucia, Santa Maria, Santiago, Santo Domingo, Sigay, Sinait, Sugpon, Suyo and Tagudin.

La Union, one (1) - Lone District: City of San Fernando and municipalities of Agoo, Aringay, Bacnotan, Bagulin, Balaoan, Bangar, Bauang, Burgos, Caba, Luna, Naguilian, Pugo, Rosario, San Gabriel, San Juan, Santo Tomas, Santol, Sudipen and Tubao.

Pangasinan, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Dagupan, Alaminos, San Carlos and Urdaneta and municipalities of Agno, Aguilar, Alcala, Anda, Asingan, Balungao, Bani, Basista, Bautista, Bayambang, Binalonan, Binmaley, Bolinao, Bugallon, Burgos, Calasiao, Dasol, Infanta, Labrador, Laoac, Lingayen, Mabini, Malasiqui, Manaoag, Mangaldan, Mangatarem, Mapandan, Natividad, Pozorrubio, Rosales, San Fabian, San Jacinto, San Manuel, San Nicolas, San Quintin, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Santo Tomas, Sison, Sual, Tayug, Umingan, Urbiztondo and Villasis

Region II

Batanes, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Basco, Itbayat, Ivana, Mahatao, Sabtang and Uyugan.

Cagayan, one (1) - Lone District: Tuguegarao City and municipalities of Abulug, Alcala, Allacapan, Amulung, Aparri, Baggao, Ballesteros, Buguey, Calayan, Camalaniugan, Claveria, Enrile, Gattaran, Gonzaga, Iguig, Lal-lo, Lasam, Pamplona, Peñablanca, Piat, Rizal, Sanchez-Mira, Santa Ana, Santa Praxedes, Santa Teresita, Santo Niño (Faire), Solana, Tuao, Rosario, Ninoy Aquino and Amulung West.

Isabela, one (1) - 

Nueva Vizcaya, one (1)

Quirino, one (1)

Western Isabela, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Aurora, Benito Soliven, Burgos, Gamu, Mallig, Naguilian, Quezon, Quirino, Roxas, San Manuel and San Mariano.

Transfer of Antique capitol proposed

By Perla Lena

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -- Antique Governor Rhodora J. Cadiao on Wednesday bared plans to transfer the capitol building outside the busy business district of the provincial capital town of San Jose de Buenavista.

Cadiao said the plan to transfer the seat of the provincial government to Barangay Supa of San Jose de Buenavista would be carried out if she would be successful in her reelection bid in the May 2019 polls. The new site is about 5 km. from the present location of the capitol.

“We are looking for a wider space where to transfer the capitol,” she said.

The new Antique capitol, where the governor now holds office, is situated right at the heart of San Jose de Buenavista, which has become a busy business area with the many establishments surrounding the building.

The capitol building where Cadiao and most of the provincial government offices are situated is called the New Capitol Building although it was constructed in 1957 during the time of former governor Josue Cadiao, who is the father of the incumbent governor.

The New Capitol Building was constructed after the Old Capitol Building, which was constructed during the American period, was gutted by fire.

2,300 families to get socialized housing in Tondo

At least 2,300 informal settler families in Tondo, Manila will soon have their own houses after the House of Representatives opted to exercise its oversight powers, officials said yesterday.

District 1 Rep. Manny Lopez, who pushed for the in-city relocation of the families in his district, insisted that the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) be held in Parola so the beneficiaries of socialized housing units may witness the government at work.

“Finally, the hard work of Congress is becoming reality and can truly be felt by our countrymen who are most in need. They will now have their own home built on land and not over water. This is clear evidence of government working for the people,” he said.

Negros Occidental Rep. Albee Benitez, who heads the House committee on housing and urban development, said five-story buildings will be built on five hectares of land at Isla Puting Bato donated by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to the National Housing Authority.

The informal settlers will only pay P600 per month for the next 25 years for their units, he added.

Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had called on the oversight committee on housing after she expressed fears the families in slum areas may be displaced by the ongoing cleanup of Manila Bay.

Arroyo wanted the government and local officials to address the delays in the release of titles to recipients of social housing proclamations she issued in 2002 and 2004 when she was president.

She also asked the PPA to ensure that the informal settlers would not be deprived of their sources of livelihood.

An initial P1 billion was allocated for the construction of the low-rise buildings in Isla Puting Bato.

The PPA will assist in the project with the help of port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc.

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade assured the families that the buildings will be completed quickly.

Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada thanked Arroyo for spearheading the project, saying she is “God-sent.”

Isla Puting Bato barangay captain Bryan Mondejar said the residents have been worried about being informal settlers, but because of Arroyo “they were assured that they would have decent housing.”

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2019/02/27/1897015/2300-families-get-socialized-housing-tondo

Comelec requires sign language, Braille for political ads

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has required the use of the Filipino sign language in on-air advertisements and the Braille system in printed campaign materials of candidates and their political parties for the May elections.

"Candidates and parties are required to incorporate sign language interpreters and closed captioning in broadcast election propaganda intended for exhibition on television and/or the internet, and are encouraged to ensure the availability of their respective printed campaign materials in Braille," the Comelec said in Resolution No. 10488 dated January 30, 2019.

The Comelec included this rule under Section 6, or the lawful election propaganda, of the resolution signed by the en banc.

The same resolution set the correct size of printed campaign materials from leaflets, streamers, and other election paraphernalia not prohibited under the Omnibus Election Code.

The Comelec also encouraged candidates and their supporters to use sustainable materials, especially when there is a standing legislation from local government units.

"Parties and candidates are hereby encouraged to use recyclable and environment-friendly materials and avoid those that contain hazardous chemicals and substances in the production of their campaign and election propaganda," the Comelec said.

The Comelec started its crackdown on campaign materials that are oversized, placed in prohibited areas or both, after the deadline it imposed on candidates lapsed on February 14.

The commission said campaign advertisements in government-run infrastructures are also prohibited.

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/686101/comelec-requires-sign-language-braille-for-political-ads/story/?utm_source=GMANews&utm_medium=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0U9JxhyPzlHZvLssPaDN8N_OePxee5vQUWNP160o6pbj-YjsmMoAZe3CU

Cebu City to recognize late traffic czar Darza on 82nd Charter Day celebration

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The late Samuel “Sammy” Darza, Cebu City’s traffic czar, will be posthumously recognized by the Cebu City government during the celebration of the city’s 82nd Charter Day on Sunday, February 24 at the Plaza Sugbo.

Catherine Ysa, secretary of the mayor, said that Darza would be given a posthumous award for his contributions to the development of Cebu City during Sunday’s celebration.

According to a 2016 Cebu Daily News report, Darza passed away on August 9, 2016, at the age of 72.

He was known to have worked pro bono with the Cebu City government for P1 a year in the 80s.

Darza was also known to have played a big role in establishing the traffic management system and the computerized traffic signal for Cebu City.

Aside from that, the Cebu City government will also recognize board topnotchers, individuals, youth, and outstanding organizations.

Justin Lei Ramos, this year’s Architecture board topnotcher of the Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) , will be one of the topnotcher awardees to be recognized by the Cebu City government.

Ramos topped 1,120 Architecture Board Passers with a score of 83.80 percent.

Read more: Cebuana Architecture topnotcher shares secret to success: ‘Dream big’

Ysa said that there would be three outstanding individuals that would be recognized during the Charter Day celebration on Sunday.

Ysa said that the charter day celebrations would start with a flag raising ceremony to be led by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña followed by the awarding of outstanding employees and the board topnotchers at the Plaza  Sugbo.

The Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (Praise) will also be recognizing several outstanding youth in service on Sunday morning.

The outstanding organizations and outstanding individuals will also be awarded for their contribution to Cebu City’s development and stakeholders in a testimonial dinner at the social hall in the evening.

The Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (CHAC) also said that at least two organizations would receive the outstanding organization award.

Yso said that the celebration of the Charter Day has been a weeklong activity for the City Hall starting last with it’s launching on Monday, February 18, when a medical mission was held at the City Hall grounds.

On February 19, an Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) break-out activities were held at the Plaza Sugbo. A job fair was held on February 20 while a livelihood training was held on February 21.

On Friday morning, February 22, a farmer-market day was held in Plaza Sugbo while simultaneously, the Charter Day quiz bowl was also held at the Social Hall where 21 groups of students all over the city competed with their wits.

The Cebu City became a charter city on February 24, 1937 by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 58 authored by Senator Vicente Rama who was then representative of Cebu’s 3rd district.

Cebu City was granted its own charter allowing the city to be governed by its own charter document rather by state, provincial, or regional law./dbs

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/218613/cebu-city-to-recognize-late-traffic-czar-darza-on-82nd-charter-day-celebration

GMA Network investing over P1B in second phase of digitization project

Media giant GMA Network Inc. said Friday it is investing over P1 billion to complete the second phase of its digitization project.

The second phase of the project encompasses the production, post-production, content management and distribution of GMA and GMA News TV’s programs, the network said in a statement.

This will start commissioning the Digital Terrestrial Transmitters that now provide superior digital TV signal reach, enabling the viewership of Kapuso programs through digital-enabled TV sets and set-top boxes in various areas in the country, including Mega Manila, North Central Luzon, Cebu, and Davao.

The media company is also slated to complete the upgrade of its Electronic Field Production capabilities to further improve its High Definition (HD) image capture to Full 2K/4K HD, elevating GMA Network’s output to true global standards.

In anticipation, the requisite enhancements to the Network’s Media Asset Management and Broadcast Automation Systems have already been completed, the company said.

Post Production is likewise implementing full equipment and software upgrades coupled with increased storage and color grading capabilities to optimally process high-end 2K and 4K HD formats.

GMA’s Field News Gathering capabilities are being similarly upgraded to enable the transmission and delivery of HD-captured remote live events to GMA Network’s Technical Operations Center as they happen.

Parallel to upgrading the media asset management system is the commissioning of a new News Automation System (NAS) designed to provide the country’s most trusted news organization with even greater speed and agility in bringing viewers up-to-date news and information through the network’s eight news programs—Unang Hirit, 24 Oras, 24 Oras Weekend, Saksi, News To Go, Balitanghali, Balita Pilipinas Ngayon, Quick Response Team, and State of the Nation with Jessica Soho.

“All these state-of-the-art upgrades are part of GMA Network’s ongoing digitization project to bring world class programming to our viewers here and abroad. We are excited to unveil more innovative offerings that will not only maintain our position as the country’s leading broadcast network but will also revolutionize TV viewing experience in the Philippines,” GMA Network Chairman and CEO Felipe L. Gozon said. —Ted Cordero/VDS, GMA News

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/685860/gma-network-investing-over-p1b-in-second-phase-of-digitization-project/story/

Philippines launches tenders for Malolos – Clark line

THE Philippines Department of Transportation has issued a call for tender for a civil works contract for PNR Clark Phase 2 of the North-South Commuter Railway project, which will extend the line by 53km from Malolos to Clark.

The civil works contract for viaducts, structures, bridges and five stations is divided into three works packages, which need to be bid for separately, comprising sections which are around 17km, 16km and 12km long.

A pre-bid conference will be held on March 7 and the closing date for bids is May 10.

The Philippines Department of Finance has applied to the Asian Development Bank for a loan for Phase 2.

Work officially started on February 15 on PNR Clark Phase 1, a 38km elevated electrified line with 10 stations running from Tutuban in northern Manila north to Malolos. A third phase, PNR Los Banos, will involve building a 72km line from Manila to Los Banos, Laguna. When completed, the full network will be 146.6km long with 37 stations served by a fleet of 58 EMUs.

https://www.railjournal.com/news/philippines-launches-tenders/

Finally moving?

Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo delivered on President Duterte’s priorities as far as the House is concerned. No one could have expected the former Speaker, even if he is also from Davao, to deliver what Speaker Arroyo did.

On top of the list is the landmark reform of our rice industry. President Duterte deserves congratulations for showing real political will to embrace long needed change that will benefit rice farmers as well as rice consumers.

Despite resistance from his own agriculture secretary, the President signed the rice tariffication bill into law. He could have just allowed it to lapse and then pin responsibility on his economic managers and Congress. But he signed it to deliver a strong point that he wants a new system.

Starting March, NFA will no longer control rice importations. Instead, rice imports will be covered by new tariffs: 35 percent for rice imports sourced from ASEAN members; 40 percent for imports within the 350,000 metric ton minimum access volume (MAV) regardless of source country; and 180 percent for above-MAV imports from non-ASEAN country.

The tariffs are expected to raise between P7 billion to P11 billion in additional government revenues in its first year of implementation. Economic managers are also expecting a P7 per kilo drop in rice prices with the influx of imported rice and with it, result in a lower inflation rate.

Government will pass on the 35 percent tariff on imported rice to farmers to help them become more competitive. Under NFA trading restrictions, only 23 percent of the potential protection was passed on to farmers in 2017.

UP economist Ramon Clarete estimates that rice consumers in Metro Manila in 2017 paid on average 41 percent more than the landed price of rice imported freely from Vietnam or Thailand. But our rice farmers sold their rice at only nine percent above this free trade price. The difference, or 32 percent went to rice traders, millers, or were simply lost to market inefficiencies in the rice value chain.

By signing the rice tariffication bill into law, President Duterte kicks off the process of substantially reducing the inefficiencies and collusion in the rice market system. Clarete explained this old system made rice farmers poor over the last half century. Farmers will be better off as they capture more of the intended trade protection of the law from rice traders in collusion with corrupt NFA agents.

Indeed, Clarete pointed out, most of the rice farmers are also rice consumers during most part of the year. The new law benefits them, along with non-rice farmers in rural areas, fisherfolk, workers, and residents in urban areas.

The new law also opens the market to conglomerates like San Miguel whose experience and resources can provide the efficiencies that can bring down further the retail price of rice. It will also be easier to track import volumes and tax liabilities with San Miguel than it would be with Divisoria rice traders.

President Duterte also signed into law the Mobile Number Portability Act that allows cell phone users to switch networks without changing their numbers. This is in line with the President’s desire to have more competitiveness in the telco industry.

As the law itself pointed out in Section 3 (a), it wants “to promote consumer welfare as it fosters the freedom to choose and to respond to quality, price and other relevant considerations without the consumers having to change their mobile numbers whenever they change mobile service providers or subscription plans.”

Mobile number portability is the ability of a mobile postpaid or prepaid subscriber to retain an existing mobile number despite having moved from one mobile service provider to another, or to change subscription mode from postpaid to prepaid or vice versa. Under this law, telcos must act within 24 hours from the time a subscriber submits application.

I like this new law. NTC could have ordered this, but it had always been too scared or too much of a captive regulator of the telco industry to do so.

But then, we still have just two telcos to choose from. Many of us already have accounts in both, just to make sure. We still need the third, fourth, and possibly fifth telco to fully benefit from the law.

Still, it is a good start and the intentions of the Duterte administration in having this law is laudable.

But there could have been more laws delivered to promote our welfare as telecoms consumers… the Open Access bill for instance.

It is amazing how a single senator stood in the way of passing legislation that will speed up internet speed by introducing more competition through open access. That could have had more immediate effect on our lives than the third telco.

Then there is the law creating the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development. It consolidates the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) and the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB). Hopefully, this will give us a more comprehensive way of addressing the housing needs of people.

Good intentions, but with the same bureaucracy, we cannot expect much unless Duterte appoints a really good secretary. Will this mean we will have better planning and land use policies? I have my doubts, but hopeful.

Given the high rate of growth of our urban areas, we need better regulation and better regulators. The areas around Clark are booming and it will be a pity if the nearby towns end up like Metro Manila did.

Problems like congestion due to lack of planning and appropriate regulations can be observed in Angeles, Mabalacat, and San Fernando. Ayala is starting to develop virgin fields in Porac of 1,800 hectares and only 22 percent open space instead of the minimum 30 percent required by PD957. So much work to do for this new department.

There are many other new laws signed by the President in recent days. On the whole it is good to see some progress with these new laws. Interesting to see how the implementation side works out.

Boo Chanco’s e-mail address is bchanco@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter @boochanco

https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/02/22/1895625/finally-moving