Friday, May 10, 2019

1984 Amendments

“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.

“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

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


Cordillera Administrative Region

ABRA, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Bangued, Boliney, Bucay, Bucloc, Daguioman, Danglas, Dolores, La Paz, Lacub, Lagangilang, Lagayan, Langiden, Licuan-Baay, Luba, Malibcong, Manabo, Peñarrubia, Pidigan, Pilar, Sallapadan, San Isidro, San Juan, San Quintin, Tayum, Tineg, Tubo and Villaviciosa.

APAYAO, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Calanasan, Conner, Flora, Kabugao, Luna, Pudtol and Santa Marcela.

BENGUET, with Baguio City, one (1) - Lone District: Baguio City and municipalities of Atok, Bakun, Bokod, Buguias, Itogon, Kabayan, Kapangan, Kibungan, La Trinidad, Mankayan, Sablan, Tuba and Tublay.

IFUGAO, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Aguinaldo, Alfonso Lista, Asipulo, Banaue, Hingyon, Hungduan, Kiangan, Lagawe, Lamut, Mayoyao and Tinoc.

KALINGA, with Tabuk City, one (1) - Lone District: Tabuk City and Municipalities of Balbalan, Lubuagan, Pasil, Pinukpuk, Rizal, Tanudan and Tinglayan.

MOUNTAIN PROVINCE, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Barlig, Bauko, Besao, Bontoc, Natonin, Paracelis, Sabangan, Sadanga, Sagada, Tadian and Bansa.


REGION I

ILOCOS NORTE, with the Cities of Batac and Laoag, 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, Vintar, Valdez, Angela and Ramos.

ILOCOS SUR, with the Cities of Candon, Narvacan and Vigan, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Candon, Narvacan and Vigan and municipalities of Alilem, Banayoyo, Bantay, Burgos, Cabugao, Caoayan, Cervantes, Galimuyod, Gregorio del Pilar, Lidlidda, Magsingal, Nagbukel, 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, with the Cities of Agoo-Aringay and San Fernando, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Agoo-Aringay and San Fernando and municipalities of Bacnotan, Bagulin, Balaoan, Bangar, Bauang, Burgos, Caba, Luna, Naguilian, Pugo, Rosario, San Gabriel, San Juan, Santo Tomas, Santol, Sudipen and Tubao.

PANGASINAN, with the Cities of Dagupan, Alaminos, San Carlos and Urdaneta, 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, Villasis and Narciso Ramos.


REGION II

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

CAGAYAN, with Tuguegarao City, 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, with the Cities of Cauayan, Ilagan and Santiago, one (1) - Cities of Cauayan, Ilagan and Santiago and Municipalities of Alicia, Angadanan, Cabagan, Cabatuan, Cordon, Delfin Albano, Dinapigue, Divilacan, Echague, Jones, Luna, Maconacon, Palanan, Ramon, Reina Mercedes, San Agustin, San Guillermo, San Isidro, San Mateo, San Pablo, Santa Maria, Santo Tomas, Tumauini and Oscariz.

NUEVA VIZCAYA, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Ambaguio, Aritao, Bagabag, Bambang, Bayombong, Diadi, Dupax del Norte, Dupax del Sur, Kapaya, Kasibu, Quezon, Santa Fe, Solano, Villaverde and Belance.

QUIRINO, one (1) - Municipalities of Aglipay, Cabarroguis, Diffun, Maddela, Nagtipunan and Saguday.

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


REGION III

AURORA, with Baler City, one (1) - Lone District: Baler City and the Municipalities of Casiguran, Dilasag, Dinalungan, Dingalan, Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, San Luis, Benigno Aquino, Bianoan and Dr. Juan C. Angara.

BATAAN, with Balanga City, one (1) - Lone District: Balanga City and the Municipalities of Abucay, Bagac, Dinalupihan, Hermosa, Limay, Mariveles, Morong, Orani, Orion, Pilar and Samal.

BULACAN, with the Cities of Malolos, Norzagaray and San Jose del Monte, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Malolos, Norzagaray and San Jose del Monte and the Municipalities of Angat, Balagtas, Baliuag, Bocaue, Bulakan, Bustos, Calumpit, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Guiguinto, Hagonoy, Marilao, Pandi, Paombong, Plaridel, Pulilan, San Ildefonso, San Miguel, San Rafael, Santa Maria and Sapang Palay.

NUEVA ECIJA, with the Cities of Cabanatuan, Gapan, Muñoz, Palayan and San Jose, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Cabanatuan, Gapan, Muñoz, Palayan and San Jose and Municipalities of Aliaga, Bongabon, Cabiao, Carranglan, Cuyapo, Gabaldon, General Mamerto Natividad, General Tinio, Guimba, Jaen, Laur, Licab, Llanera, Lupao, Nampicuan, Pantabangan, Peñaranda, Quezon, Rizal, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Leonardo, Santa Rosa, Santo Domingo, Talavera, Talugtug and Zaragoza.

PAMPANGA, with the Cities of Angeles, Lubao, Mabalacat and San Fernando, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Angeles, Lubao, Mabalacat and San Fernando and Municipalities of Apalit, Arayat, Bacolor, Candaba, Floridablanca, Guagua, Macabebe, Magalang, Masantol, Mexico, Minalin, Porac, San Luis, San Simon, Santa Ana, Santa Rita, Santo Tomas and Sasmuan.

TARLAC, with Tarlac City, one (1) - Lone District: Tarlac City and the municipalities of Anao, Bamban, Camiling, Capas, Concepcion, Gerona, La Paz, Mayantoc, Moncada, Paniqui, Pura, Ramos, San Clemente, San Jose, San Manuel, Santa Ignacia and Victoria.

ZAMBALES, with Olongapo and Subic Cities, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Olongapo and Subic and the municipalities of Botolan, Cabangan, Candelaria, Castillejos, Iba, Masinloc, Palauig, San Antonio, San Felipe, San Marcelino, San Narciso and Santa Cruz.


REGION IV-A

BATANGAS, with the Cities of Batangas, Lipa, Tanauan, Nasugbu, Sto. Tomas, Bauan and Calaca, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Batangas, Lipa, Tanauan, Nasugbu, Sto. Tomas, Bauan and Calaca and Municipalities of Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balayan, Balete, Calatagan, Cuenca, Ibaan, Laurel, Lemery, Lian, Lobo, Mabini, Malvar, Mataasnakahoy, Padre Garcia, Rosario, San Jose, San Juan, San Luis, San Nicolas, San Pascual, Santa Teresita, Taal, Talisay, Taysan, Tingloy and Tuy.

CAVITE, with the Cities of Tagaytay, Cavite, Trece Martires, Dasmarinas, Bacoor, Imus, General Trias and Carmona, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Tagaytay, Cavite, Trece Martires, Dasmarinas, Bacoor, Imus, General Trias and Carmona and the Municipalities of Alfonso, Amadeo, General Emilio Aguinaldo, General Mariano Alvarez, Indang, Kawit, Magallanes, Maragondon, Mendez, Naic, Noveleta, Rosario, Silang, Tanza and Ternate.

LAGUNA, with the Cities of San Pablo, Calamba, Santa Rosa, Binan, Cabuyao and Los Banos, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of San Pablo, Calamba, Santa Rosa, Binan, Cabuyao and Los Banos and Municipalities of Alaminos, Bay, Calauan, Cavinti, Famy, Kalayaan, Liliw, Luisiana, Lumban, Mabitac, Magdalena, Majayjay, Nagcarlan, Paete, Pagsanjan, Pakil, Pangil, Pila, Rizal, Santa Cruz, Santa Maria, Siniloan and Victoria.

QUEZON, with the Cities of Lopez, Lucena, Mabuan and Tayabas, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Lopez, Lucena, Mabuan and Tayabas and the Municipalities of Agdangan, Alabat, Atimonan, Buenavista, Burdeos, Calauag, Candelaria, Catanauan, Dolores, General Luna, General Nakar, Guinayangan, Gumaca, Infanta, Jomalig, Lucban, Macalelon, Mulanay, Padre Burgos, Pagbilao, Panukulan, Patnanungan, Perez, Pitogo, Plaridel, Polillo, Quezon, Real, Sampaloc, San Andres, San Antonio, San Francisco, San Narciso, Sariaya, Tagkawayan, Tiaong and Unisan.

RIZAL, with the Cities of Antipolo and Cainta, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Antipolo and Cainta and municipalities of Angono, Baras, Binangonan, Cardona, Jalajala, Morong, Pililla, Rodriguez, San Mateo, Tanay, Taytay and Teresa.


MIMAROPA

MARINDUQUE, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Boac, Buenavista, Gasan, Mogpog, Santa Cruz and Torrijos.

MINDORO DEL SUR, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Pinamalayan, Gloria, Bansud, Bongabong, Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Masaguisi and Fe Del Mundo.

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Sablayan and Santa Cruz and the municipalities of Lubang, Looc, Paluan, Abra de Ilog, Mamburao, Calintaan, Rizal, Magsaysay and Ilin.

ORIENTAL MINDORO, with Calapan City, one (1) - Lone District: Calapan City and the municipalities of Puerto Galera, San Teodoro, Baco, Najuan, Victoria, Socorro and Pola.

PALAWAN DEL NORTE, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Coron, Culion, Busuanga, Linapacan, Taytay, El Nido and Malampaya.

PALAWAN DEL SUR, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Aborlan, Narra, Quezon, Rizal, Espanola, Brooke's Point, Bataraza, Balabac, Kalayaan, Claudio Sandoval and Higinio A. Mendoza, Sr.

PALAWAN ORIENTAL, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Roxas, Araceli, Dumaran, Cuyo, Agatuya, Magsaysay, Cagayancillo and San Vicente.

ROMBLON, one (1) - Lone District: Alcantara, Banton, Cajidiocan, Calatrava, Concepcion, Corcuera, Ferrol, Looc, Magdiwang, Odiongan, Romblon, San Agustin, San Andres, San Fernando, San Jose, Santa Fe and Santa Maria.


REGION V

BURIAS, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Claveria, San Pascual and and San Ramon.

CAMARINES NORTE, with the Cities of Daet and Labo, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Daet and Labo and the Municipalities of Basud, Capalonga, Daet, Jose Panganiban, Labo, Mercedes, Paracale, San Lorenzo Ruiz, San Vicente, Santa Elena, Talisay, Tulay Na Lupa, Vinzons, Batobalani and Colasi.

CAMARINES SUR, with the City of Naga, one (1) - Lone District: City of Naga and the municipalities of Bombon, Cabusao, Calabanga, Camaligan, Canaman, Del Gallego, Gainza, Libmanan, Lupi, Magarao, Milaor, Minalabac, Ocampo, Pamplona, Pasacao, Pili, Ragay, San Fernando and Sipocot.

CATANDUANES, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Bagamanoc, Baras, Bato, Caramoran, Gigmoto, Pandan, Panganiban, San Andres, San Miguel, Viga and Virac.

MASBATE, with the City of Masbate, one (1) - Lone District: Masbate City and the Municipalities of Aroroy, Baleno, Balud, Batuan, Cataingan, Cawayan, Dimasalang, Esperanza, Mandaon, Milagros, Mobo, Monreal, Palanas, Pio V. Corpuz, Placer, San Fernando, San Jacinto and Uson.

NUEVA CAMARINES, with the City of Iriga, one (1) - Lone District: City of Iriga and the municipalities of Baao, Balatan, Bato, Buhi, Bula, Caramoan, Garchitorena, Goa, Lagonoy, Nabua, Presentacion, Sagñay, San Jose, Siruma, Tigaon and Tinambac.

SORSOGON, with Sorsogon City, one (1) - Lone District: Sorsogon City and the municipalities of Barcelona, Bulan, Bulusan, Casiguran, Castilla, Donsol, Gubat, Irosin, Juban, Magallanes, Matnog, Pilar, Prieto Diaz and Santa Magdalena.

REGION VI

AKLAN, with Kalibo City, one (1) - Lone District: Kalibo City and the Municipalities of Altavas, Balete, Banga, Batan, Buruanga, Ibajay, Lezo, Libacao, Madalag, Makato, Malay, Malinao, Nabas, New Washington, Numancia and Tangalan.

ANTIQUE, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Anini-y, Barbaza, Belison, Bugasong, Caluya, Culasi, Hamtic, Laua-an, Libertad, Pandan, Patnongon, San Jose de Buenavista, San Remigio, Sebaste, Sibalom, Tibiao, Tobias Fornier and Valderrama.

CAPIZ, with Roxas City, one (1) - Lone District: Roxas City and the Municipalities of Cuartero, Dao, Dumalag, Dumarao, Ivisan, Jamindan, Maayon, Mambusao, Panay, Panitan, Pilar, Pontevedra, President Roxas, Sapian, Sigma and Tapaz.

GUIMARAS, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Buenavista, Jordan, Nueva Valencia, San Lorenzo and Sibunag.

ILOILO, with the cities of Iloilo, Passi, Pototan and Sta. Barbara, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Iloilo, Passi, Pototan and Sta. Barbara and the Municipalities of Ajuy, Alimodian, Anilao, Badiangan, Balasan, Banate, Barotac Nuevo, Barotac Viejo, Batad, Bingawan, Cabatuan, Calinog, Carles, Concepcion, Dingle, Dueñas, Dumangas, Estancia, Guimbal, Igbaras, Janiuay, Lambunao, Leganes, Lemery, Leon, Maasin, Miagao, Mina, New Lucena, Oton, Pavia, San Dionisio, San Enrique, San Joaquin, San Miguel, San Rafael, Sara, Tigbauan, Tubungan, Zarraga and Culasi.

NEGROS DEL NORTE, with the Cities of Cadiz, Escalante, Sagay, San Carlos, Silay and Victorias, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Cadiz, Escalante, Sagay, San Carlos, Silay and Victorias and the Municipalities of Calatrava, Enrique B. Magalona, Manapla, Salvador Benedicto and Toboso.

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, with the cities of Bacolod, Bago, La Carlota, Kabankalan, Himamaylan, Sipalay, Binalbagan and Pontevedra (1) - Lone District: Cities of Bacolod, Bago, La Carlota, Silay, Kabankalan, Victorias, Himamaylan, Sipalay, Binalbagan and Pontevedra and the Municipalities of Candoni, Cauayan, Hinigaran, Hinoba-an, Ilog, Isabela, La Castellana, Moises Padilla, Murcia, Pulupandan, San Enrique, and Valladolid.


REGION VII

BOHOL, with Tagbilaran and Ubay Cities, one (1) - Lone District: Tagbilaran and Ubay Cities and the Municipalities of Alburquerque, Alicia, Anda, Antequera, Baclayon, Balilihan, Batuan, Bien Unido, Bilar, Buenavista, Calape, Candijay, Carmen, Catigbian, Clarin, Corella, Cortes, Dagohoy, Danao, Dauis, Dimiao, Duero, Garcia Hernandez, Getafe, Guindulman, Inabanga, Jagna, Lila, Loay, Loboc, Loon, Mabini, Maribojoc, Panglao, Pilar, President Carlos P. Garcia, Sagbayan, San Isidro, San Miguel, Sevilla, Sierra Bullones, Sikatuna, Talibon, Trinidad, Tubigon, Valencia, San Pascual, Janopol and Tamblot.

CEBU, with Cebu, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Talisay, Bogo, Carcar, Naga and Balamban Cities, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Cebu, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Talisay, Bogo, Carcar, Naga and Balamban and the Municipalities of Alcantara, Alcoy, Alegria, Aloguinsan, Argao, Asturias, Badian, Balamban, Bantayan, Barili, Bogo, Boljoon, Borbon, Carcar, Carmen, Catmon, Compostela, Consolacion, Cordova, Daanbantayan, Dalaguete, Danao, Dumanjug, Ginatilan, Liloan, Madridejos, Malabuyoc, Medellin, Minglanilla, Moalboal, Naga, Oslob, Pilar, Pinamungajan, Poro, Ronda, Samboan, San Fernando, San Francisco, San Remigio, Santa Fe, Santander, Sibonga, Sogod, Tabogon, Tabuelan, Toledo, Tuburan, Tudela and Olango.

NEGROS ORIENTAL, with the Cities of Bais, Canlaon, Dumaguete, Bayawan, Tanjay, Guihulngan and Valencia, one (1) - Lone District: Cities of Bais, Canlaon, Dumaguete, Bayawan, Tanjay, Guihulngan and Valencia and the Municipalities of Amlan, Ayungon, Bacong, Basay, Bindoy, Dauin, Jimalalud, La Libertad, Mabinay, Manjuyod, Pamplona, San Jose, Santa Catalina, Siaton, Sibulan, Tayasan, Vallehermoso and Zamboanguita.

SIQUIJOR, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Enrique Villanueva, Larena, Lazi, Maria, San Juan and Siquijor.


REGION VIII

BILIRAN, one (1) – Lone District: Municipalities of Almeria, Biliran, Cabucgayan, Caibiran, Culaba, Kawayan, Maripipi and Naval.

EASTERN SAMAR, with the City of Borongan, one (1) – Lone District: City of Borongan and the Municipalities of Arteche, Balangiga, Balangkayan, Can-avid, Dolores, General MacArthur, Giporlos, Guiuan, Hernani, Jipapad, Lawaan, Llorente, Maslog, Maydolong, Mercedes, Oras, Quinapondan, Salcedo, San Julian, San Policarpo, Sulat and Taft.

LEYTE, with the Cities of Ormoc and Tacloban, one (1) – Lone District: Ormoc City, Tacloban City and the Municipalities of Alangalang, Albuera, Babatngon, Barugo, Burauen, Calubian, Capoocan, Carigara, Dagami, Dulag, Isabel, Jaro, Julita, Kananga, La Paz, Leyte, MacArthur, Matag-ob, Mayorga, Merida, Palo, Palompon, Pastrana, San Isidro, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Tabango, Tabontabon, Tanauan, Tolosa, Tunga, Villaba.

NORTHERN SAMAR, with Catarman City, one (1) – Lone District: Catarman and the Municipalities of Allen, Biri, Bobon, Capul, Catubig, Gamay, Laoang, Lapinig, Las Navas, Lavezares, Lope de Vega, Mapanas, Mondragon, Palapag, Pambujan, Rosario, San Antonio, San Isidro, San Jose, San Roque, San Vicente, Silvino Lobos, Victoria and Hibobollao.

NORTHWESTERN SAMAR, with Calbayog City, one (1) – City of Calbayog and the Municipalities of Almagro, Gandara, Matuginao, Pagsanghan, San Jorge, Santa Margarita, Santo Niño, Tagapul-an and Tarangnan.

SOUTHERN LEYTE, with Maasin City, one (1) – City of Maasin and the Municipalities of Anahawan, Bontoc, Hinunangan, Hinundayan, Libagon, Liloan, Limasawa, Macrohon, Malitbog, Padre Burgos, Pintuyan, Saint Bernard, San Francisco, San Juan, San Ricardo, Silago, Sogod and Tomas Oppus.

WESTERN LEYTE, with Baybay City, one (1) – Lone District: Baybay City and the Municipalities of Abuyog, Bato, Hilongos, Hindang, Inopacan, Javier, Mahaplag and Matalom.

WESTERN SAMAR, with the City of Catbalogan, one (1) – Catbalogan City and the Municipalities of Basey, Calbiga, Daram, Hinabangan, Jiabong, Marabut, Motiong, Paranas, Pinabacdao, San Jose de Buan, San Sebastian, Santa Rita, Talalora, Villareal, Zumarraga, Talisay and Magsaysay.


REGION IX

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, with the Cities of Dapitan and Dipolog, one (1) – Lone District: Dapitan City, Dipolog City and the Municipalities of Sibutad, Rizal, La Libertad, Mutia, Pinan, Sergio Osmena, Sr., Polanco, Katipunan, Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Manukan, Ponot, Siayan, Sindangan, Senuyak and Bartolome Aripal.

ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, with the Cities of Pagadian and Zamboanga, one (1) – Lone District: Cities of Pagadian and Zamboanga and the Municipalities of Aurora, Bayog, Dimataling, Dinas, Dumalinao, Dumingag, Guipos, Josefina, Kumalarang, Labangan, Lakewood, Lapuyan, Mahayag, Margosatubig, Midsalip, Molave, Pitogo, Ramon Magsaysay, San Miguel, San Pablo, Sominot, Tabina, Tambulig, Tigbao, Tukuran, Vincenzo A. Sagun, Guipos, Tigbao, Dumanquilas, Rebokon, Bubuan and Gumpuan.

ZAMBOANGA HERMOSA, one (1) – Lone District: Municipalities of Salug; Godod, Liloy, Tampilisan, Labason, Gutalac, Siocon, Baliquian, Siraway, Leon B. Postigo, Sibuco, Malayal, Kalawit and Lintangan.

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, with the City of Ipil, one (1) – Lone District: City of Ipil and the Municipalities of Alicia, Buug, Diplahan, Imelda, Kabasalan, Mabuhay, Malangas, Naga, Olutanga, Payao, Roseller Lim, Siay, Talusan, Titay and Tungawan.


REGION X

BUKIDNON, with the Cities of Malaybalay, Valencia, Maramag and Manolo Fortrich, one (1) – Lone District: Cities of Malaybalay, Valencia, Maramag and Manolo Fortrich and the Municipalities of Baungon, Cabanglasan, Damulog, Dangcagan, Don Carlos, Impasugong, Kadingilan, Kalilangan, Kibawe, Kitaotao, Lantapan, Libona, Malitbog, Manolo Fortich, Maramag, Pangantucan, Quezon, San Fernando, Sumilao, Talakag and Matigsalug.

CAMIGUIN, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Catarman, Guinsiliban, Mahinog, Mambajao and Sagay.

LANAO DEL NORTE, with the cities of Iligan and Tubod, one (1) – Lone District: Cities of Iligan and Tubod and the Municipalities of Baloi, Matungao, Pantar, Tagoloan, Linamon, Kauswagan, Bacolod, Maigo, Kolambugan, Baroy, Poona-Piagapo, Pantao-Ragat, Tangkal, Munai, Nunungan, Magsaysay, Salvador, Kapatagan, Karomatan, Sapad, Lala and Malingao.

MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL, with the Cities of Oroquieta, Ozamiz and Tangub, one (1) – Lone District: Oroquieta City, Ozamiz City, Tangub City and the Municipalities of Aloran, Baliangao, Bonifacio, Calamba, Clarin, Concepcion, Don Victoriano Chiongbian, Jimenez, Lopez Jaena, Panaon, Plaridel, Sapang Dalaga, Sinacaban and Tudela.

MISAMIS ORIENTAL, with the Cities of Cagayan de Oro, Claveria, El Salvador, Gingoog and Opol, one (1) – Lone District: Cities of Cagayan de Oro, Claveria, El Salvador, Gingoog and Opol and the Municipalities of Alubijid, Balingasag, Balingoan, Binuangan, Gitagum, Initao, Jasaan, Kinoguitan, Lagonglong, Laguindingan, Libertad, Lugait, Magsaysay, Manticao, Medina, Naawan, Salay, Sugbongcogon, Tagoloan, Talisayan and Villanueva.


REGION XI

DAVAO DE ORO, one (1) – Lone District: Municipalities of Monkayo, Montevista, Maragusan, New Bataan, Compostela, Laak, Mawab, Nabunturan, Maco, Mabini, Pantukan and Lorenzo S. Sarmiento.

DAVAO DEL NORTE, with Cities of Panabo and Tagum and Island Garden City of Samal, one (1) – Lone District: Tagum City, Panabo City, Island Garden City of Samal and the Municipalities of Asuncion, Kapalong, Talaingod, New Corella, Carmen, Sto. Tomas, Braulio E. Dujali, San Isidro and Sawata.

DAVAO DEL SUR, with the Cities of Davao, Digos and Toril, one (1) – Lone District: Cities of Davao, Digos and Toril and Municipalities of Bansalan, Hagonoy, Magsaysay, Matanao, Padada, Santa Cruz and San Jose.

DAVAO OCCIDENTAL, with the 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 the City of Mati, one (1) – Lone District: City of Mati and the Municipalities of Baganga, Banaybanay, Boston, Caraga, Cateel, Governor Generoso, Lupon, Manay, San Isidro, Tarragona, Sto. Domingo and San Agustin.

REGION XII

NORTH COTABATO, with Kidapawan City, one (1) – Lone District: Kidapawan City and the Municipalities of Antipas, Arakan, Banisilan, Carmen, Kabacan, Magpet, Makilala, Matalam, M'lang, President Roxas and Tulunan

SARANGANI, with Alabel City, one (1) – Lone District: Alabel City and the Municipalities of Glan, Kiamba, Maasim, Maitum, Malandag, Malapatan and Malungon.

SHARIFF KABUNSUAN, with Midsayap City, one (1) – Midsayap City and the Municipalities of Alamada, Aleosan, Libungan, Pigcawayan, Pikit.

SOUTH COTABATO, with General Santos, Koronadal and Polomolok Cities, one (1) – Lone District: General Santos City, Koronadal City and Polomolok City and the Municipalities of Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, T'Boli, Tampakan, Tantangan and Tupi.

SULTAN KUDARAT, with Tacurong City, one (1) – Lone District: Tacurong City and the Municipalities of Isulan, Lambayong, Preident Quirino, Lutayan, Columbio, Esperanza, Lebak, Kalamansig, Palimbang, Sen. Ninoy Aquino, Bagumbayan, Daguma, Kraan and Villamonte.


REGION XIII

AGUSAN DEL NORTE, with the City of Butuan and Cabadbaran, one (1) – Lone District: Cities of Butuan and Cabadbaran and the Municipalities of Buenavista, Carmen, Jabonga, Kitcharao, Las Nieves, Magallanes, Nasipit, Remedios T. Romualdez, Santiago and Tubay

AGUSAN DEL SUR, with the City of Bayugan, one (1) – Lone District: City of Bayugan and the Municipalities of Bunawan, Esperanza, La Paz, Loreto, Prosperidad, Rosario, San Francisco, San Luis, Santa Josefa, Sibagat, Talacogon, Trento, Veruela, Don Alejandro, Del Monte and Monting Plaza.

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

SURIGAO DEL NORTE, with the City of Surigao, one (1) – Lone District: Surigao City and the Municipalities of Sta. Monica, San Isidro, Del Carme, Pilar, General Luna, Dapa, Socorro, Burgos, San Benito, San Francisco, Tagana-an, Sison, Placer, Malimono, Bacauag, Gigaquit, Tubod, Mainit, Alegria, and Claver.

SURIGAO DEL SUR, with Cities of Carrascal and Tandag, one (1) – Lone District: Carrascal City, Tandag City and the Municipalities of Bayabas, Cantilan, Cortes, Lanuza, Madrid, San Miguel, Tago, Cagwit, Marihatag, San Agustin, Carmen, and Lianga.

SURIGAO ORIENTAL, with Bislig City, one (1) – Lone District: Bislig City and the municipalities of Barobo, Hinatuan, Lingig and Tagbina.


REGION XIV

BASILAN, with Cities of Isabela and Lamitan, one (1) - Cities of Isabela and Lamitan and Municipalities of Akbar, Al-Barka, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Hadji Muhtamad, Lantawan, Maluso, Sumisip, Tabuan-Lasa, Tipo-Tipo, Tuburan, Ungkaya Pukan, Pilas, Bubuan and Tapiantana.

LANAO DEL SUR, one (1) - Lone 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 NORTH, with Cotabato City, one (1) – Lone District: Cotabato City and the Municipalities of Parang, Sultan Kudarat, Buldon, Barira, Dinaig, Kabuntalan, Matanog, Upi, Sultan Mastura, Datu Blah T. Sinsuat and Northern Kabuntalan.

MAGUINDANAO, one (1) - Lone District: Municipalities of Pagalunga, Buluan, Sultan sa Barongis, Maganoy, Talaya, 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.

MARANAW, with Marawi City, (1) – Lone 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.

SULU, one (1) – Lone District: Municipalities of Jolo, Marungas, Indanan, Pangutaran, Parang, Talipao, Maimbung, Patikul, Siasi, Pandami, Pata, Luuk, K. Culuang, Panamao, New Panamao, Tapul, Lungus, Tongkil and Omar.

TAWI-TAWI, one (1) – Lone District: Municipalities of Bongao, Languyan, Mapun, Panglima Sugala, Sapa-Sapa, Sibutu, Simunul, Sitangkai, South Ubian, Tandubas, Turtle Islands and Sanga-Sanga.

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.

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. 3 “An Act Creating the Municipality of San Pascual in The Province of Bohol”, House Bill No. 66 “An Act Creating the Municipality of San Jose in The Province of Davao Del Sur”, House Bill No. 68 “An Act Creating the Municipality of B’laan In the Province of Davao Del Sur”, House Bill No. 132 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Governor Monito Lianos, Sr. In the Province of Davao Del Sur”, House Bill No. 133 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Tagacaolo In the Province of Davao Del Sur”, House Bill No. 242 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Dumanquilas In the Province of Zamboanga Del Sur”, House Bill No. 243 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Rebokon In the Province of Zamboanga Del Sur”, House Bill No. 259 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Culasi In the Province of Iloilo”, House Bill No. 351 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Don Alejandro, In the Province of Agusan Del Sur”, House Bill No. 417 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Don Manuel Medel, Sr. In the Province of Davao Del Sur”, House Bill No. 418 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Ticulon In the Province of Davao Del Sur”, House Bill No. 657 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Tag-Abaca in The Province of Surigao Del Norte”, House Bill No. 891 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Higinio Mendoza Sr. In the Province of Palawan”, House Bill No. 982 “An Act Creating the Province of Zamboanga Occidental”, House Bill No. 985 “An Act Creating the Municipality of San Ramon in The Island of Burias, Province of Masbate”, House Bill No. 1534 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Libutan In the Province of Maguindanao”, House Bill No. 7006 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Pilas In the Province of Basilan”, House Bill No. 7326 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Senuyak In the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte”, House Bill No. 8495 “ An Act Creating the Municipality of Rosario In the Province of Cagayan”, House Bill No. 8496 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Ninoy Aquino In the Province of Cagayan”, House Bill No. 8732 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Janopol In the Province of Bohol”, House Bill No. 8928 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Tamblot In the Province of Bohol”, House Bill No. 14743 “An Act Creating the Province of Shariff Kabunsuan”, House Bill No. 17492 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Oscariz From Contiguous Barangays of Ramon and San Mateo, Isabela”, House Bill No. 17931 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Benigno Aquino In the Province of Aurora”, House Bill No. 21503 “An Act Dividing the Province of Surigao Del Sur and Creating the Province of Surigao Oriental”, House Bill No. 24470 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Del Monte in The Province of Agusan del Sur”, House Bill No. 25041 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Talisay In the Province of Samar”, House Bill No. 25847 “An 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. 27554 “An Act Creating the Province of Southern Mindoro”, 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”, 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”, House Bill No. 3794 “An Act Constituting the Barangays Minuyan, Bagong Buhay, San Martin, Sta. Cruz, Fatima, San Pedro, Citrus, San Rafael and Sto. Nino In the Municipality of San Jose Del Monte, Province of Bulacan, Into A Separate and Distinct Municipality of Sapang Palay, Same Province”, House Bill No. 3975 “An Act Creating the Province of Misamis”, 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. 6388 “An Act Creating the Province of Western Leyte”, 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”, House Bill No. 12340 “An Act Creating the Province of Western Isabela”, 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. 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”, 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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", 15th Congress: 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”, 16th Congress: 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”, 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. 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. 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. 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”, 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. 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. 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. 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. 8973 “An Act Creating the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay from the Province of Zamboanga del Sur and for Other Purposes”, 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. 201 “An Act Creating the Province of Shariff Kabunsuan, Providing Funds Therefor, And for Other Purposes”, 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. 9355 "An Act Creating the Province of Dinagat Islands”, Republic Act No. 9356 “An Act Converting the Municipality of Meycauayan in the Province of Bulacan into a Component City to Re 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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,” 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. 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.”


Prepared by: JICA Study Team

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Law makes Mandaue City a legislative district

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law an act creating the lone legislative district of Mandaue City in Cebu, documents released by the Palace showed on Wednesday.

Under the Republic Act No. 11257, which the President signed on April 5, Mandaue City will be separated from the Sixth Legislative District of the Province of Cebu to constitute the Lone Legislative District of the City of Mandaue, which shall commence in the next national and local elections.

The newly-signed legislation said, “the incumbent representative of the sixth legislative district of Cebu will continue to represent the said district until the new representative of the lone district of Mandaue City has been elected and qualified.”

The Commission on Elections shall then issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the said act within 30 days after its effectivity.

http://www.manilastandard.net/news/national/294282/law-makes-mandaue-city-a-legislative-district.html

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Duterte signs law creating lone district of Mandaue City

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law creating the lone district of Mandaue City.

This means that under Republic Act (RA) 11257 signed on April 5, 2019, Mandaue will no longer be the sixth legislative district of Cebu.

According to the law, copies of which were released to media on Wednesday, the City of Mandaue will operate as the lone legislative district in the next national and local elections, when the law becomes effective 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

The measure also mandated the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the Act, within 30 days after its effectivity.

The incumbent representative of the present sixth legislative district of Cebu will continue serving Mandaue City until the new representative of the lone legislative district will be elected.

Earlier this year, Duterte also reapportioned the first legislative district of the province of South Cotabato to create the lone legislative district of General Santos City.

He also signed a measure splitting the province of Southern Leyte into two legislative districts.

https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-signs-law-creating-lone-district-of-mandaue-city/551369/

Mandaue City becoming a lone district will benefit Cordova and Consolacion

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The passing of the law making Mandaue City a lone district will benefit both the city and the Sixth District residual towns of Cordova and Consolacion.

Cebu Sixth District Representative Jonas Cortes, in a press conference on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, said that the passage of the lone district law will provide better project opportunities for Cordova and Consolacion since they would no longer need to share national budget with Mandaue City.

Cortes also shrugged off contentions that the lack of geographical continuity between the towns of Cordova and Consolacion will negatively affect the representation of the sixth district.

“Wala man na giprohibit kon dili sumpay. Nahiuna lang gyud og kahimong lone district ang Lapu-Lapu [City] unya karon ang Mandaue City. Consolacion and Cordova still qualify as residual towns in the Sixth District,” Cortes said.

(It is not prohibited for non-adjoining towns to belong to one district. Lapu-lapu City and Mandaue City, which used to be part of the sixth district, just became lone districts first but Consolacion and Cordova still qualify as residual towns in the sixth district.)

Cortes added that the making of Mandaue City as a lone district is long overdue because the city has long qualified for it since it is classified as a highly urbanized city (HUC).

Cortes said it might be time for the entire province, not only the city, to work on increasing the number of districts in order to have more representations in Congress.

By this time, Cortes said there should ideally be 14 to 15 district representations for the entire Cebu province.

Despite being signed last April, Cortes said the establishment of the new district would only take effect after the 2022 national elections.

This means that whoever wins the congressional race for the sixth district this May 13 would still represent Mandaue City and the two residual towns as sixth district representative.

All congressional candidates in the sixth district this midterm polls come from Mandaue City.

Even when the new districting takes effect, Mandaue City voters are still qualified to vote for provincial positions like the gubernatorial and vice gubernatorial posts unlike the cities of Lapu-Lapu and Cebu, which are also classified as HUCs.

Cortes explained that voting for gubernatorial positions is specifically stipulated in the city’s charter passed in August 1969. /bmjo

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/232834/mandaue-city-becoming-a-lone-district-will-benefit-cordova-and-consolacion

Duterte signs law creating Mandaue City congressional district

By VIRGIL LOPEZ, GMA News

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law converting Mandaue City in Cebu into a lone congressional district, according to a copy of the measure Malacañang released on Wednesday.

Signed on April 5, Republic Act 11257 mandates the separation of Mandaue from the province’s sixth legislative district, which shall commence in the next national and local elections after the effectivity of the law.

Under the law, the incumbent representative of the present sixth legislative district of Cebu province shall continue to represent the district until the new representative of the lone legislative district of the City of Mandaue shall have been elected and qualified.

The Commission on Elections has 30 days from the effectivity of the law to issue the necessary rules and regulations.

Senator Sonny Angara, chairman of the Senate committee on local government, said in February that converting Mandaue into a lone congressional district would mean additional fund for development projects.

Known as Cebu’s industrial heartland, Mandaue has a population of 365,144 people based on the 2015 census.

The 1987 Constitution provides that a locality with at least 250,000 residents should have one representative in Congress. —LBG, GMA News

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/693699/duterte-signs-law-creating-mandaue-city-congressional-district/story/

Duterte signs law creating lone legislative district of Mandaue City

President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law an act creating the lone legislative district of Mandauae City in Cebu.

Duterte signed the law on April 5 but was released to the media only on Wednesday.

Under the new law, Mandaue City will be “separated from the Sixth Legislative District of the Province of Cebu to constitute the Lone Legislative District of the City of Mandaue, which shall commence in the next national and local elections.”

The law said the incumbent representative of the sixth legislative district of Cebu will continue to represent the said district until a new representative of the lone district of Mandaue City is elected.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1115211/duterte-signs-law-creating-lone-legislative-district-of-mandaue-city

Wellworth Properties breaks ground for P1 B Wyndham Hotel in QC

Real estate development firm Wellworth Properties and Development Corp. yesterday broke ground for the first Wyndham Garden Hotel in Quezon City, budgeted at P1 billion and targeted to open by the fourth quarter of 2021.

Wellworth managing director Harley Geraldine Pow told reporters during the groundbreaking ceremony the company is spending approximately P1 billion for the development of the first Wyndham Garden Hotel in the country, to be located along Eugenio Lopez Drive in Quezon City.

“This is going to be the showcase piece for the Philippines,” she said.

As Wyndham Garden is the upper-midscale band of the Wyndham Hotel Group and positioned as a three- to four-star hotel, the company is targeting businesses,  as well as entertainment firms ABS-CBN Corp. and GMA Network Inc., which are located near the hotel, as clients.

To be constructed by Wellworth’s parent company H.S. Pow Construction and Development Corp. on a 2,000-square meter (sqm) property,  the 25-story Wyndham Garden Hotel in Quezon City will have 235 rooms and feature other facilities such as an all-day dining cafe and bar, a 350-sqm grand ballroom with seating capacity up to 350 individuals, function rooms for meetings, indoor swimming pool, as well as a gym and spa.

Citing consumer interest for branded condotels as a form of investment, Pow said the company would be selling 40 percent or about 95 units of the Wyndham Garden Hotel under a sale and lease back agreement.

The units, covering 30 to 35, sqm ,will be offered for sale at about P5 million to P6 million each.

Pow said individuals who will purchase a condotel unit will have to sign a management contract allowing Wellworth to rent out the room and manage its day to day operations.

Investors will receive a condominium certificate title, get a share of the rental income every quarter, and be able to use the unit for free for around 10 to 15 nights per year.

“We’ll start pre-selling units in the fourth quarter of this year, when there are three or four stories,” she said.

She said the company is aiming to open the hotel by the fourth quarter of 2021.

https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/05/08/1915867/wellworth-properties-breaks-ground-p1-b-wyndham-hotel-qc

Duterte signs Mandaue’s lone district status

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has signed the law declaring Mandaue City as a lone district.

This announcement was contained in an official communication signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea to Speaker Gloria Arroyo, dated April 5, 2019.

Republic Act Number 11257, authored by Rep. Jonas Cortes (Cebu, 6th district) and filed within the first three months of his current term, will separate the City of Mandaue from Cebu’s sixth legislative district, which includes Consolacion and Cordova.

“This development is good not just for Mandaue City, but is considered a victory for the entire Cebu because this will mean that we will have an additional representation, an additional voice, in Congress. That is why this bill has really been my priority when I assumed office as congressman,” said Cortes.

Cortes disclosed that since 1992, Mandaue was already qualified to become a lone district. Many district representatives before him had tried, but failed, to have this law passed.

He thanked Sen. Sonny Angara, who introduced the Senate version of the bill. Cortes is also thankful to the leaders of Cordova and Consolacion, as well as the barangay officials, who supported the passage of the bill during its public hearing in Congress.

“In my term as congressman, I have passed three significant laws that directly impact the lives of the people of the sixth district. I could never have done this without the support of our constituents, my fellow public servants in the district, especially Consolacion Mayor Nene Alegado and Cordova Mayor Teche Sitoy-Cho and the officials of Consolacion and Cordova and the Mandauehanons! Dili matugkad ang among kalipay sa pagkahimong kaugalingong distrito sa Mandaue (Our happiness cannot be measured that Mandaue is now a lone district). Ang among way kinutobang pasalamat ni (We’d like to extend our endless gratitude to) Sen. Sonny Angara, ang author sa Senate version sa bill (author of the bill’s Senate version), ug ni (and) President Duterte for granting us this privilege,” Cortes said.

This development, though, will not take effect yet for the upcoming electoral term. For next Monday’s elections, the voters will still be choosing a representative for what is currently the sixth district.

When this takes effect after the incoming term, Mandaue will have its own representative to Congress. This will mean better representation, especially in terms of pushing for projects for the city. In the same manner, Cortes explained, this will benefit Consolacion and Cordova, which will then have their own congressman. They won’t have to share with Mandaue whatever benefits their congressman will get from the national government, he said.

The news came on the heels of the fiesta of Mandaue City in honor of its patron saint, St. Joseph, and a few days before the local and national elections.

“I believe that the President heard of the clamor of Mandauehanons to finally make Mandaue a congressional district. This is an important step in propelling our city to greater heights. Mandauehanons are forever grateful to our beloved President for this,” added Cortes.

Mandaue City Vice Mayor Carlo Fortuna echoed his sentiment.

“I’m happy that he (Duterte) signed it. Yes, it is beneficial, because the district funds can now be solely focused on Mandaue, especially infrastructure projects,” he told Superbalita Cebu. (PR with a report from FMD of SuperBalita Cebu, PJB)

https://ph.news.yahoo.com/duterte-signs-mandaue-lone-district-151400060.html

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

LRT-1 Cavite extension construction begins today



Commuters from Cavite know only too well the ordeal of going in and out of Metro Manila because of poor public transportation.



The long wait may soon be over, with the construction of the delayed LRT-1 Cavite extension project that began today.

GMA Network debuts P63-million state-of-the-art news set and technology for Eleksyon 2019

Home to the country’s most credible broadcast news organization—GMA News and Public Affairs—media giant GMA Network debuts a P63-million news set in time for its Eleksyon 2019 coverage.

The Network’s multi-million investment covers the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment and the latest in media technology that promises more engaging and compelling content for today’s viewers.

GMA News’ 360-degree set, which is designed to provide zero overshoots, features two Barco video walls, LED floor, LED video wall, and nine LFD monitors. In addition, augmented reality executions enable GMA News to effectively illustrate content for better consumption. Further setting the stage for innovation, the new set also sees a fully functional second floor.

“In this age where viewing habits continue to shift, we are committed to make our news delivery relevant to the ever-changing world of media consumption,” shares GMA Senior Vice President for News and Public Affairs Marissa L. Flores. “We wanted a world-class set, with functionalities that will help us tell our stories better, and what better way to launch it than during our Eleksyon 2019 coverage,” she adds.

The new set and lighting are designed by U.S. based company FX Design Group who is known for their use of cutting-edge technology in projects for many of the world’s top broadcasters such as CNN, FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, ESPN, CCTV, The Golf Channel, and CNBC. FX has won numerous Emmy awards for both their set and lighting designs; several Promax BDA awards for broadcast design; and four Newscast Studio Set of the Year awards.

“It’s a breakthrough, kind of worldwide, not just Southeast Asia,” FX Design Group CEO & Creative Director Mack McLaughlin says about his firm being tapped by GMA Network for this innovation. “I think it’s going to be amazing… to launch a project of this size especially leading into the elections,” he adds.

GMA Network will also utilize the Oscar-award winning Mad About Technology (MAT) Towercam Twin Peek camera in the new set. The robotic overhead camera has been used in films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel, Casino Royale, Harry Potter, and The Help.  “With this camera system [MAT-Towercam], you can reach angles that you could not reach before,” says Andreas Schuler, managing engineer for Mad About Technology.

At the same time, the Network will use stYpe’s RedSpy, an optical camera tracking system that will allow immersive graphics executions not just inside the studios but outdoors as well.

stYpe is a recipient of an Emmy award in 2016 for Best Technical Studio as well as the IBC 2017 Innovation Award for Content Creation and Judge’s Prize. It won the Product of the Year for its new product “Follower” at the NAB 2019.

In tandem with the leading GFX solutions provider Vizrt, the RedSpy will take viewing experience to another level.

“We provide the best storytelling tools for the media industry. That’s what we do best. That’s what we do for GMA,” shares Nicholas Chan, regional manager of Vizrt Malaysia.

Worldwide, Vizrt caters to more than 5,000 clients and over the years has earned numerous recognitions including the IABM Game Changer Awards for Viz Story, IBC Awards VRT EBU Live IP for Viz Engine, and MediaBrand 2014 Award for RT/Viz Engine.

Last year, GMA Network invested P154 million on a Newsroom Automation System (NAS) through a MOA signing with Vizrt. The NAS enables GMA News to have an integrated workflow by allowing its news teams to produce reports faster and with more details and background information matched with precise video materials and sound bites. GMA was the first channel in the Philippines to go with Vizrt.

Discover more about these state-of-the-art equipment and the latest in media technology as GMA News unveils its new set during the Eleksyon 2019 coverage on May 13.

Monday, May 6, 2019

Duterte visits wake of ex-Speaker Nograles

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday night paid his last respects to the late former House Speaker Prospero Nograles.

Duterte visited Nograles’ wake at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig City, where he met with the late House Speaker's family. Aside from Duterte, other guests present at the wake are former Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal, Supreme Court Administrator Midas Marquez, Senate President Tito Sotto III, Senator Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimentel III, House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and Pubic Works Secretary Mark Villar among others.

Earlier, Duterte said other politicians and leaders would continue to be inspired by the former House Speaker’s legacy despite his passing.

“His legacy as a leader who used his voice to speak on behalf of the Filipino people will continue to inspire other politicians and leaders who are committed to serving their countrymen,’ Duterte said.

Duterte, who said he was “deeply saddened” by Nograles’ demise, offered condolences and prayers to Nograles’ family.

“I would like to extend my deep sympathies and condolences to the family of Former House Speaker Prospero Nograles,” Duterte said.

Nograles, 71, succumbed to respiratory failure on Saturday (May 4).

He served as congressman of the first district of Davao City for 15 years and was elected House Speaker during the term of former President now House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1068953

Down memory lane with CCP posters

The poster comes into its own as legitimate graphic art in the exhibit, “Poster-ity:50 Years of Art and Culture” at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), ongoing until May 26. Displayed are over 200 posters of performances, exhibitions and other events from 1969, when the
CCP was inaugurated, to the present.

The show kicks off the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the CCP. The posters may be viewed at the Bulwagang Juan Luna (main gallery), Pasilyo Guillermo Tolentino (third floor hallway gallery), library and archives, and “buffeteria.”

In the recent launch of the exhibit, which included a walk through for media by gallery curators, CCP vice president and artistic director Chris B. Millado said: “It’s the first time we can tell the story behind these static images, first time to ask questions to those behind the scenes. Our collaborators have important stories to tell, along with the problems they have encountered.”

“The exhibit should be viewed within the context of Philippine history in the last 50 years,” said curator Ringo Bunoan. “It was challenging to take the posters out. Some were torn, stuck together, lukot-lukot, like that.”

As you enter the main gallery, you are pleasantly surprised to see images of the activist years, the First Quarter Storm, militant demonstrators with placards assailing the CCP (a project of the then first lady Imelda Marcos) as it opened in 1969. “Not many were there right at the opening,” Bunoan said. “It’s important to show what was going on outside, one should not erase it. This is part of CCP history.”

As you walk through the exhibit, you see posters from the 1970s up, on Van Cliburn, Dionne Warwick, Ishmael Bernal, Victorio C. Edades and the Thirteen Moderns, Cecile Buencamino Licad, Ernestina Crisologo, Carmencita Lozada, “Panahon ng Hapon” (Japanese times), Vienna Boys Choir, Bolshoi Ballet, a fashion show “From the Traje de Mestiza to the Terno,” and even “a tribute to Picasso, an exhibit of 58 original graphic works.”
You might say it was a trip down memory lane.

“The posters are amazing, well designed,” enthused Millado. “We plan to bring the show throughout the Philippines as a mobile traveling exhibit.” —CONTRIBUTED

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