BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 643

BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 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.

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 broast 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 here under 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 herein below 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.

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: Barangay Nos. 1 to 4, 77 to 85 and 132 to 169; Second District: Barangay Nos. 5 to 76 and 86 to 131; Third District: Barangays Nos. 170 to 175 and 177 to 179; Fourth District: Barangay Nos. 176 and 180 to 188.

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, Wack-Wack Greenhills and Brookeside Hills; Second District: Barangays Barangka Drive, Barangka Ibaba, Barangka Ilaya, Barangka Itaas, Buayang Bato, East Plainview, Hulo Ibaba, Hulo Ilaya, Mabini-J. Rizal, Malamig, Namayan, Old Zañiga, San José, Vergara and West Plainview.

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 and Santa Teresita; Second District: Nangka, Parang, Concepcion Uno, Concepcion Dos, Marikina Heights, Fortune 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.

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: Barangay Nos. 1 to 40, 68 to 92 and 145 to 201; Second District: Barangay Nos. 41 to 67 and 93 to 186.

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.

PATEROS CITY, 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.

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, Wawa and Bagong Kalayaan; 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.

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: Batac City 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: Vigan City and Municipalities of Bantay, Cabugao, Caoayan, Magsingal, San Ildefonso, San Juan, San Vicente, San Catalina, Santo Domingo and Sinait; Second District: Candon City, Navarcan City, 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 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 the 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.

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 Calanasan, Conner and Kabugao; Second District: Municipalities of Flora, Luna, Pudtol, Santa Marcela and Eva Puzon.

BAGUIO CITY, one (1)

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

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

KALINGA, with the City of Tabuk, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Balbalan, Lubuagan, Pasil,  Pinukpuk and Tinglayan; Second District: City of Tabuk and Municipalities of 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.

REGION II

BATANES, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Basco and Mahatao; Second District: Municipalities of Itbayat, Ivana, Sabtang and Uyugan.

CAGAYAN, with Tuguegarao City, four (4) - First District: Municipalities of Aparri, Camalaniugan, Lallo, Buguey, Santa Teresita, Gonzaga, Santa Ana, Gattaran, Baggao, and Alcala; Second District: Municipalities of Santa Praxedes, Sanchez Mira, Claveria, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Allacapan, Lasam, Santo Nino, 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 Alfonso Castañeda, Aritao, Bambang, Dupax del Norte, Dupax del Sur, Kasibu, Kayapa, Santa Fe and Belance; Second District: Municipalities of Ambaguio, Bagabag, Bayombong, Diadi, Quezon, Solano and Villaverde.

QUIRINO, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Cabarroguis, Diffun and Saguday; Second District: Municipalities of Aglipay, Maddela and Nagtipunan.

REGION III

ANGELES CITY, one (1)

AURORA, with the City of Baler, two (2) - First District: City of Baler 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 the City of Balanga, three (3) - First District: Municipalities of Dinalupihan, Hermosa, Orani and Morong; Second District: City of Balanga and the Municipalities of Samal, Abucay, Pilar and Bagac; Third District: Municipalities of Orion, Limay and Mariveles.

BULACAN, with the 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: City of Meycauayan and Municipalities of Marilao and Obando; Fifth District: City of Norzagaray and Municipalities of Santa Maria and Sapang Palay.

CABANATUAN CITY, 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 and 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 Palayan, San Jose, Munoz, Gapan and Talavera, five (5) - First District: City of Talavera and Municipalities of Nampicuan, Cuyapo, Guimba, Quezon, Licab, Sto. Domingo, Aliaga, and Zaragoza, Second District: Cities of San Jose and Munoz and Municipality of Lupao; Third District: City of 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.

OLONGAPO CITY, one (1)

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.

SAN FERNANDO CITY, one (1)

TARLAC, with the City of Tarlac, three (3) - First District: Municipalities of Mayantoc, Sta. Ignacia, Camiling, Moncada, San Manuel, Anao, Paniqui and 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 the City of Subic, two (2) - City of 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 Cupang, San Juan, Calawis, Inarawan, San Luis, San Jose, Dalig, San Roque and Bosoboso.

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: Cities of Calaca and Nasugbu and Municipalities of Lian, Calatagan, Balayan, Tuy, Lemery and Taal; Second District: City of Bauan 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.

BIÑAN CITY, one (1)

CABUYAO CITY, one (1)

CAINTA CITY, one (1)

CALAMBA CITY, one (1)

CAVITE, with the Cities of Tagaytay, Cavite, Trece Martires and Carmona; four (4) - First District: Cavite City and municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario; Second District: City of Carmona and Municipalities of General Mariano Alvarez and Silang; Third District: City of Trece Martires and Municipalities of Amadeo, Indang and Tanza; Fourth District: City of Tagaytay and Municipalities of Alfonso, General Emilio Aguinaldo, Magallanes, Maragondon, Mendez, Naic and Ternate.

DASMARIÑAS CITY, one (1)

GENERAL TRIAS CITY, one (1)

IMUS CITY, one (1)

LAGUNA, with the City of Los Banos, four (4) - First District: City of Los Banos and Municipality of Bay; Second District: Municipalities of Calauan, Alaminos, Rizal, Nagcarlan, Liliw, and Victoria; Third District: Municipalities of Sta. Cruz, Pila, Lumban, Pagsanjan, Cavinti, Magdalena, Luisiana, and Majayjay; Fourth District: Municipalities of Famy, Kalayaan, Mabitac, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Santa Maria, and Siniloan.

LIPA CITY, one (1)

QUEZON, with the Cities of Lucena, Tayabas, Lopez and Mabuan, seven (7) - First District: City of Mabuan and Municipalities of Buredos, General Nakar, Infanta, Jomalig, Panukulan, Patnanungan, Polilio and Real; Second District: City of Tayabas 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, four (4) - First District: Municipalities of Rodriguez and San Mateo; Second District: Municipality of Taytay, Third District: Municipalities of Angono and Binangonan; Fourth District: Municipalities of Morong, Cardona, Teresa, Baras, Tanay, Pililla, and Jala-Jala.

SAN PABLO CITY, one (1)

SANTA ROSA CITY, one (1)

MIMAROPA

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

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

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

ORIENTAL MINDORO, with Calapan City, two (2) - First District: Calapan City and the Municipalities of Baco, Puerto Galera and San Teodoro; Second District: Municipalities of Najuan, Pola, Socorro and Victoria.

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

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

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

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, one (1)

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: Tabaco City 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: Ligao City and Municipalities of Guinobatan, Jovellar, Libon, Oas, Pio Duran, and Polangui.

CAMARINES NORTE, with Daet and Labo Cities, two (2) - First District: Labo City and Municipalities of Batobalani, Capalonga, Colasi, Jose Panganiban, Paracale, Santa Elena and Tulay na Lupa, Second District: Daet City 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) - First District: Municipalities of Caramoran, San Andres and Virac; Second District: Municipalities of Bagamanoc, Baras, Bato, Gigmoto, Pandan, Panganiban, San Miguel and Viga.

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, including Kalibo City, two (2) - First District: City of Kalibo 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, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Anini-y, Belison, Hamtic, San Jose, San Remigio, Sibalom, Tobias Fornier and Valderrama; Second District: Municipalities of Barbaza, Bugasong, Caluya, Culasi, Laua-an, Libertad, Pandan, Patnongon, Sebaste and Tibiao.

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, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Buenavista and San Lorenzo; Second District: Municipalities of Jordan, Nueva Valencia and Sibunag.

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, six (6) - 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, Alimodian, Leon, Bucari and San Miguel; Third District: Municipalities of Maasin, Cabatuan, Janiuay, Badiangan, Mina, Calinog, Lambunao, and Bingawan; Fourth District: Pototan City and Municipalities of San Enrique, Duenas, Dingle, Barotac Nuevo, Dumangas, Anilao, Banate, Zarraga; Fifth District: Passi City and Municipalities of Barotac Viejo, San Rafael, Ajuy, Lemery and Culasi; Sixth District: Municipalities of Balasan, Batad, Carles, Concepcion, Estancia, San Dionisio and Sara.

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

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.

LAPULAPU CITY, one (1)

MANDAUE CITY, one (1)

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

NEGROS ISLAND REGION

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.

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, with the Cities of San Carlos, Cadiz, Bago, La Carlota, Silay, Sagay, Kabankalan, Victorias, Escalante, Himamaylan, Sipalay, Pontevedra and Binalbagan, six (6) - First District: Escalante City, San Carlos City and the Municipalities of Toboso, Calatrava, and Salvador 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, La Carlota and Pontevedra and the Municipalities of Valladolid, San Enrique 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.

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.

REGION VIII

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

LEYTE DEL NORTE, with the Cities of Ormoc and Tacloban, five (5) - 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: Municipalities of Barugo, Capoocan, Carigara, Jaro, Pastrana and Tunga.

LEYTE DEL SUR, with the 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.

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

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

SAMAR DEL NORTE OCCIDENTAL, with Calbayog City, one (1) - Lone District: Calbayog City and the Municipalities of Almagro, Gandara, Matuguinao, Pagsanghan, San Jorge, Santa Margarita, Sto. Nino, Tagapul-an, Tarangnan, Talisay and Magsaysay.

SAMAR OCCIDENTAL, with Catbalogan City, one (1) - Lone 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 and Zumarraga.

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

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, V. Sagun, Dumanquilas, Gumpuan and Rebokon.

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 and Quezon, 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, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Mahinog and Mambajao; Second District: Municipalities of Catarman, Guinsiliban and Sagay.

ILIGAN CITY, one (1)

LANAO DEL NORTE, with the City of Tubod, two (2) - First District: City of Tubod and Municipalities of Baloi, Matungao, Pantar, Tagoloan, Linamon, Kauswagan, Bacolod, Maigo, Kolambugan, Baroy and Malingao; 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, three (3) - First District: Gingoog City and the Municipalities of Magsaysay, Talisayan, Balingoan, Medina, Kinogitan, Sugbongcogon, Binuangan, Salay, Lagonglong, and Balingasag; Second District: Cities of El Salvador and Opol and the Municipalities of Alubijid, Gitagum, Initao, Laguindingan, Libertad, Lugait, Manticao and Naawan; Third District: City of Claveria and the Municipalities of Jasaan, Tagoloan and Villanueva.

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 the City of Digos, two (2) - First District: City of Digos and Municipalities of Bansalan and Santa Cruz; Second District: Municipalities of Hagonoy, Kiblawan, Magsaysay, Malalag, Matanao, Padada, Sulop, San Jose, B'laan, Governor Monito Lianos, Sr., Tagacaolo and Don Manuel Medel, Sr.

DAVAO OCCIDENTAL, with the City of Malita, two (2) - First District: City of Malita and Municipality of Santa Maria; Second District: Municipalities of Don Marcelino, Jose Abad Santos, Sarangani, B'laan, Governor Monito Lianos, Sr., Tagacaolo and Don Manuel Medel, Sr.

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 and the Municipalities of Banaybanay, Lupon, San Agustin, San Isidro, and Governor Generoso.

REGION XII

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, one (1)

NORTH COTABATO, with the Cities of Kidapawan and Midsayap, three (3) - First District: City of Midsayap and Municipalities of Alamada, Aleosan, Libungan, Pigcawayan, Pikit, Libungan Torreta and Sultan Tambilawan Bayao; 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 the City of Alabel, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Kiamba, Maitum, and Maasim; Second District: City of Alabel and Municipalities of Glan, Malapatan, Malungon and Malandag.

SOUTH COTABATO, with the 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 the 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, with the City of Cabadbaran, one (1) - Lone District: City of Cabadbaran and Municipalities of and Buenavista, Carmen, Jabonga, Kitcharao, Las Nieves, Magallanes, Nasipit, Remedios T. Romualdez, Santiago, Tubay and Sangay.

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

BUTUAN CITY, one (1)

DINAGAT ISLANDS, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Basilisa, Libjo, Loreto and Tubajon; Second District: Municipalities of Cagdianao, Dinagat and San Jose.

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 Carrascal and Tandag, two (2) - First District: Cities of Carrascal and Tandag and the Municipalities of Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza and Cortes; Second District: Municipalities of Tago, Bayabas, Cagwait, Marihatag, San Agustin, Lianga and San Miguel.

SURIGAO ORIENTAL, one (1) - Lone District: City of Bislig and the Municipalities of Barrobo, Hinatuan, Lingig and Tagbina.

REGION XIV

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

COTABATO CITY, one (1)

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, one (1) - Lone 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.

MARANAW, with Marawi City, one (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.

SHARIFF KABUNSUAN, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Barira, Buldon, Matanog, Parang, Sultan Kudarat and Sultan Mastura; Second District: Municipalities of Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Kabuntalan, Upi and Northern Kabuntalan.

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, two (2) - First District: Municipalities of Bongao, Mapun, Sibutu, Simunul, Sitangkai, Turtle Islands and Manuk Mangkaw; Second District: Municipalities of Languyan, Panglima Sugala, Sapa-Sapa, South Ubian, Tandubas 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.

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 Sec. 3, Article IX of the Constitution is abolished. 

(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.

https://laws.chanrobles.com/bataspambansa/13_bataspambansa.php?id=643

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. 935 “An Act Creating the Municipality of Malayal In the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte”, 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. 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”, 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. 1687 “An Act Reapportioning the Composition of The Legislative Districts of The Province of Sorsogon To Include the Municipality of Juban In the First Legislative District”, 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 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. 4640 “An Act Separating the City of Lipa From the Fourth Legislative District of The Province of Batangas To Constitute the Lone Legislative District of The City of Lipa”, House Bill No. 4644 “An Act Constituting the Municipalities of Agoo And Aringay, Province Of La Union, Into A Component City to Be Known as The City of Agoo-Aringay”, 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 Its Own Legislative District”, House Bill No. 5160 “An Act Changing the Name of The City of San Fernando, Pampanga To San Fernando City, Pampanga, Amending for This Purpose Republic Act No. 8990, Also Known as the ‘Charter of The City of San Fernando’”, 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. 4866 and 8426 “An Act Amending Section 10(B) Of Republic Act No. 10160 Otherwise Known as The Charter of The City of Bacoor”, 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 Nos. 5725 and 7877 “An Act Dividing Barangay Muzon In the City of San Jose Del Monte, Province of Bulacan Into Four (4) Distinct and Independent Barangays to Be Known as Barangay Muzon Proper, Barangay Muzon East, Barangay Muzon West and Barangay Muzon South”, 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 Nos. 7413 and 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. 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. 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 10658 “An Act Separating the City of Biñan From the First Legislative District of The Province of Laguna To Constitute the Lone Legislative District of The City of Biñan”, 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”, 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

Dekada 70

Dekada '70 is a 2002 Filipino drama film released based on the acclaimed novel by Filipino author, Lualhati Bautista. The film was restored by the ABS-CBN Film Archive.

Plot

A middle-class Manila neighborhood is home to the Bartolome family. Couple Amanda Bartolome (Vilma Santos) and Julián Bartolome Sr. (Christopher de Leon) are parents to sons Julian "Jules" Bartolome Jr. (Piolo Pascual), Isagani "Gani" Bartolome (Carlos Agassi), Emmanuel "Em" Bartolome (Marvin Agustin), Jason Bartolome (Danilo Barrios) and Benjamin "Bingo" Bartolome (John Wayne Sace).

1965-1970

In 1965, as a young Gani was fighting with his friend while they were playing a game in the street, their mothers came by to stop the fighting and made them stay away from each other. In the streets of Manila, protests take place when the Philippines enters the Vietnam War. Five years later, Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos wins his re-election bid as president. Julián stops Amanda from looking for a job despite Amanda trying to pursue it. At dinner time, Jules and Gani speak about the upcoming Junior-Senior Promenade. At the prom, Gani tries to grope his partner but she accidentally kicks him instead. The Bartolomes get stuck in traffic in the streets on the way home from the event due to a protest with effigy burning taking place near the Legislative Building.

1971

A protest takes place in the University of the Philippines wherein Jules with his best friend Willy (Jhong Hilario) became activists and joined a resistance movement. At the same time, Emmanuel begins writing illegal exposure and other kinds of banned literature. During the protests, the attendees sing the Philippine National Anthem, "Lupang Hinirang", with raised clenched fists and outnumbered the authorities but their efforts to make the authorities leave become futile and they retreat. Julián becomes furious when he discovers their activities, and he angrily explains to Jules and Willy about the consequences of their actions, while also revealing the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus including the enforced disappearance of the student leader Charlie del Rosario.

One one day, Gani reveals his plans to apply for a job in the US Navy to Julian but is overheard by Jules, who admonishes his actions as lack of patriotism for the Philippines. Gani furiously explains to him that working for the US government entitles one to a high salary with numerous benefits. Julián accepts the plan, thus making Gani the family's newest breadwinner. Sometime later, another protest depicts President Ferdinand Marcos acting as a lackey to Uncle Sam, and crucifying a Filipino. Bingo pulls down a flying kite and Amanda discovers that the kite is made out of an activist newspaper. Julián also discovers that Jules is an activist and he sneaks up to his room to check his rebellious pamphlets. He convinces that when Marcos was not yet a president in the past, the government signed a treaty between the United States, and the Philippines has no other choice but to recognize that treaty.

1972

Marcos declares martial law on nationwide television, as well as imposing nighttime curfews in order to round up anyone suspected of being a terrorist or communist to be imprisoned. The change of evens resulted in interrogations, tortures, and deaths. Gani accidentally impregnates his girlfriend Evelyn (Dimples Romana) and her sleeping in Gani's room was discovered by Amanda. Two police cars escort the Bartolomes to Evelyn's house. At the house, Evelyn's father speaks to the Bartolome couple before blackmailing Gani into marrying her.

Days after the wedding, they have an argument for being the Bartolome's figure of shame. Jason shows his mother the report card wherein his grades lowered. But despite that, he convinces that during the first period, there was a high value of time. Jules came home late and confessed to his family that Willy had been tortured to death for staying past curfew. He later reveals his plan to travel to Bicol for an exposure/field trip to join the communist group NPA despite mother's opposition.

1973-1975

Evelyn gives birth to a baby girl wherein she and Gani stay together for a few days. Sometime later, Gani leaves for the United States via Subic Bay after his enlisting at the US Navy while Evelyn returned to her family. Emmanuel plans to Bataan for his research article writing and interview about the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant but Julián furiously opposes as the former is a possible target for roundup due to Martial Law and the presence of soldiers. However, Emmanuel continues his plan and leaves for Bataan the next day while the Bartolome family went to the beach two days later.

A year later, Jules brought a wounded friend home to have a bullet extracted from his leg, as bringing him to a hospital would arouse too much suspicion. A few days later, he began to hangout with Emmanuel but the following day, Jules left the house again realizing that he cannot stay there for long. Bingo celebrates his birthday with a party in the Bartolome household until night. After two months of not returning home, Jules was revealed to have been married to fellow NPA member Mara (Ana Capri) with a baby boy. On one night, the family burns Jules' anti-government pamphlets out of fear of being arrested by authorities outside their house compound, who turn out to be a harmless group of carolers.

1976-1978

A group of soldiers arrive at their house led by Jules' friend, who reveals himself to be an undercover government operative, for the search and arrest order. The next day, Amanda and Bingo release two of their own pet birds to fly away for their freedom, but on that very night, a phone call revealing of Jules' imprisonment startles Emmanuel. In the prison camp, Jules manages to survive torture methods ranging from electrocution and sleeping naked on an ice box in front of an electric fan. By Christmas Eve, Jason returns home late from caroling and he learns that there was no curfew, but he wants to have a date with his girlfriend, Bernadette on the next day. Amanda allows him to have a date with her anytime except Christmas Day.

The next year, Amanda discovers Jason missing, causing her and Julian to inquire of his whereabouts from many police stations. They learn that Jason was imprisoned for possession of marijuana but he was released for a few moments later, only to go missing once more. A friend reveals to Emmanuel about three police officers stabbing a bound young man before disposing of him in a garbage dump. Upon returning home, Emmanuel engaged in a private talk with Julian. They hear loud cries and realize that the young man Jason, causing Amanda to faint. During Jason's funeral, Gani returns from the United States and as he and the Bartolomes mourn, Bingo reveals that Bernadette wanted to introduce Jason to her parents during Christmas Day. Julián explains to Amanda of many deaths during Martial law. Amanda pays a visit to Jason's grave and convinces herself that it would be best for her to live without her own children or family as she thought that her children can die early. She reveals to Julián about her plans for their separation before heading to a stage rehearsal for activists. A few moments later, Bingo informs to his mother that Jules has recently been released, making Amanda abandon her plan. The Bartolomes travel to the prison camp to fetch Jules, whom they witness bidding his fellow inmates a sad farewell.

During the Batasang Pambansa Elections of 1978, a group of people parade on the city street in Manila causing a moderate traffic on the road. The Bartolomes join the activist group called Kilusad to overthrow the Marcos regime wherein Emmanuel leads the attendees in singing the National Anthem.

Epilogue

In 1983, the Bartolome family attend the wake of Ninoy Aquino at the Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City after his assassination. Amanda begins to join a large group of activists at the Post Office Building to overthrow the Marcos regime once and for all. The Marcos regime is peacefully overthrown in 1986 when Corazon Aquino was sworn into office as president.

After nine years, the shouts of "Erap resign!" followed by the singing of "Bayan Ko," prompting the crowd to call for the resignation of then President Joseph Estrada in time for the EDSA Dos and led to the installation of Vice President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as President at the EDSA Shrine on January 20, 2001.

Protesters continued to throng the Edsa Shrine, with Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin exhorting them to stay ‘‘until evil is conquered by good."

Former President Corazon Aquino, widow of the man whose assassination triggered the public outrage that culminated in the 1986 ‘‘People Power" revolt, called for bigger numbers, saying: ‘‘Our prayer is that there will be more people who will gather at Edsa in the coming days."

Speaking before the crowd clustered on the three levels and both lanes of the historic highway fronting the shrine, Sin said the millions of people who valued the truth were more than sufficient to stand up to "only one immoral President and 11 shameless senators."

"Stay here until evil is conquered by good. Stay here until corruption is overcome by integrity. Stay here and pray. Stay here and keep watch," he said in a homily that was interrupted several times by applause and by slogans demanding President Estrada’s resignation.

The mostly black-clad protesters, made up of both organized groups and those who joined ‘‘spontaneously," estimated their number as bigger than the crowd that converged on the shrine for a prayer rally last Nov. 4. By 8:30 p.m. they were estimated to number at least 200,000, with the arrival of delegations from Central Luzon and Southern Tagalog.

Earlier in the day, fresh off a plane from Hong Kong where he had warned of a possible military coup, former President Fidel Ramos walked the 10-kilometer distance from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to the Edsa Shrine, urging soldiers to join the protests.

A broad alliance of anti-Estrada forces called on the public to support "People Power II" and vowed not to leave Edsa until Mr. Estrada is ousted.

Priests urged the people to bring extra food, drinks and clothes for the long haul.

"They should also bring rain gear and thick clothes for the cold," an organizer said.

Leaders of a newly formed ad hoc committee for the coordinated protest actions expressed optimism that they would soon gather as many as a million people at the site of the 1986 revolt that toppled the Marcos dictatorship.

"We call on all freedom-loving Filipinos, including our fearless prosecutors and senators, to take to the streets and intensify protest actions to oust Estrada and his ruling clique from power," said Rafael Mariano, chair of the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and of the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas.

He said the 11-10 vote of the senator-judges Tuesday night -- which triggered noise barrages and street protests nationwide -- confirmed that the people no longer had to wait for Feb. 12, when the impeachment court is scheduled to hand down its verdict.

Mariano said it was now "very clear" that the court would vote to acquit the President, who declared Tuesday that he intended to complete his term.

Hope

Sin, who also celebrated a Mass at the Edsa Shrine chapel Tuesday night, told yesterday’s crowd: "I have hope because you are here. You are the hope of this nation. So long as you are here, I can keep on hoping. There is only one immoral President and 11 shameless senators.

"There are millions and millions of people who will safeguard the truth and, if necessary, die for the truth."

But while hopeful that street protests would lead to the ouster of the President, thousands wore black as a sign of mourning.

"(Tuesday) night was a night of infamy. Today we wear black to display our anger and frustration over the 11 senators’ blatant disregard for truth and justice," Ruth Cervantes, a convenor of the Estrada Resign Movement (Resign), said in an interview.

"It was a spontaneous reaction. But some were urged by our friends through text messages (Tuesday night) to wear black," said Ariane Alinggayu of the Habitat for Humanity.

Alinggayu and her co-workers said they were proud to wear black to show their disgust.

"What happened that night was very disgusting. We want the truth to come out, but they wouldn’t allow it. It’s very sad," she said.

Even private prosecutor Frank Chavez, a former solicitor general, was wearing a black shirt.

"It was a blatant mockery and gross travesty of justice," said Chavez. "What the 11 senators did was a total repudiation of the impeachment process. They have completely isolated themselves from the people."

Chavez also said the protesters were wearing black not only to press the demand for Mr. Estrada’s resignation but also "to display our anger at the brazen way by which the impeachment proceedings were prostituted."

Disillusion

Sin and the entire presbyterium of the Manila Archdiocese had earlier expressed their disillusion with the impeachment court.

"How can we not be angry when the senators were not pursuing the truth but the acquittal of the President?" he said in his homily.

He added: "With the evidence presented, only the inept and the crazy can believe that he is as innocent as a dove and as pure as a baby.

"The way they voted was a preview of how they would vote on the President’s guilt. They voted not to bring out the truth.

"We are angry at the manipulation of the truth and the manipulation of the poor."

In a statement, Archbishop Orlando Quevedo, president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, said the 11 senators had allowed narrow rules and traditional politics to influence them.

‘‘Truth has been subverted. Expectedly, they have ignited the fire of people’s indignation and outrage," Quevedo said.

Sin also addressed the "Catholic laymen" in the Cabinet, who, he said, continued to hold on to their posts despite the evidence against Mr. Estrada.

"How can you face God and sleep at night and at the same time support the President? We say to the Cabinet: Resign," he said.

"You should have done this a long time ago. I said this during the campaign . . . If he is elected, it will be a disaster. And (now), you see."

Aquino also appealed to Finance Secretary Jose Pardo to quit.

The cardinal was all praise for the 10 senators who voted for the opening of the second envelope containing crucial documents, and for the prosecutors.

He broke off from his homily to egg the crowd to cheer for Senators Raul Roco, Rene Cayetano and Franklin Drilon.

He exhorted the protesters to lift their anger to the Lord and ask Him to touch Mr. Estrada and the 11 senators.

"All things are possible in God," Sin said.

Rain or shine

The protesters vowed to stay at the Edsa Shrine "rain or shine" until they ‘‘reclaim power" from the President.

Cries of "Erap resign!" and "Patalsikin si Erap!" followed by the singing of "Bayan Ko" rang out constantly at the rally site.

Bayan’s Mariano said the protesters were prepared to block all the roads around Malacañang.

"The public will reclaim power from Mr. Estrada," Mariano said. ‘‘It is the people who will judge him, not the 11 senators."

He said Bayan chapters nationwide would mount boycotts, transport and industrial strikes, mass walkouts and rallies ‘‘until the President is forced to step down."

Protesters coming from as far as Olongapo City were barred from going past a police checkpoint, according to Richard Gordon, former chief of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.

Gordon said that of 30 buses each carrying 60-80 protesters, only six made it.

"But we will try again tomorrow." Gordon said. "People from Olongapo will be here every day to join the demands to oust the President."

Fr. Robert Reyes, a convenor of the Kongreso ng Mamamayang Pilipino (Kompil) II, said he hoped that the President would be ousted before Valentine’s Day.

"The Filipinos failed to celebrate Christmas and New Year because of the crisis that Mr. Estrada made us to go through. The crisis was all his doing," Reyes said, adding:

"We hope to extend the Christmas spirit and celebrate it, hopefully on Valentine’s Day, when Erap has resigned."

Starlet Rosanna Roces, one of the rally speakers, denounced Mr. Estrada: "Magnanakaw ka (You are a thief), Erap!"

She said she was proud to say that she made a living the hard way, "unlike Erap who stole the people’s money."

Roces also said the poor should ignore Mr. Estrada’s promises because he was the "biggest liar."

"Get out of Malacañang before I am forced to strip here!" she said, to a delighted roar from the crowd.

Day by day

Yesterday morning, leaders of the United Opposition, Bayan, Kompil II, Kangkong Brigade, Bayan Muna, Akbayan, Resign and other anti-Estrada groups held an emergency meeting to firm up protest plans.

"We will stay here indefinitely. We have yet to finalize our course of action but in the meantime, we will live day by day," said Bayan secretary general Teodoro Casiño.

He also urged depositors of Equitable PCI Bank and Philippine National Bank to make "massive withdrawals" and cancel their credit cards."

"This is to prove that we are serious, even if it means risking our financial circumstances," Casiño said.

Laguna Gov. Joey Lina, president of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines and a convenor of the Kangkong Brigade, asked all governors and mayors to speak up against Mr. Estrada, saying "there cannot be local autonomy under the present administration."

In Makati, workers mostly clad in mourning black poured into Ayala shouting "Erap resign!" followed by the singing of "Bayan Ko."

They held up "Erap Guilty" posters and flashed the now-familiar thumbs-down sign at passing motorists.

The workers also expressed extreme displeasure at the 11 senators who voted against the opening of the "Jose Velarde" documents, particularly Aquino-Oreta, John Osmeña, Robert Jaworski and Miriam Defensor-Santiago.

Vivian Yuchengco of the Philippine Stock Exchange said the workers at the bourse and other offices would continue their protest actions "until Estrada steps down."

At the Ninoy Aquino monument at around 6 p.m., January 17, 2001, Paul Aquino and Maur Aquino-Lichauco, brother and sister of Ninoy and Aquino-Oreta, led a small candle-lighting ceremony.

"President Estrada has only one option, which is to resign," said lawyer Gabriel Ingles, the spokesperson of Barug Sugbu, the umbrella group of the anti-Estrada forces in Cebu.

About 100,000 protesters shouted "Booo!" when Ingles explained to the crowd gathered at Cebu City’s Fuente Osmeña Park that Mr. Estrada would not resign and instead called for a snap elections.

Ingles declared that the protest action in Cebu would continue until Mr. Estrada resigns, an announcement that prompted the crowd to shout "Erap resign!" followed by the singing of "Bayan Ko."

Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor urged more than 15,000 people holding a rally at the Rotary Amphitheater not to leave the area and to continue to demand the resignation of the President after they learned that he wanted a snap election.

Earlier in Malacañang, Estrada found time to have breakfast with his family as 50,000 protesters gathered on Mendiola to pressure him to step down.

They had marched from the EDSA Shrine and were stopped by riot police in front of the Palace grounds after their 10-kilometer walk.

The anti-Estrada forces are waving their banners high and chanting “Erap Resign!” followed by the singing of "Bayan Ko" as they finally conquer Mendiola.

Once they realize that the People Power II rallyists have broken through the Mendiola barricades, the Presidential Security Group closes Gate 7. No one is allowed to leave the Palace compound.

The People Power II rallyists pray the rosary at the Edsa Shrine. The oath taking of Vice President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will take place after lunch.

In Mendiola, the People Power II rallyists have dismantled the tents of the pro-Estrada demonstrators. They now call on the Estrada loyalists to join them and some have apparently heeded the call.

An anti-Estrada demonstrator waves a big placard saying “F—k you, Mr. President!”

Supreme Court Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. and the ten associate justices have boarded a white van and are now on their way to the Edsa Shrine to swear in Vice President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the next President of the Philippines.

Lawyer Mike Arroyo, husband of Vice President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo tells GMA News that they have just received reports that President Estrada has signed the resignation letter given to him by the United Opposition.

Arroyo confirms that President Estrada has resigned. While he declines to name the sources, he says that Executive Secretary Edgardo Angara already has the handwritten resignation letter of Estrada. He says that he has heard that Estrada will go to the US.

Organizers at the Edsa Shrine asks the crowd to sit down as they are about to swear in President Macapagal.

Executive Secretary Edgardo Angara says in a TV interview that there is no need for Joseph Estrada to make a letter of resignation because the Supreme Court (SC) declared the Office of the President vacant. He says the United Opposition had agreed to a compromise of allowing Estrada a five-day transition until Wednesday, after which he will formally step down. Angara says, however, that the SC decision has rendered the agreement moot and academic. 

Angara says that it is up to Estrada if he will take advantage of the five-day transition. He says, however, that Estrada is resigned by force of that SC resolution.

Angara says that Estrada was getting ready to face up to his resignation but thought he still has five days. He claims that Estrada is considered resigned but that the resignation will take effect after five days. He says Estrada has no plans to leave the country.

Senate President Aquilino Pimentel Jr. goes onstage at the Edsa Shrine. Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. has arrived.

Crowd goes wild as Davide goes onstage.

Organizer at the Edsa Shrine rally asks Mendiola marchers not to push on to Malacañang, saying that Estrada has already given in and will resign.

A chopper with the words “Mabuhay GMA! (Long Live GMA!)” painted in red flies over the Edsa Shrine.

The Crowd at the Edsa Shrine gives incoming President Macapagal a thunderous welcome.

The People Power II rallyists sing the National Anthem.

Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin leads the invocation. “The darkness of our mourning has come to an end,” he says.

Sin asks God to bless incoming President Macapagal.

Davide is now administering the oath of office to incoming President Macapagal.

Crowd goes wild when she utters the phrase “President of the Philippines.”

Mrs. Arroyo at 12:20 p.m. January 20, took her oath of office as the 14th President of the Republic of the Philippines, following the effective resignation of Mr. Estrada.

"I, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfill my duties as President of the Philippines," she declared before a cheering crowd of thousands at the Edsa Shrine. The oath was administered to her by Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr.

Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is formally introduced to the crowd as the rallyists cheer. President Macapagal is now the 14th President of the Philippines.

The new president, in her inaugural address, acknowledged the efforts and prayers of the heroes of Edsa, citing Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin, former presidents Corazon C. Aquino and Fidel V. Ramos, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel and the other senators, as well as the anti-Estrada groups who had gathered at EDSA since January 16 after the Senate court voted to suppress evidence in the impeachment trial of Mr. Estrada.

Senate President Pimentel holds the microphone as President Macapagal begins her speech. Ms Macapagal says she accepts with humility the privilege of serving the Filipino people. She stresses this is “a time to heal, a time to build,” as the Good Book says.

Ms Macapagal says that she would work for unity and reconciliation. Quoting Ninoy Aquino, she says the “Filipino is worth dying for.” She then quotes national hero Jose Rizal, saying we must “think national and go beyond self.”

She says the first of her core beliefs is the elimination of poverty, which dates back to the founding of the Philippine republic. She says the plebeian hero Andres Bonifacio sowed the seeds in the Philippine revolution and that this work remains unfinished. She says the Philippines must go beyond patronage politics.

Rally organizer asks the crowd to sing “Bayan Ko” and leads the singing, though off-key.

Ms Macapagal starts her press conference as President.

Asked what she will do first, Ms Macapagal says that she will “ensure a smooth transition instead of riding roughshod on the institutions they have inherited.” She again stresses the need to begin the healing process.

Ms Macapagal says she will still hold a consultation to determine who her Vice President will be.

A New York Times reporter asks her how she feels about being the new President and what were the terms of Joseph Estrada’s resignation.

“I feel that God has put me in this place,” she says.

She says that negotiations with Estrada broke down so there are no terms. She says she was sworn in as President based on the legal basis provided by Davide.

She says her Finance Secretary will be former Sen. Alberto Romulo, a member of the three-man United Nation negotiating panel.

Ms. Macapagal is asked what actions she will take against Estrada. She says that she is now talking about healing. She says that when it happens, “there won’t be fanfare. It will happen as a matter of fact, a matter of course.”

She says they will let justice take its course. She says that the people will see it when it happens.

“Kasi ako, mas gusto ko ang gumagawa kaysa nangangako (I’d rather act than make promises),” she says.

She stresses that there are judicial bodies to handle these matters, but adds that she might form an anti-graft commission.

Press conference ends.

The people are celebrating at the street party at the Edsa Shrine.

Two trucks loaded with free food and drinks are at the Edsa Shrine.

In Mendiola, GMA News says that pro-Estrada rallyists started throwing rocks at the People Power II demonstrators who were holding their program. The anti-Estrada forces fought back and the crowd beat up the demonstrator who allegedly initiated the rock throwing. According to GMA News, this occurred while President Macapagal was taking her oath of office at the Edsa Shrine.

At the Gate 7 of Malacañang, the Presidential Security Group troops are running toward the direction of Pasig River. It is not clear yet if Joseph Estrada is leaving the Palace on board a barge along the Pasig river.

Estrada says in a cell phone call that he has not yet resigned and will only step down on Wednesday, according to a GMA News reporter.

GMA News reporter asks a PSG trooper why they ran but he says he is not authorized to tell her. He also says he cannot says if the PSG troops went to the river.

Barges cross the river to go from Malacañang Palace to Malacañang Park, where the PSG headquarters is located. GMA News says that Transportation Secretary Vicente Rivera and Environment Secretary Anton Cerilles left the Palace onboard the barge. Another barge is still waiting for people to board.

Capt. Bong Cervantes of the Young Officers Union airs concern of the advance party of President Macapagal that the PSG might resist if they go to the Palace. In a radio interview, he appeals to PSG Commander Col. Rodolfo Diaz to peacefully turn over power.

In a press statement, Joseph Estrada says that while he has doubts on the legality and constitutionality of Ms Macapagal’s proclamation as President, he no longer wishes to be an obstacle. He says that he will leave the Palace, according to the statement read in GMA News.

GMA News reporter says Estrada may have already left the Palace onboard one of the barges. Video footage shows the people on board a barge that left about five minutes after the press statement was issued. Among those on board was Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Jose Calimlim.

GMA News reporter confirms that three minutes ago, Estrada left the Palace on board the barge and will now proceed to his home at Polk Street in Greenhills.

Environment Secretary Anton Cerilles claims in a radio interview that Estrada is still in Malacañang with his family and other Cabinet members. Cerilles hands over the phone to Labor Secretary Bernardo Laguesma and afterwards Health Secretary Alberto Romualdez. They all claim that Estrada is still in the Palace with them.

Cerilles denounces the press statement given to Palace reporters as a lie.

Newsmen enter the Palace for a press conference by Joseph Estrada. Executive Secretary Edgardo Angara reportedly hands out copies of Estrada’s resignation letter.

Former Sen. Rene Saguisag enters the Palace.

Estrada, wearing a beige jacket, has now appeared in the conference hall. He greets his Cabinet secretaries and the media.

A minor commotion ensues as the newsmen jostle each other trying to ask Estrada a question. Estrada does not issue a statement but goes directly to the waiting presidential barge after exiting the presidential residence. He is accompanied by his wife Loi Ejercito and his family, including San Juan Mayor Jinggoy Estrada, daughter Jackie and her husband Beaver Lopez.

Video footage shows Estrada and Loi Ejercito waving at the crowd while on board the presidential barge. Estrada gives a sad half-smile while Loi is beaming as she waves.

Video now shows the arrival of the Estrada contingent at Malacañang park.

In a statement, he said he had "strong and serious doubts about the legality and constitutionality" of Ms. Macapagal’s proclamation as President.

Six years ago, on September 12, 2007, Estrada was found guilty of plunder beyond reasonable doubt by the Sandiganbayan and sentenced to life imprisonment. 

On October 22, 2007, Acting Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera stated that Joseph Estrada is seeking a "full, free, and unconditional pardon" from President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Estrada's lawyer Jose Flaminiano wrote Arroyo: "The time has come to end President Estrada's fight for justice and vindication before the courts. Today we filed a withdrawal of his Motion for Reconsideration." Estrada, 70, stressed the "delicate condition" of his mother in asking for pardon.

On October 25, 2007, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo granted executive clemency to Estrada based on the recommendation by the Department of Justice. Acting Executive Secretary and Press Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye quoted the signed order: "In view hereof in pursuant of the authority conferred upon me by the Constitution, I hereby grant Executive clemency to Joseph Ejercito Estrada, convicted by the Sandiganbayan of plunder and imposed a penalty of reclusion perpetua. He is hereby restored to his civil and political rights." Bunye noted that Estrada committed in his application not to seek public office, and he would be free from his Tanay resthouse on October 26, noon.

On October 26, 2007, after almost seven years of detention, Estrada was finally released after the Sandiganbayan promulgated the resolution.

“I am happy, I’m free again,” Estrada said after signing the release order from the Sandiganbayan. “There is no substitute for freedom.”

At the head of a convoy of police and government officials, Estrada left his Tanay resthouse for his hometown of San Juan.

A few minutes before 8 p.m., Estrada spoke in a mix of Filipino and English in front of the Spanish-era San Juan City Hall to a rousing welcome from supporters.

In his speech, Estrada reiterated that he would no longer seek public office.

“Wala na akong balak pumasok sa maruming larangan ng pulitika (I have no plans of re-entering the dirty field of politics),” he said, adding that he would dedicate his remaining years to serving the Filipino people.

“Now I’m free to pursue my livelihood and scholarship programs,” he said.

Estrada said he might have committed mistakes as a public servant, but that corruption was not one of them.

“Kung nagkamali man ako, di kasama dito ang pagnanakaw sa pondo ng bayan (If I have made mistakes, stealing the country’s money is not one of them),” he said.

Before ending his speech, Estrada again thanked President Arroyo for granting him executive clemency, and urged his supporters to thank her as well.

After his speech, Estrada proceeded to the San Juan Medical Center to visit his ailing mother Mary Ejercito.

“Now that I’m a free man, I would be able to visit her at the hospital without having to ask permission from the Sandiganbayan, and I can now stay and sleep with her in the hospital,” he said.

He can now attend to the needs of his mother since he is no longer in politics, Estrada said.

Orange ribbons, balloons and buntings and a “Welcome Home” streamer  decorated the Estrada residence on Polk Street in North Greenhills, San Juan yesterday.

A steady stream of close friends and relatives such as former Cabinet secretaries and immediate family members awaited the arrival of Estrada.  Among those eagerly waiting for Estrada was his 17-year-old son by former starlet Laarni Enriquez.

Jake Ejercito told reporters that he was very happy that his father was granted pardon by Mrs. Arroyo.

“I really didn’t know what to expect, kung dadalhin ba sa Munti si papa or whatsoever,” he said.

“First of all, I will tell him that I love him. Congratulate him. After six years of suffering, finally it’s over. I want to do a lot of things with him.”

Jake said he learned about the pardon last night from his mother, who was very happy.

“I’m sure that she’s very, very happy,” he said.

“She was the one who told me about it last night after it was announced in Malacañang. She said, ‘call your Dad, congratulate him.’ I remember she was crying.”

Jake is the second of Estrada’s three children by Enriquez. 

He has an elder sister, Jerica,  22, who is studying in London, and a younger brother, Jacob, 11.

At a thanksgiving Mass  at the Estrada residence were his wife, former senator Loi Ejercito, daughter Jackie and her husband Beaver, daughter-in-law Precy Vitug-Estrada and her children.

Estrada’s former Cabinet secretaries  Ricardo  Puno, Jose Pardo, Bienvenido Laguesma, Gregorio Vigilar, Vicente Rivera, Alberto Romualdez and Horacio Morales were also on hand to welcome their former boss.

In a two-page order, Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Teresita Leonardo De Castro, special division chairwoman, and Associate Justices Diosdado Peralta and Godofredo Legaspi ordered Estrada freed  after six and a half years of detention.

Sandiganbayan Sheriff Edgardo Urieta served the court’s order to Philippine National Police chief Director General Avelino Razon Jr., Estrada’s jailer, at around 5 p.m. yesterday.

A copy of Estrada’s pardon was flown by helicopter to the Sandiganbayan on Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City by Superintendent  Petronilo Retirado, PNP security office chief of operations.

The helicopter flew from Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal in front of Estrada’s rest house to the House of Representatives, which is near the Sandiganbayan.

Retirado arrived at the Sandiganbayan’s Sheriff’s Office 4:10 p.m., where Peralta received the pardon document and brought it to the special division, with Retirado and Urieta in tow.

De Castro, Peralta and Legaspi then deliberated before coming out with the order around 5 p.m.

The one-page pardon document, dated Oct. 25, 2007, was signed by President Arroyo, acting Executive Secretary Ignacio Bunye and Estrada.

A letter of Bunye to De Castro was attached to the document.

In the order, De Castro noted the cancellation of a hearing set  at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2007 for the execution of the judgment of conviction on Estrada.

Instead, she ordered the issuance of a writ of execution for the satisfaction of portions of the judgment not covered by the executive clemency: the total amount of P545,291,000 with interest and income earned, inclusive of the amount of P200 million, deposited in the name and account of the Erap Muslim Youth Foundation; the amount of P189,700,000, inclusive of interests and income earned, deposited in the Jose Velarde account; and the real property consisting of a house and lot dubbed as “Boracay Mansion” located  at No. 100 11th Street, New Manila, Quezon City.

A teary-eyed Estrada signed the document accepting the executive clemency in the presence of Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno, former Senate president Ernesto Maceda, nephew Pagsanjan Mayor E.R. Ejercito, defense lawyers Jay Flaminiano and Ed Serapio and Police Security and Protection Office director Chief Superintendent  Romy Hilomen, and Interior Assistant Secretary Brian Yamsuan.

Yamsuan said Estrada, wearing a mint green jacket over a green polo shirt, was visibly emotional while reading the two-page pardon.

“They (Estrada and Puno) shook hands afterwards and tightly hugged each other,” he told The STAR.

Puno was also overwhelmed by emotion and cried while his former boss signed the document accepting the presidential pardon, he added.

He also cried upon seeing the two embrace each other like long lost brothers, Yamsuan said.

Puno delivered the pardon to Estrada a day after it was signed by President Arroyo.

On Mrs. Arroyo’s instructions, Puno flew to Estrada’s rest house in Tanay, Rizal on a helicopter from Camp Crame, Quezon City.

Estrada, along with Puno and his group, stayed at the Maranaw Village in the rest house while waiting for the release order from the Sandiganbayan.

While waiting, Estrada left the group and drove the golf cart that he has been using to move around the  16-hectare estate  and proceeded to the presidential mausoleum at a hilltop.

Estrada sat at his favorite spot, a granite stone beside the presidential tomb, where he said he spends his prayer time and meditation.

From there, he went to his pond where he has hundreds of koi fish, ducks, geese and a collection of other exotic animals from peacocks to pink flamingo.

The construction of these new structures kept Estrada busy in the last two years of his detention in Tanay until he was finally freed  yesterday.

Intermittent rains soaked well-wishers as well as members of the media who were kept outside the wooden gate of the rest house. The media were allowed inside the rest house only after the release order was finally delivered  by Urrieta, who took a helicopter from Greenhills to Tanay.

Estrada changed to a red jacket over a pink polo shirt when he emerged before the media for the signing of his release order. Estrada signed the release order in the presence  of Puno and Urrieta.

After signing the document, the left-handed Estrada stood up and shook hands, this time smiling and visibly happy to leave the place.

He saluted his security detail at Tanay before he boarded his SUV Lincoln Escalade for the two-hour ride to San Juan City Hall for a scheduled speech before his supporters.

Estrada thanked Mrs. Arroyo for granting him pardon and vowed to support her administration’s anti-poverty programs.

“I thank President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for granting me full, free and absolute pardon midway through her term,” Estrada said in a statement read by his lawyer Ed Serapio at the gates of his rest house.

Estrada said he is aware of the agonizing times and tough choices that Mrs. Arroyo has had to wade through before deciding to grant him pardon.

“I, too, have gone through such excruciating times before deciding to take on her longstanding peace overtures to the political opposition by withdrawing my motion for the Sandiganbayan to reverse its verdict on the charges against  me,” read statement.

“But I believe that history will vindicate not only this executive action but my innocence as well with regard to these charges.”

Estrada said when he was  President, he anchored his programs on winning the war against poverty and pursued policies meant for the greater good of the greatest number of people.

“The battle on this front has yet to be won, and I believe I can best continue to repay to our people the blessings that God has so graciously given me by supporting from hereon the programs of Mrs. Arroyo that are intended to attack generational poverty and hunger,” he said.

He wished to spend the rest of his life as “citizen Erap” and to take care of his ailing mother, Estrada said.

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• Familiar Wife
• The World of a Married Couple
• A Soldier’s Heart
• FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano (ipapalabas muna ang nakaraang sampung episodes bago ipalabas ang bagong episodes)

SAAN PA ITO MAPAPANOOD?

• TV Plus
• It’s Showtime on Jeepney TV
• FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano on Cinemo
• TV Patrol on Teleradyo and Cinemo
• iWant: live streaming and on demand
• TFC: most shows on TFC cable, satellite, IPTV at sa tfc.tv

Kaya naman ano pang hinihintay niyo? Tawagin na ang buong pamilya at manood na ng mga paborito mong shows at bagong palabas simula ngayong June 13!

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How Many Friends Do You Need?

I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business.  Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. John 15:15

How many friends do you need?  No, we’re not talking about Facebook friends, but the real thing.  Social science researchers quantify friendship types by the levels of relationship depth, starting with acquaintances, casual friends, close friends and then, intimate friends.  Acquaintances are people you make small talk with, maybe at the mailbox or the gym.  You might share an activity with a casual friend but probably wouldn’t see them outside of that activity.  Close friends are who you call when life turns upside down or something amazing happens to you, no matter what time of the day or night it is.  But intimate friends are far and few.  An intimate friend, hopefully would include a mate; this is someone you trust with your deepest secrets and your most vulnerable self, described by an old Arab proverb as, “One to whom we may pour out the contents of our hearts, chaff and grain together, knowing that the gentlest of hands will sift it, keep what is worth keeping, and with a breath of kindness, blow the rest away!”

How many real friends do you have?  Data from a new study (Degges-White, in review) of adults from their thirties to their seventies makes it clear that the number of close friends we need to feel that we have enough, is somewhere between three and five.  Adults with four or five friends enjoy the highest levels of life satisfaction and even those with three close friends aren’t far behind. And if you have one person who considers you their best friend, the satisfaction you enjoy in life is significantly higher than those who don’t.

Having close friends or having a best friend, just doesn’t happen.  Like anything else that is really valuable, friendships take work and they involve risk.

Friendship begins as you reach out to someone else.  Proverbs 18:24 says, “A man who has friends must himself be friendly…”  Where do you fall on the friendly spectrum?  The famous general, George Patton, was a man of great talents but he had very few friends.  One of his biographers said of him, “He gained the generalship, the medals, and the glory, but he was never able to make any friends” [i] Strange, isn’t it, that someone who was such a leader of people ended up being respected but not considered a real friend to anyone?

Here are 3 concrete ways that you can be a best friend:

Be emotionally supportive.  This means that you believe the best, skipping the unnecessary criticism and judgment.  Remember how it feels to be criticized?  “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” the Bible says in Luke (Luke 6:31).

Listen, really listen.  James 1:19 reminds us, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak.” One of the best feelings in life is to be heard and understood by another person.  A best friend gives this gift freely.

Be there. A best friend will stay in the hospital room with you overnight, show up early on moving day and pick you up at the airport.  “One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin,” says the Proverb, “but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24).  Be the best friend that sticks close by in all the ups and downs of life.  Especially the downs.

Two friends may be from different social backgrounds, different generations and even different cultures, yet they can be drawn together in a friendship that spans these differences.

How many close friends would you count in your life?  Are you a close friend of another?  Social scientists point out that friendship is an essential of a healthy life, just like the Bible put it, “Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.” (Proverbs 27:9 NIV).

Resource Reading: Proverbs 18:1-24

[i] As quoted by Muriel James and Louis Savary, The Heart of Friendship, (San Francisco: Harper and Row, 1976), p. 160.

https://www.guidelines.org/devotional/how-many-friends-do-you-need/

How is the ABS-CBN Franchise being processed?

1. It will take at least 7 hearings (based from sources) at the House of Representatives (So far there has 4, and 3 to go "the very least")

2. There will be a voting system in the committee level led by Franz Alvarez; the committee has more or less 96 members and ABS-CBN has to get at least half of the votes to proceed in the plenary session.

3. In the plenary session, there will be three readings, included here are the provisions and inserts for the franchise. If the Bill passes up to the Third and final reading, it will be transferred to the Upper House/the Senate.

4. Senate has also three readings. There could be changes based on the provisions of the franchise or they could agree with the Lower House's version. If Senate interferes with changes, both Houses will decide until for the final agreement. If no objections, it will be passed and then transmitted to the Office of the President.

5. The President then has options- sign it into a law, veto it, or make it lapsed into a law in a month.

6. If all process prosper in favor of ABS-CBN, the network has to apply all necessary permits to the National Telecommunications Commission. Then they can go back on air!

* It will take months for this process to happen
* The fastest way they can go back on air is to get the TRO from the Supreme Court vs. the Cease and Desist Order filed by NTC.

House OKs bill creating 2 more Rizal districts

The House of Representatives has approved on third, and final, reading a bill that reapportions Rizal’s Second District into three legislative districts.

Rizal Rep. Fidel Nograles, who represents the district, said House Bill 6222 was approved on Monday.

Nograles hailed the bill’s approval, and expressed optimism the measure would hurdle the Senate’s scrutiny and merit the President’s signature soon.

“We filed the reapportioning bill to ensure equitable representation for our constituents. At the moment, the coverage of the Second District is too big,” he said.

“No matter how we strive to serve all the constituents, some will be left behind if the present setup continues,” Nograles added.

Under the present setup, Rizal’s four legislators are representing 2.9 million constituents, or a ratio of one for every 721,000 people.

In contrast, Pangasinan and Batangas, which have roughly the same population, have six legislative districts, he explained.

The bill divides the First and Second Districts into four, with each one composed of the following towns:

• First Legislative District–Rodriguez and San Mateo
• Second Legislative District–Taytay
• Third Legislative District–Angono and Binangonan
• Fourth Legislative District–Cardona, Baras, Tanay, Morong, Jala-jala, Pililia, Teresa

If enacted, the measure would take effect in time for the 2022 elections.

Nograles said he filed the reapportioning bill earlier this year on account of logistical challenges he had encountered during his first year in office.

“While we are aware that governance requires making hard decisions in terms of distributing valuable yet finite resources in our jurisdictions, the choice is much more difficult when by all accounts the towns are on equal footing,” lamented the lawmaker.

He also said that the province would receive additional funds with two more legislative districts and that would help Rizal grapple with the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdowns imposed to control its spread.

https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/325274

'FPJ's Ang Probinsyano' and other favorite Kapamilya shows return on cable and satellite TV

Cardo Dalisay and other iconic Kapamilya teleserye characters are returning to TV to bring entertainment, inspiration, and relief to Filipinos as some of the well-loved ABS-CBN shows will be shown on Kapamilya Channel, which will be available on cable and satellite TV nationwide beginning June 13.

 

Kapamilya Channel will be available on SKY, Cablelink, G Sat, and most member-cable operators of the Philippine Cable Television Association (PCTA) nationwide.

While Kapamilya Channel will initially be seen by cable and satellite TV viewers only, ABS-CBN will find more ways to reach more Filipinos and bring news, public service, and entertainment to every Kapamilya around the world.

 

Viewers can watch Cardo’s adventures in “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” starting with a ten-episode recap of this season’s story before the new episodes are released. Also on weeknights, the mission of brave soldiers in “A Soldiers” Heart” will continue while weekdays will unveil the family drama in “Love Thy Woman.”

 

“Magandang Buhay” momshies Jolina Magdangal, Melai Cantiveros, and Karla Estrada will continue their heartwarming discussions on weekday mornings, while the new season of “The Voice Teens” will feature talented teen singers and superstar coaches Apl.de.ap, Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo, and Lea Salonga on weekends.

 

“TV Patrol” will continue to deliver the most relevant news and information to viewers every evening. More movies and classic TV shows will also be aired on the channel to provide relief and inspiration to viewers.

 

Besides the many well-loved programs that will be going back on air, some new shows will also be launched.

 

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo will be seen every Saturday in the new show called “Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan,” while Angel Locsin will be hosting “Iba ‘Yan” every Sunday. Both of these are public service programs that will put the spotlight on stories and experiences of real people and the life challenges that they face.

 

“The World of a Married Couple,” the highest-rating cable Koreanovela, also makes its debut on Kapamilya Channel on June 15.

Filipinos from all over the world, meanwhile, will not be left out because they will be able to watch all Filipino programs on Kapamilya Channel, including the new episodes, on TFC.

 

Encouraged by the overwhelming love and support of the public, ABS-CBN remains committed to serving its audiences even after it was ordered to stop operating its radio and television stations on May 5 by the National Telecommunications Commission.

 

The cable and satellite TV channels that will carry the Kapamilya Channel are owned and operated by other companies and are not covered by the cease and desist order issued by the NTC to ABS-CBN.

 

Welcome your favorite Kapamilya shows on Kapamilya Channel on SKY, Cablelink, G Sat, and most member-cable operators PCTA nationwide beginning June 13.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/04/20/fpjs-ang-probinsyano-and-other-favorite-kapamilya-shows-return-on-cable-and-satellite-tv

RPN (CNN Philippines) VHF and UHF TV Stations Nationwide:

• TV-9 Manila
• TV-12 Baguio
• TV-5 Itogon, Benguet**
• TV-37 Batac***
• TV-26 Vigan***
• TV-9 Abra***
• TV-13 Dagupan**
• TV-6 Olongapo**
• TV-26 Tarlac*
• TV-30 Baler***
• TV-34 Naga***
• TV-25 Legazpi***
• TV-4 Masbate**
• TV-28 Batangas***
• TV-28 Lucena***
• TV-3 Occidental Mindoro***
• TV-29 Isabela***
• TV-45 Tuguegarao***
• TV-7 Bayombong**
• TV-5 Puerto Princesa, Palawan*
• TV-51 Brooke's Point, Palawan***
• TV-30 Pampanga***
• TV-5 Tacloban**
• TV-51 Calbayog***
• TV-9 Catbalogan**
• TV-4 Iloilo**
• TV-8 Bacolod
• TV-9 Cebu
• TV-38 Dumaguete***
• TV-4 Bagacay**
• TV-11 Kalibo***
• TV-6 Antique**
• TV-29 Roxas***
• TV-5 Zamboanga
• TV-30 Dipolog***
• TV-38 Pagadian***
• TV-5 Cagayan de Oro
• (SOON) Iligan***
• TV-40 Ozamiz***
• TV-13 Oroquieta**
• TV-9 Davao
• TV-44 General Santos***
• TV-9 Koronadal**
• TV-28 Butuan***
• TV-13 Surigao**
• TV-25 Cotabato***
• TV-9 Jolo**

(*)Affiliates.
(**)Off-air.
(***)On-going expansion.

Annual Grand Massive Miracle Crusade for the Feast of Santo Nino

Look: Map of Luzon

Paglitaw ng logo ng ABS-CBN sa screen, hudyat ng pagbabalik ng Kapamilya network sa ere?

Kung dati ay pitch black ang makikita sa screen kapag inililipat ang channel sa ABS-CBN, ngayon ay ang logo ng Kapamilya network at ang tagline nitong "In the Service of the Filipino" ang makikita sa screen. PHOTO/S: JOJO GABINETE

Nang ipasara ng National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) ang ABS-CBN noong May 5, 2020, naging pitch black ang screen ng Channel 2.

Ikinalungkot ito ng Kapamilya Network supporters at loyal viewers.

Bukod sa nawala sa ere ang kanilang mga paboritong programa, parang nagluluksa ang viewers ng ABS-CBN dahil sa paniniwala nilang kasabay ng pagpapasara sa network ang pagkamatay ng kalayaan sa pamamahayag.

Pero nabuhayan ng pag-asa ang mga supporter ng Kapamilya Network dahil kahapon, June 2, ang logo ng ABS-CBN at ang slogan nitong "In The Service of the Filipino" ang bumulaga sa kanilang mga paningin, hindi na ang pitch black screen.

Naniniwala at umaasa ang ABS-CBN loyalists na nalalapit na ang pagbabalik sa ere ng kanilang paboritong TV station dahil ginamit nilang pahiwatig ang makulay na logo ng Kapamilya Network sa television screen.

Ngayong umaga, June 3, magpapatuloy ang pagdinig ng Kongreso sa franchise renewal ng ABS-CBN.

Kaya maaga pa lang, trending na sa Twitter ang #OneVoiceForABSCBN dahil hinihikayat ng fans ng iba’t ibang fans club ng Kapamilya stars na panoorin at suportahan ang magaganap na balitaktakan.

Noong May 19, 2020, ipinahayag ni ABS-CBN President at CEO Carlo Katigbak na posibleng mag-umpisa na ang retrenchment process ng kanilang kompanya dahil sa pagpapasara sa Kapamilya Network.

Nalulugi ang ABS-CBN ng PHP30 million hanggang PHP35 million sa bawat araw na hindi umeere ang mga programa nila.

Bilang suporta sa management, sinabi ng mga lider ng ABS-CBN unions na handa silang magsakripisyo sa pamamagitan ng salary reductions at hindi paniningil ng overtime pay.

Isang insider naman ang nagsabi na noong nakaraang buwan, pumayag na ang mga empleyado ng ABS-CBN na nasa manager, director, at executive level na bawasan ang kanilang mga buwanan na sahod dahil nauunawaan nila ang mabigat na sitwasyon na pinagdaraanan ng kompanya.

https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/151808/abs-cbn-malapit-nang-bumalik-sa-ere-a734-20200603

House OKs bill splitting Maguindanao into 2 provinces

COTABATO CITY, Philippines  – The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill dividing Maguindanao into two provinces.

House Bill 6413 is a consolidation of HB 3405 filed by Maguindanao first district Rep. Esmael Mangudadatu and HB 4840 filed by second district Rep. Ronnie Sinsuat, which seek the creation of the Southern and Northern Maguindanao, respectively.

“Our constituents are optimistic of the split of Maguindanao into two provinces,” Mangudadatu told reporters yesterday through Messenger.

Under the proposed measure, Datu Odin Sinsuat will be the capital of Maguindanao del Norte.

Buluan is the proposed capital of Maguindanao del Sur.

Barira, Buldon, Datu Odin Sinuat, Kabuntalan, Matanog, Parang, Sultan Kudarat, Upi, Sultan Mastura, Datu Blah T. Sinsuat and Northern Kabuntalan are the other towns that will comprise Maguindanao del Norte.

Maguindanao del Sur will be composed of Ampatuan, Buluan, Datu Paglas, Datu Piang, Pagalungan, Shariff Aguak, South Upi, Sultan sa Barongis, Talayan, General S. 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.

For the purpose of this section, Cotabato City shall have its own legislative district effective upon the election and qualification of its representative to be held on the second Monday of May in the year 2022. The incumbent Representatives of the present Province of Maguindanao shall continue to represent their respective legislative districts until the expiration of their term of office.

In the proposed law it stated "Any municipality that may hereafter be created within the jurisdiction of their provinces shall automatically form part of its constituent units."

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/06/03/2018356/house-oks-bill-splitting-maguindanao-2-provinces

House OKs bill splitting Maguindanao into two provinces

Maguindanao is closer to being split into two smaller provinces.

Rep. Esmael Mangudadatu (Maguindanao, 2nd District) told reporters Tuesday the House of Representatives has approved on third reading House Bill 6413 that he authored, meant to divide the province into two smaller provinces.

Rep. Ronnie Sinsuat (Maguindanao, 1st District) had also filed a separate bill seeking the creation of Northern and Southern Maguindanao provinces out of the original Maguindanao province that has 36 municipalities.

Maguindanao was created via a decree by President Ferdinand Marcos almost five decades ago.

“Our constituents are so optimistic of the split of Maguindanao into two provinces,” Mangudadatu told reporters Tuesday.

The proposed Northern Maguindanao shall cover all 11 towns in the first district of Maguindanao as well as Talitay, which is presently under the second district of the province.

Southern Maguindanao shall comprise all towns in the second district of Maguindanao.

Sinsuat said his constituents in the first district of Maguindanao are for the creation of Northern and Southern Maguindanao provinces too.

Sinsuat and Mangudadatu are, however, both apprehensive that the coronavirus pandemic could stale a plebiscite for the ratification of HB 6413 once passed into law.

“Just the same, voters in the province are optimistic that a plebiscite towards that goal would soon take place,” Mangudadatu said.

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/06/02/2018200/house-oks-bill-splitting-maguindanao-two-provinces