Legislative district of Malabon–Navotas explained

The Legislative district of Malabon–Navotas was the combined representation of the Metropolitan Manila municipalities (now highly urbanized cities) of Malabon and Navotas in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines from 1987 to 2010.

Since 2010, each has been represented separately through the lone congressional districts of Malabon and Navotas.

History

Prior to gaining joint representation, areas now under the respective jurisdictions of Malabon and Navotas were represented under Rizal (1907–1972), Region IV (1978–1984), and the parliamentary district of Malabon–Navotas–Valenzuela (1984–1986).

Under the new Constitution which was proclaimed on 11 February 1987, the independent Metro Manila municipalities of Malabon and Navotas constituted a single congressional district,[1] and elected its member to the restored House of Representatives starting that same year.

The enactment of Republic Act No. 9387 on 10 March 2007 and its subsequent approval by plebiscite on 24 June 2007 converted Navotas into a highly urbanized city.[2] Per Section 58 of R.A. 9387 Navotas was constituted into its own congressional district, which effectively created separate representation for Malabon as well.[2] Both cities elected their separate representatives in the 2010 elections.

Lone District (defunct)

Malabon (became highly urbanized city 2001), Navotas (became highly urbanized city 2007)

width=40%PeriodRepresentative[3]
8th Congress
1987 - 1992
Teresa Aquino-Oreta
9th Congress
1992 - 1995
10th Congress
1995 - 1998
11th Congress
1998 - 2001
Federico S. Sandoval II
12th Congress
2001 - 2004
13th Congress
2004 - 2007
14th Congress
2007 - 2010
Alvin S. Sandoval
Josephine Veronique R. Lacson-Noel

Unseated on 24 September 2009 after losing electoral protest to Josephine Veronique Lacson-Noel.[3]

Took oath of office on 17 November 2009 after winning electoral protest against Alvin Sandoval,[4] per House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal decision that was upheld by the Supreme Court on 9 March 2009.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1987 Constitution of the Philippines - Apportionment Ordinance . Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines . 1986 Constitutional Commission . 2 February 1987 . 19 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Republic Act No. 9387 - An Act Converting the Municipality of Navotas Into a Highly Urbanized City to Be Known as the City of Navotas . 10 March 2007 . Senate of the Philippines . Congress of the Philippines . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211810/http://www.congress.gov.ph/download/ra_13/RA09387.pdf . 3 March 2016 . 28 November 2017.
  3. Web site: Roster of Philippine Legislators . Republic of the Philippines, House of Representatives . 28 November 2017 . Congressional Library Bureau.
  4. News: New Malabon-Navotas lawmaker sworn in . Jerry . Botial . 17 November 2009 . PhilStar Global . 28 November 2017.