Bukidnon's 1st congressional district

Bukidnon's 1st congressional district
Constituency
for the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Map
Boundary of Bukidnon's 1st congressional district in Bukidnon
Location of Bukidnon within the Philippines
ProvinceBukidnon
RegionNorthern Mindanao
Population332,575 (2020)[1]
Electorate205,494 (2022)[2]
Major settlements
Area2,681.51 km2 (1,035.34 sq mi)
Current constituency
Created1987
RepresentativeJose Manuel F. Alba
Political party  BPP
  Lakas–CMD
Congressional blocMajority

Bukidnon's 1st congressional district is one of the four congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Bukidnon. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 1987.[3] The district encompasses the entire northern frontier of Bukidnon bordering Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental. It consists of the municipalities of Baungon, Libona, Malitbog, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao and Talakag.[4] Prior to redistricting in 2012, the district stretched further south to include the municipalities of Kalilangan and Pangantucan.[5] It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Jose Manuel F. Alba of the Bukidnon Paglaum Party (BPP) and Lakas–CMD.[6][7]

Representation history

# Member Term of office Congress Party Electoral history Constituent
LGUs
Start End

Bukidnon's 1st district for the House of Representatives of the Philippines

District created February 2, 1987 from Bukidnon's at-large district.[5]
1 Socorro O. Acosta June 30, 1987 June 30, 1998 8th Liberal Elected in 1987. 1987–2013
Baungon, Kalilangan, Libona, Malitbog, Manolo Fortich, Pangantucan, Sumilao, Talakag
9th Re-elected in 1992.
10th Re-elected in 1995.
2 Nereus Acosta June 30, 1998 June 30, 2007 11th Liberal Elected in 1998.
12th Re-elected in 2001.
13th Re-elected in 2004.
3 Candido Pancrudo Jr. June 30, 2007 June 30, 2010 14th Lakas Elected in 2007.
4 Jesus Emmanuel M. Paras June 30, 2010 June 30, 2013 15th NPC Elected in 2010.
5 Maria Lourdes Acosta Alba June 30, 2013 June 30, 2022 16th Liberal Elected in 2013. 2013–present
Baungon, Libona, Malitbog, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao, Talakag
17th BPP Re-elected in 2016.
18th Re-elected in 2019.
6 Jose Manuel Alba June 30, 2022 Incumbent 19th Lakas (BPP) Elected in 2022.

Election results

2019

2016

2013

2010

See also

References

  1. ^ Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Number and Turn-Out of Registered Voters and Voters Who Actually Voted by City/Municipality May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections". Commission on Elections. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  3. ^ "Roster of Philippine legislators". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Archived from the original on March 16, 2017. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  4. ^ "Republic Act No. 10184". Official Gazette (Philippines). 28 September 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  6. ^ "House Members". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  7. ^ Panti, Llanesca (September 25, 2024). "Members of Lakas-CMD in Romualdez-led House climb to 109". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved September 27, 2024.