South Cotabato's 2nd congressional district

South Cotabato's 2nd congressional district
Constituency
for the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Location of South Cotabato within the Philippines
ProvinceSouth Cotabato
RegionSoccsksargen
Population688,394 (2020)[1]
Electorate421,751 (2022)[2]
Major settlements
Area2,977.98 km2 (1,149.80 sq mi)
Current constituency
Created1987
RepresentativePeter B. Miguel
Political party  Lakas–CMD
Congressional blocMajority

South Cotabato's 2nd congressional district is one of the two congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of South Cotabato. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 1987.[3] The district covers the provincial capital city, Koronadal, and seven adjacent municipalities, namely Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan and T'boli.[4] It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Peter Miguel of the Lakas–CMD.[5][6]

Beginning in 2025, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, and T'boli will be represented under the recreated third district, pursuant to a 2022 law reapportioning South Cotabato.[7]

Representation history

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

South Cotabato's 2nd district for the House of Representatives of the Philippines

District created February 2, 1987 from South Cotabato's at-large district.[4]
1 Hilario L. de Pedro III June 30, 1987 June 30, 1992 8th UNIDO Elected in 1987. 1987–2025
Banga, Koronadal, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan, T'boli
2 Daisy Avance Fuentes June 30, 1992 June 30, 2001 9th Lakas Elected in 1992.
10th Re-elected in 1995.
11th NPC (LAMMP) Re-elected in 1998.
3 Arthur Y. Pingoy Jr. June 30, 2001 June 30, 2010 12th NPC Elected in 2001.
13th Re-elected in 2004.
14th Lakas Re-elected in 2007.
(2) Daisy Avance Fuentes June 30, 2010 June 30, 2013 15th NPC Elected in 2010.
4 Ferdinand L. Hernandez June 30, 2013 Incumbent 16th NPC (AIM) Elected in 2013.
17th PDP–Laban Re-elected in 2016.
18th Re-elected in 2019.
5 Peter B. Miguel June 30, 2022 Incumbent 19th PFP Elected in 2022.
Lakas
To be chosen June 30, 2025 20th TBD To be elected in 2025. 2025–beyond
Banga, Koronadal, Tantangan

Election results

2019

2016

Philippine House of Representatives election at South Cotabato's 2nd district
Party Candidate Votes %
NPC Ferdinand Hernandez 142,817 62.45
Independent Arturo Pingoy Jr. 85,883 37.55
Total votes 228,700 100.00
NPC hold

2013

2010

Philippine House of Representatives election at South Cotabato's 2nd district
Party Candidate Votes %
NPC Daisy Fuentes 130,602 58.66
Lakas–Kampi Hilario de Pedro III 80,653 36.22
Valid ballots 211,255 94.88
Invalid or blank votes 11,395 5.12
Total votes 222,650 100.00
NPC gain from Lakas–Kampi

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 18, 2023.
  3. ^ "Roster of Philippine legislators". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "House Members". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  6. ^ Quismoro, Ellson (February 22, 2023). "Lakas-CMD members in House climb to 70; find out the latest recruits". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  7. ^ Republic Act No. 11804 (June 2, 2022), An Act Reapportioning the Province of South Cotabato Into Three (3) Legislative Districts, and Separating the City of General Santos From the Third Legislative District of the Province of South Cotabato to Constitute the Lone Legislative District of the City of General Santos, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 11243, Entitled "An Act Reapportioning the First Legislative District of the Province of South Cotabato Thereby Creating the Lone Legislative District of General Santos City" (PDF), Official Gazette, retrieved July 27, 2024