Legislative districts of Surigao del Norte
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The Legislative Districts of Surigao del Norte, namely the first and second districts are the representations of the Province of Surigao del Norte
in the Philippine House of Representatives. Misamis Oriental
was a part of Surigao Province, until it was granted it own representation in 1961. It was part of the representation of Region X
from 1978 to 1984. In 1986, it was divided into two legislative districts. Dinagat Islands
was part of its representation until 2007 but reverted to its mother province when on February 11, 2010 the Supreme Court of the Philippines
declared the creation of Dinagat Islands province null and void due to the insufficient land area and population as stipulated by the Local Government Code for the creation of provinces.
Surigao del Norte
Surigao del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Its capital is Surigao City. The province consists of two major islands—Siargao Island and Bucas Grande Island—in the Philippine Sea, and a small region at the northernmost tip of the island of...
in the Philippine House of Representatives. Misamis Oriental
Misamis Oriental
Misamis Oriental is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital and provincial center is Cagayan de Oro City...
was a part of Surigao Province, until it was granted it own representation in 1961. It was part of the representation of Region X
Interim Batasang Pambansa
The Interim Batasang Pambansa or the First Batasan was the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines from its inauguration on June 12, 1978 to June 5, 1984...
from 1978 to 1984. In 1986, it was divided into two legislative districts. Dinagat Islands
Legislative district of Dinagat Islands
The lone Congressional District of Dinagat Islands is the representation of Dinagat Islands in the Philippine House of Representatives. It was established in 2007, after Dinagat Islands was established as a province on December 2, 2007. From 1907 until its reestablishment in 2007, it was part of...
was part of its representation until 2007 but reverted to its mother province when on February 11, 2010 the Supreme Court of the Philippines
Supreme Court of the Philippines
The Supreme Court of the Philippines is the Philippines' highest judicial court, as well as the court of last resort. The court consists of 14 Associate Justices and 1 Chief Justice...
declared the creation of Dinagat Islands province null and void due to the insufficient land area and population as stipulated by the Local Government Code for the creation of provinces.
1st District
- MunicipalityMunicipalities of the PhilippinesA municipality is a local government unit in the Philippines. Municipalities are also called towns . They are distinct from cities, which are a different category of local government unit...
: Basilisa, BurgosBurgos, Surigao del NorteBurgos is a 6th class municipality within the island of Siargao, in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 3,043 people in 636 households.-Barangays:...
, Cagdianao, DapaDapa, Surigao del NorteDapa is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 22,184 people...
, Del CarmenDel Carmen, Surigao del Norte' is a 5th class municipality within the island of Siargao, in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 13,558 people in 2,598 households.-Barangays:...
, Dinagat, Libjo, LoretoLoreto, Surigao del NorteLoreto is a municipality in the province of Dinagat Islands, Philippines. As of the 2007 census, it had a population of 9,030.The town became a part of the province of Dinagat Islands in December 2006, when the province was created from Surigao del Norte by Republic Act No. 9355...
, General LunaGeneral Luna, Surigao del NorteGeneral Luna is a 5th class municipality within the island of Siargao, in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 12,347 people in 2,517 households.-Barangays:...
, PilarPilar, Surigao del NortePilar is a 5th class municipality within the island of Siargao, province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 8,023 people.-Barangays:Pilar is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.Poblacion:...
, San BenitoSan Benito, Surigao del NorteSan Benito is a 5th class municipality within the island of Siargao, in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 4,750 people in 896 households.-Barangays:...
, San IsidroSan Isidro, Surigao del NorteSan Isidro is a 5th class municipality within the island of Siargao, in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 6,058 people in 1,130 households.-Barangays:...
, San Jose, Santa MonicaSanta Monica, Surigao del NorteSanta Monica is a 5th class municipality within the island of Siargao, in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 7,757 people in 1,459 households.-Barangays:...
, SocorroSocorro, Surigao del NorteSocorro is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 17,932 people in 3,071 households.-Barangays:Socorro is politically subdivided into 14 barangays.* Albino Taruc...
, Tubajon - Population (2007): 221,401
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8th Congress of the Philippines The Eighth Congress of the Philippines is the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives after the ratification of the Constitution of the Philippines in 1987.-Sessions:**First Special Session: July 14... 1987–1992 |
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9th Congress of the Philippines The Ninth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives.-Sessions:... 1992–1995 |
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10th Congress of the Philippines The Tenth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives.-Sessions:... 1995–1998 |
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11th Congress of the Philippines The Eleventh Congress of the Philippines is the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives... 1998–2001 |
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12th Congress of the Philippines The Twelfth Congress of the Philippines was the national Lower House of the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Senate of the Philippines and House of Representatives of the Philippines... 2001–2004 |
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13th Congress of the Philippines The Thirteenth Congress of the Philippines was the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives... 2004–2007 |
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14th Congress of the Philippines The Fourteenth Congress of the Philippines was the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives... 2007–2010 |
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15th Congress of the Philippines The Fifteenth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives... 2010–2013 |
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2nd District
- CityCities of the PhilippinesA city is a tier of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities, whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own specific charters in addition to the Local Government Code of 1991, which specifies the administrative structure...
: Surigao CitySurigao CityThe City of Surigao The City of Surigao The City of Surigao (Filipino Pronunciation: (sů-rēh-GAŮ) ( Filipino: Lungsod ng Surigao; Surigaonon: Siyudad nan Surigao) located at the northeasternmost tip of Mindanao Island in the Philippines and the capital of the province of Surigao del Norte,... - MunicipalityMunicipalities of the PhilippinesA municipality is a local government unit in the Philippines. Municipalities are also called towns . They are distinct from cities, which are a different category of local government unit...
: AlegriaAlegria, Surigao del NorteAlegria is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 12,923 people in 2,350 households.-Barangays:Alegria is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.****...
, Bacuag, ClaverClaver, Surigao del NorteClaver is a 2nd-class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. It is bounded to the north by the Pacific Ocean, to the west by the municipality of Gigaquit, and to the south by the municipality of Carrascal, province of Surigao del Sur. It is approximately southeast of the...
, Gigaquit, MainitMainit, Surigao del NorteMainit is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. It is situated by Lake Mainit in the northeastern part of Mindanao. The word "mainit" literally means "hot". According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 23,417 people in 4,621 households.-Barangays:Mainit...
, Malimono, PlacerPlacer, Surigao del NortePlacer is a 4th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 21,542 people in 4,237 households.-Barangays:...
, San FranciscoSan Francisco, Surigao del NorteSan Francisco is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 11,521 people in 2,286 households.-Barangays:San Francisco is politically subdivided into 11 barangays....
, SisonSison, Surigao del NorteSison is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 10,046 people in 1,958 households.-Barangays:Sison is politically subdivided into 12 barangays.* Biyabid...
, Tagana-an, TubodTubod, Surigao del NorteTubod is a 5th class municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 10,922 people in 2,165 households.-Physical:... - Population (2007): 308,880
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8th Congress of the Philippines The Eighth Congress of the Philippines is the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives after the ratification of the Constitution of the Philippines in 1987.-Sessions:**First Special Session: July 14... 1987–1992 |
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9th Congress of the Philippines The Ninth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives.-Sessions:... 1992–1995 |
Robert Barbers Robert Zabala Barbers was a police officer, Secretary of Interior and Local Government and Senator of the Philippines.-Early life and studies:... |
10th Congress of the Philippines The Tenth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives.-Sessions:... 1995–1998 |
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11th Congress of the Philippines The Eleventh Congress of the Philippines is the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives... 1998–2001 |
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12th Congress of the Philippines The Twelfth Congress of the Philippines was the national Lower House of the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Senate of the Philippines and House of Representatives of the Philippines... 2001–2004 |
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13th Congress of the Philippines The Thirteenth Congress of the Philippines was the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives... 2004–2007 |
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14th Congress of the Philippines The Fourteenth Congress of the Philippines was the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives... 2007–2010 |
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15th Congress of the Philippines The Fifteenth Congress of the Philippines is the current meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives... 2010–2013 |
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Lone District (defunct)
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5th Congress of the Philippines The Fifth Congress of the Philippines was the meeting of the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives from January 22, 1962 until December 17, 1965.-Sessions:*First Regular Session: January 22 – May 17, 1962*Second Regular... 1961–1965 |
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6th Congress of the Philippines The Sixth Congress of the Philippines was the meeting of the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives from January 17, 1966 until June 17, 1969.-Sessions:**First Special Session: January 17 – January 22, 1966*First Regular... 1965–1969 |
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7th Congress of the Philippines The Seventh Congress of the Philippines was the meeting of the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives from January 26, 1970 until it was effectively dissolved with the declaration of martial law on September 23, 1972 by... 1969–1972 |
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Regular Batasang Pambansa The Regular Batasang Pambansa or the Second Batasan was the meeting of the parliament of the Philippines from the beginning of its session on July 23, 1984 until it was abolished by President Corazon Aquino on March 25, 1986.... 1984–1986 |