Legislative districts of Ilocos Norte
 |
| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of the Philippines |
|
Constitutional commissions |
The Legislative districts of Ilocos Norte are the representations of the province of Ilocos Norte in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines through its first and second districts.
The first and second districts of Ilocos Norte are among the original representative districts from 1907 which has never changed in territorial coverage, along with the first districts of Albay, of Ilocos Sur and of Iloilo.
History
The province has been divided into two districts since 1907. When seats for the upper house of the Philippine Legislature were elected from territory-based districts between 1916 and 1935, the province formed part of the first senatorial district which elected two out of the 24-member senate.
In the disruption caused by the Second World War, two delegates represented the province in the National Assembly of the Japanese-sponsored Second Philippine Republic: one was the provincial governor (an ex officio member), while the other was elected through a provincial assembly of KALIBAPI members during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. Upon the restoration of the Philippine Commonwealth in 1945, the province continued to comprise two representative districts.
Ilocos Norte was represented in the Interim Batasang Pambansa as part of Region I from 1978 to 1984, and returned two representatives, elected at-large to the Regular Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986. The province retained its two congressional districts under the new Constitution[1] which was proclaimed on 11 February 1987, and elected members to the restored House of Representatives starting that same year.
1st District
- City: Laoag City
- Municipalities: Bacarra, Bangui, Pasuquin, Piddig, Sarrat (San Miguel), Vintar (re-established 1909), Burgos (Nagparitan) (re-established 1913), Pagudpud (established 1959), Adams (established 1983), Carasi (established 1983), Dumalneg (established 1983)
- Population (2015): 305,774
- Roque Ablan Jr. holds the record as the longest serving Philippine Congressman alive, having been elected to the post of representative in eight elections.
| Period | Representative[2] |
|---|---|
| 1st Philippine Legislature 1907–1909 |
Ireneo Javier |
| 2nd Philippine Legislature 1909–1912 | |
| 3rd Philippine Legislature 1912–1916 |
Santiago A. Fonacier |
| 4th Philippine Legislature 1916–1919 |
Vicente T. Llanes |
| 5th Philippine Legislature 1919–1922 | |
| 6th Philippine Legislature 1922–1925 |
Ireneo Ranjo |
| 7th Philippine Legislature 1925–1928 |
Severo Hernando |
| 8th Philippine Legislature 1928–1931 | |
| 9th Philippine Legislature 1931–1934 |
Vicente T. Lazo |
| 10th Philippine Legislature 1934–1935 | |
| 1st National Assembly 1935–1938 | |
| 2nd National Assembly 1938–1941 | |
| 1st Commonwealth Congress 1941–1946 | |
| 1st Congress 1946–1949 |
Damaso T. Samonte |
| 2nd Congress 1949–1953 |
Antonio V. Raquiza1 |
| 3rd Congress 1953–1957 | |
| vacant | |
| 4th Congress 1957–1961 |
Antonio V. Raquiza2 |
| 5th Congress 1961–1965 | |
| 6th Congress 1965–1969 | |
| Roque R. Ablan, Jr.3 | |
| 7th Congress 1969–1972 | |
| 8th Congress 1987–1992 | |
| 9th Congress 1992–1995 | |
| 10th Congress 1995–1998 | |
| 11th Congress 1998–2001 |
Rodolfo C. Fariñas |
| 12th Congress 2001–2004 |
Roque R. Ablan, Jr. |
| 13th Congress 2004–2007 | |
| 14th Congress 2007–2010 | |
| 15th Congress 2010–2013 |
Rodolfo C. Fariñas |
| 16th Congress 2013–2016 | |
| 17th Congress 2016–2019 |
- ^1 Relinquished seat in 1955 after winning election for governor of Ilocos Norte.[2]
- ^2 Resigned seat following appointment as Secretary of Public Works on 24 August 1966.[2]
- ^3 Won special election held on 14 November 1967 to fill vacated seat; took oath of office on 22 January 1968 and served for the remainder of the 6th Congress.[2]
2nd District
- City: Batac City
- Municipalities: Badoc, Dingras, Paoay, San Nicolas (re-established 1909), Solsona (re-established 1909), Banna (Espiritu) (established 1913), Nueva Era (established 1919), Pinili (established 1919), Currimao (established 1920), Marcos (established 1963)
- Population (2015): 287,307
At-Large (defunct)
| Period | Representatives[2] |
|---|---|
| National Assembly 1943–1944 |
Conrado Rubio[3] |
| Emilio L. Medina (ex officio)[3] | |
| Regular Batasang Pambansa 1984–1986 |
Maria Imelda R. Marcos |
| Antonio V. Raquiza |
References
- ↑ 1986 Constitutional Commission (2 February 1987). "1987 Constitution of the Philippines - Apportionment Ordinance". Retrieved 13 June 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Congressional Library Bureau. "Roster of Philippine Legislators". Republic of the Philippines, House of Representatives. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- 1 2 Official program of the inauguration of the Republic of the Philippines and the induction into office of His Excellency Jose P. Laurel. Bureau of Printing. 1943.