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Lanao Del Sur's 2nd Congressional District
Lanao del Sur's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the province of Lanao del Sur that has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1987. It covers 22 municipalities bordering the southern shores of Lake Lanao, including those located on the Moro Gulf coast and the municipalities bordering Maguindanao. The district is currently represented in the 18th Congress by Yasser Balindong of the Lakas–CMD. Representation history Election results 2019 2016 2013 2010 See also *Legislative districts of Lanao del Sur The legislative districts of Lanao del Sur are the representations of the province of Lanao del Sur in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippine ... References {{coord missing, Philippines Congressional districts of the Philippines Politics of Lanao del Sur 1987 establishments in the Philippines Congressiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Representatives Of The Philippines
The House of Representatives of the Philippines ( fil, Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ng Pilipinas, italic=unset, ''Kamara'' or ''Kamara de Representantes'' from the Spanish language, Spanish word ''cámara'', meaning "chamber") is the lower house of Congress of the Philippines, Congress, the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, with the Senate of the Philippines as the upper house. The lower house is usually called Congress, although the term collectively refers to both houses. Members of the House are officially styled as ''representative'' (''kinatawan'') and sometimes informally called ''congressmen'' or ''congresswomen'' (''mga kongresista'') and are elected to a three-year term. They can be re-elected, but cannot serve more than three consecutive terms except with an interruption of one term like the senate. Around eighty percent of congressmen are district representatives, representing a particular geographical area. The 19th Congress has 253 Congressional districts of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lumbatan
Lumbatan, officially the Municipality of Lumbatan ( Maranao: ''Inged a Lumbatan''; tl, Bayan ng Lumbatan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,780 people. The town has a full view of Mount Makaturing. History Macadar, the old town of Lumbatan, Province of Sultan Mardan. 2nd District in Lanao del Sur, . ;''Sultan Mardan in Macadar'', was among to the 15th century rulers of the Sultanates of Lanao. In 2004, nine barangays of Lumbatan were made into Lumbaca-Unayan, a separate municipality. Barangay Ligue was created out of barangay Pantar in pursuant to Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 79 dated 27 October 1998, which was ratified through a plebiscite conducted by the COMELEC on March 25, 2006. Geography Barangays Lumbatan is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Lumbatan Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Congressional Districts Of The Philippines
Congressional districts of the Philippines ( fil, distritong pangkapulungan) refers to the electoral districts or constituencies in which the country is divided for the purpose of electing 253 of the 316 members of the House of Representatives (with the other 63 being elected through a system of party-list proportional representation). The country is currently divided into 253 congressional districts, also known as legislative districts or representative districts, with each one representing at least 250,000 people or one entire province. The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines initially provided for a maximum 200 congressional districts or 80 percent of the maximum 250 seats for the lower house, with the remaining 20 percent or 50 seats allotted for sectoral or party-list representatives. This number has since been revised with the enactment of several laws creating more districts pursuant to the 1991 Local Government Code. Philippine congressional districts are contiguous an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lakas–CMD
Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats, abbreviated as Lakas–CMD and also known simply as Lakas, is a political party in the Philippines. Lakas–CMD is considered to sit on the centre-right of the political spectrum, and is influenced by Christian democracy and Islamic democracy. Since the 2022 elections, Lakas–CMD is currently the biggest party in the House of Representatives, with the party's president, Martin Romualdez, serving as Speaker of the House. Vice President Sara Duterte is the party's chairperson, and the party is a dominant member of the UniTeam Alliance led by President Bongbong Marcos. Lakas–CMD has produced one President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, who was in power when the party was formed in 2009, and one vice president, Sara Duterte, who was elected in 2022. Lakas–CMD was founded in 2008, after the original Lakas–CMD party merged with the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (KAMPI), forming Lakas Kampi CMD. The party later reverted to i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tugaya
Tugaya, officially the Municipality of Tugaya (Maranao: ''Inged a Tugaya''; tl, Bayan ng Tugaya), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,778 people. The municipality, also known as ''Togaya'', is known as the "Industrial Capital of Lanao del Sur" due to its Maranao crafts which includes gongs, drums, musical instruments, weaves, baskets, and metalwares, among others. It is also distinguished as a 'UNESCO Home for Culture and Heritage'. Geography Tugaya has a land area of 4028 hectares, equal to 40.28 square kilometers. Tugaya is located on the shores of the largest lake on Mindanao Island: Lake Lanao. Barangays Tugaya is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy Arts and culture Tugaya is unique in that the town is inhabited almost entirely by craftsmen and artisans of various pursuits. Each household specializes in some form of art or craft t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tubaran
Tubaran, officially the Municipality of Tubaran (Maranao language, Maranao: ''Inged a Tubaran''; tl, Bayan ng Tubaran), is a 4th class municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,896 people. History Tubaran is among to the Nine Princess of Unayan (e.g. in Meranau term Andong so Macadar, etc.). Geography Barangays Tubaran is politically subdivided into 21 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy References External links Tubaran Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census InformationLocal Governance Performance Management System Municipalities of Lanao del Sur {{ARMM-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sultan Dumalondong
Sultan Dumalondong, officially the Municipality of Sultan Dumalondong (Maranao: ''Inged a Sultan Dumalondong''; tl, Bayan ng Sultan Dumalondong), is a 6th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,500 people. It was created under ''Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 36'' in 1995. It took 3 barangays and 6 sitios from Butig, 1 barangay and 9 sitios in Lumbatan, 9 barangays and 8 sitios in Lumbayanague. Geography Barangays Sultan Dumalondong is politically subdivided into 7 barangay A barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as barrio (abbreviated as Bo.), is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district, or ward. In metropolita ...s. *Bacayawan *Dinganun Guilopa (''Dingunun'') *Lumbac *Malalis *Pagalongan *Tagoranao *Sumalindao Climate Demographics Economy References External links Sultan D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pualas
Pualas, officially the Municipality of Pualas ( Maranao: ''Inged a Pualas''; tl, Bayan ng Pualas), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,526 people. History On June 21, 1953, by the virtue of Executive Order No. 1516 Pualas was created with 39 barangay. By December 14, 1985, by the issuance of executive order no. 108 Only 23 were retained. Geography Barangays Pualas is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. * Badak * Bantayan * Basagad * Bolinsong * Boring * Bualan * Danugan * Dapao * Diamla * Gadongan * Ingud * Linuk * Lumbac * Maligo * Masao * Notong * Porug * Romagondong * Talambo (Poblacion) * Tamlang * Tuka * Tomarompong * Yaran Climate Demographics Language Maranao is the native language of Pualas. However, most of the inhabitants can speak Filipino, Cebuana, and English. Religion Pualas, which has a predominantly Muslim population. Economy Local Government Pu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Picong, Lanao Del Sur
Picong, officially the Municipality of Picong ( Maranao: ''Inged a Picong''; tl, Bayan ng Picong), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 18,907 people. History Formerly known as Sultan Gumander, the municipality was renamed in 2006 pursuant to ''Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 175'' dated December 16, 2004, which was ratified through a plebiscite conducted by the Commission of Elections on March 25, 2006. Alinader Dagar Balindong is the incumbent mayor. He was elected thrice as mayor in 1998 up to 2004. He runs as vice mayor in 2007 as unopposed candidate. Mayor Tanaun as he fondly called by his constituents is the son of great old man of the Balindong clan then Mayor of Malabang Sultan Amir Macaorao Balindong. Siblings of Mayor Tanaun includes the former Congressman and House Deputy Speaker, Atty. Pangalian Balindong of 2nd district of Lanao del Sur and the incumbent Vice Mayor of Malaban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pagayawan
Pagayawan, officially the Municipality of Pagayawan (Maranao: ''Inged a Pagayawan''; tl, Bayan ng Pagayawan), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,057 people. History The municipal district of Tatarikan was created as a municipality through Executive Order No. 42 by then President Diosdado Macapagal with effectivity of July 1, 1962. On June 22, 1963, the municipality was renamed to its current name, Pagayawan. Pagayawan among Borowa belong to Nine Princess of Unayan (e.g. in Meranau term Andong so Macadar, Angkulan so Bita, Dadauba so Biabi, Sana Lumbayanague, etc.) Geography Barangays Pagayawan is politically subdivided into 18 barangays. Climate Demographics Economy Government * Somerado Naga Benito (term ended:1998) * Datu Anwar Benito Datumulok (term ended:2004) * Mohammad Khalid Diamel (term ended:2013) * Hanifa Aloyodan-Diamel (present mayor) References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marogong
Marogong, officially the Municipality of Marogong, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,118 people. History The Municipality of Marogong was first created as a barangay on July 5, 1965, as part of the Municipality of Tubaran. 13 years after, this barangay was changed into a municipality by virtue of the signing of Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 1131 dated May 4, 1977, signed into law by President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos, officially creating Barangay Marogong into a regular Municipality by separating it from the Municipality of Tubaran. Marogong Municipality was first ran by the appointment of Abdulmadid P. Maruhom, who was succeeded by his children Monara Bae, Amron (Arumpac) and Haroun (Actor), now the incumbent Municipal Mayor. Marogong therefore is suffering from poverty due to misgoverning. According to a report from the CKF organization, the Internal Revenue Allotment is being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malabang
Malabang, officially the Municipality of Malabang (Maranao: ''Inged a Malabang''; tl, Bayan ng Malabang), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,088 people. The town is one of the two former capitals of the Sultanate of Maguindanao from 1515 until the Spanish conquered the land in 1888, and later became the capital of one of the states of the Confederation of Sultanates in Lanao in 1640. Etymology Malabang comes from the Maranao word "''mala''", which means big, and "''bang''" or "''adhan''" in Arabic, which is a call to prayer. An Arab missionary named Sharif Kabunsuan arrived at the Sultanate of Tubok around the 14th century CE to Islamize the people in mainland Mindanao. Upon docking in the shore of Tubok, which is known today as barangay Tambara, the Arab missionary cried out the call to prayer with his loud voice: the first ''adhan'', or "bang", in Lanao. The villagers heard this and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
