Laguna's 2nd congressional district is one of the seven

congressional districts of the Philippines Congressional districts of the Philippines () 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 of the Philippines, House of Rep ...

in the province of Laguna, formerly La Laguna. It has been represented in the

House of Representatives of the Philippines The House of Representatives (; '','' thus commonly referred to as ''Kamara'') 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 ...

since 1916 and earlier in the

Philippine Assembly The Philippine Assembly (sometimes called the Philippine National Assembly) was the lower house of the Philippine Legislature from 1907 to 1916, when it was renamed the House of Representatives of the Philippines. The Philippine Assembly ...

from 1907 to 1916. The district consists of the city of

Cabuyao Cabuyao (), officially the City of Cabuyao (), is a component city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 355,330 people. It used to be known as the "richest municipality in the Philipp ...

and adjacent municipalities of

Bay A bay is a recessed, coastal body of water that directly connects to a larger main body of water, such as an ocean, a lake, or another bay. A large bay is usually called a ''gulf'', ''sea'', ''sound'', or ''bight''. A ''cove'' is a small, ci ...

and Los Baños. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by

Ruth Mariano-Hernandez Ruth Mariano Hernandez (born May 16, 1974) is a Filipina politician and Member of the Philippine House of Representatives of Laguna's 2nd District since 2019. She previously served as board member of Laguna from 2016 to 2019 and councilor of ...

of the

Lakas–CMD Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats, abbreviated as Lakas–CMD and also known simply as Lakas, (and known as Lakas–Kampi until 2011) is a political party in the Philippines. Lakas–CMD is considered to be on the Centre-right politics, centre ...

. Prior to its second dissolution in 1972, the district encompassed the eastern Laguna municipalities of

Cavinti Cavinti, officially the Municipality of Cavinti (), is a municipality located in the Sierra Madre mountain range in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 Census, it has a population of 23,980 people. Major produce are ...

Famy Famy, officially the Municipality of Famy (), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 16,791 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province. History The ...

, Kalayaan, Liliw, Luisiana,

Lumban Lumban, officially the Municipality of Lumban (), is a municipality in Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 Census, its population numbered 32,330. Lumban, one of the oldest towns in Laguna, lies approximately from Santa Cruz, southea ...

Mabitac Mabitac, officially the Municipality of Mabitac (), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,275 people. Mabitac was an excellent hunting ground for wild game three centu ...

, Magdalena,

Majayjay Majayjay (), officially as the Municipality of Majayjay (), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. As of the 2020 census, the municipality has a population of 27,893 residents. History Luzonian town Since time immemorial, M ...

Nagcarlan Nagcarlan (), officially termed as the "Municipality of Nagcarlan" (), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 64,866 people. Etymology According to the origin, the name '' ...

Paete Paete, officially the Municipality of Paete (), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,945 people. Along the shores of picturesque Laguna de Bay. It was founded in 158 ...

Pagsanjan Pagsanjan (pronounced ''PAG-sang-han''), officially the Municipality of Pagsanjan (), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 44,327 people. Pagsanjan is the tourist capi ...

, Pakil, Pangil,

Rizal Rizal most commonly refers to: * Rizal (province), a province of the Philippines * José Rizal, Filipino national hero whom the province is named after Rizal may also refer to: People * Akmal Rizal Ahmad Rakhli, Malaysian footballer * Atep Ri ...

, Santa Cruz (the provincial capital), Santa Maria, and

Siniloan Siniloan, officially the Municipality of Siniloan (), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,460 people. Sinilóan is a center of education, commerce and transportation ...

. Following the restoration of the Congress in 1987, it encompassed the southwestern Laguna municipalities of Bay, Cabuyao, Calamba, and Los Baños, with the creation of two additional districts in Laguna. Calamba was later separated from the district to form its own representation beginning in 2019; however, it remained part of the 2nd ''

Sangguniang Panlalawigan Sangguniang Panlalawigan (abbreviated as SP; ), commonly known as the Provincial Board, are the legislatures in Provinces of the Philippines, Philippine provinces. They are the legislative branches of the provinces, and their powers and responsibi ...

'' district until 2024 for the purpose of electing members of the Laguna Provincial Board.

Representation history

Election results

2022

2019

2016

2013

2010

2007

2004

2001

1998

1995

1992

1987

1965

1961

1957

References

{{Philippine congressional districts in Region IV-A Congressional districts of the Philippines Politics of Laguna (province) 1907 establishments in the Philippines Congressional districts of Calabarzon Constituencies established in 1907