The Legislative district of Malabon–Navotas was the combined representation of the

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(now highly urbanized cities) of

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and

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in the

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of the

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from 1987 to 2010. Since 2010, each has been represented separately through the lone congressional districts of

and

History

Prior to gaining joint representation, areas now under the respective jurisdictions of Malabon and Navotas were represented under

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(1907–1972), Region IV (1978–1984), and the parliamentary district of Malabon–Navotas–Valenzuela (1984–1986). Under the new Constitution which was proclaimed on 11 February 1987, the independent Metro Manila municipalities of

and

constituted a single congressional district, and elected its member to the restored

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starting that same year. The enactment of Republic Act No. 9387 on 10 March 2007 and its subsequent approval by plebiscite on 24 June 2007 converted Navotas into a highly urbanized city. Per Section 58 of R.A. 9387 Navotas was constituted into its own congressional district, which effectively created separate representation for Malabon as well. Both cities elected their separate representatives in the

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Lone District (defunct)

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(became highly urbanized city 2001),

(became highly urbanized city 2007) : Unseated on 24 September 2009 after losing electoral protest to Josephine Veronique Lacson-Noel. : Took oath of office on 17 November 2009 after winning electoral protest against Alvin Sandoval, per

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decision that was upheld by the

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on 9 March 2009.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Legislative district of Malabon-Navotas Malabon-Navotas

History

Lone District (defunct)

See also

References