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2007 Philippine General Election
Legislative and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 14, 2007. Positions contested included half the seats in the Senate, which are elected for six-year terms, and all the seats in the House of Representatives, who were elected for three-year terms. The duly elected legislators of the 2007 elections joined the elected senators of the 2004 elections to comprise the 14th Congress of the Philippines. Most representatives won seats by being elected directly, the constituency being a geographical district of about 250,000 voters. There were 220 seats in total for all the legislative districts. Some representatives were elected under a party-list system. Only parties representing marginalized groups were allowed to run in the party-list election. To gain one seat, a party must win 2% of the vote. No party-list party may have more than 3 seats. After the election, in a controversial decision, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) changed how it allocates the party- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senate Of The Philippines
The Senate of the Philippines () is the upper house of Congress of the Philippines, Congress, the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, with the House of Representatives of the Philippines, House of Representatives as the lower house. The Senate is composed of 24 senators who are elected at-large (the country forms one district in Philippine Senate elections, senatorial elections) under a Plurality block voting, plurality-at-large voting system. Senators serve six-year terms with a maximum of two consecutive terms, with half of the senators elected in staggered elections every three years. When the Senate was restored by the Constitution of the Philippines, 1987 Constitution, the 24 senators who were elected in 1987 served until 1992. In 1992, the 12 candidates for the Senate obtaining the highest number of votes served until 1998, while the next 12 served until 1995. This is in accordance with the transitory provisions of the Constitution. Thereafter, each senator electe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Binidayan, Lanao Del Sur
Binidayan, officially the Municipality of Binidayan (Maranao and Iranun: ''Inged a Binidayan''; ), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,965 people. Etymology The name "Binidayan" derives from the term Bindayan, which means "ready to cultivate". History The municipality of Binidayan was created by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 482 series of 1954. Its first local election was held on the 1957 Philippine General Election, hence numerous individuals were appointed as its local officials prior to the 1957 Philippine General Election. Sultan Raraco Pundag Macaorao was the municipality's first mayor by virtue of appointment. Datu Omar Basman Olama was its first elected municipal mayor, while Sultan Muliloda Dimaporo was the municipality's longest serving chief executive. After the 1986 People Power Revolution which resulted to the ascension of President Cory Aquino, all incumbent local officials ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taysan, Batangas
Taysan, officially the Municipality of Taysan (), is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 40,146 people. Etymology Taysan may have derived its name from the following Tagalog words: * ''Atisan'', which means "a place where atis abound nearing Lobo." * '' Tiis'', which translates to "to bear with fortitude," as early natives experienced hardships during their entry and stay at the area due to its remote location accessible through many river crossings and dangerous trails, according to a folklore. A traveler also shouted "Tiisan!" (Tagalog for endure) on the way to the area, sticking to it until it is called Taisan or Taysan. History Taysan traces its origin to Mercedes, a barrio part of Rosario. It was later converted into a municipality known as Taysan, according to Manuel Sastron's 1895 publication ''Batangas y Su Provincia''. Lobo was consolidated with it in 1903 but was merged with Rosario in the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indanan, Sulu
Indanan, officially the Municipality of Indanan ( Tausūg: ''Kawman sin Indanan''; ), is a municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 93,168 people. Geography Barangays Indanan is politically subdivided into 34 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. * Adjid * Bangalan * Bato-bato * Buanza * Bud-Taran * Bunut * Jati-Tunggal * Kabbon Maas * Kagay * Kajatian * Kan Islam * Kandang Tukay * Karawan * Katian * Kuppong * Lambayong * Langpas * Licup * Malimbaya * Manggis * Manilop * Paligue * Panabuan * Panglima Misuari (Sasak) * Pasil * Poblacion ''Poblacion'' (from Spanish '' población'', meaning "population"), sometimes abbreviated as Pob., is a term used in the Philippines to refer to the administrative center, downtown, old town, or commercial area of a city or municipality. It ... (Indanan) * Sapah Malaum * Sawaki * Sionogan * Tagbak * Timbangan * Tubig Dakulah * Tubig Parang * Tum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi
Tandubas, officially the Municipality of Tandubas (), is a municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 34,316 people. Etymology The word Tandubas coined from two Malay words ''Tanjung Bas''. ''Tanjung'' means “place”, while the word ''Bas'' means “Landing”. Therefore, Tandubas means a place of landing, referring to a group of Malaysian traders who sailed across many islands and landed on an island what is now Tandubas Island. Seeing the abundance of resources to sustain their living, this group of Malaysian traders finally decided to settle on that island and named it as Tanjung Bas. For many years, the island had been named as Tanjung Bas. The Malaysian word Tanjung has its equivalent in Sama dialect which is Tandu. The name Tanjungbas has been changed by the natives to Tandubas, a name that was used from generation to generation. History Tandubas had been a part of the Sultanate of Sulu prior to the cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lanao Del Sur
Lanao del Sur (; Meranaw and ; Jawi ''(Batang Arab)'': ), officially the Province of Lanao del Sur, is a province in the Philippines located in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The capital is the city of Marawi (the most populous in the province), and it borders Lanao del Norte to the north, Bukidnon to the east, and Maguindanao del Norte and Cotabato to the south. To the southwest lies Illana Bay, an arm of the Moro Gulf. Situated in the interior of Lanao del Sur is Lake Lanao, the largest lake in Mindanao. Etymology "Lanao" means "lake", derived from ''ranao''. The province, situated at basin of Lake Lanao, is known as the land of the "Maranaos" (which means "the "people of the lake"). History Early history Prior to the arrival of Islam, the region already had a sophisticated culture, as embodied in various Maranao epics, chants, and recorded history. The people of Lanao used to adhere to Hinduism, polytheist animism, and Buddhism. Durin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kapatagan, Lanao Del Sur
Kapatagan, officially the Municipality of Kapatagan (Maranao: ''Inged a Kapatagan''; ), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 20,498 people. History On February 8, 1982, ''Batas Pambansa Blg. 168'' was approved; 36 ''barangays'' in Balabagan were separated to create Kapatagan, with one with the same name designated the seat of government. A plebiscite for ratification, along with ten more newly-created local entities, was held on May 17, coinciding with the barangay elections. Geography Barangays Kapatagan is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. * Bakikis * Barao * Bongabong * Daguan * Inudaran * Kabaniakawan * Kapatagan * Lusain * Matimos * Minimao * Pinantao( Txt message - Pinantao is an old town before kapatagan municipality) * Salaman * Sigayan * Tabuan * Upper Igabay Climate Demographics Economy Poverty Incidence of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marogong, Lanao Del Sur
Marogong, officially the Municipality of Marogong ( Mëranaw: ''Ingëd a Marogong''; Filipino: ''Bayan ng Marogong''; Arabic: ''بلدية ماروغونج''), is a 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 misg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Butig, Lanao Del Sur
Butig, officially the Municipality of Butig ( Maranao: ''Dalm a Butig''; ), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,768 people. This ancient and royal town of the Maranaos became a municipality under Executive Order No. 21 issued on June 25, 1963, during the term of President Diosdado Macapagal. History Butig is considered one of the oldest settlements in the center of Mindanao. A sultanate located in the Pangampong (Principality) of Unayan, Lanao, Mindanao, Butig belongs to the confederation of the Sultans of Lanao (Ranao in Maranao language). This historic town is the "cradle" of Maranao civilization. Role in Islamization of Mindanao While Islamic political institutions were being implemented in Sulu, Muslim traders and possibly itinerant teachers visited the eastern and northern parts of Mindanao Island. The advent of Muhammad Kabungsuwan and his lieutenants developed a system of multiple ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lumbayanague, Lanao Del Sur
Lumbayanague, officially the Municipality of Lumbayanague (Maranao: ''Inged a Lumbayanague''; ), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 19,091 people. History Lumbayanague among to the Nine Princess of Unayan (e.g. in Meranau term Sanaulan Dago-ok that means "Sana" Lumbayanague). Geography Barangays Lumbayanague is politically subdivided into 22 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. * Bagoaingud * Balaigay * Bualan * Cadingilan * Casalayan * Dala (Dalama) * Dilimbayan * Cabuntungan * Lamin * Diromoyod * Kabasaran (Poblacion) * Nanagun * Mapantao-Balangas * Miniros * Pantaon * Pindolonan * Pitatanglan * Poctan * Singcara * Wago * Cadayonan * Cadingilan A Climate Demographics Economy Poverty Incidence of References External links Lumbayanague Profile at the DTI Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index* Philippine Standard Geographic Code The Philippine S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kapai, Lanao Del Sur
Kapai, officially the Municipality of Kapai ( Maranao: ''Inged a Kapai''; ), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 20,581 people. Geography Barangays Kapai is politically subdivided into 20 barangay The barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as ''barrio'', is the smallest Administrative divisions of the Philippines, administrative division in the Philippines. Named after the Precolonial barangay, precolonial po ...s. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. * Babayog * Cormatan * Dilabayan * Dilimbayan * Dimagaling (Dimagalin Proper) * Dimunda * Doronan * Gadongan * Kasayanan Proper * Kasayanan West * Kibolos * Kining * Lidasan * Macadar * Malna Proper * Pagalongan * Pantaon * Parao * Pindolonan * Poblacion (Kapai Proper) Climate Demographics Economy Poverty Incidence of References External links Kapai Profile at the DTI Cities and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masiu, Lanao Del Sur
Masiu, officially the Municipality of Masiu ( Maranao: ''Inged a Masiu''; ), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,580 people. Geography Masiu is located due south of Marawi and is considered to be the geographic center of mainland Mindanao, with the extreme points located in Surigao City (north), Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (south), Caraga, Davao Oriental (east) and Zamboanga City (west) respectively. Barangays Masiu is politically subdivided into 35 barangay The barangay (; abbreviated as Brgy. or Bgy.), historically referred to as ''barrio'', is the smallest Administrative divisions of the Philippines, administrative division in the Philippines. Named after the Precolonial barangay, precolonial po ...s. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios. * Abdullah Buisan * Alim Raya Caramian * Alip Lalabuan ''Sarip Batua'' * Alumpang Paino Mimbalay * Amai Ditimbang B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
