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Legislative Districts Of Mandaluyong
The legislative districts of Mandaluyong are the representations of the highly urbanized city of Mandaluyong in the Congress of the Philippines. The city is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress through its lone congressional district. History Mandaluyong, then known as San Felipe Neri, was originally represented as part of the at-large district of the province of Manila in the Malolos Congress from 1898 to 1899. The then-town was later incorporated to the province of Rizal, established in 1901, and was represented as part of the first district of Rizal from 1907 to 1941 and from 1945 to 1972. When Mandaluyong was merged to form the City of Greater Manila during World War II, it was represented as part of the at-large district of Manila in the National Assembly of the Second Philippine Republic from 1943 to 1944. It was part of the representation of Region IV in the Interim Batasang Pambansa from 1978 to 1984, and was grouped with San Juan as the Legisla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cities Of The Philippines
A city ( or ) is one of the units of local government in the Philippines. All Philippine cities are chartered cities (Filipino: ), whose existence as corporate and administrative entities is governed by their own specific municipal charters in addition to the Local Government Code of 1991, which specifies their administrative structure and powers. As of July 8, 2023, there are 149 cities. A city is entitled to at least one representative in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, House of Representatives if its population reaches 250,000. Cities are allowed to use a common seal. As corporate entities, cities have the power to take, purchase, receive, hold, lease, convey, and dispose of real and personal property for their general interests; condemn private property for public use (eminent domain); contract and be contracted with; sue; and exercise all powers conferred on them by Congress. Only an List of Philippine laws, act of Congress can create or amend a city charter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interim Batasang Pambansa
The Interim Batasang Pambansa ( English: Interim National Assembly) was the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines from its inauguration on June 12, 1978, to June 5, 1984. It served as a transitional legislative body mandated by the 1973 Constitution as the Philippines shifted from a presidential to a semi-presidential form of government. Sessions * First Regular Session: June 12, 1978 – June 6, 1979 * Second Regular Session: July 23, 1979 – June 11, 1980 * Third Regular Session: July 28, 1980 – April 28, 1981 * Fourth Regular Session: July 27, 1981 – June 1, 1982 * Fifth Regular Session: July 26, 1982 – April 14, 1983 * Sixth Regular Session: July 25, 1983 – June 5, 1984 Leadership * President: Ferdinand Marcos ( KBL) * Prime Minister: ** Ferdinand Marcos ( KBL), until June 30, 1981 ** Cesar Virata ( KBL), from July 28, 1981 * Deputy Prime Minister: ** Cesar Virata ( KBL), until July 28, 1981 ** Jose Roño (Region VIII, KBL), from July 28, 1981 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legislative Districts Of The Philippines
The legislative districts of the Philippines are the divisions of the Philippines' provinces and cities for representation in the various legislative bodies. Congressional districts are for House of Representatives, while there are districts for Sangguniang Panlalawigan, and some Sangguniang Panlungsod. For purposes of representation, the Senate, most Sangguniang Panlungsod, Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan are all elected at-large, although there were districts for the Senate from 1916 to 1935. The first composition of legislative districts was enshrined in the Ordinance appended to the Constitution. Changes in the composition of legislative districts were later added as new provinces and cities were created, and the composition was modified through laws enacted by Congress. Apportionment on local legislatures is also possible. History Representation to the legislature traces its origin to the Spanish era, when the Philippines was granted v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plainview, Mandaluyong
Plainview is an urban barangay in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is home to the city's seat of government and was originally the site of the Plainview residential subdivision. The area is named after the area's history as a plain where rice and corn were cultivated. It was originally developed as a private residential subdivision by real estate developer Ortigas, Madrigal and Company (now Ortigas and Company). The residential development was converted into a barangay, retaining its name. History The area that would become known as Plainview was part of the original barrio of Hulo in the 1900s that also comprised the present-day barangays of Mauway and Malamig. Plainview was named after the area's vast plains, where alongside the barangays of Namayan and Zaniga, was where rice and corn were cultivated. The area was also abundant in trees and was a popular spot for bird-hunting. Additionally, the streets of the Plainview subdivision were named after patron saints. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
18th Congress Of The Philippines
The 18th Congress of the Philippines (), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines, House of Representatives, met from July 22, 2019, until June 1, 2022, during the last three years of Rodrigo Duterte's presidency. The convening of the 18th Congress of the Philippines, Congress followed the 2019 Philippine general election, 2019 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Leadership Senate *President of the Senate of the Philippines, President: Tito Sotto (Nationalist People's Coalition, NPC) *President pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines, President pro tempore: Ralph Recto (Nacionalista Party, Nacionalista) *Majority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines, Majority Floor Leader: Migz Zubiri (Independent politician, Independent) *Minority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines, Minority Floor Leader: Franklin Drilon (Liberal Party (Phi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neptali Gonzales II
Neptali "Boyet" Medina Gonzales II (born August 29, 1954) is a Filipino people, Filipino politician serving as the Representative of Mandaluyong's Legislative district of Mandaluyong, Lone District since 2019, and previously in the 10th Congress of the Philippines, 10th, 11th Congress of the Philippines, 11th, 12th Congress of the Philippines, 12th, 14th Congress of the Philippines, 14th, 15th Congress of the Philippines, 15th and 16th Congress of the Philippines, 16th Congress. He was also one of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, House Deputy Speakers during the entire 18th Congress of the Philippines, 18th Congress and has been the Majority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, House Majority Leader from 2001 to 2004 and again from 2010 to 2016. Early life and education Gonzales was born on August 29, 1954, in Mandaluyong, Rizal (province), Rizal to lawyer Neptali Gonzales, who would eventually become President o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandaluyong's At-large Congressional District
Mandaluyong's at-large congressional district is the congressional district of the Philippines in Mandaluyong. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1995. Previously included in San Juan–Mandaluyong's at-large congressional district, it includes all 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 of the city. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Neptali M. Gonzales II of the National Unity Party (NUP). Representation history Election results 2022 2019 2016 2013 2010 2007 See also * Legislative district of Mandaluyong References {{Philippine congressional districts in the NCR Congressional districts of the Philippines Politic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandaluyong City
Mandaluyong ( ; ), officially the City of Mandaluyong (, ), is a highly-urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 425,758 people. Located directly east of Manila, Mandaluyong was originally a barrio of Santa Ana de Sapa (now a district of Manila) called San Felipe Neri. It separated and became its own town in 1841, and later acquired the name Mandaluyong in 1931 during the American occupation. In 1994, it became the first municipality of Metro Manila to become a city since the metropolis' establishment in 1975. At present, it is known for the Ortigas Center, a commercial and business center that it also shares with the city of Pasig. Notable institutions and establishments in the city include the Asian Development Bank, the headquarters of Banco de Oro and San Miguel Corporation and shopping malls like Shangri-La Plaza and SM Megamall. The city is bordered by Manila to the west, San Juan to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Unity Party (Philippines)
The National Unity Party (NUP; ) is a political party in the Philippines. The party was formed in 2010 by former members of Lakas–CMD, Lakas–Kampi who broke away after internal discontent within the party. From 2016 to 2022, the party was part of the PDP–Laban-led coalition in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, House of Representatives, the Coalition for Change (Philippines), Coalition for Change. The party was accredited by the Commission of Elections as a national party in a resolution dated October 5, 2011. On September 26, 2012, the party held its first national convention where they announced support for Team PNoy for the 2013 Philippine general election, 2013 elections, however most NUP members ultimately supported the United Nationalist Alliance, especially Garcia. Ideology and positions According to the party's constitution, NUP's principles include the following: Theism, belief in God; Sovereignty, sovereignty of the state, national interest and d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regular Batasang Pambansa
The Regular Batasang Pambansa (English language, English: Regular National Assembly), or the First Batasang Pambansa, was the meeting of the Batasang Pambansa (legislature), Batasang Pambansa from the beginning of its session on July 23, 1984 until it was abolished by President of the Philippines, President Corazon Aquino on March 25, 1986. Events Marcos impeachment attempt On August 13, 1985, 56 assemblymen signed a resolution calling for the impeachment of President Marcos for graft and corruption, culpable violation of the Constitution, gross violation of his oath of office and other high crimes. They cited the ''San Jose Mercury News'' exposé of the Marcoses' multimillion-dollar investment and property holdings in the United States. The properties allegedly amassed by the First Family were the Crown Building, Lindenmere Estate, and a number of residential apartments (in New Jersey and New York), a shopping center in New York, mansions (in London, Rome and Honolulu), the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legislative District Of San Juan–Mandaluyong
The legislative district of San Juan–Mandaluyong was the combined representation of the Metropolitan Manila municipalities of the Philippines, municipalities (now highly urbanized city, highly urbanized cities) of Mandaluyong and San Juan, Metro Manila, San Juan in the Regular Batasang Pambansa (1984–1986) and the Philippine House of Representatives, lower house of the Congress of the Philippines (1987–1995). Since 1995, each has been represented separately through the lone congressional districts of Mandaluyong's at-large congressional district, Mandaluyong and San Juan's at-large congressional district, San Juan. History Prior to gaining joint representation, San Juan and Mandaluyong were represented under the provinces of the Philippines, province of Manila (province), Manila (1898–1899) and Rizal (province), Rizal (1907–1941; 1945–1972) and the City of Greater Manila (1943–1944). These two municipalities were separated from the province to form the Metro Manila, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Juan, Metro Manila
San Juan, officially the City of San Juan (), is a Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, highly urbanized city in the Metro Manila, National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 126,347 people. It is geographically located in Metro Manila's approximate center and is also the country's Cities of the Philippines#List of cities, smallest city in terms of land area. The city is known historically for the site of the first battle of the Katipunan, the organization which led the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire. Notable landmarks today such as the Pinaglabanan Shrine and heritage homes are located in the city. Other locations include Greenhills (mixed-use development), Greenhills and Bonny Serrano Avenue, Santolan Town Plaza, making the city a major shopping hub with a range of upscale, boutique, and bargain retail. Etymology "San Juan" is a contraction of the city's traditional name of "San Juan del Mon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
