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Legislative Apportionment vs Local Autonomy: When a Plebiscite Is Not Required

Supreme Court clarifies that legislative reapportionment of a city into two districts does not require a plebiscite, distinguishing it from dividing a local government unit.

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Remand and Redistricting: The Supreme Court's Ruling on BAA 77 and BARMM Elections

The Supreme Court struck down BAA 77 as unconstitutional, halting the October 13, 2025 BARMM parliamentary elections. Learn the key rules.

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Philippine Election Districting: Ensuring Fair Representation in Local Governance

How the Supreme Court upheld COMELEC's power to divide provinces into Sangguniang Panlalawigan districts, and what "equitable apportionment" really means.