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Apr 7, 2010 election-law legislative-districts reapportionment constitution supreme-court camarines-sur

Equality in Representation: Population Requirements for Legislative Districts in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies that the Constitution does not require a 250,000 population minimum for provincial legislative districts.

Dec 8, 2008 election-law legislative-apportionment plebiscite local-government supreme-court comelec

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.

Jul 16, 2008 election-law armm legislative districts local autonomy comelec constitutional-law

Local Autonomy vs Congressional Prerogative: The Shariff Kabunsuan Case

The Supreme Court voids Shariff Kabunsuan's creation, ruling only Congress can create provinces and legislative districts.