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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.

Ensuring Fair Representation: The Constitutionality of Legislative District Creation Based on Population

The Supreme Court struck down a law creating Malolos City's legislative district for failing the 250,000 population requirement and territorial contiguity rule.