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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.
Supreme Court Nullifies Dinagat Islands Creation: Land Area and Population Rules Under the Local Government Co
The Supreme Court struck down R.A. 9355 creating Dinagat Islands for failing the Local Government Code's land area and population requirements.