Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOusEB]LL.iro.    6403
INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE KIIYMER ADAN T. OLASO
AN ACT
REAPPORTIONING TIRE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS AND TIIE SANGGUNIANG
pANLUNGsOD OF zAunoANGA clTy
EXPLANATORY NOTE
ThisbillproposesthereapportionmentofzanboangaCityintofour(4)legislativedistricts
with  1  Representative to the House of Representatives per district and five (5) members to the
SangguniangPanlungsodfromeachoftheaforement.iostpeddistricts.
Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) indicate the following trend in the
population of zamboanga City, as follows :
Year
Population
1960
131,489
1970
199,901
1980
343,722
1990
442,345
2000
601,794
2010
807,.129
2022
9rll ,2:34lE.`
With a population of 977,234 based on the 2020 census of population, Zamboanga City
"posted a population growlh rate of 2.68%.I If this trend is to be followed, the City would have a
population of 1,003,424 in 2021 and 1,030,316 in 2022.
Since 2007, Zamboanga City was provided with two (2) Congressional Districts and has
remained so until now. Moreover, there are 8 representatives to the Sangguaniang Panlungsod
from each of the 2 legislative district which roughly translates to  1  member of the sangguiang
representing 61,077 residents in the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Zamboanga City.
As proportional representation is the very essence of democracy, this bill envisions to
broaden base democracy not only by the diversification of the political tendencies, but also as a
strategy to attract insurgent and marginalized groups to join the system. Accurate representation
will promote inclusiveness and dialogue, while actually enhancing the stability of our democratic
system of governance.
Verily, Article VI, Section 5, paragraphs 3 and 4 of the 1987 Constitution provides:
Ccsection 5. (1) The House Of Representatives shall be composed Of not more
than two hundred and fofty members, unless otherwise fixed by low, who shall be
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elected from legislative districts apportioned anong the provinces, cities and the
Me_tropolitan  Manila  area  in  accordance  with  the  number  Of their  respective
inhabitants, and on the basis Of a uniform and progressive ratio, and those who, as
provided by low, shall be elected through a party-list aystem Of registered national,
regional and sectoral parties or organizations.
(2) x x x x
(3)  Each  legislative  district  shall  corxprise,  as f;ar  as  practicable,  contiguous,
compact,andadiaceutterritory.Eachcitywithapopulationofatleasttwohandred
fiifly thousand, or each province, shall have at least one representative.
(4)WithinthaeeyearsfiollowingthereturnOfeverycensus,theCongressshallmake
a reapportiorrment Of legislative districts based on the standards provided in this
section. ,,
The purpose of this constitutional provision is to ensure proportional representation in the
highest policy-making body of the land - Congress of the Philippines. It is in this light that the
Supreme  Court,  while  referring  to  Miav.I.a#o  v  Can4ELEct,  held  in  the  case  of ,4g"z.#o  v
CC!prELECB  rfuar! "while See.  5 (3), Arfele VI Of the Constitution requhes  a city i; have a
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Consistent  with  the  above-cited  cases,  Zamboanga  City  whose  population  in  2020  is
aheady 977234 must have four (4) Representatives in the House of Representatives, representing
one Representative per legislative district, and 5 members each to the Sangguniang Panlungsod
from each of the 4 legislative districts.
In consonance with the constitutional principle of proper democratic representation and
"based o# /ire sJcwcdordprovjded" under Article VI, Section 5 of the  1987 Constitution, the  lst
District of Zamboanga City shall maintain its 19 barangays under its present composition with a
population of 256220 (vs. 243,020 inhabitants based on the 2020 census of population), the 2nd
District shall retain its 22 barangays with a population of 254,835 (vs. 241,706 inhabitants based
onthe2020censusofpopulation).The3rdDistrictshallhave46barangayswithatotalpopulation
of 265,107 (vs. 251,449 inhabitants based on the 2020 census of population) and the 4th District
shall have 11 barangays with a total population of 254,594 (vs. 241,059 inhabitants based on the
2020 census of population). The barangays in each of the districts are contiguous, compact and
adjacent territories of each other.
ZanboangaCity,beingoneofthemostpopulouscitiesinthecountry,deservesanincrease
in representation in the House of Representatives and in the Sangguniang Palungsod to ensue
the efficient and effective delivery of basic services to its inhatitants.
It is in this light that this bill is being filed. The immediate passnge of this bill is earnestly
requested.
2 Mariano, Jr. v. COMELEC, G.R. NO.  118577 (March 7,1995)
3 Aquino v. cOMELEc, G.R. NO.  189793 (April 7, 2olo)


Republic of the Philippines
HousE oF REPRESENTATlvns
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO.
6403
INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE KIIYMER ADAN T. OLASO
AN ACT
REAppORTIONING Tlm LHGlsLATlvE DlsTRICTs AND TIIE SANGGUNIANG
pANLUNGsoD oF zArmoANGA clT¥
Be  it  e.n.ac.ted by the  Senate  and the  House  Of Representatives  Of the  Philippines  in Congress
assembled..
SECTION I. Zanboanga City, which shall have four (4) legislative districts to commence
in the national and local elections after the effectivity of this Act, is hereby reapportioned as
follows:
First Legislative District
Ayala
Baluno
Calarian
Capisan
Cawit
Dulian qupper Pasonanca)
La Paz
Labuan
Limpapa
Maasin
Second Legislative District
Baliwasan
Cabatangan
Canpo Islam
Camino Nuevo
Canelar
Lunayang
Lunbangan
Lunzuran
Mariki
Pasonanca
Barangay Zone I (Pob.)
Malagutay
Panucutan
Patalon
Recodo
San Roque
Sinubung
Sinunoc
Talisayan
Tulungatung
Barangay Zone 11 (Pob.)
Barangay Zone Ill (Pob.)
Barangay Zone IV (Pob.)
Rio Hondo
San Jose Cawa-cawa
San Jose Gusu
Santa Barbara
Santa Catalina
Santa Maria
Santo Nifio
Tunaga


Third Legislative District
Bolong
Buenavista
Bunguiao
Busay (Sacol Island)
Cabaluny
Cacao
Calabasa
Culianan
Curun
Dita
Dulian (Upper Bunguiao)
Guisao
Lanischan
Landang Gun
Landang Laun
Lamzones
Lapakan
Latuan (Curun)
Licomo
Limaong
Lubigan
Manalipa
Mangusu
Fourth Legislative District
Arena Blanco
Boalan
Divisoria
Guiwan
Manpang
Putik
Talon-talon
Tetuan
Tugbungan
Kasanyangan
Zanbowood
Manicahan
Mercedes
Muti
Pangapuyan
Panubigan
Pasilmanta (Sacol Island)
Pasobolong
Quiniput
Salaan
Sangali
Sibulao (Caruan)
Tagasilay
Taguiti
Talabaan
Taluksangay
Tictapul
Tigbalabag
Tigtabon
Tolosa
Tunalutab
Tunitus
Victoria
Vitali
SEC. 2. 7lfoe S¢»gg«J!z.a»g Pqr7!/«7.grad. - The Sangguniang Panlungsod, the legislative
body of the City, shall be composed of the city vice-mayor as presiding officer, the Sangguniang
Panlungsod members from each district, composing six (6) members per district, who shall be
elected in the district where they reside, the president of the city chapter of the Liga ng mga
Barangay,thepresidentofthePanlungsodnaPederasyonngmgaSangguniangKabataanandother
sectoral representatives as provided by pertinent laws.
S;EC. 3. Incumbent Representatives  and Sangguniang Panlungsod Members. - The
incumbent  Representatives  and  Sangguniang  Panlungsod  Members  of Zanboanga  City  shall
continue to represent their respective districts until the new Representatives and Sangguniang
Panlungsod members shall have been elected and qualified.
SEC. 4. RWJes ¢#d jRcgHJrfuus. - The Commission on Elections shall issue the necessary
rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.
SEC.5.SeprrobJ.JrtyCy¢use-IfanyprovisionofthisActoranyparthereofisheldinvalid
or uncoustitutional, the remaining provisions of this Act shall remain valid and subsisting.


SEC. 6. jRepco/I.#g C7¢#se. - All laws, mles and regulations inconsistent herewith are
modified accordingly.
SHC.7.EJ7rectr.tirtyC7¢usc.-ThisActshalltakeeffectfifteen(15)daysafteritspublication
intheOfficialGazetteorinanewspaperofgeneralcirculationreadilyavailableinandaroundthe
scope specified herein.
Approved,


Total Population by Province, City, Municipality, and Barangay:
as of May 1 , 2020
Total
population
Province, City, Municipality,
and Barangay
CITY OF ZAMBOANGA
Arena Blanco
Ayala
Baliwasan
Baluno
Boalan
Bolong
Buenavista
Bunguiao
Busay (Sacol Island)
Cabaluay
Cabatangan
Cacao
Calabasa
Calarian
Campo Islam
Canelar
Cawit
Culianan
Curuan
Djta
Divisoria
Dulian (Upper Bunguiao)
Dulian (Upper Pasonanca)
Guisao
Guiwan
La Paz
Labuan
Lamisahan
Landang Gua
Landang Laum
Lanzones
Lapakan
Latuan (Curuan)
Limaong
Limpapa
Lubigan
Lumayang
Lumbangan
Lunzuran
Maasin
Malagutay
Mampang
Manalipa
977,234
13,671
26,658
17,932
3,865
11,541
8,068
8,154
7,952
2,290
8,849
17,812
1,311
2,936
33,563
11,730
10,512
10,244
10,851
11,954
2,028
13,172
2,569
1,489
2,583
13,231
8,724
16,095
2,764
3,154
3,095
3,689
1,868
2,615
4,766
6,060
3,249
1,999
4,461
13,232
9,267
8,265
31,975
2,588


Mangusu
Manicahan
Mariki
Mercedes
Muti
Pamucutan
Pangapuyan
Panubigan
Pasilmanta (Sacol Island)
Pasonanca
Patalon
Barangay Zone I (Pob.)
Barangay Zone 11 (Pob.)
Barangay Zone Ill (Pob.)
Barangay Zone lv (Pob.)
Putik
Quiniput
Recodo
Rio Hondo
Salaan
San Jose Cawa-cawa
San Jose Gusu
San Roque
Sangali
Santa Barbara
Santa Catalina
Santa Maria
Santo Nifio
Sibulao (Caruan)
Sinubung
Sinunoc
Tagasilay
Taguiti
Talabaan
Talisayan
Talon-talon
Taluksangay
Tetuan
Tictapul
Tigbalabag
Tigtabon
Tolosa
Tugbungan
Tulungatung
Tumaga
Tumalutab
Tumitus
Vitali
Capisan
Camino Nuevo
5,608
11,999
6,310
22,321
3,420
4,404
767
982
3,138
27,215
11,127
4,806
1,802
1 , 1 46
1 , 1 74
22,271
4,015
23,254
8,827
3,623
4,292
16,260
28,829
26,758
6,711
16,644
24,133
3,888
4,167
3,601
22,918
3,998
1,328
5,907
11,428
37,350
9,437
29,621
3,527
2,109
5.365
3,859
26,538
11,741
33,399
3,436
2,731
10,716
1,488
7,421


Licomo
Kasanyangan
Pasobolong
Victoria
Zambowood
5,888
28,819
5,624
3,393
12,870
Souree.-
Philippine Statistics Authority, 2020 Censds Of pap«/atop and
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