Legislative district of Aklan

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The Legislative Districts of Aklan is the representation of the Province of Aklan in the Philippine House of Representatives. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines through its first and second districts. Prior to electing its own representative for the first time in 1957, the province was represented as part of the second and third districts of Capiz. From 1978 to 1984 it was part of the representation of Region VI. Aklan has 2 legislative districts signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

Aklan Province in Western Visayas, Philippines

Aklan (Akean) is a province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Kalibo. The province is situated in the northwest portion of Panay Island, bordering Antique to the southwest, and Capiz to the east. Aklan faces the Sibuyan Sea and Romblon province to the north.

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The Congress of the Philippines, is the national legislature of the Philippines. It is a bicameral body consisting of the Senate, and the House of Representatives, although colloquially, the term "congress" commonly refers to just the latter.

Capiz Province in Western Visayas, Philippines

Capiz is a province located in the region of Western Visayas in the central section of the Philippines. Its capital is the City of Roxas and is located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan to the north, Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north.

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1st District

Municipalities of the Philippines administrative division of the Philippines

A municipality is a local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines. A municipality is also usually called town in its archaic term, since municipalities have the functions of a town since its inception. They are distinct from cities, which are a different category of local government unit. Provinces of the Philippines are divided into cities and municipalities, which in turn, are divided into barangays, formerly barrios. As of March 31, 2017, there are 1,489 municipalities across the country..

Balete, Aklan Municipality of the Philippines in the province of Aklan

Balete, officially the Municipality of Balete,, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 28,920 people.

Banga, Aklan Municipality of the Philippines in the province of Aklan

Banga, officially the Municipality of Banga,, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 39,505 people.

PeriodRepresentative
18th Congress
20192022
Carlito S. Marquez

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Buruanga, Aklan Municipality of the Philippines in the province of Aklan

Buruanga, officially the Municipality of Buruanga,, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 19,003 people.

Ibajay, Aklan Municipality of the Philippines in the province of Aklan

Ibajay, officially the Municipality of Ibajay,, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 49,564 people.

Lezo, Aklan Municipality of the Philippines in the province of Aklan

Lezo, officially the Municipality of Lezo,, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 15,224 people.

PeriodRepresentative
18th Congress
20192022
Teodorico T. Haresco, Jr.

Lone District

PeriodRepresentative
4th Congress
19571961
Jose B. Legaspi
5th Congress
19611965
Godofredo P. Ramos
6th Congress
19651969
Rafael B. Legaspi
7th Congress
19691972
Regular Batasang Pambansa
19841986
8th Congress
19871992
Ramon B. Legaspi
9th Congress
19921995
Allen S. Quimpo
10th Congress
19951998
11th Congress
19982001
12th Congress
20012004
Gabrielle V. Calizo-Quimpo
13th Congress
20042007
Florencio T. Miraflores
14th Congress
20072010
15th Congress
2010–2013
16th Congress
20132016
Teodorico T. Haresco, Jr.
17th Congress
20162019
Carlito S. Marquez

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