South Cotabato's 2nd congressional district

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South Cotabato's 2nd congressional district
Constituency
for the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Cotabato Sur in Philippines.svg
Location of South Cotabato within the Philippines
Province South Cotabato
Region Soccsksargen
Population688,394 (2020) [1]
Electorate421,751 (2022) [2]
Major settlements
Area2,977.98 km2 (1,149.80 sq mi)
Current constituency
Created1987
RepresentativePeter B. Miguel
Political party  Lakas–CMD
Congressional blocMajority

South Cotabato's 2nd congressional district is one of the two congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of South Cotabato. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 1987. [3] The district covers the provincial capital city, Koronadal, and seven adjacent municipalities, namely Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan and T'boli. [4] It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Peter Miguel of the Lakas–CMD. [5] [6]

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Beginning in 2025, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, and T'boli will be represented under the recreated third district, pursuant to a 2022 law reapportioning South Cotabato. [7]

Representation history

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South Cotabato's 2nd district for the House of Representatives of the Philippines

District created February 2, 1987 from South Cotabato's at-large district. [4]
1Hilario L. de Pedro IIIJune 30, 1987June 30, 1992 8th UNIDO Elected in 1987.1987–2025
Banga, Koronadal, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan, T'boli
2Daisy Avance FuentesJune 30, 1992June 30, 2001 9th Lakas Elected in 1992.
10th Re-elected in 1995.
11th NPC (LAMMP) Re-elected in 1998.
3Arthur Y. Pingoy Jr.June 30, 2001June 30, 2010 12th NPC Elected in 2001.
13th Re-elected in 2004.
14th Lakas Re-elected in 2007.
(2)Daisy Avance FuentesJune 30, 2010June 30, 2013 15th NPC Elected in 2010.
4Ferdinand L. HernandezJune 30, 2013Incumbent 16th NPC (AIM) Elected in 2013.
17th PDP–Laban Re-elected in 2016.
18th Re-elected in 2019.
5Peter B. MiguelJune 30, 2022Incumbent 19th PFP Elected in 2022.
Lakas
To be chosenJune 30, 2025 20th TBD To be elected in 2025.2025–beyond
Banga, Koronadal, Tantangan

Election results

2019

2016

2013

2010

Philippine House of Representatives election at South Cotabato's 2nd district
PartyCandidateVotes%
NPC Daisy Fuentes 130,602 58.66
Lakas–Kampi Hilario de Pedro III80,65336.22
Valid ballots211,25594.88
Invalid or blank votes11,3955.12
Total votes222,650 100.00
NPC gain from Lakas–Kampi

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