Valenzuela's at-large congressional district

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Valenzuela's at-large congressional district was a congressional district for Valenzuela in the Philippines. It was represented in the House of Representatives from 1987 up to its division in 2001. The district was apportioned in 1987, pursuant to the constitution ratified that year, giving the two municipalities their own joint district after having been grouped with Malabon and Navotas from 1984 to 1986. The district was first represented by Antonio Serapio, followed by its last representative Magtanggol Gunigundo I. The district was divided into two districts following Valenzuela's conversion into a highly urbanized city in 1998. [1]

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Valenzuela's at-large district for the House of Representatives of the Philippines

District created February 2, 1987 from Malabon–Navotas–Valenzuela district. [2]
1 Antonio Serapio June 30, 1987June 30, 1998 8th Nacionalista Elected in 1987.
9th Re-elected in 1992.
10th Re-elected in 1995.
2 Magtanggol Gunigundo I June 30, 1998June 30, 2001 11th Lakas–CMD Elected in 1998.
Redistricted to the 2nd district.
District dissolved into Valenzuela's 1st and 2nd districts.

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References

  1. Republic Act No. 8526 (14 February 1998). An Act Converting the Municipality of Valenzuela into a Highly Urbanized City to be Known as the City of Valenzuela . Retrieved June 15, 2023.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved April 10, 2020.