Palawan's 2nd congressional district
| Palawan's 2nd congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Constituency for the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
Location of Palawan within the Philippines | |
| Province | Palawan |
| Region | Mimaropa |
| Population | 438,769 (2020)[1] |
| Electorate | 275,287 (2025)[2] |
| Major settlements | 7 LGUs
|
| Area | 6,116.50 km2 (2,361.59 sq mi) |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 1987 |
| Representative | Jose Chavez Alvarez |
| Political party | NPC PPPL |
| Congressional bloc | Majority |
Palawan's 2nd congressional district is one of the three congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Palawan. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 1987.[3] The district encompasses the southern portion of Palawan Island including the Balabac Island group. It consists of the municipalities of Balabac, Bataraza, Brooke's Point, Narra, Quezon, Rizal and Sofronio Española.[4] Prior to redistricting in 2012, the district also included the capital city Puerto Princesa and the municipality of Aborlan.[5] The district is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Jose C. Alvarez of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) and Partidong Pagbabago ng Palawan (PPPL).[6]
Representation history
Election results
2025
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarez (incumbent) | Nationalist People's Coalition | 139,469 | 67.29 | |
| Beng Abueg | Liberal Party | 67,801 | 32.71 | |
| Total | 207,270 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 207,270 | 91.38 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 19,563 | 8.62 | ||
| Total votes | 226,833 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 275,287 | 82.40 | ||
| Nationalist People's Coalition hold | ||||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
2022
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarez | PDP–Laban | 99,081 | 51.77 | |
| Beng Abueg (incumbent) | Liberal Party | 62,210 | 32.50 | |
| Pen Cascolan | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan | 14,792 | 7.73 | |
| Edwin Gastanes | Independent | 13,063 | 6.83 | |
| Rico Mejorada | Independent | 1,153 | 0.60 | |
| Magnolia May de Leon | Independent | 1,093 | 0.57 | |
| Total | 191,392 | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 215,762 | – | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 260,323 | 82.88 | ||
| PDP–Laban gain from Liberal Party | ||||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
2019
2016
2013
2010
See also
References
- ^ Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Data on the Total Number Established and Clustered Precincts, Registered Voters and Voting Centers" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ "Roster of Philippine legislators". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- ^ Republic Act No. 10171 (July 19, 2012), An Act Reapportioning the Province of Palawan Into Three (3) Legislative Districts, Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines, retrieved February 16, 2021
- ^ a b "The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- ^ "House Members". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved September 22, 2023.