South Cotabato's 2nd congressional district
| South Cotabato's 2nd congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Constituency for the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
Location of South Cotabato within the Philippines | |
| Province | South Cotabato |
| Region | Soccsksargen |
| Population | 341,950 (2024)[1] |
| Electorate | 211,517 (2025)[2] |
| Major settlements | |
| Area | 630.45 km2 (243.42 sq mi) |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 1987 |
| Representative | Ferdinand L. Hernandez |
| Political party | PFP |
| Congressional bloc | Majority |
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 two adjacent municipalities, namely Banga, and Tantangan.[4] It is currently represented in the 20th Congress by Ferdinand L. Hernandez of the PFP.[5]
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.[6]
Representation history
Election results
2019
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC | Ferdinand Hernandez | 142,817 | 62.45 | |
| Independent | Arturo Pingoy Jr. | 85,883 | 37.55 | |
| Total votes | 228,700 | 100.00 | ||
| NPC hold | ||||
2013
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC | Daisy Avance Fuentes | 130,602 | 58.66 | |||
| Lakas–Kampi | Hilario de Pedro III | 80,653 | 36.22 | |||
| Valid ballots | 211,255 | 94.88 | ||||
| Invalid or blank votes | 11,395 | 5.12 | ||||
| Total votes | 222,650 | 100.00 | ||||
| NPC gain from Lakas–Kampi | ||||||
See also
- Legislative districts of South Cotabato
- South Cotabato's 1st congressional district
- South Cotabato's 3rd congressional district
- General Santos's lone congressional district
- Legislative districts of Cotabato
- Legislative districts of Sarangani
- Legislative districts of Sultan Kudarat
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 July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Roster of Philippine legislators". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- ^ "House Members". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Republic Act No. 11804 (June 2, 2022), An Act Reapportioning the Province of South Cotabato Into Three (3) Legislative Districts, and Separating the City of General Santos From the Third Legislative District of the Province of South Cotabato to Constitute the Lone Legislative District of the City of General Santos, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 11243, Entitled "An Act Reapportioning the First Legislative District of the Province of South Cotabato Thereby Creating the Lone Legislative District of General Santos City" (PDF), Official Gazette, retrieved July 27, 2024