Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao expansion and inclusion plebiscite, 2001
Encyclopedia
In the Philippines
, the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
(ARMM) is the only autonomous region
; as such it is the sole region with a regional government as prescribed by the Constitution of the Philippines
. In 2001, Republic Act No. 9054 was passed for the expansion of the ARMM to include the areas which initially rejected inclusion and the provinces which were carved from them, however only Marawi City and Basilan
with the exception of Isabela City
opted to be integrated in the region.
A special plebiscite was set on August 14, 2001.
Provinces and cities that approved expansion (for already members) and inclusion (for non-members) are highlighted:
(91%) which voted overwhelmingly for inclusion (its capital Isabela City
voted not to be included) and Marawi (which is part of Lanao del Sur which already within the ARMM).
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is the region, located in the Mindanao island group of the Philippines, that is composed of predominantly Muslim provinces, namely: Basilan , Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. It is the only region that has its own government...
(ARMM) is the only autonomous region
Regions of the Philippines
In the Philippines, regions are administrative divisions that serve primarily to organize the provinces of the country for administrative convenience. Currently, the archipelagic republic of the Philippines is divided into 17 regions...
; as such it is the sole region with a regional government as prescribed by the Constitution of the Philippines
Constitution of the Philippines
The Constitution of the Philippines is the supreme law of the Philippines.The Constitution currently in effect was enacted in 1987, during the administration of President Corazon Aquino, and is popularly known as the "1987 Constitution"...
. In 2001, Republic Act No. 9054 was passed for the expansion of the ARMM to include the areas which initially rejected inclusion and the provinces which were carved from them, however only Marawi City and Basilan
Basilan
The Province of Basilan is an island province of the Philippines within the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao . Basilan is the largest and northernmost of the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago and is located just off the southern coast of Zamboanga Peninsula...
with the exception of Isabela City
Isabela City
Isabela City is a 5th class city and the capital of the province of Basilan, Philippines. The city is located on the northern shore of Basilan. Across the Basilan Strait to the north is Zamboanga City...
opted to be integrated in the region.
A special plebiscite was set on August 14, 2001.
Rules
Each province, and their component cities, has their own separate plebiscite. In order for the plebiscite to be approved, a majority of the people who voted is needed, if it fails to surpass the majority of valid votes, the plebiscite is defeated in that province or city.- For provinces voted for expansion and amendments to the original organic act:
- If a majority did not vote in favor, all amendments to the organic act, save for provinces and cities that voted for inclusion, are rejected.
- For provinces and cities voting for inclusion:
- If a majority in each city or province votes in favor, it becomes a part of the autonomous region; in case of component cities, they do not cease to be a part of their province but regional services will be under the ARMM.
- If a majority in a municipality does not vote in favor of inclusion but the totals for the rest of the province are in favor it will be a part of the ARMM nevertheless.
Provinces and cities that approved expansion (for already members) and inclusion (for non-members) are highlighted:
Summary
Support from within the ARMM was overwhelming in favor with all four provinces having at 70% of those who voted in favor of expanding the region. Those which were asked for inclusion, on the other hand, was overwhelmingly opposed with most provinces and cities having more than 90% of those who voted opposing inclusion, excluding for BasilanBasilan
The Province of Basilan is an island province of the Philippines within the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao . Basilan is the largest and northernmost of the major islands of the Sulu Archipelago and is located just off the southern coast of Zamboanga Peninsula...
(91%) which voted overwhelmingly for inclusion (its capital Isabela City
Isabela City
Isabela City is a 5th class city and the capital of the province of Basilan, Philippines. The city is located on the northern shore of Basilan. Across the Basilan Strait to the north is Zamboanga City...
voted not to be included) and Marawi (which is part of Lanao del Sur which already within the ARMM).
Expansion
- Question: Do you vote in favor of the amendments to Republic Act No. 6734, the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, as proposed under this Organic Act, which includes, among other things, the expansion of the area of the autonomous region?
Inclusion
- Question: Do you vote in favor of the inclusion of your province or city in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao?
Provinces
Cities
- Question: Do you vote in favor of the inclusion of your province or city in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao?
See also
- Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao general election, 2001Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao general election, 2001Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao general elections are held for the first time in the newly expanded Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. In 2001, was passed for the expansion of the ARMM to include the areas which initially rejected inclusion and the provinces which were carved from them,...