Philippine general election, 2007
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Legislative and local elections were held in the Philippines
on May 14, 2007. Positions contested included half the seats in the Senate
, which are elected for six-year terms, and all the seats in the House of Representatives
, who were elected for three-year terms. The duly elected legislators of the 2007 elections joined the elected senators of the 2004 elections to comprise the 14th Congress of the Philippines
.
Most representatives won seats by being elected directly, the constituency being a geographical district of about 250,000 voters. There are 220 seats in total for all the legislative districts.
Some representatives were elected under a party-list system. Only parties representing marginalized groups were allowed to run in the party-list election. To gain one seat, a party must win 2% of the vote. No party-list party may have more than 3 seats. After the election, in a controversial decision, the Commission on Elections
(COMELEC) changed how it allocates the party-list seats. Under the new formula only one party will have the maximum 3 seats. It based its decision on a formula contained in a Supreme Court decision.
Local elections for governor, vice governor, provincial board seats and mayoral, vice mayoral and city/municipal council seats in Metro Manila
and the provinces are up for grabs as well.
and his fellow Senators succeeded in passing Republic Act No. 9369 or the Amending the Election Modernization Act but it was too late since it was passed three months before the elections but since the law was passed, the elections for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Regional Governor and Vice-Governor later in August 2008 it will be used for the test-run for computerization and the general elections in 2010
for the nationwide computerization of elections.
*1 Lakas-CMD seat replaced by PDP-Laban on 2011 after an election protest.
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...
on May 14, 2007. Positions contested included half the seats in the Senate
Senate of the Philippines
The Senate of the Philippines is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, the Congress of the Philippines...
, which are elected for six-year terms, and all the seats in the House of Representatives
House of Representatives of the Philippines
The House of Representatives of the Philippines is the lower chamber of the...
, who were elected for three-year terms. The duly elected legislators of the 2007 elections joined the elected senators of the 2004 elections to comprise the 14th Congress of the Philippines
14th Congress of the Philippines
The Fourteenth Congress of the Philippines was the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives...
.
Most representatives won seats by being elected directly, the constituency being a geographical district of about 250,000 voters. There are 220 seats in total for all the legislative districts.
Some representatives were elected under a party-list system. Only parties representing marginalized groups were allowed to run in the party-list election. To gain one seat, a party must win 2% of the vote. No party-list party may have more than 3 seats. After the election, in a controversial decision, the Commission on Elections
Commission on Elections (Philippines)
The Commission on Elections, or COMELEC, is one of the three constitutional commissions of the Philippines. Its principal role is to enforce all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of elections, initiatives, referendums, and recalls....
(COMELEC) changed how it allocates the party-list seats. Under the new formula only one party will have the maximum 3 seats. It based its decision on a formula contained in a Supreme Court decision.
Local elections for governor, vice governor, provincial board seats and mayoral, vice mayoral and city/municipal council seats in Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
and the provinces are up for grabs as well.
Automated elections
Sen. Richard J. GordonRichard Gordon (politician)
Richard "Dick" Juico Gordon is a Filipino politician and broadcaster who currently serves as the chairman of the Philippine National Red Cross....
and his fellow Senators succeeded in passing Republic Act No. 9369 or the Amending the Election Modernization Act but it was too late since it was passed three months before the elections but since the law was passed, the elections for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Regional Governor and Vice-Governor later in August 2008 it will be used for the test-run for computerization and the general elections in 2010
Philippine general election, 2010
Elections for all positions in the Philippines above the barangay were held on Monday, May 10, 2010. The elected president will become the 15th President of the Philippines, succeeding President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who is barred from seeking re-election due to term restrictions...
for the nationwide computerization of elections.
Failure of elections
The following areas held special elections after the COMELEC designated the following areas as failure of elections:| Area | Special Elections Date |
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| Bayang Bayang, Lanao del Sur Bayang is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 21,020 people in 2,789 households.-Barangays:Bayang is politically subdivided into 48 barangays.* Bagoaingud... , Lumbatan Lumbatan, Lanao del Sur Lumbatan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 17,445 people in 2,200 households.-Barangays:Lumbatan is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.* Alog* Buad... , Madalum Madalum, Lanao del Sur Madalum is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 16,539 people in 1,915 households.-Barangays:Madalum is politically subdivided into 37 barangays.* Abaga* Bagoaingud... , Binidayan Binidayan, Lanao del Sur Binidayan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 18,081 people in 2,645 households.-Barangays:Binidayan is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.... , Pualas Pualas, Lanao del Sur Pualas is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census.-DAPAO A PUALAS:Before the Ranao’s system ‘Taritib” was created, there were already a people living around the vicinity of the Dapao lake, these show how old Dapao and the people living... , Sultan Dumalondong Sultan Dumalondong, Lanao del Sur Sultan Dumalondong is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 11,105 people in 1,326 households.-Barangays:Sultan Dumalondong is politically subdivided into 7 barangays.* Bacayawan... , Lumba-Bayabao Lumba-Bayabao, Lanao del Sur Lumba-bayabao is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 23,521 people in 3,632 households.... , Masiu Masiu, Lanao del Sur Masiu is a first class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 24,105 people in 3,466 households.-Barangays:Masiu is politically subdivided into 35 barangays.* Abdullah Buisan... , Kapai Kapai, Lanao del Sur Kapai is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 16,564 people in 2,270 households.-Barangays:Kapai is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.* calala's village... , Lumbayanague Lumbayanague, Lanao del Sur Lumbayanague is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 12,835 people in 2,008 households.-Barangays:Lumbayanague is politically subdivided into 22 barangays.* Bagoaingud... , Butig Butig, Lanao del Sur Butig is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, in Central Mindanao, Philippines. It became a municipality under Executive Order No. 21 issued on June 25, 1963 during the term of President Diosdado Macapagal.... , Marogong Marogong, Lanao del Sur Marogong is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 16,165 people in 2,209 households.-Barangays:Marogong is politically subdivided into 24 barangays.* Balut... and Kapatagan Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur Kapatagan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 7,804 people in 1,407 households.-Barangays:Kapatagan is politically subdivided into 15 barangays.* Bakikis* Barao... in Lanao del Sur Lanao del Sur Lanao del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao . Its capital is Marawi City and borders Lanao del Norte to the north, Bukidnon to the east, and Maguindanao and Cotabato to the south. To the southwest lies Illana Bay, an arm of the Moro Gulf... |
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| Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi Tandubas is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 24,900 people in 3,935 households.-Brief history:... |
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| Indanan, Sulu Indanan, Sulu Indanan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 53,425 people in 9,132 households.-Barangays:Indanan is politically subdivided into 34 barangays.* Adjid* Bangalan... |
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| Barangay Pinagbayanan, Taysan, Batangas Taysan, Batangas Taysan is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 33,454 people in 5,823 households... |
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| Taraka Taraka, Lanao del Sur Taraka is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 18,832 people in 2,548 households.-Barangays:Taraka is politically subdivided into 43 barangays.* Bandera Buisan... , Tamparan Tamparan, Lanao del Sur Tamparan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 19,975 people in 2,879 households.-Barangays:Tamparan is politically subdivided into 44 barangays.* Bocalan* Bangon... , Marantao Marantao, Lanao del Sur Marantao is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 24,647 people in 3,598 households.-Barangays:Marantao is politically subdivided into 34 barangays.* Bacayawan... , Lumbaca-Unayan Lumbaca-Unayan, Lanao del Sur Lumbaca-Unayan is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. It was created from Lumbatan, Lanao del Sur in 2005. According to the 2007 census, it has the total population of 11,766.-Barangays:... , Pagayawan Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur HistoryPagayawan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 9,757 people in 1,311 households.... , Tubaran Tubaran, Lanao del Sur Tubaran is a 4th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 11,021 people in 1,680 households.-Barangays:Tubaran is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.* Alog* Beta... , Ganassi Ganassi, Lanao del Sur Ganassi is a 1st class municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 18,947 people in 3,038 households.-Barangays:Ganassi is politically subdivided into 32 barangays.* Bagoaingud... and Marawi City in Lanao del Sur Lanao del Sur Lanao del Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao . Its capital is Marawi City and borders Lanao del Norte to the north, Bukidnon to the east, and Maguindanao and Cotabato to the south. To the southwest lies Illana Bay, an arm of the Moro Gulf... |
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| Akbar Akbar, Basilan Akbar is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. It was created by Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 193, ratified by plebiscite on May 22, 2006... and Sumisip Sumisip, Basilan Sumisip is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 58,423 people.-Barangays:Sumisip is politically subdivided into 41 barangays.* Bacung* Benembengan Lower* Buli-buli... , 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... |
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| Pantar, Lanao del Norte Pantar, Lanao del Norte Pantar is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 15,720 people.-Barangays:Pantar is politically subdivided into 23 barangays.* Bangcal* Bubong Madaya* Bowi... |
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| Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte Pantao Ragat, Lanao del Norte Pantao Ragat is a 5th class municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 20,097 people.-Barangays:Pantao Ragat is politically subdivided into 20 barangays.* Aloon* Banday... |
Senate
| Party | |Won | |Seats | |% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1* | 4 | 16.7% | ||
| 2 | 4 | 16.7% | ||
| 2 | 3 | 12.5% | ||
| 2 | 2 | 8.3% | ||
| 2 | 2 | 8.3% | ||
| 1 | 2 | 8.3% | ||
| 1 | 1 | 4.2% | ||
| 1 | 1 | 4.2% | ||
| 0 | 2 | 8.3% | ||
| 0 | 1 | 4.2% | ||
| 0 | 1 | 4.2% | ||
| Totals | 12 | 23 | 95.8% | |
House of Representatives
Local elections
All local positions are disputed in the elections, with the candidate with the most number of votes for governor, vice-governor, mayor and vice-mayor being declared as the winner. Winners for the positions for board members and councilors depends on the size of the assembly.External links
- COMELEC - Official website of the Philippine Commission on Elections (COMELEC)
- NAMFREL - Official website of National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL)
- PPCRV - Official website of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV)
- VForce - 1 Million Volunteers for Clean Elections (VForce)
Media websites
- Halalan 2007 - Election coverage by ABS-CBNABS-CBNABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
- Eleksyon 2007 - Election coverage by GMA NetworkGMA NetworkGMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
- Eleksyon 2007 - Election coverage by the Philippine Daily InquirerPhilippine Daily InquirerThe Philippine Daily Inquirer, popularly known as the Inquirer, is the most widely read broadsheet newspaper in the Philippines, with a daily circulation of 260,000 copies. It is one of the Philippines' newspapers of record...