Agusan del Sur's 2nd congressional district
In this article we are going to explore the impact of Agusan del Sur's 2nd congressional district on today's society. For decades, Agusan del Sur's 2nd congressional district has been a topic of interest to academics, experts and the general public. Its relevance has been reflected in different areas such as politics, culture, economy and technology. Over time, Agusan del Sur's 2nd congressional district has proven its ability to create meaningful change and provoke passionate debate. In this sense, it is essential to critically and objectively analyze the role that Agusan del Sur's 2nd congressional district plays in our society and how it continues to shape our present and future.
| Agusan del Sur's 2nd congressional district | |
|---|---|
| Constituency for the House of Representatives of the Philippines | |
 Map | |
 Location of Agusan del Sur within the Philippines | |
| Province | Agusan del Sur |
| Region | Caraga |
| Population | 373,363 (2020)[1] |
| Electorate | 230,722 (2022)[2] |
| Major settlements | Bunawan, La Paz, Loreto, Rosario, San Francisco, Santa Josefa, Trento, Veruela |
| Area | 5,516.55 km2 (2,129.95 sq mi) |
| Current constituency | |
| Representative | Eddiebong Plaza |
| Political party | NUP |
| Congressional bloc | Majority |
Agusan del Sur's 2nd congressional district is the congressional district of the Philippines in Agusan del Sur. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2010. Previously included in Agusan del Sur's 2nd congressional district from 1987 to 2010, it encompasses the southern part of the province, bordering the Davao Region. It is currently represented in the 18th Congress by Eddiebong Plaza of the National Unity Party.[3]
Representation history
| # | Member | Term of office | Congress | Party | Electoral history | Constituent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | End | |||||||
| District created October 20, 2008 from Agusan del Sur's at-large district.[4] | ||||||||
| 1 | Evelyn Plaza | June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2019 | 15th | Lakas | Elected in 2010. | 2010–present:
Bunawan, La Paz, Loreto, Rosario, San Francisco, Santa Josefa, Trento, Veruela | |
| 16th | NUP | Re-elected in 2013. | ||||||
| 17th | PDP–Laban | Re-elected in 2016. | ||||||
| 2 | Eddiebong Plaza | June 30, 2019 | Present | 18th | NUP | Re-elected in 2019. | ||
| 19th | Re-elected in 2022. | |||||||
Election results
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakas–Kampi | Evelyn Mellana | 61,018 | 55.08 | ||
| Liberal | Ceferino Paredes, Jr. | 40,765 | 36.80 | ||
| PDP–Laban | Reynaldo Quijada | 7,630 | 6.89 | ||
| Independent | Bienvenido Cebuala | 1,364 | 1.22 | ||
| Valid ballots | 110,777 | 87.70 | |||
| Invalid or blank votes | 15,530 | 12.30 | |||
| Total votes | 126,307 | 100.00 | |||
| Lakas–Kampi win (new seat) | |||||
2013
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Evelyn Mellana | ||||
| NPC | Rodolfo Plaza | ||||
| Margin of victory | |||||
| Rejected ballots | |||||
| Turnout | |||||
| NUP hold | Swing | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Evelyn Plaza-Mellana | |||
| Total votes | ||||
| NUP hold | ||||
2019
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUP | Adolph Plaza | 111,328 | 51.32 | |||
| Independent | Dodge Corro | 9,945 | 7.67 | |||
| PDSP | Maximino Robles Jr. | 8,329 | 6.42 | |||
| Total votes | 129,602 | 100.00 | ||||
| NUP gain from PDP–Laban | ||||||
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 July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Number and Turn-Out of Registered Voters and Voters Who Actually Voted by City/Municipality May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections". Commission on Elections. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ "House Members". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ Congress of the Philippines (October 20, 2008). "Republic Act No. 9508 – An Act Providing for the Reapportionment of the Lone Legislative District of the Province of Agusan del Sur". The LawPhil Project. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
