Practice question
Two validly existing provinces each have one Representative. A proposal, while keeping both provinces legally distinct, would combine them into a single district with only one Representative shared between them. Its sole defense is that their combined population supports one seat. What constitutional objection must be addressed?
- No objection exists because population cancels every provincial entitlement.
- Each distinct province is constitutionally entitled to at least one Representative.
- Every province must have exactly two Representatives.
- Only the larger province counts as a province.
- The proposal is defective solely because the House must remain below 100.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353 Article VI, Section 5(3).
- Aquino III v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 189793, April 7, 2010, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/53925
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