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
ProvinceSouth Cotabato
RegionSoccsksargen
Population341,950 (2024)[1]
Electorate211,517 (2025)[2]
Major settlements
Area630.45 km2 (243.42 sq mi)
Current constituency
Created1987
RepresentativeFerdinand L. Hernandez
Political party  PFP
Congressional blocMajority

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

# Image Member Term of office Congress Party Electoral history Constituent
LGUs
Start End

South Cotabato's 2nd district for the House of Representatives of the Philippines

District created February 2, 1987 from South Cotabato's at-large district.[4]
1 Hilario L. de Pedro III June 30, 1987 June 30, 1992 8th UNIDO Elected in 1987. 1987–2025
Banga, Koronadal, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan, T'boli
2 Daisy Avance Fuentes June 30, 1992 June 30, 2001 9th Lakas Elected in 1992.
10th Re-elected in 1995.
11th NPC (LAMMP) Re-elected in 1998.
3 Arthur Y. Pingoy Jr. June 30, 2001 June 30, 2010 12th NPC Elected in 2001.
13th Re-elected in 2004.
14th Lakas Re-elected in 2007.
(2) Daisy Avance Fuentes June 30, 2010 June 30, 2013 15th NPC Elected in 2010.
4 Ferdinand L. Hernandez June 30, 2013 June 30, 2022 16th NPC (AIM) Elected in 2013.
17th PDP–Laban Re-elected in 2016.
18th Re-elected in 2019.
5 Peter B. Miguel June 30, 2022 June 30, 2025 19th PFP Elected in 2022.
Lakas
(3) Ferdinand L. Hernandez June 30, 2025 Incumbent 20th PFP Elected in 2025. 2025–beyond
Banga, Koronadal, Tantangan

Election results

2019

2016

Philippine House of Representatives election at South Cotabato's 2nd district
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

Philippine House of Representatives election at South Cotabato's 2nd district
Party Candidate Votes %
NPC Daisy 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

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Data on the Total Number Established and Clustered Precincts, Registered Voters and Voting Centers" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  3. ^ "Roster of Philippine legislators". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "House Members". House of Representatives of the Philippines. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  6. ^ 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
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