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TheLegislative district of Taguig–Pateros–Muntinlupa was the combined representation of theMetropolitan Manilamunicipalities ofMuntinlupa,Pateros andTaguig in theRegular Batasang Pambansa from 1984 to 1986.
Prior to gaining joint representation, areas now under the respective jurisdictions of Taguig, Pateros and Muntinlupa were represented under theprovinces ofManila (1898–1899) andRizal (1907–1972). These three municipalities were separated from the latter to form theMetropolitan Manila Area on 7 November 1975 by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 824;[1] Metro Manila was represented in theInterim Batasang Pambansa asRegion IV from 1978 to 1984.
Among the amendments to the 1973 Constitution of the Philippines which wereapproved in the January 1984 plebiscite was a new apportionment ordinance for the election ofRegular Batasang Pambansa members, as embodied in Batas Pambansa Blg. 643.[2] Under this apportionment ordinance, the municipalities ofMuntinlupa,Pateros andTaguig were grouped into a single parliamentary district which was allottedone representative,[2] who was elected at large in theMay 1984 elections. The combined representation of the two municipalities lasted until the abolition of theRegular Batasang Pambansa in the aftermath of thePeople Power Revolution in 1986.
Under the new Constitution which was proclaimed on 11 February 1987,Pateros andTaguig constituted thecongressional district of Pateros–Taguig, whileMuntinlupa was combined withLas Piñas to form thecongressional district of Las Piñas-Muntinlupa.[3] Each elected its member to the restoredHouse of Representatives startingthat same year.
| Period | Representative[4] |
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| Regular Batasang Pambansa 1984–1986 | Renato L. Cayetano |
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