[OPINION] The unintended consequences of the Taguig-Makati dispute on representation

'The next few steps will be very critical not only for the new residents of Taguig, but also for the legacy of both the Binay and Cayetano families.' Opinion

, and the decision of the Supreme Court favoring the latter.

At present, at least four of Makati’s incumbent councilors from the 2nd district are from Barangays Cembo, West Rembo, Rizal, and East Rembo — barangays that were transferred to Taguig. This puts Makati in an awkward situation as a handful of members of its legislative body are no longer residents of the city. As non-residents, these officials can no longer claim to validly represent the constituents of Makati, considering that most of their voters are presumably now residents of Taguig.

Representative Gus Tambunting assailed the Supreme Court decision, saying that the transfer of several barangays to the Taguig LGU places the second district below the 250,000-resident requirement required by the Constitution. He then implied that he thinks that the second district will be dissolved by claiming that Supreme Court overstepped the power of Congress to apportion districts.

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