Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Computation of seats allocated for Partylist System

(Veterans Federation Party vs. Comelec)

First parameter in determining the winners: 20% allocation.

Under the law, partylist representation composes 20% of the total number of representatives including the partylist reps. 20% is only a ceiling and not mandatory. It does not have to be filled up, according to the Supreme Court.

The formula therefore is:

(No. of district reps/.80) X .20 = Maximum number of Partylist reps

For example, with 240 district reps (80% of House)
(240/.80) X .20 = 60

Another example, with 243 district reps (80% of House)
(243/.80) X .20 = 60.75; only 60.

Disregard the fraction, do not round it off, according to the Supreme Court. Fractional representation is not allowed.

Second parameter in determining winners: 2% threshold

Third parameter: 3-seat limit

Fourth parameter: Proportional representation

Tags: Political Law

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