Sema vs. Commission on Elections

G.R. No. 177597
The ARMM Regional Assembly's creation of Shariff Kabunsuan was ruled unconstitutional, as only Congress can create provinces and legislative districts. COMELEC's resolution maintaining Cotabato City's status in Maguindanao's first district was upheld.

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