Most representatives won seats by being elected directly, the constituency being a geographical district of about 250,000 voters.

Only parties representing marginalized groups were allowed to run in the party-list election.

Sen. Richard J. Gordon and his fellow Senators succeeded in passing Republic Act No.

All local positions are disputed in the elections, with the candidate with the most votes for governor, vice-governor, mayor and vice-mayor being declared as the winner.

Winners for the positions for board members and councilors depends on the size of the assembly.