Section 9
SEC. 9. The provinces of Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur shall each have one Representative: Provided, That the present Representative of the Province of Surigao shall, during his term of office as such, be the Representative for the Province of Surigao del Norte: Provided, further, That he shall likewise be the Representative for the Province of Surigao del Sur until a Representative for the latter province shall have been elected in the next general election for national officials or in a special election called for the purpose.