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The 12th Congress of the Philippines ( Filipino: Ikalabindalawang Kongreso ng Pilipinas ), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 23, 2001, until June 4, 2004, during the first three years of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency. The convening of the 12th Congress followed the 2001 general elections, which ...
THE CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE. The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, as in past constitutions, vested the power of government on the legislative, executive, and the judiciary. The Legislative Power is vested in the Congress of the Philippines which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives, except to the extent reserved to the ...
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A Member of the House of Representatives should be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines and, on the day of the election, is at least twenty-five (25) years of age, able to read and write, and, except the party list representatives, a registered voter in the district in which he shall be elected, and a resident thereof for a period of not ...
The Congress of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kongreso ng Pilipinas) is the legislature of the national government of the Philippines. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the House of Representatives, [3] although colloquially the term "Congress" commonly refers to just the latter, [b] and an upper body, the Senate.
- Juan Miguel Zubiri, Independent, since July 25, 2022
- Bicameral
- 340 (see list), 24 senators, 316 representatives
When martial law was declared, the Constitutional Convention, by virtue of an Act of Congress in 1971, was in the process of drafting a new Constitution. The final draft was adopted by the Convention on November 29, 1972. This was ratified and proclaimed by President Marcos on January 17, 1973 amidst widespread protest and controversy.
Apr 26, 2024 · The following links to government and non-government websites provide access to free online legal resources related to the constitution of the Philippines. Philippines Constitutions External. (Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines) In English. Constitutions of the Republic of the Philippines (Past and Present) External.
The 12th Congress of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 23, 2001, until June 4, 2004, during the first three years of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency. The convening of the 12th Congress followed the 2001 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership, and the entire membership of the House of Representatives.
