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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, although colloquially the term "Congress" commonly refers to just the latter, and an upper body, the Senate.
- Juan Miguel Zubiri, Independent, since July 25, 2022
- Bicameral
- 340 (see list), 24 senators, 316 representatives
The new bicameral Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The upper chamber or the Senate is composed of 24 Members elected at-large by the qualified voters of the Philippines. On the other hand, the lower chamber or the House of Representatives is composed of. "not more than 250 Members, who are elected from ...
The House of Representatives of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ng Pilipinas, Kamara or Camara de Representantes from the Spanish word cámara, meaning "chamber") is the lower house of Congress, the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, with the Senate of the Philippines as the upper house.
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- Manuel Jose Dalipe, Lakas, since July 25, 2022
They are made by lawmakers in the Philippine Legislature that is also called the Congress of the Philippines. Congress has two chambers or houses - the House of Representatives and the Senate. Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are called Representatives or Congressmen/Congress-women.
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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 people by the provision on ...
Republic of the Philippines: Website: www.gov.ph: Legislative branch; Legislature: Congress: Meeting place: Batasang Pambansa Complex (House of Representatives) GSIS Building (Senate) Executive branch; Leader: President: Appointer: Direct popular vote: Headquarters: Malacañang Palace: Main organ: Cabinet: Departments: Executive departments of ...
