Senate of the Philippines

The Senate of the Philippines (Filipino: Senádo ng Pilipínas) is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, the Congress of the Philippines. An upper house is one of two chambers of a Bicameral Legislature, the other chamber being the Lower house. The President of the Senate of the Philippines is the presiding officer and the highest ranking-official of the Senate of the Philippines. Manuel "Manny" Bamba Villar Jr (born December 13, 1949) is a Filipino businessman and politician currently the President of the Senate For National Parties in other countries see National Party. The Nacionalista Party ( Filipino: Partido Nacionalista) is Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The President Pro-Tempore of the Senate of the Philippines is the second highest-ranking official of the Senate of the Philippines. Jose Pimentel Ejercito (born on February 17, 1963) better known as Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, is a former action star and the current senator For the party coalition see Puwersa ng Masa. The Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (Force of the Filipino Masses) formerly Partido Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Majority leader of the Senate of the Philippines (also called as the Senate Majority Floor Leader) is the Francis Nepomuceno Pangilinan (born August 24, 1963) also known as Kiko Pangilinan, is a politician in the Philippines. The Liberal Party of the Philippines ( Filipino: Partido Liberal ng Pilipinas) is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded on November Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Minority leader of the Senate of the Philippines (also called as the Senate Minority Floor Leader) is the Aquilino "Nene" Quilinging Pimentel Jr (born December 11, 1933) is a Filipino politician "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " For National Parties in other countries see National Party. The Nacionalista Party ( Filipino: Partido Nacionalista) is The Liberal Party of the Philippines ( Filipino: Partido Liberal ng Pilipinas) is a liberal party in the Philippines, founded on November The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, also more popularly known as simply Lakas or Lakas-CMD is the current ruling Political party in the Philippines Genuine Opposition (GO is the umbrella political coalition of the parties' senatorial line-up for the 2007 Philippine midterm elections, which is in opposition to President Political parties in the Philippines are of diverse ideologies and are plentiful in number Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Government Service Insurance System ( Filipino: Paseguruhan ng mga Naglilingkod sa Pamahalaan, GSIS) of the Republic of the Philippines The City of Pasay ( Filipino: Lungsod ng Pasay) is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Filipino is the national and an Official language of the Philippines as designated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. A legislature is a type of representative Deliberative assembly with the power to create amend and change Laws The law created by a legislature is called Legislation The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP The Congress of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kongréso ng Pilipínas) is the national Legislature of the Philippines. The Philippine Senate is composed of 24 senators who are not elected from any particular district or area. A senate is a Deliberative body, often the Upper house or chamber of a Legislature or Parliament. They are chosen in a nation-wide election.

Senators serve 6-year terms, with half of the senators elected every 3 years to ensure that the Senate is maintained as a continuous body, though alternating. When the Senate was restored by 1987 Constitution, the 24 senators who were elected in 1987 served until 1992. The Constitution of the Philippines ( Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme Law of the Philippines Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) In 1992 the candidates for the Senate obtaining the 12 highest number of votes served until 1998, while the next 12 served until 1995 only. Thereafter, each senator elected serves the full 6 years.

The Senate is the only body that can authorize the ratification of treaties. A Treaty is an agreement under International law entered into by actors in international law namely States and International organizations.

1 History of the Senate
2 Composition
3 Qualifications
4 Organization
5 Committees
6 Famous Senators
7 See also
8 External links

History of the Senate

From 1907-1916, the Philippine Commission headed by the U.S. Governor-General served as the upper chamber of the colonial legislature at the same time exercised executive powers. Governor-General of the Philippines was the title of the chief political executive during two pre-independence phases in the history of the Philippines, under Spanish On August 29, 1916 the United States Congress enacted the "Philippine Autonomy Act" or popularly known as the "Jones Law" which paved the way for the creation of a bicameral Philippine Congress wherein the Senate served as the upper chamber and while the House of Representatives as the lower chamber of it. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses Then Philippine Resident Commissioner Manuel L. Quezon encouraged Speaker Sergio Osmeña to run for the leadership of the senate, but Osmeña preferred to continue leading the lower house. Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina (b August 19, 1878 in Baler Aurora, Philippines - d The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a legislative body Sergio Osmeña ( September 9 1878 &ndash October 19 1961) was the fourth President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines Quezon then ran for the Senate and became Senate President for the next 19 years (1916-1935). The President of the Senate is a title often given to the presiding officer speaker or chairman of a Senate.

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This setup continued until 1935, when the "Philippine Independence Act" or the "Tydings-McDuffie Act" was provided by the U.S. Congress which granted the Filipinos the right to frame their own constitution in preparation for their independence, wherein they established a unicameral National Assembly, effectively abolishing the Senate. 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The Philippine Court of Appeals ( Filipino: Hukumang Paghahabol ng Pilipinas) is the country's second highest judicial court just after the Supreme Court The Sandiganbayan is a special Court in the Philippines which was established under Presidential Decree No The Philippine Court of Tax Appeals ( Filipino: Hukumang Paghahabol sa Buwis ng Pilipinas) is the special court of limited jurisdiction and has the same level with The Philippine Ombudsman (Fil Tanodbayan) is an Ombudsman responsible for investigating and prosecuting government officials in the Philippines who are The Philippines elects on national level a Head of state (the President) and a Legislature. Functions of the Commission Under the Constitution the Commission on Elections is independent of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches of the Philippine Jose AR Melo (born May 30, 1932) is a Filipino lawyer and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Legislative elections and local elections will be held on May 13, 2013. Presidential elections, legislative elections and local elections in the Philippines are scheduled to be held on May 10, 2010. Legislative and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 14, 2007. Presidential elections, legislative elections and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 10, 2004. Legislative elections and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 14, 2001. Presidential elections, legislative elections and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 11, 1998. Legislative elections and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 8, 1995. Presidential elections, legislative elections and local elections were held in the Philippines on May 11, 1992. The Elections for the Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives were held in the Philippines on May 11, 1987. The Presidential and Vice-Presidential Snap elections were held on February 7, 1986 in the Philippines. The Philippines elects on national level a Head of state (the President) and a Legislature. Political parties in the Philippines are of diverse ideologies and are plentiful in number The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, also more popularly known as simply Lakas or Lakas-CMD is the current ruling Political party in the Philippines The Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino ( Partner of the Free Filipino, abbreviated KAMPI) formerly the Kabalikat ng Mamamayang Pilipino ( Partner The Nationalist People's Coalition or NPC is a Political party in the Philippines. For National Parties in other countries see National Party. 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The Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (Force of the Filipino Masses) formerly Partido Political parties in the Philippines are of diverse ideologies and are plentiful in number The Philippines is divided into from the highest division to the lowest Provinces and independent cities Municipalities and This is a list of current and former national capital cities in the Philippines, which includes during the time of the Spanish colonization the First Philippine Republic, the In the Philippines, regions ( Filpino: rehiyon, ISO 3166-2PH) are administrative division that serve primarily to organize the 81 The provinces of the Philippines are the primary administrative divisions of the Philippines. A city ( lungsod, or sometimes siyudad, in Filipino and Tagalog) is a tier of local government in the Philippines A municipality ( bayan, sometimes munisipyo in Cebuano or used infrequently in Tagalog) is a local government unit in the Philippines This article refers to a political administrative division See Barangay Ginebra Kings for other uses Foreign relations of the Philippines is administered by the Philippines President and the nation's Department of Foreign Affairs. Human rights in the Philippines has been a subject of concern and controversy Information on politics by country is available for every Country, including both De jure and De facto independent The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses Not long after the adoption of the 1935 Constitution several amendments began to be proposed. By 1938, the National Assembly began consideration of these proposals, which included restoring the Senate as the upper chamber of Congress. The amendment of the 1935 Constitution to have a bicameral legislature was approved in 1940 and the first elections for the restored upper house held in November, 1941. The Senate finally convened in 1945 and served as the upper chamber of Congress from thereon until the declaration of martial law of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos in 1972. Martial law is the system of rules that takes effect when the military takes control of the normal administration of justice Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralín Marcos ( September 11, 1917 &ndash September 28, 1989) was President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986 which shutdown Congress. The Senate was resurrected in 1987 upon the ratification of the 1987 Constitution. The Constitution of the Philippines ( Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme Law of the Philippines

From 1916 to 1935, the Philippines was divided into 12 Senatorial districts, each district grouped several provinces and each elected 2 senators except for "non-Christian" provinces where the Governor-General of the Philippines appointed the senators for the district, but this was discontinued in 1941 when the Senate was reestablished, wherein all senators were elected on a national basis. Governor-General of the Philippines was the title of the chief political executive during two pre-independence phases in the history of the Philippines, under Spanish The Senate from 1916-1935 had exclusive confirmation rights over executive appointments. As part of the compromises that restored the Senate in 1941, the power of confirming executive appointments has been exercised by a join Commission on Appointments composed of members of both houses. However, the Senate since its restoration and the independence of the Philippines in 1946 has the power to ratify treaties.

In the senate, the officers are the Senate President, Senate President pro tempore, Majority Floor Leader, Minority Floor Leader and the Senate Secretary. The President of the Senate of the Philippines is the presiding officer and the highest ranking-official of the Senate of the Philippines. The President Pro-Tempore of the Senate of the Philippines is the second highest-ranking official of the Senate of the Philippines. The Majority leader of the Senate of the Philippines (also called as the Senate Majority Floor Leader) is the The Minority leader of the Senate of the Philippines (also called as the Senate Minority Floor Leader) is the

Composition

Article VI, Section 2 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that the Senate shall be composed of twenty-four Senators who shall be elected at large by the qualified voters of the Philippines, as may be provided by law. The Constitution of the Philippines ( Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme Law of the Philippines The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP

The composition of the Senate is smaller in number as compared to the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ng Pilipinas) is the lower chamber of the Congress of the Philippines The members of this chamber are elected at large by the entire electorate. The rationale for this rule intends to make the Senate a training ground for national leaders and possibly a springboard for the presidency. The President of the Philippines is the head of state and government of the Republic of the Philippines.

It follows also that the Senator, having a national rather than only a district constituency, will have a broader outlook of the problems of the country, instead of being restricted by narrow viewpoints and interests. With such perspective, the Senate is likely to be more circumspect, or at least less impulsive, than the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ng Pilipinas) is the lower chamber of the Congress of the Philippines

Senatorial candidates are chosen by the leaders of major political parties or coalitions of parties. The selection process is not transparent and is done in "backrooms" where much political horse-trading occurs. Thus, the absence of regional or proportional representation in the Senate exacerbates a top heavy system of governance, with power centralized in Metro Manila. It has often been suggested that each region of the country should elect its own senator(s) to more properly represent the people. This will have the effect of flattening the power structure. Regional problems and concerns within a national view can be addressed more effectively. A senator's performance,accountability, and electability become meaningful to a more defined and identifiable regional constituency.

Qualifications

The qualifications for membership in the Senate are expressly stated in Section 3, Art. VI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution as follows:

No person shall be a Senator unless he is a natural-born citizen of the Philippines, and on the day of the election, is at least thirty-five years of age, able to read and write, a registered voter, and a resident of the Philippines for not less than two years immediately preceding the day of the election. The Constitution of the Philippines ( Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme Law of the Philippines The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP

The age is fixed at 35 and must be possessed on the day of the elections, that is, when the polls are opened and the votes cast, and not on the day of the proclamation of the winners by the board of canvassers.

With regard to the residence requirement, it was ruled in the case of Lim v. Pelaez that it must be the place where one habitually resides and to which he, after absence, has the intention of returning.

The enumeration laid down by the 1987 Philippine Constitution is exclusive under the Latin principle of expressio unius est exclusio alterius. The Constitution of the Philippines ( Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme Law of the Philippines Statutory interpretation is the process of interpreting and applying Legislation. This means that Congress cannot anymore add additional qualifications other than those provided by the 1987 Philippine Constitution. The Congress of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kongréso ng Pilipínas) is the national Legislature of the Philippines. The Constitution of the Philippines ( Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme Law of the Philippines

Organization

Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, “Congress shall convene once every year on the fourth Monday of July for its regular session. The Constitution of the Philippines ( Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme Law of the Philippines The Congress of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kongréso ng Pilipínas) is the national Legislature of the Philippines. . . ”. During this time, the Senate is organized to elect its officers. Specifically, the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides a definite statement, to wit:

The Senate shall elect its President and the House of Representatives its Speaker by a majority vote of all its respective members. The Constitution of the Philippines ( Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme Law of the Philippines The President of the Senate of the Philippines is the presiding officer and the highest ranking-official of the Senate of the Philippines. The House of Representatives of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ng Pilipinas) is the lower chamber of the Congress of the Philippines The Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives is the presiding officer of the lower house of Congress, the House of Representatives.

Each House shall choose such other officers as it may deem necessary.

(3) Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings . . .

By virtue of these provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the Senate adopts its own rules, otherwise known as the “Rules of the Senate. The Constitution of the Philippines ( Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme Law of the Philippines ” The Rules of the Senate provide the following officers: a President, a President pro tempore, a Secretary and a Sergeant-at-Arms. The President of the Senate of the Philippines is the presiding officer and the highest ranking-official of the Senate of the Philippines. The President Pro-Tempore of the Senate of the Philippines is the second highest-ranking official of the Senate of the Philippines.

Following this set of officers, the Senate as an institution can then be grouped into the Senate Proper and the Secretariat. The former belongs exclusively to the members of the Senate as well as its committees, while the latter renders support services to the members of the Senate.

Committees

Further information: List of Philippine Senate committees

At the core of Congress’ lawmaking, investigative and oversight functions lies the committee system. This is a complete list of Philippine Congressional committees ( Standing committees and Special committees that are currently operating in the Senate of the Philippines The Congress of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kongréso ng Pilipínas) is the national Legislature of the Philippines. This is so because much of the business of Congress, it has been well said, is done in the committee. The Congress of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kongréso ng Pilipínas) is the national Legislature of the Philippines. Specific problems, whether local or national in scope, are initially brought to the forum of congressional committees where they are subjected to rigid and thorough discussions.

Congressional hearings and investigations on matters dealing with every field of legislative concern have frequently been conducted by congressional committees.

To a large extent, therefore, the committee system plays a very significant role in the legislative process. Congressional responses and actions vis-a-vis growing national problems and concerns have considerably relied upon the efficiency and effectiveness of the committee structure, system and expertise. As pointed out by Woodrow Wilson regarding the important roles played by different committees of Congress:

"The House sits, not for serious discussion, but to sanction the conclusions of the Committees as rapidly as possible. Thomas Woodrow Wilson (December 28 1856—February 3 1924 was the twenty-eighth President of the United States. The Congress of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kongréso ng Pilipínas) is the national Legislature of the Philippines. It legislates in its committee rooms; not by the deliberation of majorities, but by the resolutions of specially-commissioned minorities; so that it is not far from the truth to say that Congress in session is Congress on public exhibition, while Congress in its committee rooms is Congress at work. "

On the other hand, the merits of Nelson W. Polsby’s view with regard to the importance of the committee system can be well considered:

"Any proposal that weakens the capabilities of congressional committees weakens Congress. Nelson Woolf Polsby ( October 25, 1934 – February 6, 2007) was an American political scientist. Congressional committees are the listening posts of Congress. They accumulate knowledge about the performance of governmental agencies and about the effects of governmental programs and performance on private citizens. They provide incentives to members of Congress to involve themselves in the detailed understanding of governmental functioning. They provide a basis - virtually the only well institutionalized basis in the House of Representatives - for understanding and for influencing public policy. "

"The present committee system in the Senate has by far been the product of strong years of Philippine legislative experience. It draws its strength from the inherent functions it is mandated to perform, i. e. , to assist the Congress in coming up with well studied legislative policy enactments. Yet the complexity of problems that our country is currently facing and the growing needs and demands of our people for a more assertive role on the part of Congress cannot but require us to assess the effectiveness as well as the responsiveness of the congressional committee structure and system. In order to survive and meet the challenges, Congress must adjust to external demands and cope with internal stresses. It must be pointed out that social, economic, and political developments generate demands that the legislature pass legislation or take other action to meet constitutional and public expectations concerning the general welfare. The continuing rise of unemployment, poverty, economic depression, scandals, crises and calamities of various kinds, energy problem and accelerating technological innovations, all intensify pressures upon Congress. Political or governmental shifts, aggressive presidential leadership, partisan realignments, and momentous and controversial Supreme Court rulings, among other things, also drive the congressional workload. "

However, the effects of external demands create interpersonal stresses within Congress, and in the Senate in particular. The Congress of the Philippines ( Filipino: Kongréso ng Pilipínas) is the national Legislature of the Philippines. For instance, a ballooning workload (external demand) of some committees has caused personal or committee scrambles for jurisdiction (internal stress). Other tensions that may be considered range from the growth in the member-ship of various committees, jurisdictional disputes among several committees, shifts in its personnel, factional disputes and members’ shifting attitudes or norms. Such conflicts surface in recurrent debates over pay, requisites, committee jurisdictions, rules scheduling, and budgetary procedures which necessitate the call for an assessment of the present structure of the Senate Committee System.

Famous Senators

See List of Senators of the Philippines. This is a list of current and former members of the Senate of the Philippines.

President:

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (1992-1998), 14th Philippine president
Joseph Estrada, 13th Philippine president
Ferdinand Marcos, 10th Philippine president
Carlos P. Garcia, 8th Philippine president
Elpidio Quirino, 6th Philippine president
Manuel Roxas, 5th Philippine president
Sergio Osmena, 4th Philippine president
Jose P. Laurel, 3rd Philippine president
Manuel L. Quezon, 2nd Philippine president and the first Senate President and who lobbied for a nationally-elected senate established in 1940. Maria Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (born Maria Gloria Macaraeg Macapagal on April 5 1947 is a Filipina Politician. Jose Marcelo Ejercito (born on April 19, 1937) better known as Joseph Ejercito Estrada, or Erap, is a Film actor in the Philippines Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralín Marcos ( September 11, 1917 &ndash September 28, 1989) was President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986 Carlos Polistico Garcia ( November 4, 1896 – June Elpidio Rivera Quirino ( November 16, 1890 &ndash February 29, 1956) was the sixth President of the Philippines. Manuel Acuña Roxas ( January 1, 1892 &ndash April 15, 1948) was the first president of the independent Sergio Osmeña ( September 9 1878 &ndash October 19 1961) was the fourth President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines José Paciano Laurel y García ( March 9, 1891 &ndash November 6, 1959) was the president of the Japanese-Sponsored Republic of the Philippines Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina (b August 19, 1878 in Baler Aurora, Philippines - d The President of the Senate is a title often given to the presiding officer speaker or chairman of a Senate.

Other:

Benigno Aquino, Jr., Marcos opposition leader and husband of the 11th Philippine President, Corazon Aquino. Benigno Servillano Aquino Jr ( November 27, 1932 – August 21 María Corazón Cojuangco-Aquino (born María Corazón Sumulong Cojuangco on January 25, 1933) widely known as Cory Aquino, was the 11th
Benigno Aquino III, son of former Senator and national hero Benigno Aquino, Jr. Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III (born February 8, 1960) popularly known as Noynoy Aquino or Benigno S and former Philippine President Corazon Aquino. María Corazón Cojuangco-Aquino (born María Corazón Sumulong Cojuangco on January 25, 1933) widely known as Cory Aquino, was the 11th
Raul Manglapus, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and former presidential candidate
Blas Ople, former Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and former Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Aquilino Pimentel, Jr., activist and current Senator
Cipriano P. Primicias, Sr., statesman, Majority Floor Leader and Member of The Council of State, 1953-1963
Gil J. Puyat, statesman, Senate President 1967-1972. Raúl Sevilla Manglapus (born October 20, 1918, Manila – died July 25, 1999, Muntinlupa City) was a prominent post-World Blas F Ople ( Filipino: Opleˈɔːplɛ February 3 1927 – December 14 2003) was a Filipino journalist and politician The International Labour Organization Aquilino "Nene" Quilinging Pimentel Jr (born December 11, 1933) is a Filipino politician Education & Early Career He completed his elementary education with highest honors his high school courses with second-highest honors and passed the government first grade civil Education Having been exposed to the world of business Puyat was inevitably drawn to a course in commerce for his higher education
Jovito Salonga, Three-time top elected senator, Marcos opposition leader, former PCGG Chairman. Early life and education Jovito Salonga was born poor in a remote barrio of Pulo now known as San Miguel in Pasig City on June 22, 1920.
Lorenzo Tañada, statesman
Vicente Sotto, author of The "Sotto Law" (RA 53),the "Press Freedom Law. Early life Tañada was born in Gumaca Quezon on August 10, 1898. Vicente Yap Sotto, also known as Nyor Inting (1877-1950 was a former Senator of the Philippines and considered as one of the greatest Cebuanos Vicente Yap Sotto, also known as Nyor Inting (1877-1950 was a former Senator of the Philippines and considered as one of the greatest Cebuanos The acknowledged "Father " of Cebuano journalism,literature and language,Sotto was one of the leading Filipino intellectuals of the early twentieth century. "Cebuano" redirects here For the inhabitants of Cebu see Cebuano people Cebuano (Cebuano Sinugbuanon, "language
Arturo Tolentino, former Philippine vice-president
Manuel Villar, former House Speaker and current Senate President
Claro M. Recto, former senator and statesman
Miriam Defensor Santiago, former presidential candidate and current Senator. Manuel "Manny" Bamba Villar Jr (born December 13, 1949) is a Filipino businessman and politician currently the President of the Senate Politician Claro M Recto launched his political career as a legal adviser to the first Philippine Senate in 1916 Miriam Defensor-Santiago (born Miriam Palma Defensor on June 15 1945) is a Filipina politician Constitutional Law expert and a Senator of the Philippines
Antonio Trillanes IV, former Lieutenant Senior Grade of the Philippine Navy who is currently serving jail time in connection with the Oakwood mutiny of 2003. Antonio Fuentes Trillanes IV (born August 6, 1971 in Manila, Philippines) is a currently detained Senator of the Republic of the Philippines The Oakwood mutiny occurred in the Philippines on July 27, 2003.
Francis Escudero, former Sorsogon Congressman and son of the former Department of Agriculture Secretary and now Rep. Francis Joseph Guevara Escudero (born October 10, 1969 This article is about the province For the city see Sorsogon City and for the bay see Sorsogon Bay. The Philippines ' Department of Agriculture ( Filipino: Kagawaran ng Pagsasaka) abbreviated as DA, is the executive department of the Salvador Escudero III. Francis Joseph Guevara Escudero (born October 10, 1969
Fermin Torralba, prominent Visayan senator & current Senate Secretariat during the Early Philippine Republic.
Juan Ponce Enrile, former Minister of National Defense under Marcos and is the current oldest sitting senator. Juan Ponce Enrile (born February 14, 1924) is a political figure in the Philippines
Luisa Estrada, the first First Lady to win a seat in the Senate, also a wife of a former Senator and President Joseph Estrada. Luisa Pimentel-Ejercito (born Luisa Fernandez Pimentel on June 2, 1930 in Iba Zambales) better known as Luisa "Loi" Ejercito First Lady of the Philippines or First Gentleman of the Philippines is the unofficial title of the hostess/host of the Malacañang Palace, the nation's residence of The President of the Philippines is the head of state and government of the Republic of the Philippines.
Juan Miguel Zubiri, three-term congressman from Bukidnon (elected under questionable circumstances)

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Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri is a Filipino politician who served as a Congressman representing the third district of Bukidnon for three consecutive Bukidnon (būkĭd'nŏn Cebuano: Probinsiya sa Bukidnon; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Bukidnon) is a landlocked province This is a list of current and former members of the Senate of the Philippines. The political system in the Philippines takes place in an organized framework of a presidential, representative and democratic Republic The Senate Majority and Minority Leaders (also called as Senate Floor Leaders) are the two Senators of the Philippines who are elected by their respective The President of the Senate of the Philippines is the presiding officer and the highest ranking-official of the Senate of the Philippines. The President Pro-Tempore of the Senate of the Philippines is the second highest-ranking official of the Senate of the Philippines. The Majority leader of the Senate of the Philippines (also called as the Senate Majority Floor Leader) is the The Minority leader of the Senate of the Philippines (also called as the Senate Minority Floor Leader) is the The Deputy Speakers of the Philippine House of Representatives are the second highest-ranking officials of the Philippine House of Representatives. The Senatorial districts of the Philippines were the representations of the provinces of the Philippines in the Philippine Senate from 1916 to 1935

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