Questions and Answers
What charges were pressed against Leila de Lima in 2017?
Drug-related charges linked to the New Bilibid Prison drug trafficking scandal
What was the reason for Leila de Lima being referred to as a 'prisoner of conscience' by international human rights organizations?
For criticizing the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte
What is the composition of the Senate in the Philippines?
24 senators, each representing a specific geographical district
What is the legislative body in the Philippines called?
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How many congressmen make up the House of Representatives in the Philippines?
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What is the primary goal of the sovereign Filipino people as stated in the preamble?
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During which years did Leila de Lima serve as a Senator of the Philippines?
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What role did Leila de Lima serve in President Benigno Aquino III's cabinet?
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What is the main focus of the lesson on the roles and responsibilities of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives?
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What was Leila de Lima's role before serving as a Senator of the Philippines?
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Study Notes
Leila de Lima
- In 2017, Leila de Lima faced charges.
- International human rights organizations referred to her as a 'prisoner of conscience' due to the charges.
Philippine Government
Legislative Body
- The legislative body in the Philippines is called the Congress.
- It is bicameral, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Senate
- The Senate is the upper chamber of the Congress.
- It has an unspecified number of Senators.
House of Representatives
- The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Congress.
- It is composed of 292 congressmen.
Philippine Constitution
- The primary goal of the sovereign Filipino people, as stated in the preamble, is to build a just and humane society.
Leila de Lima's Career
- Leila de Lima served as a Senator of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022.
- She served as the Secretary of Justice in President Benigno Aquino III's cabinet before becoming a Senator.
- Before serving as a Senator, Leila de Lima was the Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR).
Lesson on the Philippine Legislature
- The main focus of the lesson is on the roles and responsibilities of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives.
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