Philippine Election Laws

False. A Senator must be at least 30 years old to qualify for the position.

False. There are 100 members in the Senate, two from each state.

False. A Member of the House must be at least 25 years old.

False. The term of office for a Senator is 6 years.

False. The Party-List System represents marginalized sectors, not over 50% of the population.

False. The House Speaker leads the House but cannot amend the Constitution; that requires a specific process outlined in the Constitution.

False. A member of the House of Representatives can only serve for three consecutive terms.

False. The Legislative Branch is composed of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives (bicameral).

False. A Senator must be a registered voter of the Philippines for at least two years immediately preceding the day of the election.

False. A District Representative represents a specific geographic area, while a Party-List Representative represents a specific sector or group.