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What is the role of the Senate President Pro Tempore?
What is the role of the Senate President Pro Tempore?
The Senate President Pro Tempore temporarily substitutes for the Senate President during their absence or incapacitation.
How many senators are elected every three years in the Philippines?
How many senators are elected every three years in the Philippines?
Since 1995, 12 senators are elected every three years.
What is one requirement for an individual to be eligible for the Senate in the Philippines?
What is one requirement for an individual to be eligible for the Senate in the Philippines?
A candidate must be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines.
What does it mean that the Senate President Pro Tempore is an ex officio member of the committees?
What does it mean that the Senate President Pro Tempore is an ex officio member of the committees?
According to the requirements, how can individuals born to Filipino mothers acquire citizenship?
According to the requirements, how can individuals born to Filipino mothers acquire citizenship?
How are senators elected in the Philippines?
How are senators elected in the Philippines?
What is the primary responsibility of the majority leader in the Senate?
What is the primary responsibility of the majority leader in the Senate?
According to the 1987 Constitution, what is the minimum age requirement for a senator?
According to the 1987 Constitution, what is the minimum age requirement for a senator?
What are permanent committees in the Senate responsible for?
What are permanent committees in the Senate responsible for?
What qualifications must a candidate meet to run for the Senate in the Philippines?
What qualifications must a candidate meet to run for the Senate in the Philippines?
What does ex officio mean in the context of Senate membership?
What does ex officio mean in the context of Senate membership?
What is the term limit for a senator according to Section 4, Article 6?
What is the term limit for a senator according to Section 4, Article 6?
How many senators compose the upper house of Congress in the Philippines?
How many senators compose the upper house of Congress in the Philippines?
What was the electoral structure for senators in the Philippines from 1987 until 1995?
What was the electoral structure for senators in the Philippines from 1987 until 1995?
What is the minimum age requirement for a senator as stated in Section 3, Article 6 of the 1987 Constitution?
What is the minimum age requirement for a senator as stated in Section 3, Article 6 of the 1987 Constitution?
What role does the Senate President play in the legislative process?
What role does the Senate President play in the legislative process?
What are the legislative committees responsible for according to Section 21, Article 6 of the 1987 Constitution?
What are the legislative committees responsible for according to Section 21, Article 6 of the 1987 Constitution?
Define 'natural-born citizens' as per Section 2, Article 4 of the 1987 Constitution.
Define 'natural-born citizens' as per Section 2, Article 4 of the 1987 Constitution.
What act prescribes the manner of filling vacancies in the Congress of the Philippines?
What act prescribes the manner of filling vacancies in the Congress of the Philippines?
What is the role of the deputy majority leaders in the Senate?
What is the role of the deputy majority leaders in the Senate?
Who is recognized as the head of the minority in the Senate?
Who is recognized as the head of the minority in the Senate?
Flashcards
Senator Election Method
Senator Election Method
Senators are elected by voters across the entire country (national district).
Senator Minimum Age
Senator Minimum Age
Senators must be at least 35 years old on election day.
Senator Residency Requirement
Senator Residency Requirement
Senators must live in the Philippines for at least two years before election.
Senate Majority Leader
Senate Majority Leader
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Senate Permanent Committees
Senate Permanent Committees
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Senate Rules
Senate Rules
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Senator Term Length
Senator Term Length
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Ex Officio Member
Ex Officio Member
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Transitory Provisions (Sec 2, Art. 18)
Transitory Provisions (Sec 2, Art. 18)
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Qualifications for Senators (Sec 3, Art. 6)
Qualifications for Senators (Sec 3, Art. 6)
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Legislative Committees (Sec 21, Art. 6)
Legislative Committees (Sec 21, Art. 6)
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Pro tempore
Pro tempore
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Senate President Election Process (Sec 16, Art. 6)
Senate President Election Process (Sec 16, Art. 6)
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Natural-born Citizen (Art. 4, Sec 2)
Natural-born Citizen (Art. 4, Sec 2)
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Senate President Responsibilities
Senate President Responsibilities
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Filling Senate Vacancies (RA 6645)
Filling Senate Vacancies (RA 6645)
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Senate President Pro Tempore (SPPT)
Senate President Pro Tempore (SPPT)
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When are Senators elected?
When are Senators elected?
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Natural-born Citizen Requirement for Senator
Natural-born Citizen Requirement for Senator
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Citizen of the Philippines Requirement (Pre-1973)
Citizen of the Philippines Requirement (Pre-1973)
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What is the SPPT's role in Committees?
What is the SPPT's role in Committees?
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Study Notes
Senator Requirements
- Senators are elected at-large (national district)
- Philippine government is a collection of political institutions creating, enforcing, and adjudicating rules, binding everyone.
- Senate website: www.senate.gov.ph
Legislative Committees
- Tasked with specific legislation areas.
- Mandated by senate rules.
Senator Term Limits
- 6 years
- 2 consecutive terms allowed (since 1995).
- Anti-cheating provision.
Majority Leader
- Head of the majority party.
- Represents those who voted for the current Senate President.
Senator Qualifications
- At least 35 years old on election day.
- Able to read and write.
- Registered voter in Philippines.
- Resident of Philippines for at least 2 years prior.
"Ex Officio" Meaning
- On account of office.
Permanent Committees
- Senate rules identify jurisdiction, membership, and numbers.
1935 Constitution
- Minimum age for election: 35.
1987 Constitution
- Follows "Transitory Provisions."
- Explains Minority Leader's duty.
Presidential Democracy
- 3 basic types of political institutions are legislative, executive, and judicial.
Transitory Provisions (1987)
- Elections for 24 senators.
- Election terms until 1992 and continued till 1995
- Ranks 1 - 12 elected from earliest periods.
- Ranks 13-24 elected from later periods (until 1995).
- 12 experienced senators continued on.
1987 Constitution (Section 3, Article 6)
- Minimum age for election: 35.
1987 Constitution (Section 21, Article 6)
- Legislative committees focus on specific jurisdictions.
"Pro Tempore" Meaning
- For the time being.
Senate President Election Process
- Explained in section 16 of article 6, 1987 constitution and Paragraph 1.
Philippine Government Website
Deputy Majority Leaders
- Acting Senate President when required.
- Assist when required when Senate President, SPPT, or majority leader are absent.
- Member of all permanent committees.
- They act as substitutes, when the President of the Senate, The Secretary of the Senate, or the leader of the majority are absent or incapable.
RA 6645
- Act prescribing the manner of filling vacancies in the congress of the Philippines.
Natural-born Citizens (1987 Constitution, Section 2, Article 4)
- Citizens of Philippines by birth (no other requirements.)
Responsibilities of Senate President
- Presiding over Senate sessions
- Deciding parliamentary points
- Signing (approving) legislative measures, subpoenas, and warrants of arrest.
Article 6, 1987 Constitution (Section 9)
- Responsibilities prescribed by law
- RA 6645 details.
Senator Francis Pangilinan
- Served multiple terms (2001-2013, 2016-2022).
1987 Constitution (Paragraph 3, Section 1, Article 4)
- Citizenship acquired by Filipino mothers born prior to 1-17-1973 with age of majority.
Duty of Deputy Minority Leader
- Member of all permanent committees.
Article 6 Definition
- The "Legislative Department".
Duty of Minority Leader
- Head of minority party.
- Represents those who did not vote for the current Senate President.
Pro Tempore of the Senate President
- Temporary Senate President substitute.
- Takes over if the Senate President or Secretary or the Majority Leader is absent, resigned, incapacitated, or dead.
- Part of the all permanent committees.
Senorial Elections Process Summary
- Every three years, 12 senators elected.
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Test your knowledge on the qualifications, term limits, and roles of senators in the Philippines. This quiz covers important aspects of the legislative branch as outlined in the 1935 and 1987 constitutions. Understand the structure and functions of the Philippine Senate through this quiz.
