Philippines Senatorial Requirements

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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?

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?

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?

As an ex officio member, the Senate President Pro Tempore has the right to participate in all permanent committees. Signup and view all the answers

According to the requirements, how can individuals born to Filipino mothers acquire citizenship?

Individuals born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers can elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority. Signup and view all the answers

How are senators elected in the Philippines?

Senators are elected by being voted at large in a national district. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the majority leader in the Senate?

The majority leader acts as the chairperson of the Committee on Rules and becomes the acting Senate president if both the Senate president and the Senate president pro tempore are absent. Signup and view all the answers

According to the 1987 Constitution, what is the minimum age requirement for a senator?

A senator must be at least 35 years old at the time of election. Signup and view all the answers

What are permanent committees in the Senate responsible for?

Permanent committees are responsible for tackling legislation within their respective jurisdictions as mandated by Senate rules. Signup and view all the answers

What qualifications must a candidate meet to run for the Senate in the Philippines?

Candidates must be at least 35 years old, able to read and write, registered voters, and residents of the Philippines for no less than 2 years before the election. Signup and view all the answers

What does ex officio mean in the context of Senate membership?

Ex officio means a member holds a position by virtue of holding another office. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term limit for a senator according to Section 4, Article 6?

Senators can serve a maximum of 2 consecutive terms of 6 years each. Signup and view all the answers

How many senators compose the upper house of Congress in the Philippines?

The upper house, or Senate, is composed of 24 senators. Signup and view all the answers

What was the electoral structure for senators in the Philippines from 1987 until 1995?

Elections for 24 senators were held in 1987 and 1992, with ranks 1 to 12 serving until 1992 and ranks 13 to 24 until 1995. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for a senator as stated in Section 3, Article 6 of the 1987 Constitution?

A senator must be at least 35 years old on the day of the election. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Senate President play in the legislative process?

The Senate President presides over sessions, decides points of order, and signs legislative measures and subpoenas. Signup and view all the answers

What are the legislative committees responsible for according to Section 21, Article 6 of the 1987 Constitution?

Legislative committees are tasked with tackling legislation specific to their jurisdictions. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'natural-born citizens' as per Section 2, Article 4 of the 1987 Constitution.

Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without needing to perform any act to acquire citizenship. Signup and view all the answers

What act prescribes the manner of filling vacancies in the Congress of the Philippines?

RA 6645 prescribes the manner of filling vacancies in the Congress. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the deputy majority leaders in the Senate?

Deputy majority leaders act as the Senate President in their absence and are Vice-Chairpersons of the Committee on Rules. Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized as the head of the minority in the Senate?

The minority leader is recognized as the head of the minority, representing those who did not vote for the current Senate President. Signup and view all the answers

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

www.gov.ph

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.