Philippine Legislative Branch PDF

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH DR. GERICO D. SABADO GIVE A SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTO AND WRITE THE POSSIBLE CAUSE WHY THE SCENARIO SHOWN IN THE PHOTO HAPPENED. 12 suspek, arestado sa umano’y illegal na pagmimina at quarry operation https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/24oras/574694/12-...

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH DR. GERICO D. SABADO GIVE A SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTO AND WRITE THE POSSIBLE CAUSE WHY THE SCENARIO SHOWN IN THE PHOTO HAPPENED. 12 suspek, arestado sa umano’y illegal na pagmimina at quarry operation https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/24oras/574694/12- suspek-arestado-sa-umano-y-illegal-na-pagmimina-at-quarry- operation/video/  Imagine a society without law? What will happen to its citizen if everyone is entitled with their own freedom without respecting other’s freedom? Imagine a society in where stealing, over speeding or worse, killing is, okay? Do you think your life will be safe? Do you think, you want to live in this kind of society? Congress of the Philippines  Legislative Power refers to the power to make laws, and subsequently to alter and repeal them. Article VI, Section 1, of the 1987 Constitution vested the legislative power to the Congress of the Philippines. It is a bicameral body consisting of the Senate (upper house) and the House of Representatives. (Lower house) The Legislative Power is vested in the Congress of the Philippines which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives. 24 Senators / 6 Years 253 members & 63 seats Partylist / 3 years Qualifications · Natural Born Citizen of · Natural Born Citizen of the Philippines the Philippines · At least 35 years of age · At least 25 years of age · Able to read and write · Able to read and write · Registered Voter · Registered Voter in the district (except in the party list) · resident of the · resident thereof for a Philippines for not less period of not less than than 2 years 1 year immediately immediately preceding preceding the day of the the day of the election election. Michael John “Jack” Hon. Dino Duavit Tanjuatco MONTALBAN 1st District, Rizal 2nd District , Rizal Bills and Resolutions Congress is responsible for making enabling laws to make sure the spirit of the constitution is upheld in the country and, at times, amend or change the constitution itself. In order to craft laws, the legislative body comes out with two main documents: bills and resolutions. Resolutions convey principles and sentiments of the Senate or the House of Representatives. These resolutions can further be divided into three different elements: joint resolutions — require the approval of both chambers of Congress and the signature of the Bills are laws in the making. A draft of law presented to legislation for enactment. They pass into law when they are approved by both houses and the President of the Philippines. A bill may be vetoed by the President, but the House of Representatives may overturn a presidential veto by garnering a 2/3rds vote. If the President does not act on a proposed law submitted by Congress, it will lapse into law after 30 days of receipt. References A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier.. S.v. "Legislative power." Retrieved July 13 2020 from https://lega l- dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Legislative+powe r  Powers and Functions of the Congress 1. Congress has the power to remove from office impeachable government officials, including the President, Vice President, members of the Supreme Court, members of constitutional commissions, and the Ombudsman. The House of Representatives can tackle impeachment complaints and submit the resolution setting the Articles of Impeachment. The Senate, meanwhile, decides on cases of impeachment in a full-blown trial. 2. Congress has the “sole power to declare the existence of a state of war,” according to Section 23 Article VI of the Constitution. A vote of two-thirds of both Houses, voting separately, is needed. 3. Congress can revoke the President’s proclamation of martial law by a vote of at least a majority of all members of the Senate and the House. If requested, Congress can also extend the period of martial law beyond the mandated 60 days. 4. Congress may authorize the President to exercise powers to carry out a declared national policy “for a limited period and subject to restrictions" in times of war or other national emergency. 5. Congressional committees can conduct hearings "in aid of legislation” on various issues that affect the nation and release a report based on findings. For example, the Senate committee in August 2018 conducted a hearing on the TRAIN law's impact on inflation amid rising prices of commodities. 6. Congress is also involved in the national budget process. It can decide whether or not to add or reduce a government agency’s budget, effectively overseeing budget appropriations and being on guard against suspected corruption. This, however, may lead to several clashes, as seen in the 2019 budget that was just passed on Friday, February 8, after months of delay. 7. Congress, through the Commission on Appointments, can approve or reject some key appointments made by the president to government agencies. 8. Congress needs to concur with any amnesty granted by the president, according to Section 19, Article VII of the Constitution. A vote of majority of all members is needed. 9. Congress is heavily involved in starting charter change. It can either convene into a Constituent Assembly (through a vote of three- fourths of all members) and propose both amendments and revisions or call for an election of members of a Constitutional Convention (vote of two-thirds of its members). “My Advocacy Campaign ” Instruction: Given a chance to suggest a creation of a new bill to your admired Senator, what bill would it be? Compose a formal correspondence addressed to your preferred Senator. This letter must contain the following: 1. Brief introduction of the issue 2. Name of the bill 3. Rationale of the bill  Performance Task 2: “How a Bill becomes A Law”