The Legislative branch is authorized to make laws, alter, and repeal them through the power vested in the Philippine Congress. This institution is divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The Senate fulfills its role as a check on government by scrutinising bills, delegated legislation, government administration, and government policy in general. It does this by way of procedures utilised in the Senate chamber itself and through the operation of the Senate committee system.
The Senate fulfills its role as a check on government by scrutinising bills, delegated legislation, government administration, and government policy in general. It does this by way of procedures utilised in the Senate chamber itself and through the operation of the Senate committee system.
SENATE PRESIDENT
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Senate President [3iC]
Senate President [3iC]
The Senate President is tasked to formulate to execute the organizational structure of their respective office. The Senate President preside over legislative sessions and ensure that members of the chamber abide by procedural rules.
SENATE LEADERSHIP
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Senate President Pro Tempore [5iC]
Senate President Pro Tempore [5iC]
The Senate President Pro Tempore serves as presiding officer in the absence of the vice president. The Senate President Pro Tempore is authorized to preside over the Senate, sign legislation, and issue the oath of office to new senators.
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Senate Majority Leader [6iC] The Senate Majority Leader is the Chief Spokesperson of the Majority party of the Senate. Majority Leader helps formulate, promote, negotiate and defend the majority's legislative program, particularly on the floor.
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Senate Minority Leader [7iC] The Minority Leader is the Chief Spokesperson of the Minority party. The Minority leader criticize constructively the policies and programs of the majority, and to this end employ parliamentary tactics and give close attention to all proposed legislation.
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SENATE SECRETARY
The Secretary assists the Senate President in extending adequate and timely legislative and administrative support to the offices of Senators. The Senate Secretary formulates plans, policies and programs aimed at professionalizing the institution.
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Senate Secretary [7iC]
Senate Secretary [7iC]
SENATORS
Senators are tasked to write, debate, and pass laws. They investigate national issues and supervise the executive and judicial branches.
MAJORITY SENATORS
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Majority Senator [8iC] |
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Majority Senator [8iC] |
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Majority Senator [8iC] |
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Majority Senator [8iC] |
12 slots
MINORITY SENATORS
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Minority Senator [9iC] |
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Minority Senator [9iC] |
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Minority Senator [9iC] |
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Minority Senator [9iC] |
12 slots
Last Updated August 30, 2020