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Legislative District Of Catanduanes
The legislative districts of Catanduanes are the representations of the province of Catanduanes in the various national legislatures of the Philippines. The province is currently represented in the lower house of the Congress of the Philippines through its lone congressional district. History Catanduanes was represented as part of Albay's second district from 1907 to 1931, and fully comprised that province's fourth district from 1931 to 1946. It started electing its own representative in 1946, after becoming a full-fledged province in 1945. From 1978 to 1984 it was part of the representation of Region V. Beginning in 2019, the districts used in appropriation of members is coextensive with the legislative districts of Catanduanes. Prior to 2019 when the province was just one congressional district, the Commission on Elections divided the province into two provincial board districts. Current District At-Large (defunct) See also *Legislative districts of Albay Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provinces Of The Philippines
In the Philippines, provinces ( fil, lalawigan) are one of its primary political and administrative divisions. There are 82 provinces at present, which are further subdivided into component cities and municipalities. The local government units in the National Capital Region, as well as independent cities, are independent of any provincial government. Each province is governed by an elected legislature called the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and an elected governor. The provinces are grouped into seventeen regions based on geographical, cultural, and ethnological characteristics. Thirteen of these regions are numerically designated from north to south, while the National Capital Region, the Cordillera Administrative Region, the Southwestern Tagalog Region, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao are only designated by acronyms. Each province is a member of the League of Provinces of the Philippines, an organization which aims to address issues affecting provi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
5th Congress Of The Philippines
The 5th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikalimang Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from January 22, 1962, until December 17, 1965, during the presidency of Diosdado Macapagal. Sessions *First Regular Session: January 22 – May 17, 1962 *Second Regular Session: January 28 – May 23, 1963 **''First Special Session'': June 10 – July 12, 1963 *Third Regular Session: January 27 – May 21, 1964 **''Second Special Session'': May 22 – June 25, 1964 **''Third Special Session'': June 26 – July 8, 1964 **''Fourth Special Session'': August 3–15, 1964 *Fourth Regular Session: January 25 – May 20, 1965 **''Fifth Special Session'': May 21 – June 24, 1965 **''Sixth Special Session'': June 30 – July 12, 1965 **First Joint Session: March 1 – May 5, 1965 **Second Joint Session: December 14–17, 1965 Legislation The Fifth Congress passed a total of 1,192 laws. (Republic Act Nos. 3451 – 4642) Major legislati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
17th Congress Of The Philippines
The 17th Congress of the Philippines ( fil, Ikalabimpitong Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 25, 2016, until June 4, 2019, during the first three years of Rodrigo Duterte's presidency. The convening of the 17th Congress followed the 2016 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Leadership Senate * Senate President: ** Koko Pimentel (PDP–Laban), July 25, 2016 – May 21, 2018 ** Tito Sotto ( NPC), May 21, 2018 – June 4, 2019 * Senate President ''pro tempore'': ** Franklin Drilon (Liberal), July 25, 2016 – February 27, 2017 ** Ralph Recto ( Nacionalista), February 27, 2017 – June 4, 2019 * Majority Floor Leader: ** Tito Sotto ( NPC), July 25, 2016 – May 21, 2018 ** Juan Miguel Zubiri (Independent), May 21, 2018 – June 4, 2019 * Minority Floor Leader: ** Ralph Recto (Liberal), July 25, 2016 – February 27, 2017 ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
16th Congress Of The Philippines
The 16th Congress of the Philippines ( fil, Ikalabing-anim na Kongreso ng Pilipinas) composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 22, 2013, until June 6, 2016, during the last three years of Benigno Aquino III's presidency. The convening of the 16th Congress followed the 2013 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Leaders Senate * Senate President: ** Franklin Drilon ( Liberal), since July 22, 2013 * Senate President ''pro tempore'': ** Ralph Recto ( Liberal), since July 22, 2013 * Majority Floor Leader: ** Alan Peter Cayetano (Nacionalista), since July 22, 2013 * Minority Floor Leader: ** Juan Ponce Enrile ( UNA/ PMP), since July 22, 2013; on leave from July 28, 2014, to August 2015 due to hospital arrest ** Tito Sotto ( NPC/ UNA) from July 28, 2014, to August 2015, in an acting capacity House of Representatives * Speaker: ** Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. (Quezon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
15th Congress Of The Philippines
The 15th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikalabinlimang Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 26, 2010, until June 6, 2013, during the first three years of Benigno Aquino III's presidency. The convening of the 15th Congress followed the 2010 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Leadership Senate * President of the Senate ::Juan Ponce Enrile ( PMP), ''elected July 26, 2010, resigned June 5, 2013'' ::Jinggoy Estrada ( PMP), ''assumed position June 5, 2013 as Acting President of the Senate'' * Senate President Pro-Tempore ::Jinggoy Estrada ( PMP), ''elected July 26, 2010'' * Majority Floor Leader ::Tito Sotto ( NPC), * Minority Floor Leader ::Alan Peter Cayetano ( Nacionalista), House of Representatives * Speaker of the House of Representatives ::Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. (Liberal, 4th District of Quezon City), ''elected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
14th Congress Of The Philippines
The 14th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikalabing-apat na Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 23, 2007, until June 9, 2010, during the last three years of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency. The convening of the 14th Congress followed the 2007 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. It celebrated the centennial year of the Philippine legislature. Events Batasang Pambansa bombing On the evening of November 17, 2007, an explosion at the South Wing of the Batasang Pambansa Complex killed six people, including Rep. Wahab Akbar ( Lakas-CMD, Lone District Basilan). The other fatalities included an aide of Akbar, a driver of Gabriela Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan, and three aides of Rep. Pryde Henry Teves ( Lakas-CMD, 3rd District Negros Oriental). Ten others were injured in the blast, including Reps. Ilagan and Teves. Arroyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
13th Congress Of The Philippines
The 13th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikalabintatlong Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 26, 2004, until June 8, 2007, during the fourth, fifth, and sixth years of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency. The convening of the 13th Congress followed the 2004 national elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Events Charter Change President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, in her several State of the Nation Addresses has repeatedly called on Congress to pave the way for the amending of the 1987 Constitution to provide for a unicameral–parliamentary–federal form of government. On December 8, 2006, the administration-dominated House of Representatives, bypassing the Senate, passed in haste '' House Resolution 1450'', which called on Congress to convene into a Constituent Assembly (ConAss) to propose amendments to the Constitution. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Santiago
Joseph A. Santiago (born December 19, 1964) is a Filipino politician. A member of the Nationalist People's Coalition, he has been elected to three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the Lone District of Catanduanes. First elected in 2001, he was re-elected in 2004 and 2007. A graduate of the San Beda College of Law, Santiago was formerly an executive with the Pilipino Telephone Corporation. In 1998, he was appointed by President Joseph Estrada as Commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission, and he served in that capacity until his election to Congress. From 1997 to 1998, Santiago served as team manager of the Mobiline Cellulars professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of twelve company-branded franchised teams. Founded in 1975, it is the first professional basketball le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
12th Congress Of The Philippines
The 12th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikalabindalawang Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 23, 2001, until June 4, 2004, during the first three years of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency. The convening of the 12th Congress followed the 2001 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership, and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Sessions * First Regular Session: July 23, 2001 – June 7, 2002 ** ''First Special Session'': January 8 – March 1, 2002 * Second Regular Session: July 22, 2002 – June 6, 2003 * Third Regular Session: July 28, 2003 – June 4, 2004 ** ''Second Special Session'': January 5 – February 13, 2004 Legislation Laws passed by the 12th Congress: Leadership Senate * President of the Senate ::Franklin M. Drilon (''independent'') * Senate President Pro-Tempore :: Manuel B. Villar Jr. (''independent'') :: Juan M. Flavier ( Lakas-NUCD ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
11th Congress Of The Philippines
The 11th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikalabing-isang Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 27, 1998, until June 8, 2001, during the 31-month presidency of Joseph Estrada and the first four months of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency. The convening of the 11th Congress followed the 1998 national elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership, and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. The Estrada impeachment was the highlight of the 11th Congress. Sessions * First Regular Session: July 27, 1998 – June 4, 1999 ** ''First Special Session'': January 4 – February 5, 1999 * Second Regular Session: July 26, 1999 – June 9, 2000 ** ''Second Special Session'': January 3 – February 4, 2000 * Third Regular Session: July 24, 2000 – June 8, 2001 ** ''Third Special Session'': January 1 – February 16, 2001 Legislation Laws passed by the 11th Congress: Leadership Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10th Congress Of The Philippines
The 10th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikasampung Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 24, 1995, until June 5, 1998, during the last three years of Fidel Ramos's presidency. The convening of the 10th Congress followed the 1995 national elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership, and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Sessions **''First Special Session'': June 26 – July 7, 1995 *First Regular Session: July 24, 1995 – June 7, 1996 **''Second Special Session'': May 13 – June 21, 1996 **''Third Special Session'': August 12 – 30, 1996 **First Joint Session: April 1, June 3, 1996 *Second Regular Session: July 22, 1996 – June 13, 1997 **''Fourth Special Session'': January 6 – 31, 1997 **''Fifth Special Session'': February 3 – 28, 1997 **Second Joint Session: January 27, February 10, February 24, March 3, March 10 – 17, 1997 *Third Regular Session: July 28, 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9th Congress Of The Philippines
The 9th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikasiyam na Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 27, 1992, until June 9, 1995, during the first three years of Fidel Ramos's presidency. The convening of the 9th Congress follows the 1992 national elections, where, under the transitory provisions of the Constitution, the first 12 senators who garnered the highest votes would have a six-year term while the next 12 senators would have a three-year term and the entire membership of the House of Representatives was replaced. Sessions *First Regular Session: July 27, 1992 – June 4, 1993 **''First Special Session'': January 4 – February 26, 1993 **''Second Special Session'': March 8 – April 16, 1993 *Second Regular Session: July 26, 1993 – June 10, 1994 **''Third Special Session'': January 3 – April 1, 1994 *Third Regular Session: July 25, 1994 – June 9, 1995 **''Fourth Special Session'': January 2 – Febru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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