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Minority Floor Leader Of The Philippine House Of Representatives
The Minority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, or simply the House Minority Floor Leader, is the leader elected by the minority bloc of the House of Representatives of the Philippines that serves as their official leader in the body. He also manages the business of the minority party in the Senate. He is expected to be vigilant in the defense of the minority's rights. It is his function and duty to criticize constructively the policies and programs of the majority, and to this end employ parliamentary tactics and give close attention to all proposed legislation. Traditionally, the defeated contender in the speakership election becomes the minority leader, but the rules were amended for the 17th Congress and now the minority bloc elects their minority leader among themselves. List of minority floor leaders See also * Majority Floor Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines External linksHouse of Representatives of the Philippi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Representatives Of The Philippines
The House of Representatives of the Philippines ( fil, Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ng Pilipinas, italic=unset, ''Kamara'' or ''Kamara de Representantes'' from the Spanish language, Spanish word ''cámara'', meaning "chamber") is the lower house of Congress of the Philippines, Congress, the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, with the Senate of the Philippines as the upper house. The lower house is usually called Congress, although the term collectively refers to both houses. Members of the House are officially styled as ''representative'' (''kinatawan'') and sometimes informally called ''congressmen'' or ''congresswomen'' (''mga kongresista'') and are elected to a three-year term. They can be re-elected, but cannot serve more than three consecutive terms except with an interruption of one term like the senate. Around eighty percent of congressmen are district representatives, representing a particular geographical area. The 19th Congress has 253 Congressional districts of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2nd Congress Of The Philippines
The 2nd Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikalawang Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from December 30, 1949, until December 8, 1953, during the second term of President Elpidio Quirino. Sessions **''First Special Session'': December 30, 1949 – January 5, 1950 *First Regular Session: January 23 – May 18, 1950 **''Second Special Session'': August 1–25, 1950 **''Third Special Session'': December 4, 1950 – January 6, 1951 **''Fourth Special Session'': January 8–19, 1951 *Second Regular Session: January 22 – May 17, 1951 **''Fifth Special Session'': May 21–29, 1951 *Third Regular Session: January 28 – May 22, 1952 **''Sixth Special Session'': June 23 – July 15, 1952 **''Seventh Special Session'': November 4–8, 1952 *Fourth Regular Session: January 26, 1953 – May 21, 1953 **Joint Session: December 8, 1953 Legislation The Second Congress passed a total of 551 laws. Leadership Senate *Presiden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
7th Congress Of The Philippines
The 7th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikapitong Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from January 26, 1970, until September 23, 1972, during the fifth, sixth, and seventh years of Ferdinand Marcos's presidency. On September 23, 1972, President Marcos effectively dissolved the Congress with his declaration of martial law. Marcos then exercised legislative powers. In 1976, Congress was replaced by the Batasang Bayan as the Philippines' legislative body until 1978, when it was replaced by the Batasang Pambansa. One-third of the Senate and the entire membership of the House of Representatives was replaced after the 1969 general elections. The House members and another third of the Senate membership were again replaced after the midterm senatorial elections of 1971. Sessions *First Regular Session: January 26 – May 21, 1970 **''First Special Session'': May 22 – June 25, 1970 **''Second Special Session'': June ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cavite's At-large Congressional District
Cavite's at-large congressional district refers to the lone congressional district of the Philippines in the province of Cavite for various national legislatures before 1987. The province elected its representatives province-wide at-large from its reorganization under Article 6 of the ''Decreto de 18 junio de 1898 y las instrucciones sobre el régimen de las provincias y pueblos'' for the Malolos Congress in 1898 until the creation of a first, second and third district on February 2, 1987. It was a single-member district throughout the ten legislatures of the Insular Government of the Philippine Islands from 1907 to 1935, the three legislatures of the Philippine Commonwealth from 1935 to 1946, and the first seven congresses of the republic from 1946 to 1972. On three occasions in its history, Cavite sent more than one member to the national legislatures who were also elected at-large. Four representatives were elected to the National Assembly (Malolos Congress) of the First Philippin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justiniano Montano
Justiniano Solis Montano Sr. (September 5, 1905 – March 31, 2005) was a Filipino politician who was elected for one term to the Philippine Senate and for multiple terms as a member of the House of Representatives. Background Montano was born in Amaya, Santa Cruz de Malabon (now Tanza), Cavite to Julian Montano. Sr. and Irene Solis of Tanza. He graduated from Tanza Elementary school and high school at the University of the Philippines. Montano also obtained his Bachelor of Laws at the College of Law of the same university, garnering a rare 100% bar rating in civil law. He was married to Ligaya Nazareno of Naic, Cavite with whom he had seven children. Political career Montano was appointed as deputy fiscal of Cavite from 1930 to 1932. Except for the one term he was elected to the Senate, Montano was elected congressman representing his home province of Cavite for numerous terms from 1935 to 1973. As a lawmaker, he succeeded in abolishing the exorbitant yearly pension of an old w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
6th Congress Of The Philippines
The 6th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikaanim na Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from January 17, 1966, until June 17, 1969, during the first three-and-a-half years of Ferdinand Marcos's presidency. Sessions **''First Special Session'': January 17–22, 1966 *First Regular Session: January 24 – May 19, 1966 **''Second Special Session'': May 20 – June 18, 1966 **''Third Special Session'': August 15–27, 1966 **First Joint Session: April 25, April 25, June 1, 1966 *Second Regular Session: January 23 – May 18, 1967 **''Fourth Special Session'': June 1 – July 5, 1967 **''Fifth Special Session'': July 17 – August 18, 1967 **Second Joint Session: January 30, February 13, February 27, March 8, March 14–16, 1967 *Third Regular Session: January 22 – May 16, 1968 **Third Joint Session: February 20 – March 1, 1968 **''Sixth Special Session'': May 17–28, 1968 **''S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leyte's 1st Congressional District
Leyte's 1st congressional district is one of the five congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Leyte. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1916 and earlier in the Philippine Assembly from 1907 to 1916. The district consists of the provincial capital, Tacloban, and adjacent municipalities of Alangalang, Babatngon, Palo, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Tanauan and Tolosa. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Martin Romualdez of the Lakas–CMD (Lakas). Representation history Election results 2022 2019 2016 2013 2010 See also *Legislative districts of Leyte A legislature is an assembly with the authority to make laws for a political entity such as a country or city. They are often contrasted with the executive and judicial powers of government. Laws enacted by legislatures are usually known a ... References {{coord missing, Philippines Congressional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Z
Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge"Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 68. (cf. Gabriel—"God is my strength"), and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel. It is a common given name for males, and is also used as a surname. It is also the basis for various derived given names and surnames. Background The name evolved into over 100 different spellings in countries around the world. Nicknames (Dan, Danny) are common in both English and Hebrew; "Dan" may also be a complete given name rather than a nickname. The name "Daniil" (Даниил) is common in Russia. Feminine versions (Danielle, Danièle, Daniela, Daniella, Dani, Danitza) are prevalent as well. It has been particularly well-used in Ireland. The Dutch names "Daan" and "Daniël" are also variations of Daniel. A related surname developed ... [...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] |
4th Congress Of The Philippines
The 4th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: ''Ikaapat na Kongreso ng Pilipinas''), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from January 27, 1958, until December 13, 1961, during the second term of President Carlos P. Garcia. Sessions *First Regular Session: January 27 – May 22, 1958 **''First Special Session'': May 26 – June 7, 1958 *Second Regular Session: January 26 – May 21, 1959 **''Second Special Session'': June 1 – July 4, 1959 *Third Regular Session: January 25 – May 19, 1960 **''Third Special Session'': June 14 – July 18, 1960 *Fourth Regular Session: January 23 – May 18, 1961 **''Informal Meeting'': July 15, 1961 **Joint Session: December 12–13, 1961 Legislation The Fourth Congress passed a total of 1,401 laws. (Republic Act Nos. 2050 – 3450) Major Legislation Leadership Senate *President of the Senate: :: Eulogio A. Rodriguez, Sr. ( NP) *Senate President Pro-Tempore: ::Fernando Lopez ( NP) *Majority Floor Leader: : ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capiz's 2nd Congressional District
Capiz's 2nd congressional district is one of the two congressional districts of the Philippines in the province of Capiz. It has been represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 1916 and earlier in the Philippine Assembly from 1907 to 1916. The district consists of the municipalities of Cuartero, Dao, Dumalag, Dumarao, Ivisan, Jamindan, Mambusao, Sapian, Sigma and Tapaz. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Jane T. Castro of the Lakas–CMD (Lakas). Representation history Election results 2022 2019 2016 2013 2010 See also *Legislative districts of Capiz The legislative districts of Capiz are the representation of the province of Capiz 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 fir ... References {{coord missing, Philippines Congressional districts of the Philippines Pol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornelio Villareal
Cornelio T. Villareal (September 11, 1904 – December 22, 1992) was a Filipino politician who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1962 to 1967, and again from 1971 to 1972. Popularly known as Kune, his congressional career representing the Second District of Capiz spanned six decades. Early life Villareal was born in Mambusao, Capiz. He finished his intermediate and secondary education in Capiz, and enrolled at the Silliman University for his pre-law course. In 1929, he received his law degree from the Philippine Law School and passed the bar exams on December 07, 1929. Political career Villareal's political career began in 1934, when he was elected as a delegate to the 1935 Constitutional Convention. In 1941, Villareal won his first election as a Member of the House of Representatives, representing the Second District of Capiz. His term was interrupted by the Japanese invasion in late 1941, but he reassumed his seat in 1945Paras & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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