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The Senate is composed of 24 senators who are elected at large. The House of Representatives is composed of not more than 250 members who are elected from legislative districts apportioned among the provinces, cities and Metro Manila and through a party-list system of registered national, regional, and sectoral parties or organizations.

A legislative district comprises, as far as practicable, contiguous, compact, and adjacent territory. Each city with a population of at least two hundred fifty thousand, or each province, should have at least one representative. This article is about political regions. ...

The party-list representatives should constitute 20 percent of the total number of representatives including those under the party list. The seats should be elected from the labor, peasant, urban poor, indigenous cultural communities, women, youth, and other sectors as provided by law, except the religious sector.

The Senate and the House of Representatives each have an electoral tribunal which acts as the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns, and qualifications of their respective members. Each electoral tribunal is composed of nine members, three of whom are justices of the Supreme Court who are assigned to the tribunal by the chief justice; the remaining six are the members of the Senate or the House of Representatives chosen on the basis of proportional representation from the political parties and the parties or organizations registered under the party-list system. The senior justice in the electoral tribunal will be constituted within 30 days after the Senate and the House of Representatives shall have been organized with the election of the president of the Senate and the Speaker.

The Powers of the Congress

The following are the list of powers of what congressman/woman can do.

• To enact laws, including appropriation and taxation measures
• To conduct legislative investigations
• To request heads of departments to appear before it
• To act as Board of Canvassers for the Presidential elections
• To call for special elections for the presidency and the vice presidency
• To declare war and delegate emergency powers
• To revoke or extend the privilege of the habeas corpus or declare martial law
• To concur in the presidential power to grant amnesty
• To confirm certain appointments made by the President
• To approve treaties and international agreements
• To determine the President's physical fitness to discharge the duties of his or her office
• To impeach the President, the Vice President, members of the Supreme Court, members of the constitutional commissions, and the Ombudsman
• To allow utilization of natural resources
• To amend the Constitution

House Members of the 13th Congress (236 Members)

1. Abad, Henedina R. Batanes, Lone District, LP
2. Abalos, Benjamin Jr. D. Mandaluyong, Lone District, LAKAS-CMD
3. Abante, Bienvenido Jr. M Manila, 6th District, LAKAS-CMD
4. Abaya, Joseph Emilio A. Cavite, 1st District, LP
5. Abayon, Harlin C. Northern Samar, 1st District, LP
6. Ablan, Roque Jr. R. Ilocos Norte, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD-KBL
7. Abubakar, Anuar J. Tawi-Tawi, Lone District, LAKAS-NUCD-UMDP
8. Acosta, J.R. Nereus O. Bukidnon, 1st District, LP
9. Agarao, Benjamin Jr. C. Laguna, 4th District, LDP
10. Agbayani, Rodolfo Q. Nueva Vizcaya, Lone District, LDP-KNP
11. Aguja, Mario 'Mayong' Joyo PL - AKBAYAN
12. Albano, Rodolfo III T. Isabela, 1st District, KAMPI
13. Alcala, Proceso J. Quezon, 2nd District, LP
14. Alfelor, Felix Jr. R. Camarines Sur, 4th District, LAKAS-KAMPI
15. Almario, Mayo Z. Davao Oriental, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
16. Alvarez, Antonio C. Palawan, 1st District, KAMPI
17. Alvarez, Genaro Rafael III K. Negros Occidental, 6th District, NPC-KAMPI
18. Amante, Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Agusan del Norte, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
19. Amatong, Prospero S. Compostela Valley, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
20. Amin, Hussin U. Sulu, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
21. Andaya, Rolando Jr. G. Camarines Sur, 1st District, LP
22. Angara, Juan Edgardo M. Aurora, Lone District, LDP
23. Antonino, Rodolfo W. Nueva Ecija, 4th District, KAMPI
24. Antonino-Custodio, Darlene R. South Cotabato, 1st District, NPC
25. Apostol, Trinidad 'Ebbie' G. Leyte, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
26. Aquino, Agapito S. Makati City, 2nd District, LDP
27. Aquino, Benigno Simeon III C. Tarlac, 2nd District, LP
28. Aquino, Rey B., M.D. Pampanga, 3rd District, LAKAS-CMD
29. Arbison, Munir M. Sulu, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
30. Arroyo, Mikey Macapagal Pampanga, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
31. Arroyo, Iggy T. Negros Occidental, 5th District, KAMPI
32. Asistio, Luis A. Kaloocan, 2nd District, NPC
33. Bacani, Rodolfo C. Manila, 4th District, LP
34. Baculio, Augusto H. Misamis Oriental, 2nd District, KAMPI
35. Badelles, Alipio 'Tikbong' V. Lanao Del Norte, 1st District, NPC
36. Banaag, Leovigildo B. Agusan Del Norte, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
37. Barbers, Ace S. Surigao Del Norte, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
38. Barinaga, Roseller L. Zamboanga Del Norte, 2nd District, NPC
39. Baterina, Salacnib F. Ilocos Sur, 1st District, LAKAS
40. Bautista, Claude P. Davao Del Sur, 2nd District, NPC
41. Beltran, Crispin B. PL - ANAKPAWIS
42. Bersamin, Luis Jr. P. Abra, Lone District, KAMPI
43. Biazon, Rozzano Rufino B. Muntinlupa City, Lone District, LP
44. Biron, Ferjenel G., M.D. Iloilo, 4th District, KAMPI
45. Bondoc, Anna York P. , M.D. Pampanga, 4th District, LAKAS-NPC
46. Bravo, Narciso Jr. R. Masbate, 1st District, KAMPI
47. Bueser, Danton Q. Laguna, 3rd District, LP
48. Bulut, Elias Jr. C. Apayao, Lone District, NPC
49. Cabilao, Belma A. Zamboanga Sibugay, Lone District, LAKAS-CMD
50. Cagas, Douglas RA. Davao Del Sur, 1st District, NPC
51. Cajes, Roberto C. Bohol, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
52. Cari, Carmen L. Leyte, 5th District, LAKAS-CMD
53. Carlos, Bobbit L. , M. D. Valenzuela, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
54. Carmona, Tranquilino B. Negros Occidental, 1st District, KAMPI
55. Casiño, Teodoro A. PL - BAYAN MUNA
56. Castelo-Daza, Nanette Quezon City, 4th District, LAKAS-CMD
57. Castro, Fred H. Capiz, 2nd District, LP
58. Cayetano, Alan Peter S. Pateros-Taguig, Lone District, NP
59. Celeste, Arthur F. Pangasinan, 1st District, KAMPI
60. Cerilles, Antonio H. Zamboanga del Sur, 2nd District, NPC
61. Chatto, Edgar M. Bohol, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
62. Chavez , Leonila V. PL-BUTIL
63. Chiongbian, Erwin L. Sarangani, Lone District, SARRO-LAKAS-CMD
64. Chipeco, Justin 'Timmy' SB. Laguna, 2nd District, NP
65. Chungalao, Solomon R. Ifugao, Lone District, LP
66. Clarete, Ernie D. Misamis Occidental, 1st District, REPORMA - LM
67. Codilla, Eufrocino Sr. M. Leyte, 4th District, LAKAS-CMD
68. Cojuangco, Carlos O. Negros Occidental, 4th District, NPC
69. Cojuangco, Mark O. Pangasinan, 5th District, NPC
70. Crisologo, Vincent 'Bingbong' P. Quezon City, 1st District, LDP-KNP
71. Cua, Guillermo P. PL - COOP NATCO
72. Cua, Junie E. Quirino, Lone District, LP
73. Cuenco, Antonio V. Cebu City, 2nd District, LAKAS-PROMDI-BOPK
74. Dadivas, Rodriguez D. Capiz, 1st District, LP
75. Dangwa, Samuel M. Benguet, Lone District, LAKAS
76. Datumanong ,Simeon A. Maguindanao, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
77. De Guzman, Del R. Marikina City, Lone District, LAKAS-CMD
78. De Venecia, Jose Jr. Pangasinan, 4th District, LAKAS-CMD
79. Defensor, Arthur D. Iloilo, 3rd District, LAKAS-CMD
80. Defensor, Matias, Jr. V. Quezon City, 3rd District, LP
81. Del Mar, Raul V. Cebu City, 1st District, LAKAS
82. Diaz, Antonio M. Zambales, 2nd District, LP
83. Dilangalen, Baisendig G. Maguindanao, 1st District, PMP-KNP
84. Dimaporo, Abdullah D. Lanao Del Norte, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
85. Dominguez, Victor S. Mt. Province, Lone District, KAMPI
86. Domogan, Mauricio G. Baguio, Lone District, LAKAS
87. Duavit, Michael John 'Jack' R. Rizal, 1st District, NPC
88. Dumarpa, Faysah RPM Lanao Del Sur, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
89. Dumpit, Tomas M. La Union, 2nd District, KAMPI
90. Durano, Ramon 'Red' VI H. Cebu, 5th District, LAKAS
91. Dy, Consuelo A. Pasay City, Lone District, KAMPI
92. Dy, Faustino III G. Isabela, 3rd District, NPC
93. Ecleo, Glenda B. Surigao Del Norte, 1st District, LAKAS-NUCD
94. Ermita-Buhain, Eileen Batangas, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
95. Escudero, Francis G. Sorsogon, 1st District, NPC
96. Espina, Gerardo, Jr. J. Biliran, Lone District, KAMPI
97. Espino, Amado Jr. T. Pangasinan, 2nd District, KAMPI
98. Espinosa, Edgar T. Guimaras, Lone District,
99. Espinosa, Emilio Jr. R. Masbate, 2nd District, INA-NPC
100. Estrella, Conrado III M. Pangasinan, 6th District, NPC
101. Fabian, Erico Basilio A. Zamboanga City, Lone District, LDP
102. Falcon, Peter Paul Jed C. Surigao del Sur, 2nd District, KAMPI
103. Figueroa, Catalino V. Western Samar, 2nd District, KNP
104. Firmalo, Eduardo C. Romblon, Lone District, KAMPI
105. Floirendo, Antonio Jr. R. Davao Del Norte, 2nd District, LAKAS-NUCD
106. Fua, Orlando Jr. A. Siquijor, Lone District, LAKAS-CMD
107. Fuentebella, Arnulfo P. Camarines Sur, 3rd District, NPC
108. Garcia, Albert S. Bataan, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD-KAMPI
109. Garcia, Vincent J. Davao City, 2nd District, NPC
110. Garin, Janette L. , M.D. Iloilo, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
111. Gidaya, Ernesto S. PL - VFP
112. Golez, Roilo S. Parañaque, 2nd District, KAMPI
113. Gonzalez, Raul Jr. T. Iloilo City, Lone District, LAKAS-CMD
114. Gozos, Oscar L. Batangas, 4th District, KAMPI
115. Guingona, Teofisto 'TG' III L. Bukidnon, 2nd District, LDP
116. Gullas, Eduardo R. Cebu, 1st District, ALAYON-NP
117. Hataman, Mujiv PL - AMIN
118. Hizon, Joey D. Manila, 5th District, LP
119. Hontiveros-Baraquel, Ana Theresia 'Risa' PL - AKBAYAN
120. Imperial, Carlos R. Albay, 2nd District, NPC-LAKAS
121. Ipong, Gregorio T. North Cotabato, 2nd District, NPC
122. Jala, Eladio M. Bohol, 3rd District, LAKAS
123. Jalosjos, Cesar G. Zamboanga del Norte, 3rd District, PDSP
124. Jalosjos-Carreon, Cecilia G. Zamboanga Del Norte, 1st District, PDSP
125. Jaraula, Constantino G. Cagayan De Oro City, Lone District, LAKAS
126. Javier, Exequiel B. Antique, Lone District, LAKAS-CMD
127. Jaworski, Robert 'Dodot' , Jr. Pasig, Lone District, LAKAS-CMD
128. Joaquin, Uliran T. Laguna, 1st District, NPC
129. Joson, Josefina M. Nueva Ecija, 1st District, NPC-BALANE
130. Kintanar, Simeon L. Cebu, 2nd District, NPC
131. Lacson, Jose Carlos V. Negros Occidental, 3rd District, LAKAS
132. Lagbas, Danilo P. Misamis Oriental, 1st District, KNP
133. Lagman, Edcel C. Albay, 1st District, Aksyon Demokratiko
134. Lapus, Jesli A. Tarlac, 3rd District, NPC
135. Libanan, Marcelino C. Eastern Samar, Lone District, LAKAS
136. Locsin, Teodoro Jr. L. Makati City, 1st District, PDP-LABAN
137. Lopez, Jaime C. Manila, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
138. Lopez, Ruy Elias C. Davao City, 3rd District, NPC
139. Macarambon, Benasing Jr. O. Lanao Del Sur, 2nd District, NPC
140. Macias, Emilio II C. Negros Oriental, 2nd District, NPC
141. Madamba, Sunny Rose A. PL - APEC
142. Magsaysay, Eulogio 'Amang' R. , Ph.D. PL - AVE
143. Magsaysay, Ma. Milagros 'Mitos' H. Zambales, 1st District, LAKAS
144. Magtubo, Renato 'Ka Rene' B. PL - PARTIDO NG MANGGAGAWA
145. Malanyaon, Corazon N. Davao Oriental, 1st District, KAMPI
146. Malapitan, Oscar G. Kaloocan, 1st District, KNP
147. Mamba, Manuel N. Cagayan, 3rd District, LP
148. Mandanas, Hermilando I. Batangas, 2nd District, LP
149. Mangudadatu, Suharto 'Teng' T. Sultan Kudarat, Lone District, KAMPI
150. Marañon, Alfredo III D. Negros Occidental, 2nd District, KAMPI
151. Marcoleta, Rodante D. PL - ALAGAD
152. Marcos, Imee R. Ilocos Norte, 2nd District, KBL
153. Mariano, Rafael V. PL - ANAKPAWIS
154. Martinez, Clavel A. Cebu, 4th District, LAKAS-CMD
155. Maza, Liza L. PL - GABRIELA
156. Mercado, Roger G. Southern Leyte, Lone District, LAKAS-CMD
157. Miraflores, Florencio T. Aklan, Lone District, LP
158. Miranda, Anthony C. Isabela, 4th District, KAMPI
159. Mitra, Abraham Kahlil B. Palawan, 2nd District, LP
160. Nantes, Rafael P. Quezon, 1st District, LP
161. Nepomuceno, Francis 'Blueboy' L. Pampanga, 1st District, NPC
162. Nicolas, Reylina G. Bulacan, 4th District, LAKAS-CMD
163. Nieva, Ernesto 'Banzai' A. Manila, 1st District, LP
164. Noel, Florencio 'Bem' G. PL - AN WARAY
165. Nograles, Prospero C. Davao City, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
166. Ocampo, Satur C. PL - BAYAN MUNA
167. Olaño, Arrel R. Davao Del Norte, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
168. Ortega, Manuel C. La Union, 1st District, NPC
169. Pablo, Ernesto 'Ernie' C. PL - APEC
170. Pancho, Pedro M. Bulacan, 2nd District, KNP-PMP-NPC
171. Paras, Jacinto V. Negros Oriental, 1st District, LDP
172. Petilla, Remedios 'Matin' L. Leyte, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
173. Pichay, Prospero Jr. A. Surigao Del Sur, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
174. Pingoy, Arthur Jr. Y. South Cotabato, 2nd District, NPC
175. Plaza, Rodolfo 'Ompong' G. Agusan Del Sur, Lone District, NPC
176. Ponce Enrile, Juan , Jr. C. Cagayan, 1st District, NPC
177. Puentevella, Monico O. Bacolod City, Lone District, LAKAS
178. Puno, Ronaldo V. Antipolo City, 1st District, KAMPI
179. Ramiro, Herminia M. Misamis Occidental, 2nd District, LAKAS
180. Real, Isidoro Jr. E. Zamboanga Del Sur, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
181. Remulla, Gilbert C. Cavite, 2nd District, NP
182. Remulla, Jesus Crispin C. Cavite, 3rd District, PARTIDO MAGDALO
183. Reyes, Edmundo Jr. O. Marinduque, Lone District, LAKAS-CMD
184. Reyes, Victoria H. Batangas, 3rd District, LAKAS-CMD
185. Roces, Miles M. Manila, 3rd District, LP
186. Rodriguez, Isidro Jr. S. Rizal, 2nd District, NPC
187. Roman, Antonino P. Bataan, 1st District, LP
188. Romualdo, Jurdin Jesus M. Camiguin, Lone District, NPC
189. Roquero, Eduardo V. , M.D. San Jose Del Monte, Lone District, LAKAS-CMD
190. Rosales, Loretta Ann P. PL - AKBAYAN
191. Salapuddin, Gerry A. Basilan, Lone District, LAKAS-CMD
192. Salceda, Joey Sarte Albay, 3rd District, LAKAS-CMD-KAMPI
193. Sandoval, Federico II S. Malabon-Navotas, Lone District, LP
194. Santiago, Joseph A. Catanduanes, Lone District, NPC
195. Seachon-Lanete, Rizalina Masbate, 3rd District, NPC
196. Señeres, Christian M. PL - BUHAY
197. Serapio , Antonio M. Valenzuela, 2nd District, NPC
198. Silverio, Lorna C. Bulacan, 3rd District, LAKAS-CMD
199. Singson, Eric D. Ilocos Sur, 2nd District, LP
200. Solis, Jose G. Sorsogon, 2nd District, KAMPI
201. Soon-Ruiz, Nerissa Corazon Cebu, 6th District, KAMPI
202. Suarez, Danilo E. Quezon, 3rd District, LP
203. Sumulong, Victor R. Antipolo City, 2nd District, KAMPI
204. Suplico, Rolex T. Iloilo, 5th District, LDP
205. Susano, Mary Ann L. Quezon City, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
206. Sy-Alvarado, Wilhelmino M. Bulacan, 1st District, LAKAS
207. Syjuco, Judy Iloilo, 2nd District, LP
208. Taliño-Santos, Emmylou 'Lala' J. North Cotabato, 1st District, NP
209. Tañada, Lorenzo III R. Quezon, 4th District, LP
210. Teodoro, Gilberto Jr. C. Tarlac, 1st District, NPC
211. Teves, Herminio G. Negros Oriental, 3rd District,
212. Tomawis, Acmad M. PL - ALIF
213. Tulagan, Generoso DC. Pangasinan, 3rd District, KAMPI
214. Umali, Alfonso Jr. V. Oriental Mindoro, 2nd District, LP
215. Umali, Oyie Nueva Ecija, 3rd District, LAKAS-CMD
216. Unico, Renato 'Kuya Jojo' Jr. J. Camarines Norte, Lone District, LAKAS-CMD-KAMPI
217. Uy, Edwin C. Isabela, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
218. Uy, Reynaldo S. Western Samar, 1st District, LP
219. Valdez, Edgar L. PL - APEC
220. Valencia, Rodolfo G. Oriental Mindoro, 1st District, LP
221. Vargas, Florencio L. Cagayan, 2nd District,
222. Velarde, Rene M. PL - BUHAY
223. Veloso, Eduardo K. Leyte, 3rd District, NPC-LAKAS
224. Vicencio, Romualdo T. Northern Samar, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
225. Villafuerte, Luis R. Camarines Sur, 2nd District, KAMPI
226. Villanueva, Emmanuel Joel J. PL - CIBAC
227. Villar, Cynthia A. Las Piñas City, Lone District, NP
228. Villarosa, Ma. Amelita C. Occidental Mindoro, Lone District, KAMPI
229. Violago, Eleuterio R. Nueva Ecija, 2nd District, LAKAS-CMD
230. Virador, Joel G. PL - BAYAN MUNA
231. Wacnang, Laurence B. Kalinga, Lone District, LP
232. Yapha, Antonio Jr. P. Cebu, 3rd District, NPC-ALAYON
233. Zamora, Manuel 'Way Kurat' E. Compostela Valley, 1st District, LAKAS
234. Zamora, Ronaldo B. San Juan, Lone District, PMP
235. Zialcita, Eduardo C. Parañaque, 1st District, LAKAS-CMD
236. Zubiri, Juan Miguel F. Bukidnon, 3rd District, LAKAS

Taken from the Official Website download page.

External Links

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