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The Thirteenth Congress of the Philippines was the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives. The convening of the 13th Congress follows the 2004 national elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership, and the entire membership of the House of Representatives.

Contents

[edit] Events

[edit] Arroyo impeachment

[edit] 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[1] 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.[2] The House move however, was faced with stiff opposition from the outmaneuvered members of the opposition and all but 1 member of the Senate,[3] which was later bolstered by support from several sectors of the civil society and the influential Roman Catholic Church,[4] which threatened to hold nationwide protest rallies to denounce the House move.[5] Succumbing to the mounting opposition and the apparent withdrawal of support of the President,[6] House Speaker Jose De Venecia later on scrapped the entire resolution and called instead for a constitutional convention, challenging the Senate to concur it in 72 hours.[7] But this too was rejected by the Senate,[8] which preferred to hold a constitutional convention after the 2007 elections.[9] Efforts to amend the constitution during the 13th Congress were eventually shelved.[10]

[edit] Sessions

[edit] Legislation

Laws passed by the 13th Congress: 149 (Republic Act No. 9333 to 9495), as of September 7, 2007[11]

[edit] Major legislation

[edit] Leadership

[edit] Senate

  • President of the Senate
Franklin M. Drilon (Liberal)
Manuel Villar (Nacionalista), elected on July 24, 2006
  • Senate President Pro-Tempore
Juan M. Flavier (Lakas-CMD)
  • Majority Floor Leader
Francis N. Pangilinan (Liberal)
  • Minority Floor Leader
Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. (PDP-Laban)

[edit] House of Representatives

  • Speaker of the House of Representatives
Jose C. de Venecia, Jr. (Lakas-CMD, 4th District Pangasinan)
  • Deputy Speakers
Luzon:
Emilio R. Espinosa (NPC, 2nd District Masbate)
Visayas:
Raul V. del Mar (Lakas-CMD, 1st District Cebu City)
Mindanao:
Abdulgani A. Salapuddin (Lakas-CMD, Lone District Basilan)
Central Luzon:
Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III (Liberal, 2nd District Tarlac)
Eric D. Singson (Liberal, 2nd District Ilocos Sur), elected February 21, 2006.[12]
  • Majority Floor Leader
Prospero C. Nograles (Lakas-CMD, 1st District Davao City)
  • Minority Floor Leader
Francis Joseph G. Escudero (NPC, 1st District Sorsogon)

[edit] Members

[edit] Senate

Senator Party Term Term Start Term End
  Edgardo J. Angara, Jr.
LDP
1
2001
2007
  Joker P. Arroyo
independent
1
2001
2007
  Rodolfo G. Biazon
Liberal
2
2004
2010
  Pilar Juliana S. Cayetano-Sebastian
Lakas-CMD
1
2004
2010
  Miriam Defensor Santiago
PRP
1
2004
2010
  Franklin M. Drilon
Liberal
2
2001
2007
  Luisa P. E. Estrada
PMP
1
2001
2007
  Jose E. Estrada
PMP
1
2004
2010
  Juan Ponce Enrile
PMP
1
2004
2010
  Juan M. Flavier
Lakas-CMD
2
2001
2007
  Richard J. Gordon
Lakas-CMD
1
2004
2010
  Panfilo M. Lacson
independent
1
2001
2007
  Manuel M. Lapid
Lakas-CMD
1
2004
2010
  Alfredo S. Lim
KNP
1
2004
2010
  Maria Ana Consuelo A. S. Madrigal-Valade
KNP
1
2004
2010
  Ramon B. Magsaysay, Jr.
Lakas-CMD
2
2001
2007
  Sergio R. Osmeña III
PDP-Laban
2
2001
2007
  Francis N. Pangilinan
Liberal
1
2001
2007
  Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr.
PDP-Laban
2
2004
2010
  Ralph G. Recto
Nacionalista
1
2001
2007
  Ramon B. Revilla, Jr.
Lakas-CMD
1
2004
2010
  Manuel A. Roxas II
Liberal
1
2004
2010
  Manuel B. Villar, Jr.
Nacionalista
1
2001
2007
Vacant[1]
2001
2007
1. ^  Vacancy occurred after election of Noli De Castro as Vice President in 2004.

[edit] House of Representatives

The term of office of the current members of the House of Representatives is from June 30, 2004 to June 30, 2007.

District Representatives
Province/City District Representative Party Term First Elected
Abra
Lone
Luis P. Bersamin, Jr.[1] KAMPI
2
2001
Agusan del Norte
1st
Leovigildo B. Banaag Lakas-CMD
3
1998
2nd
Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante Lakas-CMD
1
2004
Agusan del Sur
Lone
Rodolfo G. Plaza NPC
2
2001
Aklan
Lone
Florencio T. Miraflores Liberal
1
2004
Albay
1st
Edcel C. Lagman Aksyon
1
2004
2nd
Carlos R. Imperial Lakas-CMD/NPC
2
2001
3rd
Joey S. Salceda[10] Lakas-CMD/KAMPI
3
1998
Antipolo City
1st
Ronaldo Puno, Jr.[2] KAMPI
1
2004
2nd
Victor R. Sumulong KAMPI
3
1998
Antique
Lone
Exequiel B. Javier Lakas-CMD
2
2001
Apayao
Lone
Elias C. Bulut, Jr. NPC
3
1998
Aurora
Lone
Juan Edgardo M. Angara LDP
1
2004
Bacolod City
Lone
Monico O. Puentevella Lakas-CMD
2
2001
Baguio City
Lone
Mauricio G. Domogan Lakas-CMD
2
2001
Basilan
Lone
Gerry A. Salapuddin Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Bataan
1st
Antonino P. Roman Liberal
3
1998
2nd
Albert S. Garcia Lakas-CMD/KAMPI
1
2004
Batanes
Lone
Henedina R. Abad Liberal
1
2004
Batangas
1st
Eileen Ermita-Buhain Lakas-CMD
2
2001
2nd
Hermilando I. Mandanas Liberal
1
2004
3rd
Victoria H. Reyes Lakas-CMD
2
2001
4th
Oscar L. Gozos KAMPI
2
2001
Benguet
Lone
Samuel M. Dangwa Lakas-CMD
2
2001
Biliran
Lone
Gerardo J. Espina, Jr. KAMPI
1
2004
Bohol
1st
Edgar M. Chatto Lakas-CMD
2
2001
2nd
Roberto C. Cajes Lakas-CMD
2
2001
3rd
Eladio M. Jala Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Bukidnon
1st
J.R. Nereus O. Acosta Liberal
3
1998
2nd
Teofisto "TG" L. Guingona III Nacionalista
1
2004
3rd
Juan Miguel F. Zubiri Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Bulacan
1st
Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado Lakas-CMD
3
1998
2nd
Pedro M. Pancho NPC
1
2004
3rd
Lorna C. Silverio Lakas-CMD
2
2001
4th
Reylina G. Nicolas Lakas-CMD
2
2001
Cagayan
1st
Juan C. Ponce Enrile, Jr. NPC
3
1998
2nd
Florencio L. Vargas independent
1
2004
3rd
Manuel N. Mamba Liberal
2
2001
Cagayan de Oro City
Lone
Constantino G. Jaraula Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Caloocan City
1st
Oscar G. Malapitan Nacionalista
1
2004
2nd
Luis A. Asistio NPC
1
2004
Camarines Norte
Lone
Renato J. Unico, Jr. Lakas-CMD/KAMPI
2
2001
Camarines Sur
1st
Ronaldo G. Andaya[3] Liberal
3
1998
2nd
Luis R. Villafuerte KAMPI
1
2004
3rd
Arnulfo P. Fuentebella NPC
1
2004
4th
Felix R. Alfelor, Jr. Lakas-CMD/KAMPI
2
2001
Camiguin
Lone
Jurdin Jesus M. Romualdo NPC
3
1998
Capiz
1st
Rodriguez D. Dadivas Liberal
2
2001
2nd
Fred H. Castro Liberal
2
2001
Catanduanes
Lone
Joseph A. Santiago NPC
2
2001
Cavite
1st
Joseph Emilio A. Abaya Liberal
1
2004
2nd
Gilbert C. Remulla Nacionalista
2
2001
3rd
Jesus Crispin C. Remulla Nacionalista
1
2004
Cebu
1st
Eduardo R. Gullas Nacionalista
1
2004
2nd
Simeon L. Kintanar NPC
3
1998
3rd
Antonio P. Yapha, Jr. NPC/Alayon
3
1998
4th
Clavel A. Martinez Lakas-CMD
3
1998
5th
Joseph H. Durano [12] Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Ramon "Red" H. Durano VI [4]
1
2005
6th
Nerissa Corazon Soon-Ruiz KAMPI
2
2001
Cebu City
1st
Raul V. Del Mar Lakas-CMD
3
1998
2nd
Antonio V. Cuenco Lakas-CMD/PROMDI
2
2001
Compostela Valley
1st
Manuel "Way Kurat" E. Zamora Lakas-CMD
2
2001
2nd
Prospero S. Amatong Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Cotabato (North)
1st
Emmylou J. Taliño-Santos Nacionalista
2
2001
2nd
Gregorio T. Ipong NPC
3
1998
Davao City
1st
Prospero C. Nograles Lakas-CMD
2
2001
2nd
Vincent J. Garcia NPC
2
2001
3rd
Ruy Elias C. Lopez NPC
3
1998
Davao del Norte
1st
Arrel R. Olaño Lakas-CMD
2
2001
2nd
Antonio R. Floirendo, Jr. Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Davao del Sur
1st
Douglas R.A. Cagas NPC
3
1998
2nd
Claude P. Bautista NPC
2
2001
Davao Oriental
1st
Corazon N. Malanyaon KAMPI
2
2001
2nd
Mayo Z. Almario Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Eastern Samar
Lone
Marcelino C. Libanan[11] Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Guimaras
Lone
Edgar T. Espinosa independent
2
2001
Ifugao
Lone
Solomon R. Chungalao Liberal
2
2001
Ilocos Norte
1st
Roque R. Ablan, Jr. Lakas-CMD/KBL
2
2001
2nd
Imee R. Marcos KBL
3
1998
Ilocos Sur
1st
Salacnib F. Baterina Lakas-CMD
3
1998
2nd
Eric D. Singson Liberal
2
2001
Iloilo
1st
Janette L. Garin Lakas-CMD
1
2004
2nd
Judy Syjuco Liberal
1
2004
3rd
Arthur D. Defensor Lakas-CMD
2
2001
4th
Ferjenel G. Biron KAMPI
1
2004
5th
Rolex T. Suplico LDP
3
1998
Iloilo City
Lone
Raul T. Gonzalez, Jr. Lakas-CMD
1
2004
Isabela
1st
Rodolfo T. Albano III KAMPI
1
2004
2nd
Edwin C. Uy Lakas-CMD
2
2001
3rd
Faustino G. Dy III NPC
2
2001
4th
Anthony C. Miranda KAMPI
1
2004
Kalinga
Lone
Laurence B. Wacnang Liberal
3
1998
La Union
1st
Manuel C. Ortega NPC
3
1998
2nd
Tomas M. Dumpit KAMPI
3
1998
Laguna
1st
Uliran T. Joaquin NPC
3
1998
2nd
Justin S.B. Chipeco Nacionalista
1
2004
3rd
Danton Q. Bueser Liberal
3
1998
4th
Benjamin C. Agarao, Jr. Liberal
1
2004
Lanao del Norte
1st
Alipio V. Badelles NPC
3
1998
2nd
Abdullah D. Dimaporo Lakas-CMD
2
2001
Lanao del Sur
1st
Faysah R.P.M. Dumarpa Lakas-CMD
2
2001
2nd
Benasing O. Macarambon, Jr. NPC
3
1998
Las Piñas City
Lone
Cynthia A. Villar Nacionalista
2
2001
Leyte
1st
Remedios L. Petilla Lakas-CMD
1
2004
2nd
Trinidad G. Apostol Lakas-CMD
2
2001
3rd
Eduardo K. Veloso Lakas-CMD/NPC
3
1998
4th
Eufrocino M. Codilla, Sr. Lakas-CMD
2
2001
5th
Carmen L. Cari Lakas-CMD
2
2001
Maguindanao
1st
Baisendig G. Dilangalen PMP
1
2004
2nd
Simeon A. Datumanong Lakas-CMD
1
2004
Makati City
1st
Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. PDP-Laban
2
2001
2nd
Agapito A. Aquino LDP
3
1998
Malabon City-Navotas
Lone
Federico S. Sandoval II Liberal
3
1998
Mandaluyong City
Lone
Benjamin D. Abalos, Jr. Lakas-CMD
1
2004
Manila
1st
Ernesto A. Nieva Liberal
3
1998
2nd
Jaime C. Lopez Lakas-CMD
2
2001
3rd
Miles M. Roces Liberal
1
2004
4th
Rodolfo C. Bacani Liberal
3
1998
5th
Joey D. Hizon Nacionalista
3
1998
6th
Bienvenido M. Abante, Jr. Lakas-CMD
1
2004
Marikina City
Lone
Del R. De Guzman Lakas-CMD
2
2001
Marinduque
Lone
Edmundo O. Reyes, Jr. Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Masbate
1st
Narciso R. Bravo, Jr. KAMPI
1
2004
2nd
Emilio R. Espinosa, Jr. NPC
3
1998
3rd
Rizalina Seachon-Lanete NPC
1
2004
Misamis Occidental
1st
Ernie D. Clarete REPORMA-LM
2
2001
2nd
Herminia M. Ramiro Lakas-CMD
2
2001
Misamis Oriental
1st
Danilo P. Lagbas KNP
1
2004
2nd
Augusto H. Baculio KAMPI
3
1998
Mountain Province
Lone
Victor S. Dominguez KAMPI
1
2004
Muntinlupa City
Lone
Rozzano Rufino B. Biazon Liberal
2
2001
Negros Occidental
1st
Tranquilino B. Carmona KAMPI
1
2004
2nd
Alfredo D. Marañon III KAMPI
1
2004
3rd
Jose Carlos V. Lacson Lakas-CMD
2
2001
4th
Carlos O. Cojuangco NPC
3
1998
5th
Ignacio T. Arroyo KAMPI
1
2004
6th
Genaro Rafael K. Alvarez III KAMPI/NPC
1
2004
Negros Oriental
1st
Jacinto V. Paras LDP
3
1998
2nd
Emilio C. Macias II NPC
3
1998
3rd
Herminio G. Teves independent
3
1998
Northern Samar
1st
Harlin C. Abayon Liberal
3
1998
2nd
Romualdo T. Vicencio[5] Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Nueva Ecija
1st
Josefina M. Joson NPC
3
1998
2nd
Eleuterio R. Violago Lakas-CMD
2
2001
3rd
Oyie Umali Lakas-CMD
2
2001
4th
Rodolfo W. Antonino KAMPI
1
2004
Nueva Vizcaya
Lone
Rodolfo Q. Agbayani LDP
1
2004
Occidental Mindoro
Lone
Ma. Amelita C. Villarosa KAMPI
1
2004
Oriental Mindoro
1st
Rodolfo G. Valencia Liberal
1
2004
2nd
Alfonso V. Umali, Jr. Liberal
2
2001
Palawan
1st
Antonio C. Alvarez KAMPI
1
2004
2nd
Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra Liberal
2
2001
Pampanga
1st
Francis L. Nepomuceno NPC
3
1998
2nd
Mikey Macapagal Arroyo Lakas-CMD
1
2004
3rd
Rey B. Aquino Lakas-CMD
1
2004
4th
Anna York P. Bondoc Nacionalista
1
2004
Pangasinan
1st
Arthur F. Celeste KAMPI
2
2001
2nd
Amado T. Espino, Jr. KAMPI
2
2001
3rd
Generoso D.C. Tulagan KAMPI
3
1998
4th
Jose de Venecia, Jr. Lakas-CMD
2
2001
5th
Mark O. Cojuangco NPC
2
2001
6th
Conrado M. Estrella III NPC
2
2001
Parañaque City
1st
Eduardo C. Zialcita Lakas-CMD
2
2001
2nd
Roilo Golez KAMPI
1
2004
Pasay City
Lone
Consuelo A. Dy KAMPI
2
2001
Pasig City
Lone
Robert "Dodot" Jaworski, Jr. Lakas-CMD
1
2004
Quezon
1st
Rafael P. Nantes Liberal
3
1998
2nd
Proceso J. Alcala Liberal
1
2004
3rd
Danilo E. Suarez Liberal
1
2004
4th
Lorenzo R. Tañada III Liberal
1
2004
Quezon City
1st
Vincent "Bingbong" P. Crisologo Nacionalista
1
2004
2nd
Mary Ann L. Susano Lakas-CMD
1
2004
3rd
Matias V. Defensor, Jr. Liberal
1
2004
4th
Nanette Castelo-Daza Lakas-CMD
2
2001
Quirino
Lone
Junie E. Cua Liberal
2
2001
Rizal
1st
Michael John "Jack" R. Duavit NPC
2
2001
2nd
Isidro S. Rodriguez, Jr. NPC
3
1998
Romblon
Lone
Eduardo C. Firmalo KAMPI
1
2004
Samar (Western)
1st
Reynaldo S. Uy Liberal
2
2001
2nd
Catalino V. Figueroa Nacionalista
1
2004
San Jose del Monte City
Lone
Eduardo V. Roquero Lakas-CMD
1
2004
San Juan
Lone
Ronaldo B. Zamora PMP
2
2001
Sarangani
Lone
Erwin L. Chiongbian Lakas-CMD/SARRO
2
2001
Siquijor
Lone
Orlando A. Fua, Jr. Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Sorsogon
1st
Francis G. Escudero NPC
3
1998
2nd
Jose G. Solis KAMPI
2
2001
South Cotabato
1st
Darlene R. Antonino-Custodio NPC
2
2001
2nd
Arthur Y. Pingoy, Jr. NPC
2
2001
Southern Leyte
Lone
Roger G. Mercado Lakas-CMD
1
2004
Sultan Kudarat
Lone
Suharto "Teng" T. Mangudadatu KAMPI
1
2004
Sulu
1st
Hussin U. Amin Lakas-CMD
3
1998
2nd
Munir M. Arbison Lakas-CMD
2
2001
Surigao del Norte
1st
Glenda B. Ecleo Lakas-CMD
2
2001
2nd
Ace S. Barbers Lakas-CMD
3
1998
Surigao del Sur
1st
Prospero A. Pichay, Jr. Lakas-CMD
3
1998
2nd
Peter Paul Jed C. Falcon KAMPI
1
2004
Taguig City-Pateros
Lone
Alan Peter S. Cayetano Nacionalista
3
1998
Tarlac
1st
Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. NPC
3
1998
2nd
Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III Liberal
3
1998
3rd
Jesli A. Lapus, Jr.[6] NPC
3
1998
Tawi-Tawi
Lone
Nur G. Jaafar[7] Lakas-CMD
1
2004
Valenzuela City
1st
Bobbit L. Carlos Lakas-CMD
1
2004
2nd
Antonio M. Serapio[9] Nacionalista
1
2004
Zambales
1st
Ma. Milagros "Mitos" H. Magsaysay Lakas-CMD
1
2004
2nd
Antonio M. Diaz Liberal
1
2004
Zamboanga City
Lone
Erico Basilio A. Fabian LDP
1
2004
Zamboanga del Norte
1st
Cecilia G. Jalosjos-Carreon PDSP
2
2001
2nd
Roseller L. Barinaga NPC
3
1998
3rd
Cesar G. Jalosjos PDSP
1
2004
Zamboanga del Sur
1st
Isidoro E. Real, Jr. Lakas-CMD
2
2001
2nd
Antonio H. Cerilles NPC
1
2004
Zamboanga Sibugay
Lone
Belma A. Cabilao Lakas-CMD
2
2001
Sectoral Representatives
Party-List Representative Term First Elected
Akbayan Citizens' Action Party Mario Joyo Aguja
2
2001
Ana Theresia "Risa" Hontiveros-Baraquel
1
2004
Loretta Ann P. Rosales
3
1998
Alagad Marcoleta, Rodante D.
1
2004
Alliance of Volunteer Educators Eulogio R. Magsaysay
1
2004
An Waray Florencio "Bem" G. Noel
1
2004
Anak Mindanao Mujiv Hataman
2
2001
Anakpawis Crispin B. Beltran
1
2004
Ang Laban ng Indiginong Filipino Acmad M. Tomawis
1
2004
Rafael V. Mariano
1
2004
Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives Sunny Rose A. Madamba
2
2001
Ernesto C. Pablo
2
2001
Edgar L. Valdez
2
2001
Bayan Muna Teodoro A. Casiño
1
2004
Satur C. Ocampo
2
2001
Joel G. Virador
2
2001
Buhay Hayaan Yumabong Christian M. Señeres
2
2001
Rene M. Velarde
2
2001
Citizen's Battle Against Corruption Emmanuel Joel J. Villanueva
2
2001
Cooperative-National Confederation of Cooperatives Guillermo P. Cua
1
2004
GABRIELA Liza L. Maza
1
2004
Luzon Farmers Party (Butil) Leonila V. Chavez
1
2004
Partido ng Manggagawa Renato "Ka Rene" B. Magtubo
3
1998
Veterans Freedom Party Estrella de Leon Santos[8]
1
2007
1. ^  Luis Bersamin, Jr. was assassinated on December 16, 2006.[13]
2. ^  Ronaldo Puno, Jr. was appointed Interior and Local Government Secretary on February 5, 2006.
3. ^  Ronaldo G. Andaya was appointed Budget and Management Secretary on February 5, 2006.
4. ^  Assumed office on June 9, 2005. Elected in a special election on May 30, 2005 to complete the unexpired term of Joseph "Ace" H. Durano (Lakas-CMD) who was appointed Tourism Secretary on August 19, 2004.
5. ^  Romualdo T. Vicencio died on July 26, 2006.
6. ^  Jesli A. Lapus, Jr. was appointed Education Secretary on July 24, 2006.
7. ^  Replaced Anuar J. Abubakar (Lakas-CMD) as per House Electoral Tribunal decision on June 30, 2006.[14]
8. ^  Assumed office on January 31, 2007[15] after Ernesto S. Gidaya died on January 29, 2007.[16]
9. ^  Antonio M. Serapio died on February 19, 2007.[17]
10. ^  Joey S. Salceda was appointed Presidential Chief of Staff on February 10, 2007.
11. ^  Marcelino C. Libanan was appointed Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration on April 18, 2007[18]
12. ^  Joseph "Ace" H. Durano was appointed as Tourism Secretary on August 19, 2004.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Arroyo will push Cha-cha, hit at ‘Imperial Manila’ in SONA Accessed on July 21, 2006.
  2. ^ House approves resolution convening constituent assembly Maila Ager INQ7.net. Accessed on December 7, 2006.
  3. ^ 22 senators close ranks, vow to boycott Con-ass Accessed on December 9, 2006.
  4. ^ Arroyo foes gear for ‘serious battle’ Accessed on December 8, 2006.
  5. ^ CBCP planning nationwide protests vs constituent assembly Accessed on December 8, 2006.
  6. ^ Palace backtracks, now favors constitutional convention, too Accessed on December 9, 2006
  7. ^ De Venecia calls for constitutional convention Accessed on December 9, 2006.
  8. ^ Senators nix De Venecia’s 72-hour con-con deadline Accessed on December 9, 2006.
  9. ^ Senate OKs Con-con but there’s no rush Accessed on December 13, 2006.
  10. ^ Constitutional convention ‘dead,’ says solon Accessed on December 12, 2006.
  11. ^ Arroyo signs P1.126-trillion budget. Accessed on May 26, 2007
  12. ^ Singson is new Deputy Speaker. Accessed on March 22, 2007.
  13. ^ Abra lawmaker murdered. Accessed on December 17, 2006.
  14. ^ Jaafar wins protest vs Tawi-Tawi Rep. Abubakar Accessed on July 6, 2006.
  15. ^ A Lady Takes Over Accessed on February 1, 2007.
  16. ^ Party-list Rep. Ernesto Gidaya passes away Accessed on February 1, 2007.
  17. ^ Rep. Serapio dies in vehicular accident Accessed on February 20, 2007.
  18. ^ Arroyo names lawmaker new immigration commissioner. Accessed on April 18, 2007.

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[edit] Further reading

  • Philippine House of Representatives Congressional Library
  • The Presidents of the Senate of the Republic of the Philippines. ISBN 971-8832-24-6. 
  • Pobre, Cesar P.. Philippine Legislature 100 Years. ISBN 971-92245-0-9. 

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