The Philippine Congress is divided into two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 24 senators elected to six-year terms, with half elected every three years. Senators must be natural-born citizens at least 35 years old who can read and write, are registered voters, and have lived in the Philippines for at least two years prior to the election. The House of Representatives has no more than 250 members with three-year terms. Congress has legislative powers like passing bills, oversight of the executive branch, and confirming appointments. It also has non-legislative powers like impeachment and advising and consenting to treaties.