The document is a committee report from the Senate of the Philippines recommending approval of Senate Bill No. 2065. The bill would amend Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 to create positions for judges-at-large and take into consideration related House Bill No. 7309. The report is submitted jointly by the Committees on Justice and Human Rights and Finance.
The document discusses the Philippine judiciary system. It is comprised of regular courts organized into four levels - the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Regional Trial Courts, and Metropolitan/Municipal Trial Courts. There are also special courts like the Sharia Court and Court of Tax Appeals that have limited jurisdiction. Quasi-judicial agencies that help support the judiciary include the Civil Service Commission, Commission on Elections, and Commission on Audit. The Supreme Court is the highest court and has the Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices who must be natural born Filipinos over 40 with 15+ years experience as a lower court judge or practicing law.
This committee report from the Senate of the Philippines recommends approving with amendments a bill regulating the credit card industry in the Philippines. The bill was referred from the House of Representatives and combines House Bill No. 5417 with 10 related Senate bills. The committee report finds the bill addresses needed protections for credit card holders by setting interest rate ceilings and prohibiting hidden penalties or costs imposed by banks on credit card purchases and cash advances.
The document summarizes the key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, including that it had a unicameral legislature without separation of powers, the central government was too weak with most power held by states, Congress could not tax or regulate commerce between states, and amendments required unanimous approval which made changes impossible. It then provides an overview of the key aspects of the US Constitution, outlining the establishment of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches along with their powers, and how states relate to the federal government. Amendments 1-10 are summarized as the Bill of Rights protecting individual freedoms, followed by brief descriptions of Amendments 11-27.
This document discusses provisions in the Philippine Constitution regarding the independence and structure of the judicial branch. It outlines safeguards for judicial independence including fiscal autonomy, security of tenure, and protections against removal except by impeachment. It also describes the structure of the Supreme Court, which is composed of a Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices who may sit en banc or in divisions. It provides rules for decisions, requiring a majority for division decisions and concurrence of at least 3 justices.
This document outlines the structure and powers of the Philippine judicial system according to the 1987 Constitution. It discusses that judicial power is vested in one Supreme Court and lower courts, and that the judiciary is composed of constitutional, statutory, appellate, and special courts. It also summarizes the qualifications of judges, the creation of the Judicial and Bar Council, appointment process of judges, and administrative powers and independence of the Supreme Court.
Philippine Constitution - Article VIII - Judicial DepartmentJohn Paul Espino
Article 8 - VIII - Judicial Department of the Philippines
PREAMBLE
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
The document discusses key aspects of the judicial department and powers according to the Philippine Constitution. It defines judicial power as the power of courts to interpret and apply laws to legal disputes. It also outlines that the judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts established by law. The Supreme Court is composed of a Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices who can sit en banc or in divisions. Important concepts like jurisdiction, fiscal autonomy, and the number of votes required for different types of cases are also summarized.
The document is a committee report from the Senate of the Philippines recommending approval of Senate Bill No. 2065. The bill would amend Batas Pambansa Blg. 129 to create positions for judges-at-large and take into consideration related House Bill No. 7309. The report is submitted jointly by the Committees on Justice and Human Rights and Finance.
The document discusses the Philippine judiciary system. It is comprised of regular courts organized into four levels - the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Regional Trial Courts, and Metropolitan/Municipal Trial Courts. There are also special courts like the Sharia Court and Court of Tax Appeals that have limited jurisdiction. Quasi-judicial agencies that help support the judiciary include the Civil Service Commission, Commission on Elections, and Commission on Audit. The Supreme Court is the highest court and has the Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices who must be natural born Filipinos over 40 with 15+ years experience as a lower court judge or practicing law.
This committee report from the Senate of the Philippines recommends approving with amendments a bill regulating the credit card industry in the Philippines. The bill was referred from the House of Representatives and combines House Bill No. 5417 with 10 related Senate bills. The committee report finds the bill addresses needed protections for credit card holders by setting interest rate ceilings and prohibiting hidden penalties or costs imposed by banks on credit card purchases and cash advances.
The document summarizes the key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, including that it had a unicameral legislature without separation of powers, the central government was too weak with most power held by states, Congress could not tax or regulate commerce between states, and amendments required unanimous approval which made changes impossible. It then provides an overview of the key aspects of the US Constitution, outlining the establishment of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches along with their powers, and how states relate to the federal government. Amendments 1-10 are summarized as the Bill of Rights protecting individual freedoms, followed by brief descriptions of Amendments 11-27.
This document discusses provisions in the Philippine Constitution regarding the independence and structure of the judicial branch. It outlines safeguards for judicial independence including fiscal autonomy, security of tenure, and protections against removal except by impeachment. It also describes the structure of the Supreme Court, which is composed of a Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices who may sit en banc or in divisions. It provides rules for decisions, requiring a majority for division decisions and concurrence of at least 3 justices.
This document outlines the structure and powers of the Philippine judicial system according to the 1987 Constitution. It discusses that judicial power is vested in one Supreme Court and lower courts, and that the judiciary is composed of constitutional, statutory, appellate, and special courts. It also summarizes the qualifications of judges, the creation of the Judicial and Bar Council, appointment process of judges, and administrative powers and independence of the Supreme Court.
Philippine Constitution - Article VIII - Judicial DepartmentJohn Paul Espino
Article 8 - VIII - Judicial Department of the Philippines
PREAMBLE
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
The document discusses key aspects of the judicial department and powers according to the Philippine Constitution. It defines judicial power as the power of courts to interpret and apply laws to legal disputes. It also outlines that the judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts established by law. The Supreme Court is composed of a Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices who can sit en banc or in divisions. Important concepts like jurisdiction, fiscal autonomy, and the number of votes required for different types of cases are also summarized.
The document discusses the structure and functions of the Philippine judiciary. It outlines that judicial power is vested in one Supreme Court, which acts as the court of last resort. It also describes the lower courts that cases can be appealed to, including regional trial courts, sandiganbayan, court of appeals, and others. The document provides details on the composition and jurisdiction of these various courts that make up the Philippine judicial system.
Constitutional Law Moot Submission (Overall Distinction)Sue Stone
The document discusses the roles and appointments of judges to the Australian Justice Commission under the Justice Act 2014. It makes three submissions:
1. State supreme court judges appointed to the commission are subject to the same federal judicial rules as federal court judges appointed.
2. Appointing federal court justices under section 25(a) is incompatible with Chapter III of the Constitution based on the functions being non-judicial and failing the three-limb test for incompatibility from Wilson v Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs.
3. If the court finds submissions 1 and 2 valid, then appointment of state supreme court judges under section 25(b) would also be invalid under Chapter III due to the same in
The Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the US government, known as Congress, which is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives. It outlines the composition and election process for both chambers, as well as their powers and responsibilities. These include the ability to create laws, approve the federal budget, declare war, and impeach and remove the president from office. The Constitution also establishes the basic framework for how legislation is passed and how the president can veto bills.
The Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the US government, known as Congress, which is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives. It outlines the composition and election process for both chambers, as well as their powers and responsibilities. These include the ability to create laws, approve the federal budget, declare war, and impeach and remove the president or other federal officials from office. The Constitution also establishes the basic framework for how legislation is passed and how the executive branch, through the president, can veto bills.
The document discusses the judicial power of the Philippines as outlined in Article VIII. It states that judicial power shall be vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts established by law. It also describes the duties of the courts, which include settling actual controversies involving legally enforceable rights and determining if there has been a grave abuse of discretion by government bodies.
The document outlines key provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution relating to the judiciary. It establishes the Supreme Court as the highest court and grants it powers like judicial review. It provides for the establishment of lower courts and sets qualifications for judges. It also creates a Judicial and Bar Council to recommend judicial appointments. The Supreme Court is given authority over case decisions and discipline of lower court judges.
The Commission on Audit is composed of a Chairman and two Commissioners who are natural-born Filipino citizens at least 35 years old with experience as CPAs or lawyers. They are appointed by the President for 7 years without reappointment.
The Commission has the power to examine, audit, and settle accounts of government revenues/expenditures. It keeps the general accounts of the government and defines the scope of its audits. It promulgates accounting and auditing rules and regulations and submits an annual financial report to the President and Congress.
The document discusses the judicial department and powers of courts in the Philippines. It outlines that judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts, and generally entails settling legal disputes and determining abuse of power. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review to interpret laws. It is composed of a Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices. When a court reaches a decision, a justice writes an opinion certified by the Chief Justice and served to parties.
This document outlines the judicial department and powers of the Philippine courts according to the 1987 Constitution. It discusses that judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts, and covers the jurisdiction, independence, fiscal autonomy, composition, and appointment process. Key points include that the Supreme Court has original and appellate jurisdiction, sits en banc or in divisions, and has administrative supervision over all courts. It also establishes a Judicial and Bar Council to recommend judicial appointments.
THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT REPORTED BY: ALTA GRACIA S. BAÑACIA & ARISTOTEL M. ...Jay Gonzales
The judicial department is one of the three branches of government that interprets and applies the laws to resolve legal disputes. The judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts. The Supreme Court has 15 Justices and has powers like settling legal controversies, judicial review, and assigning judges. It oversees the court system which includes the Court of Appeals, regional trial courts, and lower courts that handle trials.
This page discusses changes which helped improve equal representation to Britain, examining the strengths and weaknesses of these reforms in achieving democracy.
The document discusses three constitutional commissions in the Philippines:
1. The Civil Service Commission establishes a career civil service and promotes integrity, efficiency, and accountability.
2. The Commission on Elections oversees elections and is composed of citizens over 35 years old with legal degrees.
3. The Commission on Audit examines all government financial accounts and is made up of CPAs or lawyers with over 10 years of experience in different professions.
The document outlines the powers and functions of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) according to the 1987 Philippine Constitution. It establishes that Comelec will be composed of a Chairperson and 6 Commissioners who must be natural-born citizens, at least 35 years old, college graduates, and lawyers with 10+ years of practice. It then lists Comelec's powers which include enforcing election laws, deciding election-related cases, registering political parties, investigating fraud, and recommending measures to minimize election spending. Comelec may also deputize law enforcement to ensure free and credible elections.
Philippine Constitution - ARTICLE IX - Constitutional Commissions John Paul Espino
ARTICLE 9 - IX - Constitutional Commissions of the Philippines
PREAMBLE
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
The document discusses the Sandiganbayan, which is the Philippines' anti-graft court. It was established by the 1973 constitution and given jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases involving public officials. The Sandiganbayan is composed of a presiding justice and 14 associate justices who sit in five divisions. The court handles notable cases like those against former President Estrada and Senator Estrada. However, it faces issues like a high backlog of over 2,600 pending cases due to requirements that three justices must hear each case. Proposed reforms aim to address this by allowing single justices to accept evidence and increasing the number of divisions.
The second law commission consisting of seven members was appointed in 1853 under the chairmanship of Sir John Romilly. In its second report submitted in 1855, the commission agreed with the first law commission that substantive civil law should be adopted for inhabitants of mofussil areas. The commission expressed that only portions of English law that did not offend native customs and traditions should be adopted. The commission also suggested matters not covered by codified English law be decided based on equity, justice and good conscience. The commission opposed codification of Hindu and Mohammedan personal law.
The document discusses the judicial department and powers of Philippine courts according to the 1987 Constitution. It describes the structure and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, regional trial courts, metropolitan trial courts, and other lower courts. It also covers the qualifications of judges, the administrative supervision of courts by the Supreme Court, and the establishment of a Judicial and Bar Council to recommend judicial appointments.
This document outlines sections related to the legislative department in the Philippine Constitution. It describes the structure and composition of the Senate and House of Representatives. Some key points include:
- The legislative power is vested in the Congress of the Philippines, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives.
- The Senate has 24 senators elected at large by qualified voters. The House has between 200-250 representatives elected from legislative districts based on population.
- It establishes qualifications for senators and representatives, including age limits and residency requirements.
- It discusses terms of office, election dates, salaries, privileges of members, procedures of each house, and other powers and duties of Congress.
The document outlines the key components of the US Constitution including the framework for how the government functions, the original articles establishing the three branches of government and their powers, and the process for amending the Constitution. It then lists the first 10 amendments of the Bill of Rights protecting various individual freedoms and rights, as well as some other notable amendments such as the 13th abolishing slavery and the 19th giving women the right to vote.
Senate Bill No. 2940
R e co m m e n d in g its a p p ro v a l w ith a m e n d m e n ts
Sponsor: E lectoral Reforms a n d P e o p le ’s
P a rticip ation
This document summarizes the proceedings of the 14th session of the Senate of the Philippines on August 28, 2013. It includes details of the call to order, prayer, roll call with 17 senators present, approval of the previous session's journal, and the referral of 1174 bills to various committees for consideration. The session covered routine legislative procedures and business.
The document discusses the structure and functions of the Philippine judiciary. It outlines that judicial power is vested in one Supreme Court, which acts as the court of last resort. It also describes the lower courts that cases can be appealed to, including regional trial courts, sandiganbayan, court of appeals, and others. The document provides details on the composition and jurisdiction of these various courts that make up the Philippine judicial system.
Constitutional Law Moot Submission (Overall Distinction)Sue Stone
The document discusses the roles and appointments of judges to the Australian Justice Commission under the Justice Act 2014. It makes three submissions:
1. State supreme court judges appointed to the commission are subject to the same federal judicial rules as federal court judges appointed.
2. Appointing federal court justices under section 25(a) is incompatible with Chapter III of the Constitution based on the functions being non-judicial and failing the three-limb test for incompatibility from Wilson v Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs.
3. If the court finds submissions 1 and 2 valid, then appointment of state supreme court judges under section 25(b) would also be invalid under Chapter III due to the same in
The Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the US government, known as Congress, which is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives. It outlines the composition and election process for both chambers, as well as their powers and responsibilities. These include the ability to create laws, approve the federal budget, declare war, and impeach and remove the president from office. The Constitution also establishes the basic framework for how legislation is passed and how the president can veto bills.
The Constitution establishes the legislative branch of the US government, known as Congress, which is made up of the Senate and House of Representatives. It outlines the composition and election process for both chambers, as well as their powers and responsibilities. These include the ability to create laws, approve the federal budget, declare war, and impeach and remove the president or other federal officials from office. The Constitution also establishes the basic framework for how legislation is passed and how the executive branch, through the president, can veto bills.
The document discusses the judicial power of the Philippines as outlined in Article VIII. It states that judicial power shall be vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts established by law. It also describes the duties of the courts, which include settling actual controversies involving legally enforceable rights and determining if there has been a grave abuse of discretion by government bodies.
The document outlines key provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution relating to the judiciary. It establishes the Supreme Court as the highest court and grants it powers like judicial review. It provides for the establishment of lower courts and sets qualifications for judges. It also creates a Judicial and Bar Council to recommend judicial appointments. The Supreme Court is given authority over case decisions and discipline of lower court judges.
The Commission on Audit is composed of a Chairman and two Commissioners who are natural-born Filipino citizens at least 35 years old with experience as CPAs or lawyers. They are appointed by the President for 7 years without reappointment.
The Commission has the power to examine, audit, and settle accounts of government revenues/expenditures. It keeps the general accounts of the government and defines the scope of its audits. It promulgates accounting and auditing rules and regulations and submits an annual financial report to the President and Congress.
The document discusses the judicial department and powers of courts in the Philippines. It outlines that judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts, and generally entails settling legal disputes and determining abuse of power. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review to interpret laws. It is composed of a Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices. When a court reaches a decision, a justice writes an opinion certified by the Chief Justice and served to parties.
This document outlines the judicial department and powers of the Philippine courts according to the 1987 Constitution. It discusses that judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts, and covers the jurisdiction, independence, fiscal autonomy, composition, and appointment process. Key points include that the Supreme Court has original and appellate jurisdiction, sits en banc or in divisions, and has administrative supervision over all courts. It also establishes a Judicial and Bar Council to recommend judicial appointments.
THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT REPORTED BY: ALTA GRACIA S. BAÑACIA & ARISTOTEL M. ...Jay Gonzales
The judicial department is one of the three branches of government that interprets and applies the laws to resolve legal disputes. The judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and lower courts. The Supreme Court has 15 Justices and has powers like settling legal controversies, judicial review, and assigning judges. It oversees the court system which includes the Court of Appeals, regional trial courts, and lower courts that handle trials.
This page discusses changes which helped improve equal representation to Britain, examining the strengths and weaknesses of these reforms in achieving democracy.
The document discusses three constitutional commissions in the Philippines:
1. The Civil Service Commission establishes a career civil service and promotes integrity, efficiency, and accountability.
2. The Commission on Elections oversees elections and is composed of citizens over 35 years old with legal degrees.
3. The Commission on Audit examines all government financial accounts and is made up of CPAs or lawyers with over 10 years of experience in different professions.
The document outlines the powers and functions of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) according to the 1987 Philippine Constitution. It establishes that Comelec will be composed of a Chairperson and 6 Commissioners who must be natural-born citizens, at least 35 years old, college graduates, and lawyers with 10+ years of practice. It then lists Comelec's powers which include enforcing election laws, deciding election-related cases, registering political parties, investigating fraud, and recommending measures to minimize election spending. Comelec may also deputize law enforcement to ensure free and credible elections.
Philippine Constitution - ARTICLE IX - Constitutional Commissions John Paul Espino
ARTICLE 9 - IX - Constitutional Commissions of the Philippines
PREAMBLE
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
The document discusses the Sandiganbayan, which is the Philippines' anti-graft court. It was established by the 1973 constitution and given jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases involving public officials. The Sandiganbayan is composed of a presiding justice and 14 associate justices who sit in five divisions. The court handles notable cases like those against former President Estrada and Senator Estrada. However, it faces issues like a high backlog of over 2,600 pending cases due to requirements that three justices must hear each case. Proposed reforms aim to address this by allowing single justices to accept evidence and increasing the number of divisions.
The second law commission consisting of seven members was appointed in 1853 under the chairmanship of Sir John Romilly. In its second report submitted in 1855, the commission agreed with the first law commission that substantive civil law should be adopted for inhabitants of mofussil areas. The commission expressed that only portions of English law that did not offend native customs and traditions should be adopted. The commission also suggested matters not covered by codified English law be decided based on equity, justice and good conscience. The commission opposed codification of Hindu and Mohammedan personal law.
The document discusses the judicial department and powers of Philippine courts according to the 1987 Constitution. It describes the structure and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, regional trial courts, metropolitan trial courts, and other lower courts. It also covers the qualifications of judges, the administrative supervision of courts by the Supreme Court, and the establishment of a Judicial and Bar Council to recommend judicial appointments.
This document outlines sections related to the legislative department in the Philippine Constitution. It describes the structure and composition of the Senate and House of Representatives. Some key points include:
- The legislative power is vested in the Congress of the Philippines, consisting of the Senate and House of Representatives.
- The Senate has 24 senators elected at large by qualified voters. The House has between 200-250 representatives elected from legislative districts based on population.
- It establishes qualifications for senators and representatives, including age limits and residency requirements.
- It discusses terms of office, election dates, salaries, privileges of members, procedures of each house, and other powers and duties of Congress.
The document outlines the key components of the US Constitution including the framework for how the government functions, the original articles establishing the three branches of government and their powers, and the process for amending the Constitution. It then lists the first 10 amendments of the Bill of Rights protecting various individual freedoms and rights, as well as some other notable amendments such as the 13th abolishing slavery and the 19th giving women the right to vote.
Senate Bill No. 2940
R e co m m e n d in g its a p p ro v a l w ith a m e n d m e n ts
Sponsor: E lectoral Reforms a n d P e o p le ’s
P a rticip ation
This document summarizes the proceedings of the 14th session of the Senate of the Philippines on August 28, 2013. It includes details of the call to order, prayer, roll call with 17 senators present, approval of the previous session's journal, and the referral of 1174 bills to various committees for consideration. The session covered routine legislative procedures and business.
"AN ACT GRANTING SURVIVORSHIP BENEFITS TO THE
DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF A DECEASED RETIRED MEMBER OF
THE COMMISSION ON AUDIT, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION,
COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS,
This document is a summary of a Supreme Court of the Philippines decision regarding a petition for prohibition filed in response to a "Petition to Amend the Constitution, to Lift Term Limits of Elective Officials, by People’s Initiative" that was filed with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). The petitioners argue that the people's initiative to amend the constitution can only be implemented by an act of Congress, which has not yet been passed, and that COMELEC Resolution No. 2300 which governs initiatives is ultra vires insofar as constitutional amendments. They assert the initiative is limited to amendments and not revisions of the constitution. The court issues a temporary restraining order to enjoin the
The document summarizes the proceedings of the 60th session of the Senate of the Philippines held on March 3, 2014. It discusses the call to order, prayer, singing of the national anthem, roll call, approval of the previous session's journal, acknowledgement of guests, reference of business which included bills and messages from the House of Representatives, committee reports, and a privilege speech by Senator Cayetano on Women's Month.
This document summarizes the proceedings of the 78th session of the Senate of the Republic of the Philippines held on June 2, 2014. It notes that Senate President Franklin Drilon called the session to order at 3:20pm, after which Senator Juan Ponce Enrile led the opening prayer. It then lists the senators who responded to the roll call and various business that was conducted including the approval of the previous session's journal, reference of bills and messages to committees, and approval of Senate Bill No. 2226 on third reading.
The document summarizes the history and key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It discusses how the Act was passed to combat racial discrimination in voting, particularly in southern states. It outlines the key sections of the Act, including Section 4(b) that defined jurisdictions subject to preclearance of voting changes (Section 5). It discusses two Supreme Court cases, Katzenbach and Northwest Austin, that upheld the Act. Finally, it provides context for the Shelby County v. Holder case that struck down Section 4(b).
This document summarizes key issues regarding election systems in New York and the United States, focusing on campaign finance, access to voting, and voter eligibility. It provides a brief history of laws and debates around each issue area. For campaign finance, it discusses the history of expenditure limits, contribution limits, disclosure requirements, and public financing. For access, it examines voting methods and identification requirements. For eligibility, it outlines who is allowed to vote. The document also summarizes current debates around strengthening enforcement of campaign finance laws in New York State.
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, and members can serve up to three consecutive terms. Congress exercises legislative powers like passing bills, oversight of the executive branch, and some non-legislative powers like impeachment and confirmation of appointments.
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 exercises legislative powers like passing bills, oversight of the executive, and impeachment. It also confirms presidential appointments and approves treaties.
This document summarizes the proceedings of the 36th session of the Senate of the Philippines on October 19, 2016. It documents the call to order, prayer, roll call with 19 senators present establishing quorum, approval of the previous session's journal, acknowledgement of guests, referral of bills and resolutions to committees, and committee reports. It also includes a proposed resolution congratulating Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri for receiving an award from the University of the Philippines Los Banos Alumni Association, and Senator Sonny Angara's sponsorship speech for the resolution.
This document lists Philippine laws related to elections, voting, and governance from 1963 to 2012. It includes the country's 1987 constitution, as well as laws that introduced reforms to the electoral system, established an autonomous region of Muslim Mindanao, allowed for initiatives and referendums, defined local government, synchronized national and local elections, regulated overseas absentee voting, and more. The laws are grouped by code, title, and approval date.
The document provides an overview of the origins and constitutional underpinnings of the United States government. It discusses key influences like the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, and Enlightenment thinkers including Locke, Montesquieu, and Rousseau. The document also summarizes the development of the US system of government from the colonial period, Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, ratification debates, and key compromises and principles embedded in the Constitution like separation of powers and federalism. It also reviews the Bill of Rights and amendment process.
This document discusses the history of suffrage and civil rights in the United States from the 15th Amendment in 1870 to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It covers key events and legislation such as the 15th Amendment which prohibited denying the right to vote based on race; literacy tests and poll taxes used to suppress minority voting; the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960, and 1964 which aimed to enforce the 15th Amendment and prohibit voter discrimination; the Selma voting rights campaign of 1965 where civil rights protesters faced violent resistance; and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which outlawed literacy tests and required preclearance of new voting laws.
The document discusses Colombia's constitutional development since independence from Spain in 1810. It addresses key issues like the division of powers, the strength of the executive branch, and the role of the Catholic Church. The 1886 constitution established a strong presidency and guarantees civil liberties and freedoms. It underwent amendments over time, including establishing the National Front coalition in 1957 to end violence between Liberal and Conservative parties. Further reforms in 1968 paved the way for a transition from the National Front to traditional political competition.
This document discusses the Supreme Court of Justice's decision not to investigate two former congress members accused of links to paramilitary groups. It argues that the Court should have maintained jurisdiction over the cases according to the Colombian Constitution, which grants the Court authority to investigate crimes committed by congress members during their terms in office. Relinquishing this authority could allow perpetrators of crimes against humanity to access benefits intended for demobilized paramilitary members and undermine efforts to establish accountability.
The document discusses the constitutional history and development of Colombia since its independence from Spain in 1810. It notes that Colombia has had 10 constitutions, which have addressed dividing powers between branches of government, the strength of the executive branch, and the role of the Roman Catholic Church. The current 1886 constitution establishes a unitary republic with separated executive, legislative, and judicial branches, though the executive holds significant policy-making power. The constitution has undergone numerous amendments over time to change the balance of powers.
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The Senate Committee on Public Services submitted Committee Report No. 431 recommending the approval of H.B. No. 6021 with amendments. H.B. No. 6021 grants Pilipinas Asian Pearl Airways, Inc. a franchise to establish, operate, and maintain domestic and international air transport services. The committee recommends amending the bill to require the publication of notices in at least two newspapers rather than just the official gazette or one newspaper.
House Bill No. 4127
with amendments
Sponsor : Committees on Environment and Natural Resources CHAIR
Submitted Jointly by the Committees on Environment and Natural Resources; Tourism:
and Finance
The Committee on Foreign Relations submitted Committee Report No. 440 to the Senate recommending approval without amendment of Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1722. The resolution concurs in the acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol. The committee, chaired by Senator Loren Legarda, considered the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol and referred the agreement to the Senate with a recommendation to approve the resolution without changes.
The Committee on Foreign Relations submitted Committee Report No. 440 to the Senate recommending approval without amendment of Proposed Senate Resolution No. 1722. The resolution concurs in the acceptance of the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol. The committee, chaired by Senator Loren Legarda, considered the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol and recommends the Senate approve the resolution without changes.
House Bill No. 6144
Submitted Jointly: Committees on Education, Arts and Culture; Finance; and Ways and Means
without amendments, taking into consideration Senate
Bill No. 2468
House Bill No. 5576
Submitted by the Committee on Tourism and the Committee on Finance
Recommending Its approval with amendments
Sponsor: Committee on Tourism CHAIR
The Senate Committee on Public Services recommends approving without amendment House Bill 5601, which would extend the franchise of the Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corporation for another 25 years to operate telecommunications systems throughout the Philippines. The bill was introduced by Representatives Apostol and Teodoro and would renew the franchise originally granted by Republic Act 4161, as amended.
The Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality recommends approving Senate Bill No. 3200 in substitution of House Bill No. 5572. The bill aims to strengthen measures against unlawful practices of matching and offering Filipinos to foreign nationals for marriage or partnership. It also seeks to repeal Republic Act No. 6955, also known as the "Anti-Mail Order Bride Law".
This committee report recommends approving without amendment House Bill No. 5942, which would amend and extend the franchise granted to Smart Communications, Inc. (formerly Smart Information Technologies, Inc.) by 25 years under Republic Act No. 2294. The bill would allow Smart to continue establishing, installing, maintaining, leasing and operating integrated telecommunications/computer/electronic services and stations throughout the Philippines. The Committee on Public Services considered the bill and unanimously recommends its approval without changes.
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ROD NAVARRO, SENATORIAL ASPIRANT, MAY 13 2019, NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS, PHILIPPINES
1. SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Third Regular Session )
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COMMITTEE REPORT NO.
Submitted by the Committees on Electoral Reforms and People's Participation: and
on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes on lAM 7 B ?Dl6___ .
Re: Senate Bill No. 1224 taking into consideration HBN 4111.
Recommending Its approval with amendments.
Sponsor Senator Pimentel III
MR. PRESIDENT:
The Committees on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation: and on
Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes, to which were referred
Senate Bill No. 1224, introduced by Senator Ejercito, entitled:
“AN ACT
IDENTIFYING OTHER PERSONS CRIMINALLY LIABLE
FOR ELECTION OFFENSES AND INCREASING THE
PENALTIES FOR ELECTION-RELATED OFFENSES,
AMENDING SECTIONS 263 AND 264 OF BATAS
PAMBANSA BILANG 881, AS AMENDED OR THE
“ OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES",
AND SECTION 46 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8189 OR “THE
VOTER’S REGISTRATION ACT OF 1996", AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
and taking into consideration House Bill No. 4111, introduced by Representatives
Rodriguez (R), Rodriguez (M), Abayon, Aglipay, Erice, entitled: