The Philippine Congress has legislative power and is comprised of two houses - the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 24 members who serve 6-year terms, while the House has between 200-250 members who serve 3-year terms. Congress has the power to create and pass laws, declare war, override presidential vetoes, and impeach high officials.
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.
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.
Lecture slides on the Philippine Judiciary.
These slides were for an undergraduate course on Philippine Politics and Governance I taught between 2003-2005.
On Philippine Elections and Political Partiesbrianbelen
Lecture slide deck on Philippine Elections and Political Parties.
This is from a class on Philippine Politics and Governance that I taught from 2003-2005.
Philippine Constitution - Article XI - Accountability of Public OfficersJohn Paul Espino
Article 11 - XI - Accountability of Public Officers 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.
It deals with the principles of checks and balances and the separation of powers in a presidential system of government of the Philippines. It also shows the functions of the three branches of the government - executive, legislative, and the judiciary - as well as the positions and qualifications for each branch.
With a population of 104.9 Million (2017), officially named Republic of the Philippines, the uploaded presentation is all about the country as a state and its three branches of government.
Explanation and Summary of Legislative Department in Article VI of the Philippine Constitution.
Reference Book: Philippine Governance and the 1987 Constitution
Lecture slides on the Philippine Judiciary.
These slides were for an undergraduate course on Philippine Politics and Governance I taught between 2003-2005.
On Philippine Elections and Political Partiesbrianbelen
Lecture slide deck on Philippine Elections and Political Parties.
This is from a class on Philippine Politics and Governance that I taught from 2003-2005.
Philippine Constitution - Article XI - Accountability of Public OfficersJohn Paul Espino
Article 11 - XI - Accountability of Public Officers 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.
It deals with the principles of checks and balances and the separation of powers in a presidential system of government of the Philippines. It also shows the functions of the three branches of the government - executive, legislative, and the judiciary - as well as the positions and qualifications for each branch.
With a population of 104.9 Million (2017), officially named Republic of the Philippines, the uploaded presentation is all about the country as a state and its three branches of government.
Explanation and Summary of Legislative Department in Article VI of the Philippine Constitution.
Reference Book: Philippine Governance and the 1987 Constitution
Sorry for poor quality of title and subtitles. My assigned font was not recognized by SlideShare.
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An impactful approach to the Seven Deadly Sins you and your Brand should avoid on Social Media! From a humoristic approach to a modern-life analogy for Social Media and including everything in between, this deck is a compelling resource that will provide you with more than a few take-aways for your Brand!
How People Really Hold and Touch (their Phones)Steven Hoober
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Presented at ConveyUX in Seattle, 7 Feb 2014
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We are finally starting to think about how touchscreen devices really work, and design proper sized targets, think about touch as different from mouse selection, and to create common gesture libraries.
But despite this we still forget the user. Fingers and thumbs take up space, and cover the screen. Corners of screens have different accuracy than the center. It's time to re-evaluate what we think we know.
Steven reviews his ongoing research into how people actually interact with mobile devices, presents some new ideas on how we can design to avoid errors and take advantage of this new knowledge, and leaves you with 10 (relatively) simple steps to improve your touchscreen designs tomorrow.
You are dumb at the internet. You don't know what will go viral. We don't either. But we are slighter less dumber. So here's a bunch of stuff we learned that will help you be less dumb too.
The powers of the government, by virtue of this principle are divided into three (3) distinct classes: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. They are distributed, respectively among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches or departments of the government.
Under the principle of co-equal and coordinate powers among the three (3) branches, the officers entrusted with each of these powers are not permitted to encroach upon the powers confided to the others. If one department goes beyond the limits set by the Constitution, its acts are null and void. The adoption of this principle was motivated by the belief that arbitrary rule would result if the same person or body were to exercise all the powers of the government.
1. THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
*Please refer to Art VI of the Philippine Constitution by De Leon for a more comprehensive discussion.
Below is merely a summary.
What is Legislative Power?
- Otherwise known as law-making power or the power to make laws that are legal and binding.
Where is Legislative Power lodged?
- Legislative Power is lodged in the Congress of the Philippines
- The Philippines has a bicameral congress
What is a bicameral Congress?
- It means two-house or two-chamber legislature
- The upper house is otherwise known as the House of Senate
- The lower house is otherwise as the House of Representatives
How many senators comprise the House of Senate?
- There are 24 senators elected nationwide
- Qualifications:
A natural-born citizen of the Philippines
At least 35 years of age
Able to read and write
A registered voter
A resident of the Philippines for at least two years before election
- Term of office:
A term of 6 six years with a possible re-election for two consecutive terms
How many representatives ( congressmen) comprise the House of Representatives?
2. - There shall be composed of not more than 250 members
- Of the 250 members, 20% or 50 shall be allocated for sectoral representation/ party list
representatives, the rest of the seats are for district representatives
- Qualifications:
A natural-born citizen
At least 25 years of age
Able to read and write
A registered voter
A resident of a legislative district for at least a year before election
- Term of Office:
A term of three years with a possible re-election for three consecutive terms
Disqualifications of members of Congress
- They cannot hold office or employment in another branch of government
Example: a senator cannot serve cannot be a cabinet member , a judge , or a member of the
armed forces ( incompatible offices )
- They cannot financially be interested in any government contract, franchise or special interest of
the government
Think of Villar and the C5 controversy
- They cannot appear as lawyers before any court, electoral tribunal, or quasi-judicial body
Officers of Congress
- Senate president
- Speaker of the House
- They are elected by a majority vote of the members of their respective houses
3. Congressional Immunity
- Any member of congress can speak freely to the house without fear of being questioned or held
liable for his statements ( immune from libel suit); this is otherwise known as privilege of free
speech
- Any member also enjoys freedom from arrest during session except for crimes involving at least
6 years imprisonment
Powers and Duties of Congress
1. To make laws and pass resolutions
2. To approve annual budget of the government
3. To ratify treaties with other states
4. To declare war
5. To expose or investigate matters of public interest about the work of government ( investigation
in aid of legislation )
6. To decide cases of impeachment involving the president, supreme court justices, members of
Constitutional Commission and Tanodbayan
7. To propose amendments to the constitution or to call for a constitutional convention
8. To certify, authenticate and canvass vote of the president and vice-president; in case of tie, to
decide the winner by a majority vote of all members of congress
9. To cancel or extend a martial law declaration by the president
10. Through an electoral Tribunal, decide cases of electoral protest involving its members
11. Through a commission on appointments, to approve appointment made by the president
PLEASE ANSWER THE PROBLEM BELOW:
Lady Gaga, a 26 year old born of Filipino father and a New Yorker mother, came home from California
November 2009 to join the senatorial elections scheduled May 2010. Her qualifications was questioned
by Michael V. on the grounds that she is not a Filipino citizen. She countered by saying she is a dual
4. citizen, therefore a Filipino citizen. COMELEC having adjudicatory power related to election
controversies, decided in favour of Lady Gaga and consequently she emerged the winner but not
without contestation. Michael V. protested on the grounds of cheating and brought the matter before
the COMELEC.
(1) Is Lady Gaga eligible to run in the senatorial elections? Why/Why not?
(2) If you are COMELEC, would you try/adjudicate the election protest lodged by Michael V.? Why/
Why not?