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14th Congress of the Philippines
13th 15th
Overview
TermJuly 23, 2007 – June 9, 2010
PresidentGloria Macapagal Arroyo
Vice PresidentNoli de Castro
Senate
Members24
President
President pro temporeJinggoy Estrada
Majority leaderMigz Zubiri
Minority leaderAquilino Pimentel Jr.
House of Representatives
Members270
Speaker
Deputy Speakers
Majority leaderArthur Defensor Sr.
Minority leaderRonaldo Zamora

The 14th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: Ikalabing-apat na Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 23, 2007, until June 9, 2010, during the last three years of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency. The convening of the 14th Congress followed the 2007 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. It celebrated the centennial year of the Philippine legislature.

Events

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Batasang Pambansa bombing

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On the evening of November 13, 2007, an explosion[1] at the South Wing of the Batasang Pambansa Complex killed six people, including Rep. Wahab Akbar (Lakas-CMD, Basilan). The other fatalities included an aide of Akbar, a driver of Gabriela Rep. Luzviminda Ilagan, and three aides of Rep. Pryde Henry Teves (Lakas-CMD, Negros Oriental–3rd).[2] Ten others were injured in the blast, including Reps. Ilagan and Teves.

Arroyo impeachment

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On October 5, 2007, Lawyer Robert Pulido filed a three-page impeachment complaint against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. This complaint was considered as a ploy by Malacañang according to the opposition. It was only supported by Rep. Edgar S. San Luis (independent, 4th District Laguna). On November 4, the House Committee on Justice, dominated by pro-Arroyo lawmakers, declared as "sufficient in form" the three-page impeachment complaint against President Arroyo.[3] On November 6, the committee then deliberated whether the complaint (due to the National Broadband Network controversy) is "sufficient in substance." If the complaint was declared "sufficient in form", it would be considered as an impeachment proceeding; only one impeachment proceeding is allowed by the constitution, if the committee declares the complaint "insufficient in substance", it would give Arroyo an immunity from impeachment for a year.[4] The committee ultimately voted to trash the complaint, with minority members boycotting the hearing.[5]

Bribery scandal investigation

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On November 13, 2007, there was also the Senate's hearing on the bribery scandal that occurred in the presidential palace.[6]

The Manila Peninsula Rebellion

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The Manila Peninsula rebellion occurred in the Philippines on November 29, 2007. Detained Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, General Lim and other Magdalo (mutineers) officials walked out of their trial and marched through the streets of Makati, calling for the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, and seizing the second floor of The Peninsula Manila Hotel along Ayala Avenue. Former Vice-president Teofisto Guingona also joined the march to the hotel.

Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and Brigadier Gen. Danilo Lim surrendered to authorities after an armored personnel carrier rammed into the lobby of the hotel.[7] Director Geary Barias declared that the standoff at the Manila Peninsula Hotel is over as Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim along with other junior officers agreed to leave the hotel and surrender to Barias after the 6 hour siege.[8] There was difficulty getting out for a while due to the tear gas that was covering the area where they were hiding.

Days after the mutiny, the Makati Regional Trial Court dismissed the rebellion charges against all 14 civilians involved in the siege, and ordered their release.

National Broadband Network Scandal

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The Philippine National Broadband Network controversy is a political affair that centers upon allegations of corruption primarily involving Former Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Benjamin Abalos, First Gentleman Mike Arroyo and President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo regarding the proposed government-managed National Broadband Network (NBN) for the Philippines and the awarding of its construction to the Chinese firm Zhong Xing Telecommunication Equipment Company Limited (ZTE), a telecommunications and networking equipment provider.

The issue has captivated Filipino politics since it erupted in Philippine media around August 2007, largely through the articles of newspaper columnist Jarius Bondoc of the Philippine Star. It has also taken an interesting turn of events, including the resignation of Abalos as COMELEC chairman, the alleged bribery of congressmen and provincial governors (dubbed as "Bribery in the Palace"), the unseating of Jose de Venecia, Jr. as House Speaker, and the alleged "kidnapping" of designated National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) consultant-turned-NBN/ZTE witness Rodolfo Noel "Jun" Lozada, Jr.

The Spratly Islands Joint Exploration Agreement

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In connection to the Philippine National Broadband Network controversy, The Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) is a tripartite agreement between the Philippines, China and Vietnam to conduct seismic exploration in an area spanning 142,886 square kilometers west of Palawan. More specifically, it is an agreement between Philippine National Oil Company -Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC), China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and Vietnam Oil and Gas Corporation (PetroVietnam), that was signed in September 2004 and took effect in July 2005.[9] JMSU has already finished the first phase of the seismic exploration which lasted from September 1 to November 16, 2006, covering 11,000 line kilometers. A Chinese vessel conducted the survey, Vietnam processed the data gathered and this was interpreted by PNOC-EC in Manila. The second phase started in October 2007, covering 11,800 line kilometers. It was supposed to end January 2008.

Charter Change

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Early in 2008, a proposal towards federalism was raised from both members of the Senate and the House of Representatives led by Senator Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. This however was later not pushed through due to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo personally backing the proposal.[10] Later on, allies of President Arroyo successfully passed House Resolution 1109 on June 2, 2009, by viva voce in a move to shift the government from the current presidential to parliamentary.[11] All amendments would have needed the approval of three-fourths approval of Congress.[12] The resolution was later shelved by the Senate as it has objected it being passed and due to public outcry towards it.[13]

Sessions

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  • First Regular Session: July 23, 2007 – June 13, 2008[14]
  • Second Regular Session: July 28, 2008 – June 5, 2009[14][15]
  • Third Regular Session: July 27, 2009 – June 9, 2010
    • First Joint Session: December 9–14, 2009
    • Second Joint Session: May 24 – June 9, 2010

Legislation

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Leadership

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Senate

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House of Representatives

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Members

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Composition

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Final Senate composition.
Final House of Representatives composition.
Party Senate House of
Representatives
Bagumbayan 1 0
LDP 1 1
Lakas–Kampi 4 119
LM 0 0
Lingkod Taguig 0 1
Liberal 4 31
Nacionalista 3 25
NPC 1 30
PDP–Laban 1 2
PRP 1 0
PMP 2 3
Independent 5 3
Sectoral representatives NA 53
Vacancies 1 4
Total 24 272

Senate

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The following are the terms of the senators of this Congress, according to the date of election:

Senator Party[a] Term Term ending Bloc[b]
Edgardo Angara LDP 2 2013 Majority
Benigno Aquino III[c] Liberal 1 2013 Minority
Joker Arroyo Lakas 2 2013 Minority
Rodolfo Biazon Liberal 2 2010 Majority
Alan Peter Cayetano Nacionalista 1 2013 Minority
Pia Cayetano Nacionalista 1 2010 Minority
Miriam Defensor Santiago PRP 1 2010 Majority
Francis Escudero Independent 1 2013 Majority
Jinggoy Estrada PMP 1 2010 Majority
Dick Gordon Bagumbayan–VNP 1 2010 Majority
Gregorio Honasan Independent 1 2013 Majority
Panfilo Lacson Independent 2 2013 Majority
Lito Lapid Lakas 1 2010 Majority
Loren Legarda NPC 1 2013 Majority
Jamby Madrigal Independent 1 2010 Majority
Francis Pangilinan Liberal 2 2013 Minority
Aquilino Pimentel Jr. PDP–Laban 2 2010 Minority
Juan Ponce Enrile PMP 1 2010 Majority
Bong Revilla Lakas 1 2010 Majority
Mar Roxas Liberal 1 2010 Majority
Antonio Trillanes Independent 1 2013 Minority
Manny Villar Nacionalista 2 2013 Minority
Migz Zubiri Lakas 1 2013 Majority

House of Representatives

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Fourteenth Congress representation map of the Philippines
Province/City District Representative Party Term
Abra Lone Cecilia Seares-Luna Lakas 1
Agusan del Norte 1st Jose Aquino II Lakas 1
2nd Edelmiro Amante Lakas 1
Agusan del Sur Lone Rodolfo Plaza NPC 3
Aklan Lone Florencio Miraflores Lakas 2
Albay 1st Edcel Lagman Lakas 2
2nd Al Francis Bichara Nacionalista 1
3rd Reno Lim NPC 1
Antipolo 1st Roberto Puno Lakas 1
2nd Angelito Gatlabayan Lakas 1
Antique Lone Exequiel Javier Lakas 3
Apayao Lone Elias Bulut Jr. NPC 3
Aurora Lone Sonny Angara LDP 2
Bacolod Lone Monico Puentevella Lakas 3
Baguio Lone Mauricio Domogan Lakas 3
Basilan Lone Wahab Akbar[d] Liberal 1
Bataan 1st Herminia Roman Lakas 1
2nd Albert Garcia Lakas 2
Batanes Lone Carlo Oliver Diasnes Lakas 1
Batangas 1st Eileen Ermita-Buhain Lakas 3
2nd Hermilando Mandanas Liberal 2
3rd Victoria Hernandez-Reyes Lakas 3
4th Mark Llandro Mendoza NPC 1
Benguet Lone Samuel Dangwa Lakas 3
Biliran Lone Glenn Chong Lakas 1
Bohol 1st Edgar Chatto Lakas 3
2nd Roberto Cajes Lakas 3
3rd Adam Jala Lakas 1
Bukidnon 1st Candido Pancrudo Jr. Lakas 1
2nd TG Guingona Liberal 2
3rd Jose Zubiri III Lakas 1
Bulacan 1st Victoria Sy-Alvarado Lakas 1
2nd Pedro Pancho Lakas 2
3rd Lorna Silverio Lakas 3
4th Reylina Nicolas Lakas 3
Cagayan 1st Sally Ponce Enrile NPC 1
2nd Florencio Vargas Lakas 2
3rd Manuel Mamba Liberal 3
Cagayan de Oro 1st Rolando Uy Lakas 1
2nd Rufus Rodriguez PMP 1
Caloocan 1st Oscar Malapitan Nacionalista 2
2nd Mitzi Cajayon Lakas 1
Camarines Norte Lone Liwayway Vinzons-Chato Liberal 1
Camarines Sur 1st Dato Arroyo Lakas 1
2nd Luis Villafuerte NPC 2
3rd Arnulfo Fuentebella NPC 2
4th Felix Alfelor Jr. Lakas 3
Camiguin Lone Pedro Romualdo Lakas 1
Capiz 1st Antonio del Rosario Liberal 1
2nd Fredenil Castro Lakas 3
Catanduanes Lone Joseph Santiago NPC 3
Cavite 1st Jun Abaya Liberal 2
2nd Elpidio Barzaga Jr. Lakas 1
3rd Jesus Crispin Remulla Nacionalista 2
Cebu 1st Eduardo Gullas Nacionalista 2
2nd Pablo P. Garcia Lakas[e] 1
3rd Pablo John Garcia Lakas[f] 1
4th Benhur Salimbangon[g] Lakas 1
Celestino Martinez III[h] Liberal
5th Ramon Durano VI NPC 1
6th Nerissa Soon-Ruiz Nacionalista 3
Cebu City 1st Raul del Mar Liberal 3
2nd Antonio Cuenco[i] Lakas 3
Compostela Valley 1st Manuel E. Zamora Lakas 3
2nd Rommel Amatong Lakas 1
Cotabato 1st Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza Lakas 3
2nd Bernardo Piñol Jr. Liberal 1
Davao City 1st Prospero Nograles Lakas 3
2nd Vincent Garcia NPC 3
3rd Isidro Ungab Liberal 1
Davao del Norte 1st Arrel Olaño Lakas 3
2nd Antonio Lagdameo Jr. Lakas 1
Davao del Sur 1st Marc Douglas Cagas IV Nacionalista 1
2nd Franklin Bautista Lakas 1
Davao Oriental 1st Nelson Dayanghirang Nacionalista 1
2nd Thelma Almario Lakas 1
Dinagat Islands Lone Glenda Ecleo Lakas 3
Eastern Samar Lone Teodulo Coquilla Lakas 1
Guimaras Lone JC Rahman Nava Lakas 1
Ifugao Lone Solomon Chungalao Lakas 3
Ilocos Norte 1st Roque Ablan Jr. Lakas 3
2nd Bongbong Marcos Nacionalista 1
Ilocos Sur 1st Ronald Singson Lakas 1
2nd Eric Singson Liberal 3
Iloilo 1st Janette Garin Lakas 2
2nd Judy Syjuco Lakas 2
3rd Arthur Defensor Sr. Lakas 3
4th Ferjenel Biron Nacionalista 2
5th Niel Tupas Jr. Liberal 1
Iloilo City Lone Raul Gonzalez Jr. Lakas 2
Isabela 1st Rodolfo Albano III Lakas 2
2nd Edwin Uy Liberal 3
3rd Faustino Dy III NPC 3
4th Giorgidi Aggabao NPC 1
Kalinga Lone Manuel Agyao Lakas 1
La Union 1st Victor Francisco Ortega Lakas 1
2nd Tomas Dumpit Jr. Lakas 1
Laguna 1st Danilo Fernandez[j] Lakas 1
2nd Timmy Chipeco Nacionalista 2
3rd Maria Evita Arago Liberal 1
4th Edgar San Luis NPC 1
Lanao del Norte 1st Vicente Belmonte Jr. Liberal 1
2nd Abdullah Dimaporo Lakas 3
Lanao del Sur 1st Faysah Dumarpa Nacionalista 3
2nd Pangalian Balindong Lakas 1
Las Piñas Lone Cynthia Villar Nacionalista 3
Leyte 1st Martin Romualdez Lakas 1
2nd Trinidad Apostol Lakas 3
3rd Andres Salvacion Jr. Lakas 1
4th Eufrocino Codilla Sr. Lakas 3
5th Carmen Cari Lakas 3
Maguindanao 1st Didagen Dilangalen PMP 1
2nd Simeon Datumanong Lakas 2
Makati 1st Teodoro Locsin Jr. PDP–Laban 3
2nd Abigail Binay PDP–Laban 1
Malabon-Navotas Lone Alvin Sandoval[k] Liberal 3
Josephine Lacson-Noel[l] NPC 1
Mandaluyong Lone Neptali Gonzales II Liberal 1
Manila 1st Benjamin Asilo Liberal 1
2nd Jaime Lopez Lakas 3
3rd Zenaida Angping NPC 1
4th Trisha Bonoan-David Lakas 1
5th Amado Bagatsing Lakas 1
6th Benny Abante Lakas 2
Marikina 1st Marcelino Teodoro Independent 1
2nd Del de Guzman Liberal 3
Marinduque Lone Carmencita Reyes Liberal 1
Masbate 1st Narciso Bravo Jr. Lakas 2
2nd Antonio Kho Lakas 1
3rd Rizalina Seachon-Lanete NPC 2
Misamis Occidental 1st Marina Clarete Nacionalista 1
2nd Herminia Ramiro Lakas 3
Misamis Oriental 1st Danilo Lagbas[m] Lakas 2
2nd Yevgeny Emano Nacionalista 1
Mountain Province Lone Victor Dominguez[n] KAMPI 2
Muntinlupa Lone Ruffy Biazon Liberal 3
Negros Occidental 1st Julio Ledesma IV NPC 1
2nd Alfredo Marañon III Lakas 2
3rd Jose Carlos Lacson Lakas 3
4th Jeffrey Ferrer NPC 1
5th Iggy Arroyo Lakas 2
6th Genaro Alvarez Jr. NPC 1
Negros Oriental 1st Jocelyn Limkaichong Liberal 1
2nd George Arnaiz NPC 1
3rd Pryde Henry Teves Lakas 1
Northern Samar 1st Paul Daza Liberal 1
2nd Emil Ong Lakas 1
Nueva Ecija 1st Eduardo Nonato Joson Independent 1
2nd Joseph Gilbert Violago Lakas 1
3rd Czarina Umali Lakas 1
4th Rodolfo Antonino Lakas 2
Nueva Vizcaya Lone Carlos Padilla Nacionalista 1
Occidental Mindoro Lone Girlie Villarosa Lakas 2
Oriental Mindoro 1st Rodolfo Valencia Lakas 2
2nd Alfonso Umali Jr. Liberal 3
Palawan 1st Antonio Alvarez Lakas 2
2nd Abraham Mitra Liberal 3
Pampanga 1st Carmelo Lazatin Lakas 1
2nd Mikey Arroyo Lakas 2
3rd Aurelio Gonzales Jr. Lakas 1
4th Anna York Bondoc Nacionalista 2
Pangasinan 1st Arthur Celeste Lakas 2
2nd Victor Agbayani Liberal 1
3rd Maria Rachel Arenas Lakas 1
4th Jose de Venecia Jr. Independent 3
5th Mark Cojuangco NPC 3
6th Conrado Estrella III NPC 3
Parañaque 1st Eduardo Zialcita Nacionalista 3
2nd Roilo Golez Liberal 2
Pasay Lone Jose Antonio Roxas Lakas 1
Pasig Lone Roman Romulo Lakas 1
Quezon 1st Mark Enverga Nacionalista 1
2nd Proceso Alcala Liberal 2
3rd Danilo Suarez Lakas 2
4th Erin Tañada Liberal 2
Quezon City 1st Vincent Crisologo Nacionalista 2
2nd Mary Ann Susano PMP 2
3rd Matias Defensor Jr. Lakas 2
4th Nanette Castelo-Daza Liberal 3
Quirino Lone Junie Cua Lakas 3
Rizal 1st Jack Duavit NPC 3
2nd Adeline Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga NPC 1
Romblon Lone Eleandro Jesus Madrona Nacionalista 1
Samar 1st Reynaldo Uy Lakas 3
2nd Sharee Ann Tan Lakas 1
San Jose del Monte Lone Arthur Robes Lakas 1
San Juan Lone Ronaldo Zamora Nacionalista 3
Sarangani Lone Erwin Chiongbian Lakas 3
Siquijor Lone Orlando Fua Lakas 1
Sorsogon 1st Salvador Escudero NPC 1
2nd Jose Solis Lakas 3
South Cotabato 1st Darlene Antonino Custodio NPC 3
2nd Arthur Pingoy Jr. NPC 3
Southern Leyte Lone Roger Mercado Lakas 2
Sultan Kudarat 1st Pax Mangudadatu Lakas 1
2nd Arnulfo Go Lakas 1
Sulu 1st Yusoph Jikri NPC 1
2nd Abdulmunir Mundoc Arbison NPC 3
Surigao del Norte 1st Francisco Matugas Lakas 1
2nd Guillermo Romarate Jr. Lakas 1
Surigao del Sur 1st Philip Pichay Lakas 1
2nd Florencio Garay Nacionalista 1
TaguigPateros 1st Lani Cayetano Nacionalista 1
Taguig 2nd Henry Dueñas Jr.[o] Lakas 1
Angelito Reyes[p] Lingkod Taguig
Tarlac 1st Monica Louie Prieto-Teodoro Lakas 1
2nd Jose Yap[q] Lakas 1
3rd Jeci Lapus Lakas 1
Tawi-Tawi Lone Nur Jaafar Lakas 1
Valenzuela 1st Rex Gatchalian NPC 1
2nd Magtanggol Gunigundo Lakas 1
Zambales 1st Mitos Magsaysay Lakas 2
2nd Antonio Diaz Lakas 2
Zamboanga City 1st Beng Climaco Liberal 1
2nd Erbie Fabian Nacionalista 2
Zamboanga del Norte 1st Cecilia Jalosjos-Carreon Lakas 2
2nd Rosendo Labadlabad Liberal 1
3rd Cesar Jalosjos Lakas 2
Zamboanga del Sur 1st Victor Yu NPC 1
2nd Antonio Cerilles Lakas 2
Zamboanga Sibugay 1st Belma Cabilao Lakas 3
2nd Dulce Ann Hofer Lakas 1
Party-list Vigor Maria Mendoza 1-UTAK 1
Mariano Piamonte Jr. A TEACHER 1
Ulpiano Sarmiento II A TEACHER 1
Leonardo Montemayor ABA-AKO 1
Jonathan dela Cruz ABAKADA 1
Robert Raymund Estrella Abono 1
Francisco Ortega III Abono 1
Catalina Leonen-Pizarro ABS 1
Nicanor Briones AGAP 1
Caesar Cobrador AGAP 1
Walden Bello Akbayan 1
Risa Hontiveros Akbayan 2
Rodante Marcoleta Alagad 2
Diogenes Osabel Alagad 1
Acmad Tomawis ALIF 2
Ariel Hernandez AMIN 1
Mujiv Hataman AMIN 3
Bem Noel An Waray 2
Neil Benedict Montejo An Waray 1
Pastor Alcover Jr. ANAD 1
Crispin Beltran[r] Anakpawis 2
Joel Manglungsod Anakpawis 1
Rafael V. Mariano[s] Anakpawis
Maria Lourdes Arroyo Ang Kasangga 1
Ernesto Pablo APEC 3
Edgar Valdez APEC 3
Oscar Francisco ARC 1
Narciso Santiago III ARC 1
Daryl Grace Abayon AT 1
Salvador Britanico BANAT 1
Jovito Palparan BANTAY 1
Teodoro Casiño Bayan Muna 2
Neri Colmenares Bayan Muna 1
Satur Ocampo Bayan Muna 3
Maria Carissa Coscolluela Buhay 1
Irwin Tieng Buhay 1
Rene Velarde Buhay 3
Leonila Chavez[t] Butil 1
Agapito Guanlao[u] Butil
Joel Villanueva CIBAC 3
Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales CIBAC 1
Dominador Espina COCOFED 1
Jose Ping-ay Coop-NATCCO 1
Cresente Paez Coop-NATCCO 1
Luzviminda Ilagan Gabriela 1
Liza Maza Gabriela 3
Raymond Palatino Kabataan 1
Ranulfo Canonigo KAKUSA 1
Godofredo Arquiza Senior Citizens 1
Raymond Mendoza TUCP 1
Teodoro Lim UNI-MAD 1
Estrella de Leon Santos VFP 2
Carol Jane Lopez YACAP 1
Haron Omar YACAP 1

Notes

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  1. ^ Based on the certificates of candidacies.
  2. ^ Based upon election for the Senate President on November 17, 2008. Those who voted for Enrile are in the majority bloc, while those who voter otherwise, abstained or did not vote are in the minority bloc.[16]
  3. ^ Took office as President of the Philippines on June 30, 2010.
  4. ^ Assassinated on November 13, 2007.
  5. ^ Pablo P. Garcia is also affiliated with 1-CEBU.[17]
  6. ^ Pablo John Garcia is also affiliated with 1-CEBU.[18]
  7. ^ Election annulled on January 11, 2010 after an electoral protest.
  8. ^ Won an electoral protest on January 11, 2010, replacing Benhur Salimbangon.[19] Took office on May 24, 2010.
  9. ^ Appointed as secretary-general of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly on February 4, 2010.[20]
  10. ^ Election annulled on November 20, 2009, but was reversed by the Supreme Court on January 4, 2010.
  11. ^ Removed on September 24, 2009 after an electoral protest.
  12. ^ Took office on November 17, 2009 after winning an electoral protest, replacing Alvin S. Sandoval.[21]
  13. ^ Died on June 7, 2008.[22]
  14. ^ Died on February 8, 2008.[1]
  15. ^ Removed on May 24, 2010 after an electoral protest.
  16. ^ Won an electoral protest on May 24, 2010, replacing Henry Dueñas Jr..
  17. ^ Died on March 2, 2010.[23]
  18. ^ Died on May 20, 2008.[24]
  19. ^ Succeeded Crispin Beltran.
  20. ^ Died on January 29, 2010.[25]
  21. ^ Succeeded Leonila V. Chavez.

See also

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Further reading

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  • Philippine House of Representatives Congressional Library
  • Corazon L. Paras. (2000). The Presidents of the Senate of the Republic of the Philippines. Quezon City: Giraffe Books. ISBN 971-8832-24-6.

References

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  1. ^ Bomb rocks Congress; solon among 4 killed – INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos Archived January 17, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Jeannette Andrade (February 1, 2008). "Court tells DoJ to finish probe of Batasan blast in 20 days". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved November 28, 2009.
  3. ^ House panel declares Pulido complaint 'sufficient in form' GMANews.tv
  4. ^ JDV says House to continue impeachment proceedings on Wednesday GMANewws.tv
  5. ^ House justice panel thrashes impeach complaint vs Arroyo GMANews.tv
  6. ^ Bulacan gov can't attend Senate 'cash gifts' probe GMANews.tv
  7. ^ Gma News, Trillanes, Lim decide to call it quits – report
  8. ^ GMA News, 'It's over,' says Barias of hotel standoff Archived March 17, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Ho, Abigail L.; Juliet Labog-Javellana (March 7, 2008). "Arroyo hit on Spratlys deal". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Manila. Archived from the original on April 2, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2008.
  10. ^ newsinfo.inquirer.net, Arroyo resurrects Charter change, Dureza: Federalism needs constitutional amendment Archived August 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ Dalangin-Fernandez, Lira (June 2, 2009). "House approves constituent assembly". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 5, 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
  12. ^ "House approves constituent assembly". Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 2, 2009. Archived from the original on June 5, 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
  13. ^ "Enrile on Cha-cha: No way before 2010 polls". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 31, 2009. Archived from the original on February 25, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2010.
  14. ^ a b "House of Representatives". www.congress.gov.ph. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  15. ^ "(UPDATE) 14th Congress opens 2nd regular session - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Archived from the original on August 8, 2008. Retrieved July 28, 2008.
  16. ^ Mendez, Christina (November 18, 2008). "Villar ousted; Enrile elected Senate president". Archived from the original on September 13, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2009.
  17. ^ "Cebu situationer - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Archived from the original on April 9, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
  18. ^ "Rep. Garcia says One Cebu backing Teodoro, not Villar". balita.ph. March 24, 2010. Archived from the original on April 20, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  19. ^ G.R No. 189034 Martinez vs. HRET and Benhur L. Salimbangon Accessed on July 22, 2013.
  20. ^ "Cuenco gets top post in ASEAN assembly - Philstar.com". philstar.com. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  21. ^ New Malabon-Navotas lawmaker sworn in Archived September 8, 2012, at archive.today Accessed on November 19, 2009.
  22. ^ Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro - Misamis Oriental grieves over lawmaker's death Archived June 10, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Accessed on June 9, 2008.
  23. ^ "Tarlac loses political giant with death of peacemaker Yap". inquirer.net. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  24. ^ "Doctors declare 'Ka Bel' dead due to severe head injuries". gmanews.tv. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  25. ^ "Party-list solon passes away". Archived from the original on February 22, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2010.
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