Duque, Jeizel Kim L.
Manayan, Cristine L.
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Case Digest: Powers of the President Marcos v. Manglapus 177 SCRA 668
FACTS:
Ferdinand Marcos, the former president, and his family were sent into
exile. On his deathbed, Mr. Marcos expressed his desire to pass away in the
Philippines. But Mrs. Aquino has steadfastly supported the decision to forbid
Mr. Marcos and his family from returning, given the grave ramifications of his
return to the country at a time when the stability of the government is in
jeopardy.According to the petitioners, Mr. Marcos is entitled to return to the
Philippines under Section 6 and Article III of the 1987 Constitution, which
provide him with freedom of residence and movement. In addition, Mr. Marcos
and his family's right to return to the Philippines was protected by Articles 12
of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and 13 of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, respondents contend that
under Sections 4 and 5 of Article II of the 1987 Constitution, the state's
obligation to protect national security supersedes individual rights.
ISSUE:
Whether or not Mrs. Aquino acted with grave abuse of discretion when
she refused to allow the return to the Philippines of Mr. Marcos and his family.
RULING:
The freedom to travel and to live where one pleases is very different
from the right to return home. Therefore, the freedom of movement and
residence within a state's borders, the right to exit a country, and the right to
reenter a country are all recognized as unique
and distinct rights under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Therefore, it would be
improper to interpret restrictions on the right to return home in the same way
as restrictions on the right to travel and the right to a place of residence. While
the Bill of Rights only addresses the freedom of abode and the right to travel,
the right to return home is one of the rights that is expressly guaranteed.
Nevertheless, it is our well-considered opinion that the right to return home
may be regarded as a generally recognized principle of international law and
that it is protected by our Constitution [Art. II, Sec. 2 of the Constitution.]
Nevertheless, it is safeguarded differently under the International Covenant of
Civil and Political Rights and is distinct from the freedom to travel.
However, the Supreme Court decided this case not on the basis of
international law on the right to return to one’s country but within the bounds
of the 1987 Constitution (i.e., the residual power of the President to promote
the general welfare of the country). There are more authorities available to the
president than those listed in the 1987 Constitution. The president can use his
remaining authority to safeguard the public's welfare. The Marcoses' demand
to be permitted to return to the Philippines cannot be analyzed only in the
context of case law, which has obviously never taken into account
circumstances even slightly similar to the current one, or of the constitutional
provisions that, subject to certain exceptions, guarantee the right to travel and
the freedom of abode. It has to be viewed as an issue that is rightfully brought
before the President's remaining unspecified authorities, which are implied by
and related to the office's primary responsibility to ensure and defend the
general welfare. In that context, such a request or demand should be subject to
the exercise of broader discretion on the part of the President to determine
whether it must be granted or denied.
The president's decision to forbid the Marcoses' return in this instance is
supported by facts. The conclusion that the Marcoses' return at this time will
only worsen and increase the violence directed against the state and cause
greater disorder is supported by the historical record of the Marcoses' and
their supporters' attempts to destabilize the nation. Therefore, it cannot be
argued that the President behaved arbitrarily, capriciously, or whimsically in
deciding that the Marcoses' return would seriously jeopardize the welfare and
interests of the country and in forbidding it.
Duque, Jeizel Kim L.
Manayan, Cristine L.
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Chapter VIII
Case Digest: Membership in Congress Macias v. Commision on Elections 3
SCRA 1
FACTS:
The petitioners ask to see response representatives in charge of carrying
out Republic Act 3040, which divides up the country's representative districts.
They claimed that the aforementioned RA was invalid and unconstitutional for
the following reasons: (a) it was approved more than three years after the
results of the last census of our population; (b) it was approved more than
three days before the House of Representatives passed the bill; and (c) it was
distributed among the Members without taking into account the populations of
the various provinces.
The petitioners request to meet with response officials who are in charge
of implementing Republic Act 3040, which establishes the boundaries of the
nation's representative districts. Because it was approved more than three
years after the results of the most recent census of our population, more than
three days before the House of Representatives passed the bill, and distributed
among the Members without taking into account the populations of the various
provinces, they argued that the aforementioned RA was invalid and
unconstitutional.
ISSUES:
WON RA 3040 violates the principle of proportional representative
stipulated in the Constitution.
RULING:
Republic Act No. 3040, which gave provinces with fewer inhabitants
more representative districts than those with a larger population, is declared
invalid because it violates the principle of proportional representation
prescribed by the Constitution.
After hearing from the parties and reviewing their memoranda, the Court
issued a resolution stating that RA 3040 violates the Constitution in multiple
ways, including: (a) giving Cebu seven members while Rizal, which has a larger
population, receives four; (b) giving Manila four members while Cotabato,
which has a larger population, receives three; and so on. The Constitution
states that the one hundred twenty members of the House of Representatives
"shall be apportioned among the several provinces as nearly as may be
according to the number of their respective inhabitants." "Although the act is
an exercise of political authority, the validity of a statute creating a delegate
district or allocating delegates for the house of delegates is a judicial matter
for the courts.”
REACTION PAPER
SONA
The State of the Nation Address (SONA) is an annual address by the
Philippine president to Congress, delivered every fourth Monday of July. It
serves as a platform to inform the nation about its economic, political, and
social state and for the president to summarize the accomplishments and plans
of their government program for the year and until the end of their term. The
speech is mandated by the 1987 Constitution.
In his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25, President
Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. unveiled his plans for the Philippines in the
next 12 months, attended by Vice President Sara Duterte and over 1,300
personalities. Marcos emphasized the importance of finding solutions to the
country's problems, such as making it a travel destination, making tax
adjustments, streamlining processes, and promoting fiscal sustainability and
fiscal policies.
The medium-term fiscal strategy aims to achieve short-term macrofiscal
stability while supporting economic recovery and promoting fiscal
sustainability. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the country's
economic growth remains strong, and expenditure priorities will be realigned
to address economic scarring from COVID-19. Key initiatives include a robust
manufacturing industry, high COVID-19 vaccination rates, and improved
healthcare. The food supply faces both short-term and long-term issues, and
loans will be made to promote better farm inputs, strengthen the value chain,
and combat climate change. Science and technology will be utilized to improve
the agricultural sector.
Tourism will be prioritized to boost the Filipino hospitality brand and
create jobs. Developments like road improvements and airport upgrades will be
made to alleviate the Manila airport bottleneck. Social welfare will be
improved during crisis times, with operation centers, warehouses, and relief
goods cleaned to provide financial aid to more families. Marcos promises no
more lockdowns, balancing economic growth and health. He plans to adapt to
the COVID-19 virus and restore normal life. The Center for Disease Control and
Prevention, Vaccine Institute, and more hospitals will be built, ensuring public
healthcare is accessible to all. Access to affordable medicines will also be
prioritized, paving the way for more generic medicines.
Marcos plans to resume face-to-face classes for the health of learners
and teachers, encouraging booster shots and offering refresher courses. He
also plans to review the K-12 program and emphasizes the need for universal
connectivity to prevent citizens from being left behind. Marcos will continue
infrastructure projects from former President Duterte, including modernizing
railways and improving roads in key cities. He will prioritize cheap and reliable
energy, building more power plants to utilize renewable sources. The Marcos
administration will also focus on improving water supply, particularly in urban
areas, and preserving the environment. The legacy of former President Duterte
will continue to be prioritized.
The Philippines is a disaster-prone country, and efforts against climate
change must be supported. To protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) while
working abroad, the One Repatriation Command Center will be created.
Digitizing the contracts of migrant workers will remove red tape, making it
take only 3 weeks for OFWs to process their employment. Automated contract
verification and secure overseas employment certifications will be issued, with
the Department of Migrant Workers and the DICT tasked with prioritizing this.
Families of OFWs will receive benefits and support through financial literacy
and business training. Marcos assures that the Philippines will not abandon its
right to its own power and land and will protect "all that is very Filipino." He
will not preside over any process that will abandon any square inch of territory
to any foreign power. Marcos has proposed several legislative measures,
including the Tax Package 3 Valuation Reform Bill, Budget Modernization Bill,
Passive Income and Financial Intermediary Taxation Act, National Government
Rightsizing Program, Build, Operate, and Transfer Law, Electric Power
Industry Reform Act, Reserve Officers' Training Program, Ecommerce Law,
Unified System of Separation, Retirement & Pension, Department of Water
Resources, Virology Institute of the PH, National Disease Prevention
Management Authority, and Medical Reserve Corp under the Department of
Health.
After I listened to what Mr. President said to it’s previous SONA, I hereby
realized how important to have unity and understanding with the different
views in politics, culture, and environment. It is not easy to identify and
provide answer or solution in your own, how much more if it’s for the whole
nation. President critically evaluate situation, comprehend it’s people concern
and effectively provide solution not only to close an issue nor not only to be
said that he has a accomplishment but he has to ensure that the solution that
he will going to provide is efficient to it’s people. And us, citizen of this
democratic country must also have a comprehension, some people get
impatient, angry, and devastated to our government every time an unexpected
things happened. We are lacking. As a citizen we must also comprehend to the
capacity, limits, and ability of our leaders. In a simple manner we could help
our leader, in a simple manner we could able help our nation.
SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTING THE DIFFERENT EXERCISE OF THE POWERS
OF THE PRESIDENT
In most republics, the head of state is referred to as the president.
Generally speaking, the president of a country serves as both the ceremonial
head of state and the head of state administration. A person holding the title of
president or presiding over specific other governmental agencies may be
referred to as "Mr. President” or "Madam President". The title of presiding
official of legislative and judicial bodies has also been used for a very long time.
In French, the speaker of the Canadian House of Commons is referred to as
président de la Chambre des communes, and in English, as Mr. Speaker.
Here are the powers of the president as written in the Constitution and in the
Administrative Code of 1987:
1. Big boss of government
The President controls all executive departments, bureaus, and offices of the
government. This means he has the power to appoint, reshuffle, remove, and
transfer officials from one office to another.
2. Signs bills into law
As provided by the Constitution, every bill passed by Congress shall, before it
becomes law, be presented to the President, who has the power to approve it
or veto it. In the event of a veto, the bill will be sent back to Congress, where
the rejection can be overturned by a vote of two-thirds of the House.
3. Commander-in-Chief of the military
The president can call on soldiers to respond to an invasion or rebellion. When
public safety requires it, the President has the power to suspend the Writ of
Habeas Corpus or place the Philippines or any part of the country under
martial law, like what Ferdinand Marcos did in 1972.
4. The last resort for convicts
The President, after conviction by final judgment, may pardon, reprieve, or
commute a convict's sentence. A recent example, for instance, is President
Rodrigo Duterte's grant of pardon to American soldier Joseph Scott Pemberton
for the killing of Filipina transgender Jennifer Laude.
5. Borrow money on the country's behalf.
Even without the concurrence of the Monetary Board, the President may
contract for or guarantee loans on behalf of the country, subject to limitations
provided by law.
6. Issues and ordinances that have the force of law
Presidents can streamline programs with ordinances and proclamations. From
executive orders to memorandum circulars, the President can steer the
government with issuances. While these are limited in terms of scope, written
orders from the president help push the administration's agenda. One example
of this is President Duterte's executive order prohibiting smoking in public
places.
7. Decides if aliens can stay in the country.
The president exercises certain powers over foreigners in the country. These
include the power to deport or overrule a deportation order against any alien,
provide citizenship, and exercise powers based on international law principles.
8. If necessary, seize private property.
The president has the power of eminent domain, or to direct the government to
seize private property for public use with just compensation. He or she can also
order proceedings to recover ill-gotten wealth by public officials from them or
their beneficiaries. The late President Corazon Aquino, for instance, formed
the PCGG to recover ill-gotten wealth accumulated by the late dictator Marcos
and his cronies.
9. Appoints heads of agencies
Presidents can appoint officials of government. Some will need to
undergo confirmation from the House of Representatives and Senate.
10.Oversees local government units
The Department of the Interior and Local Government, headed by a cabinet
secretary or an alter-ego of the president, fulfills this role for the executive.
11.Some powers are unwritten.
While the powers of presidents are expressly stated in law, their influence goes
beyond it. He or she wields influence over Congress, building alliances to
ensure that his pet bills get to his desk for signing into law. A weak political
system based on who is popular gives the president such influence, according
to Coronacion, the political analyst.
Duque, Jeizel Kim L.
Manayan, Cristine L.
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Chapter VIII
Identify all the Members of Congress. Make a summary report stating all their
respective qualifications and occupations before they were elected.
A member of Congress has a wide range of duties, including
representation, legislation, constituent service, and electoral activities. They
are expected to advocate for policies that benefit their district or state, respond
to constituent needs and concerns, introduce, sponsor, and vote on legislation,
and work with other members to build support and negotiate compromises.
They also provide assistance to constituents in dealing with federal agencies
and communicate with them about issues and events in Washington, D.C.
The duties of a member of Congress are extensive, with no formal set of
expectations or official explanations. Each member is free to define their own
job and set their own priorities, and their roles and duties may be highlighted
or d-emphasized based on their priorities. The expectations and duties of a
member of Congress are not formalized, and each member is free to define
their own job and priorities.
The House of Representatives in the Philippines is composed of not more than
250 members, who are elected from legislative districts apportioned among the
provinces, cities, and Metropolitan Manila area in accordance with the number
of their respective inhabitants and on the basis of a uniform and progressive
ratio, and those who, as provided by law, shall be elected through a party-list
system of registered national, regional, and sectoral parties or organizations.
As of this writing, the 19th Congress of the Philippines has 315 members in
total, including district representatives, party-list representatives, and other
members.
List of Members of the Congress
1. Abalos, JC 49. Buhain, Eric R. OLY
2. Abante, Bienvenido Jr. M. 50. Bulut-Begtang, Eleanor C.
3. Abunda, Maria Fe R. 51. Bustos, Jorge "PATROL"
4. Acharon, Loreto B. 52. Cabredo, Fernando T.
5. Acidre, Jude A. 53. Cagas, John Tracy F.
6. Acop, Romeo M. 54. Cajayon-Uy, Mary Mitzi L.
7. Adiong, Zia Alonto 55. Calderon, Peter John D.
56. Calixto, Antonino G.
8. Advincula, Adrian Jay C.
57. Campos, Luis Jr. N.
9. Agarao, Maria Jamina Katherine B. 58. Caoagdan, Rudy S., DPA
10. Alba, Jose Manuel F. 59. Cardema, Drixie Mae S.
11. Albano, Antonio "Tonypet" T. 60. Cari, Carl Nicolas C.
12. Almario, Cheeno Miguel D. 61. Castro, France L.
13. Almonte, Jason P. 62. Castro, Jane T.
14. Alonte, Marlyn "Len" B. 63. Celeste, Arthur F.
15. Alvarez, Jose C. 64. Chan, Ma. Cynthia K.
16. Alvarez, Mercedes K. 65. Chatto, Edgar M.
17. Alvarez, Pantaleon D. 66. Chua, Joel R.
67. Chungalao, Solomon R
18. Amante, Loreto S.
68. Co, Angelica Natasha
19. Amatong, Adrian Michael A. 69. Co, Elizaldy S.
20. Ang, James "Jojo" Jr. A. 70. Co - Pilar, Ma. Victoria
21. Angara, Rommel Rico T. 71. Cojuangco, Jaime D.
22. Aquino, Jose "Joboy" II S. 72. Cojuangco, Mark O.
23. Aquino-Magsaysay, Milagros 73. Colada, Lex Anthony Cris A.
24. Arbison, Munir Jr. N. 74. Collantes, Maria Theresa V.
25. Arenas, Maria Rachel J. 75. Corvera, Dale B.
26. Arrogancia, Reynante U. 76. Cruz, Ambrosio Jr. C.
27. Asistio, Dean 77. Cruz, Ricardo Jr. S.
28. Atayde, Juan Carlos "Arjo" C. 78. Cua, Midy N.
79. Cuaresma, Luisa Lloren
29. Aumentado, Maria Vanessa C.
80. Dagooc, Sergio C.
30. Balindong, Yasser Alonto 81. Dalipe, Manuel Jose "Mannix" M.
31. Barba, Angelo Marcos 82. Dalog, Maximo Jr. Y.
32. Barbers, Robert Ace S. 83. Dayanghirang, Nelson L.
33. Baronda, Julienne "Jam" 84. Daza, Paul Ruiz
34. Barzaga, Elpidio Jr. F. 85. De Jesus, Presley C.
35. Bascug, Alfelito "Alfel" M. 86. De Venecia, Christopher V.P.
36. Bautista, Claude 87. Defensor, Lorenz R.
37. Bautista-Lim, Claudine Diana D. 88. Del Mar, Rachel Marguerite B.
38. Benitez, Francisco "Kiko" B. 89. Delos Santos, Alfred C.
39. Bernos, Ching B. 90. Dimaporo, Mohamad Khalid Q.
91. Dimaporo, Sittie Aminah Q.
40. Billones, Emmanuel "Tawi"
92. Dionisio, Ernesto Jr. M.
41. Biron, Ferjenel G. 93. Domingo, Danny A.
94. Duavit, Michael John R.
95. Dujali, Alan "Aldu" R.
96. Duterte, Paolo Z.
97. Dy, Faustino "Inno" V A.
98. Dy, Faustino Michael Carlos III T.
42. Bolilia, Lianda B.
43. Bondoc, Anna York P.
44. Bongalon, Raul Angelo "Jil" D.
45. Bordado, Gabriel Jr. H.
46. Bosita, Bonifacio L.
47. Briones, Nicanor M.
48. Brosas, Arlene D.
100. Ecleo, Alan 1 B.
101. Emano, Yevgeny Vincente B.
102. Enciso, Nicolas VIII C. (Dropped from Roll)
103. Enverga, Wilfrido Mark M.
104. Escudero, Marie Bernadette G.
105. Espares, Felimon M.
106. Espina, Gerardo "Gerryboy" Jr. J.
107. Estrella, Robert Raymund M.
108. Eudela, Antonieta R.
109. Fariñas, Rudys Caesar I G.
110. Fernandez, Dan S.
111. Ferrer, Antonio A.
112. Ferrer, Juliet Marie de Leon
113. Flores, Jonathan Keith T.
114. Fortes, Wowo
115. Frasco, Vincent Franco "Duke" D.
116. Fresnedi, Jaime R.
117. Fuentebella, Arnie B.
118. Galeos, Edsel A.
119. Garcia, Albert S.
120. Garcia, Dante S.
121. Garcia, Jose Arturo Jr. S.
122. Garcia, Maria Angela S.
123. Garcia, Pablo John F.
124. Garcia, Vincent J.
125. Gardiola, Edwin L.
126. Garin, Janette L.
127. Gasataya, Greg G.
128. Gatchalian, Rex (Appointed DSWD Secretary)
129. Gato, Ciriaco Jr. B.
130. Go, Ed Christopher S.
131. Go, Mark O.
132. Golez, Anthony Rolando Jr. T.
133. Gomez, Richard I. DPA
134. Gonzaga, Ruwel Peter
135. Gonzales, Aurelio "Dong" Jr. D.
136. Gonzales, Neptali II M.
137. Gonzalez, Sandro L.
138. Gorriceta, Michael B.
139. Guico, Ramon Jr. N.
140. Guintu, Ivan Howard A.
141. Gullas, Rhea Mae A.
142. Gutierrez, Ramon Rodrigo L.
143. Hagedorn, Edward S.
144. Haresco, Teodorico Jr. T.
145. Hataman, Mujiv S.
146. Hernandez, Charisse Anne C.
147. Herrera, Bernadette "BH"
148. Horibata, Tsuyoshi Anthony G.
149. Javier, Lolita T.
150. Kho, Olga "Ara" T.
202. Ongchuan, Harris Christopher M.
203. Ordanes, Rodolfo "Ompong" M.
204. Ortega, Francisco Paolo V P.
205. Ouano-Dizon, Emmarie "Lolypop"
206. Padiernos, Jose Gay G.
207. Paduano, Joseph Stephen "Caraps" S.
208. Paglas, Mohamad P.
209. Palma, Wilter Y.
210. Panaligan, Arnan C.
211. Pancho, Augustina Dominique "Ditse Tina" C.
212. Panotes, Rosemarie Conejos
213. Pascual, Emerson D.
214. Peña, Romulo "Kid" Jr.
215. Pimentel, Johnny Ty
216. Plaza, Eddiebong G.
217. Pleyto, Salvador A.
218. Primicias-Agabas, Marlyn L.
219. Pumaren, Franz
220. Puno, Roberto V.
221. Quimbo, Stella Luz A.
222. Rama, Eduardo Jr. Roa
223. Recto, Ralph G.
224. Regencia, Celso G.
225. Remulla, Crispin Diego "Ping"
226. Revilla, Bryan B.
227. Revilla, Ramon Jolo III B.
228. Reyes, Ray T.
229. Rillo, Marvin D.
230. Rivera, Noel "Bong" N.
231. Robes, Florida "Rida" P.
232. Rodriguez, Eulogio R.
233. Rodriguez, Rufus B.
234. Roman, Geraldine B.
235. Romero, Michael L. Ph.D.
236. Romualdez, Ferdinand Martin G.
237. Romualdez, Yedda Marie K.
238. Romualdo, Jurdin Jesus M.
239. Romulo, Roman T.
240. Roque, Laarni Lavin
241. Sacdalan, Joselito "Joel" S.
242. Sagarbarria, Manuel T.
243. Sakaluran, Princess Rihan M.
244. Salceda, Joey Sarte
245. Sali, Dimszar M.
246. Salimbangon, Janice Z.
247. Salo, Ron P.
248. Salvame, Edgardo
249. Santos, Ma. Alana Samantha T.
250. Saulog, Irene Gay F.
251. Silverio, Lorna C.
252. Singson, Richelle
304. Yamsuan, Brian Raymund S.
305. Yap, Christian Tell A.
306. Yap, Christopherson "Coco" M.
307. Yap, Edvic G.
308. Yap, Eric Go
309. Yu, Divina Grace C.
310. Yu, Jeyzel Victoria C.
311. Yulo, Emilio Bernardino L.
312. Zamora, Amparo Maria J.
313. Zamora, Maria Carmen S.
314. Zamora, Ysabel Maria J.
315. Zubiri, Jose Maria Jr. R.
Here are the qualifications and occupations of some of the members of Congress before they've
been elected:
Members of Qualifications and Occupations Before They Were Elected
Congress
1. Abalos, JC Before his appointment as DILG secretary, he last served as
the Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority (MMDA) under the Duterte administration from 2021
to 2022. Previously, he served as the city mayor
of Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, for five terms, as congressman
and as councilor of the same city. He never had regrets
working as a janitor, factory worker, and caddy at the Wack
Wack Golf and Country Club before he earned his degree in
Law at the Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU).
2. Abante, He served as a House Deputy Speaker from 2020 to
Bienvenido Jr. 2022, House Minority Leader from 2019 to 2020, and
M.
a councilor of Manila from the 6th district from 1992 to
1995. He is also the senior pastor of the Metropolitan Bible
Baptist Ekklesia (formerly Metropolitan Bible Baptist Church
and Ministries) in Santa Ana, Manila.
3. Abunda, She served as the Mayor of Borongan from 2013 to 2019. She
Maria Fe R.
became the first woman to be elected as Eastern Samar
representative.
4. Acharon, Loreto Acharon was the vice mayor of General Santos City
Loreto B.
before being elected as a District Representative
5. Acidre, 2022-Present – Deputy Majority Leader
Jude A.
2022-Present – Congressman (Tingog Partylist)
* Former Director – International Emergency and Development
Aid
6. Acop, He attended the Philippine Military Academy, graduating in the
Romeo M.
1970 Magiting batch with Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr., a
Governor of Zambales. He then studied law at the José Rizal
University, graduating cum laude in 1986.[1] Acop then served
in the Philippine National Police as Chief Superintendent,
which was equivalent to a brigadier general, during the Ramos
government. In response to the resignation of Panfilo
Lacson as PNP Chief in January 2001, Acop, with two other
prominent police officers, resigned their posts.[2]or Antipolo's
2nd District from 2010 to 2019, and again in 2022.
7. Adiong, Zia Before being elected, he served as a Member of Parliament of
Alonto
the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao from
2019 to 20222.
8. Advincula, Adrian Jay Caguicla Advincula is a member of the National
Adrian Jay C.
Unity Party (NUP) and was elected as a member of the House
of Representatives in the Third District of Cavite Province in
the 2022 Philippine elections1. Prior to his election, he served
as a councilor in Imus City2
9. Agarao, Maria Jamina Katherine “Jam” Agarao is a Filipino politician.
Maria Jamina
He is currently serving as congresswoman of the fourth
Katherine B.
legislative district of Laguna Province in CaLaBaRZon Region,
Philippines.
In the May 9, 2022 elections, Jam Agarao ran for
congresswoman under the ruling PDP-Laban Party and won
over former Santa Maria Mayor Atty. Antonio “Tony” Carolino.
10. Alba, Jose member of the Bukidnon Paglaum Party (BPP) and was elected
Manuel F.
as a member of the House of Representatives in the First
District of Bukidnon Province in the 2022 Philippine
elections1. Prior to his election, he served as an Executive
Director at San Miguel Corporation and Senior HR Manager
from 2010 to 201223.
11. Albano, He previousy served as Vice Governor of Isabela from 2013 to
Antonio
2019, chairman of Radio Philippines Network Inc. from 2007 to
"Tonypet" T.
2011, and as president and CEO of the same network from
2009 to 2012.[1] He is also the Region II chairman of
the Lakas–CMD party.[2]
12. Almario, Cheeno Miguel Diez Almario is a member of the Partido
Cheeno
Demokratiko Pilipino Lakas ng Bayan (PDPLBN) and was
Miguel D.
elected as a member of the House of Representatives in the
Second District of Davao Oriental Province in the 2022
Philippine elections1. Prior to his election, he served as a
councilor in Davao Oriental
13. Almonte, 2022-present – Vice Chairman, Committee on Indigenous
Jason P.
Cultural Communities And Indigenous Peoples
2022-present – Vice Chairman, Committee on Poverty
Alleviation
2022-Present – Congressman
2019 – Ran for congressman but lost to Diego Ty
2010-2019 – Mayor, Oroquieta City
14. Alonte, was elected as a member of the House of Representatives of
Marlyn "Len"
the Philippines for Biñan since 2016 1. She previously served as
B.
one of the deputy speakers of the House of Representatives
from March 2021 to June 2022, as well as the 3-term Mayor of
Biñan from 2007 to 2016, the Vice Mayor of Biñan from 2004
to 2007 and the Member of the then Biñan Municipal Council
from 1998 to 20041.
15. Alvarez, Prior to his election, he served as the Governor of Palawan
Jose C.
from 2013 to 2022
16. Alvarez, Alvarez was elected as member of the Board of the Forum of
Mercedes K.
Young Parliamentarians from the Asia Pacific in Geneva,
Switzerland.[3] She also represented the Philippines to the
Inter-Parliamentary Union conferences in New York and Tokyo.
[4] She was elected unopposed in the 2016 Philippine general
election.[5]
In the 17th Congress of the Philippines, she was elected as one
of the Deputy Speakers under the leadership of
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, as part of the multi-party coalition
named Coalition for Change.
17. Alvarez, he was in private law practice from 1984 to 1986. From 1987
Pantaleon D.
to 1992, he was a member of the staff of Philippine Senator
Wigberto Tañada. He then became an action officer at the
Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA). From action
officer, he rose through the ranks, becoming senior assistant
manager and chief operating officer of MIAA in March 1995, a
position he held until September 199712.
18. Amante, Prior to his election, he served as the Mayor of San Pablo City
Loreto S.
from 2013 to 20221
19. Amatong, he served as the publisher and managing editor of the
Adrian
Michael A. Mindanao Observer, a community newspaper owned by the
Amatong family. He also served as one of the trustees for
Mindanao of the Philippine Press Institute from 2017 to
202112.
20. Ang, Hon. James “Jojo” Jr. A. was a representative of the Uswag
James "Jojo"
Ilonggo Party-list before being elected .
Jr. A.
