Congress of the Philippines

Filipino government

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The Congress of the Philippines is the legislative branch of the Filipino government. It is a bicameral legislature, meaning it consists of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 24 members, and the House of Representatives has 291 members. This structure is similar to the Congress of the United States, which also has a Senate and a House of Representatives. The Philippines' legislative system was established after its independence from Spain, which was declared on June 12, 1898, during the Philippine Revolution.1234

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…a bicameral legislature, called the Congress of the Philippines, consisting of a House of Representatives (with about 290 members) and a much smaller Senate (some two dozen members). House members are elected from districts, although a number of them are appointed; they can serve no more than three consecutive three-year…
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…a bicameral legislature, called the Congress of the Philippines, consisting of a House of Representatives (with about 290 members) and a much smaller Senate (some two dozen members). House members are elected from districts, although a number of them are appointed; they can serve no more than three consecutive three-year…
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