Who are the 24 senator of the Philippines 2019?
Who are the 24 senator of the Philippines 2019?
Current members
| Senator | Party | Starts |
|---|---|---|
| Sonny Angara | LDP | June 30, 2019 |
| Nancy Binay | UNA | |
| Pia Cayetano | Nacionalista | |
| Ronald dela Rosa | PDP–Laban |
Who are the 12 senators of the Philippines 2016?
Senators elected in 2016
| Place | Senator | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Franklin Drilon | Liberal |
| 2nd | Joel Villanueva | CIBAC |
| 3rd | Tito Sotto | NPC |
| 4th | Panfilo Lacson | Independent |
How many female senators are there in the Philippines?
Since 1947, there have been 23 Filipino women senators in Philippine history. In the current 18th Congress, there are 7 incumbent female senators.
Who are the senatorial candidates in the Philippines 2019?
Seven incumbents filed candidacies for senator.
- Sonny Angara (LDP)
- Bam Aquino (Liberal)
- Nancy Binay (UNA)
- JV Ejercito (NPC)
- Koko Pimentel (PDP–Laban)
- Grace Poe (Independent)
- Cynthia Villar (Nacionalista)
Who topped the 2016 senatorial election?
Template:2016 Philippine Senate election results
| Rank | Candidate | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Franklin Drilon | 41.52% |
| 2. | Joel Villanueva | 41.39% |
| 3. | Tito Sotto | 38.51% |
| 4. | Panfilo Lacson | 37.82% |
Why do Senators serve 6 years?
To guarantee senators’ independence from short-term political pressures, the framers designed a six-year Senate term, three times as long as that of popularly elected members of the House of Representatives. Madison reasoned that longer terms would provide stability.