(Eagle News) — As the 16th Congress of the Philippines adjourned Monday, June 6, nine senators bid farewell after finishing their terms. Senate President Franklin Drilon also touted the Senate’s accomplishments saying that the senate as a whole “fared well.” The Senate adjourned sine die on June 6, signaling the close of the 16th Congress. Senators serve a six-year tenure per term with a maximum of 2 consecutive terms, with half of the senators […]
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House of Representatives passes 565 bills
QUEZON City, Philippines, June 11 (Eagle News) — At the close of the 2nd regular session of the 16th Congress, the leadership of the House of Representatives proudly announced their accomplishment, succeeding in passing 565 bills. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/Oxv4WLEjy4c
Regular session of 16th Congress starts
House Speaker Sonny Belmonte lead the formal start of the regular session of the 16th Congress.





