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The Lawphil Project - Philippine Laws and Jurisprudence Databank - Arellano Law Foundation _ Senate of the Philippines Officers and Committees |
| ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATIONS (BLUE RIBBON) | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to, including investigation of, malfeasance, misfeasance and nonfeasance in office by officers and employees of the government, its branches, agencies, subdivisions and instrumentalities; implementation of the provision of the Constitution on nepotism; and investigation of any matter of public interest on its own initiative or brought to its attention by any member of the Senate. Rule X, Section 13 (36) | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Pia S. "Compañera" Cayetano Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri Sen. Joker P. Arroyo Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla Jr. Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Atty. Emilia Pueyo (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 5510; 5511 Direct lines: 552-6851; 552-6877 |
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| ACCOUNTS | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to the auditing and adjustment of all accounts chargeable against the funds for the expenses and activities of the Senate. Rule X, Section 13 (3), Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Joker P. Arroyo Sen. Pia S. "Compañera" Cayetano Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Atty. Jesus T. Yu, Jr. (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3302-3303 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| AGRARIAN REFORM | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to agrarian reform, landed estates, and implementation of the agrarian land reform provisions of the Constitution. Rule X, Section 13 (20) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri | |
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary | ||
| AGRICULTURE AND FOOD | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to agriculture, food-production and agri-business, including agricultural experimental stations, agricultural economics and research; soil survey and conservation; agricultural education; technical extension services; animal husbandry; livestock quarantine; agricultural support price; and fisheries and aquatic resources. Rule X, Section 13 (10) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Edgardo J. Angara | |
| Vice-Chairperson |
Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Juan Miguel F. Zubiri Sen. Loren B. Legarda |
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| Members |
Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Redia Atienza (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3302-3303 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| BANKS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND CURRENCIES | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to banks, financial institutions, government and private currencies, capital markets, mutual funds, securitization, coinage and circulation of money. Rule X, Section 13 (7), Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Edgardo J. Angara | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile | |
| Members |
Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. Mar Roxas |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Joey Tunac (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3302 to 3303 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| CIVIL SERVICE AND GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION **7 Members |
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| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to the Civil Service and the status of officers and employees of the Government including their appointment, discipline, retirement; their compensation privileges, benefits and incentives; implementation of the constitutional provisions on the rights of government workers to form and join labor organizations; public sector labor-management relations and collective negotiation agreements; reorganization of the Government or any of its branches or instrumentalities; all human resource development programs pertaining to the Government; and all other matters relating to the bureaucracy. Rule X, Section 13 (31) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson |
Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV *Sen. Panfilo ""Ping" M. Lacson, (Acting Chair) |
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| Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Loren B. Legarda | |
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Paraluman Zulueta (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3301 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| *per April 30, 2008 journal page 633 | ||
| ** membership exceeds required Minority nomination; for further consultation |
| CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, REVISION OF CODES AND LAWS | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters proposing amendments to the Constitution of the Philippines and the compilation and revision of existing codes and laws; election laws and implementation of constitutional provisions on initiative and referendum on legislative acts; recall of elective officials; the role and rights of people's organizations; and sectoral or party list representation. Rule X, Section 13 (30) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Richard J. Gordon | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Joker P. Arroyo Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Mar Roxas |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Eleuteria Mirasol (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3315 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| COOPERATIVES | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to cooperatives, both urban and rural-based, including but not limited to farm credit and farm security, cooperative movements, marketing and consumers' organization and the implementation of the Cooperative Code of the Philippines. Rule X, Section 13 (11) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Norberto Villanueva (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3319 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| CULTURAL COMMUNITIES | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to cultural communities. Rule X, Section 13 (19) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan II Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla Jr. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Loren B. Legarda |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Beatriz Tiongco (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3302-3303 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| ECONOMIC AFFAIRS | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to economic planning and programming; the planning of domestic and foreign public indebtedness; general economic development; and coordination, regulation and diversification of industry and investments. Rule X, Section 13 (6) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Loren B. Legarda | |
| *Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II | |
| Members |
Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III, Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary | ||
| **per organizational meeting on September 10, 2007 as reported by Ms. Paraluman P. Zulueta, Committee Secretary |
| EDUCATION, ARTS AND CULTURE | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to education, schools, colleges, universities; implementation of the provisions of the Constitution regarding the establishment of free public elementary and secondary education, scholarships grants, studies and incentives to deserving students; non-formal, informal, indigenous learning systems, and adult education; the preservation, enrichment and evolution of Filipino arts and culture; establishment and maintenance of libraries, museums, shrines, monuments, and other historical sites and edifices; training programs and cultural and artistic programs of international institutions and organizations operating in the Philippines, such as the UNESCO; and special commemorative events such as the observance of the centennial of the Philippine Independence. Rule X, Section 13 (22) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Francis Pangilinan | |
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Mar Roxas Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Horacio Cruda (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3302-3303 Direct line: 552-6820 |
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| ENERGY | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to the exploration, exploitation, development, extraction, importation, refining, transport, marketing, distribution, conservation, or storage of all forms of energy products and resources such as from fossil fuels like petroleum, coal, natural gas and gas liquids, nuclear fuel resources; geothermal resources and non-conventional, existing and potential forms of energy resources; and generation, transmission and distribution of electric power. Rule X, Section 13 (25) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Joker P. Arroyo Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Mar Roxas Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Horacio Cruda (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3302-3303 Direct line 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES | ||
| Jurisdiction : | All matters relating to the conservation and protection of the environment, the regulation of the impact of human activities on the same, the promotion of environmental awareness of our citizens, the renewal of resources in damaged eco-systems and other environmental-related issues; and all matters relating to the administration, management, development, protection, exploration, storage, renewal, regulation and licensing, and wise utilization of the country's national reserves including, but not limited to, forest, mineral, public land, off-shore areas and the development of industries based on these resources. Rule X, Section 13 (24) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson |
Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano |
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| Vice-Chairpersons |
Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Loren B. Legarda |
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| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Ramon R. Navea III (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3320 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| ETHICS AND PRIVILEGES | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to the conduct, rights, privileges, safety, dignity, integrity and reputation of the Senate and its members. Rule X, Section 13 (2) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Emily Jane Ferrer (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3301-3306 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| FINANCE | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to funds for the expenditures of the National Government and for the payment of public indebtedness; auditing of accounts and expenditures of the National Government; claims against the government; inter-governmental revenue sharing; and, in general, all matters relating to public expenditures. Rule X, Section 13 (4) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson |
Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile (Chair, Sub-committee A) |
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| Vice-Chairperson |
Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago (Chair, Sub-committee B) Sen. Edgardo J. Angara (Chair, Sub-committee C) Sen. Joker P. Arroyo (Chair, Sub-committee D) |
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| Members |
Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Mar Roxas Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Atty. Jesus T. Yu, Jr. (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3302 Direct line: 552-6820 |
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| FOREIGN RELATIONS | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to the relations of the Philippines with other nations generally; diplomatic and consular service; the Association of Southeast Asian Nations; the United Nations Organization and its agencies; multi-lateral organizations; all international agreements, obligations and contracts; and overseas Filipinos. Rule X, Section 13 (12) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Joker P. Arroyo Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Mar Roxas Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Ma. Antoniette P. Aristoza (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3318 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| GAMES, AMUSEMENT AND SPORTS | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to games and amusement, such as lotteries, jai-alai, horse racing, dog-racing, wrestling, boxing, basketball and all other sports, as well as matters relating to amateur sports development. Rule X, Section 13 (35) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II | |
| Members |
Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Xerxes Nitafan (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3318 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All questions affecting government corporations, including all amendments to their charters; the interests of the government in the different industrial and commercial enterprises; privatization. Rule X, Section 13 (8) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Richard J. Gordon | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Joker P. Arroyo Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Mar Roxas |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary | ||
| HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHY | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to public health in general, medical, hospital and quarantine services; population issues, concerns, policies and programs affecting individuals and their families, their effects on national, social and economic conditions. Rule X, Section 13 (23) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano | |
| Vice-Chairperson |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Loren B. Legarda |
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| Members |
Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Mar Roxas |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Beatriz Tiongco (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3301-3306 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS | ||
| Jurisdiction | All matters relating to the organization and administration of justice, civil courts, penitentiaries and reformatory schools; probation; impeachment proceedings against constitutional officers and other officers legally removable by impeachment; registration of land titles; immigration and naturalization; the implementation of the provisions of the Constitution on human rights; and all matters pertaining to the efficiency and reforms in the prosecution service. Rule X, Section 13 (15) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero | |
| *Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III | |
| Members |
Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Assumption Ingrid B. Reyes (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3317 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| * nomination made at an organizational meeting per Mary Jane M. Arzadon, Committee Secretary; relayed on April 23, 2008 |
| LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to labor employment and human resource development; maintenance of industrial peace; promotion of employer-employee cooperation; labor education, standards and statistics; organization of the labor market including recruitment, training and placement of workers and exports of human resources; foreign workers in the Philippines; promotion and development of workers' organizations; promotion and development of employment-intensive technology. Rule X. Section 13 (21), Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Loren B. Legarda | |
| Members |
Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Genoveva "Gemma" Tanpiengco (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3305 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| LOCAL GOVERNMENT | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to autonomous regions, provinces, cities, special metropolitan political subdivisions, municipalities and barangays. Rule X, Section 13 (17) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero | |
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Marie Anne D. Macaballug Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3317 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to national defense and external and internal threats to national security; the Armed Forces of the Philippines; pension plans and fringe benefits of war veterans and military retirees; citizens army selective service; forts; arsenals; military camps and reservations; coast, geodetic and meteorological surveys; civil defense; and military research and development. Rule X, Section 13 (13), Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon | |
| *Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Richard J. Gordon | |
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago Sen. Joker P. Arroyo Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan |
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| Committee Secretary |
Elpidio H. Calica (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3320 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| * nomination made at a meeting per Elpidio H. Calica, Committee Secretary; relayed on April 23, 2008 |
| PEACE, UNIFICATION AND RECONCILIATION | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to peace, internal armed conflict resolution, political negotiation, cessation of hostilities, amnesty, rebel returnees, integration and development, national unification and reconciliation. Rule X, Section 13 (14) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Loren B. Legarda |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Cesar R. Umali (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3318 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| PUBLIC INFORMATION AND MASS MEDIA | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to public information, mass communication and broadcast services; the implementation of the provisions of the Constitution regarding ownership and management of mass media and the advertising industry, the development and promotion of information technology; and all matters relating to the artistic standards and quality of the motion picture and television industry. Rule X, Section 13 (29) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary | ||
| PUBLIC ORDER AND ILLEGAL DRUGS | ||
| Jurisdiction : | All matters relating to peace and order; the Philippine National Police; the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology; the Bureau of Fire Protection; private security agencies; the use, sale, acquisition, possession, cultivation, manufacture and distribution of prohibited and regulated drugs and other similar substances as provided for under pertinent laws, and the prosecution of offenders, rehabilitation of drug users and dependents, including the formulation of drug-related policies. Rule X, Section 13 (32) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II | |
| *Vice-Chairperson |
Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. |
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| Members |
Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Xerxes S. Nitafan (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3318 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| * nominations made at an organizational meeting per Xerxes S. Nitafan, Committee Secretary; relayed on April 2, 2008 |
| PUBLIC SERVICES | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters affecting public services and utilities; communications; land, air, river and sea transportation including railroads, inter-island navigation, and lighthouses; and the grant or amendment of legislative franchises. Rule X, Section 13 (28) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Joker P. Arroyo | |
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Anthony A. Samonte (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3318 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| PUBLIC WORKS | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to planning, construction, maintenance, improvement and repair of public buildings, highways, bridges, roads, ports, airports, harbors and parks; drainage, flood control and protection; and irrigation and water utilities. Rule X, Section 13 (16) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Robert Barbers | |
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Joker P. Arroyo Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Genoveva "Gemma" Tanpiengco (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3305 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| RULES | ||
| Jurisdiction: |
All matters affecting the Rules of the Senate; the calendar as well as parliamentary rules and the order and manner of transacting business and the creation of committees. The Chairperson of the Committee shall be the Majority Leader of the Senate. The Vice-Chairpersons shall be the Assistant Majority Leaders. Rule X, Section 13 (1) , Rules of the Senate |
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| Chairperson | Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan | |
| Vice-Chairpersons | Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano | |
| Members |
Sen. Joker P. Arroyo Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. Mar Roxas Sen. Loren B. Legarda |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
LanLi S. Ogdoc (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3317; 3352-3353 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to science and technology, including scientific and technological research, development and advancement. Rule X, Section 13 (26) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Edgardo J. Angara | |
| Vice-Chairperson | Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano | |
| Members |
Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Loren B. Legarda |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Joey Tunac (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3302-3303 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| SOCIAL JUSTICE, WELFARE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to rural development and welfare, and the implementation of the provisions of the Constitution on social justice. Rule X, Section 13 (27) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Loren B. Legarda | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Mildred Jovita Lipio (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3305 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| TOURISM | ||
| Jurisdiction: | : All matters relating to tourism and the tourist industry. Rule X, Section 13 (34) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Richard J. Gordon | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Mildred Jovita Lipio (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3305 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| TRADE AND COMMERCE | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to domestic and foreign trade and private corporations; patents, copyrights, trade names and trademarks; standards, weights, measures and designs; quality control; control and stabilization of prices of commodities; consumer protection; handicraft and cottage industries; and marketing of commodities. Rule X, Section 13 (9) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Mar Roxas | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Julie Fontiveros (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3305 Direct line: 552-6820 |
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| URBAN PLANNING, HOUSING, AND RESETTLEMENT | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to urban land reform planning, housing, resettlement and urban community development. Rule X, Section 13 (18) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Emily Jane Ferrer (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3305 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| WAYS AND MEANS | ||
| Chairperson | Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Joker P. Arroyo Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Mar Roxas Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes, IV |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Julie Fontiveros (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3305 Direct line: 552-6820 Fax: 551-3746 |
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| YOUTH, WOMEN AND FAMILY RELATIONS | ||
| Jurisdiction: | All matters relating to the youth, women and family relations. Rule X, Section 13 (33) , Rules of the Senate | |
| Chairperson | Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal | |
| Vice-Chairperson | ||
| Members |
Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" B. Honasan, II Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Loren B. Legarda |
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| Ex-Officio Members |
Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Francis "Kiko" N. Pangilinan Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. |
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| Committee Secretary |
Ma. Lourdes A. Juan-Alzate (Trunk line) 552-6601 loc. 3319 Direct line: 552-6750 |
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| COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS | ||
| Chairperson | Sen. Manny Villar | |
| Senate Contingent |
Sen. Joker P. Arroyo Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile Sen. Richard J. Gordon Sen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid Sen. Alan Peter "Compañero" S. Cayetano Sen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon Sen. Loren B. Legarda Sen. M.A. "Jamby" Madrigal Sen. Mar Roxas Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson |
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| SENATE ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL | ||
| Majority |
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara Sen. Ramon "Bong" B. Revilla, Jr. Sen. Pia "Compañera" S. Cayetano Sen. Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero |
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| Minority |
Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" S. Aquino, III Sen. Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson |
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| *Supreme Court Contingent |
Justice Leonardo A. Quisumbing Justice Antonio T. Carpio Justice Renato C. Corona |
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| *per Senate Electoral Tribunal/April 8,2008 |
| JUDICIAL AND BAR COUNCIL | ||
| Member for the Senate | Sen. Francis Pangilinan | |
| CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (Pursuant to Concurrent Resolution #31, 11th Congress) |
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