The 12th Congress of the Philippines (), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 23, 2001, until June 4, 2004, during the first three years of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency. The convening of the 12th Congress followed the 2001 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership, and the entire membership of the House of Representatives.
Sessions
- First Regular Session: July 23, 2001 â June 7, 2002
- First Special Session: January 8 â March 1, 2002
- Second Regular Session: July 22, 2002 â June 6, 2003
- Third Regular Session: July 28, 2003 â June 4, 2004
- Second Special Session: January 5 â February 13, 2004
Leadership
Senate
- President: Franklin Drilon (Independent)
- President pro tempore:
- Manny Villar (Independent), until August 12, 2002
- Juan Flavier (Lakas), from August 12, 2002
- Majority Floor Leader:
- Loren Legarda (Lakas), until June 3, 2002
- Nene Pimentel (PDPâÂÂLaban), June 3 â July 23, 2002
- Loren Legarda (Lakas), July 23, 2002 â January 12, 2004
- Francis Pangilinan (Liberal), from January 12, 2004
- Minority Floor Leader:
- Nene Pimentel (PDPâÂÂLaban), until June 3, 2002
- Tito Sotto (LDP), from June 3, 2002
House of Representatives
Members
Senate
The following are the terms of the senators of this Congress, according to the date of election:
House of Representatives
The term of office of the members of the House of Representatives is from June 30, 2001, to June 30, 2004.
Notes
External links
Further reading
- Philippine House of Representatives Congressional Library
See also