17th Congress of the Philippines
The Seventeenth Congress of the Philippines was the meeting of the national legislature of the Republic of the Philippines, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives. The convention of the 17th Congress was followed by the 2016 Senate election, which replaced half of the Senate membership, and the 2016 House of Representatives elections which elected the entire membership of the House of Representatives.
The House of Representatives met in Batasang Pambansa Complex and the Senate met in the GSIS Building from July 25, 2016 to June 3, 2019, from the first to third year of the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte; this will be the end of tenure for senators elected in 2013. The 17th Congress was officially opened by President Duterte together with the joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Leadership
Senate
- Senate President:
- * Koko Pimentel, July 25, 2016 – May 21, 2018
- * Tito Sotto, May 21, 2018 – June 4, 2019
- Senate President pro tempore:
- * Franklin Drilon, July 25, 2016 – February 27, 2017
- * Ralph Recto, February 27, 2017 – June 4, 2019
- Majority Floor Leader:
- * Tito Sotto, July 25, 2016 – May 21, 2018
- * Juan Miguel Zubiri, May 21, 2018 – June 4, 2019
- Minority Floor Leader:
- * Ralph Recto, July 25, 2016 – February 27, 2017
- * Franklin Drilon, February 28, 2017 – June 4, 2019
House of Representatives
- Speaker:
- * Pantaleon Alvarez, July 25, 2016 – July 23, 2018
- * Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, July 23, 2018 – June 4, 2019
- Deputy Speakers:
- * Eric Singson, July 25, 2016 – August 29, 2018
- * Mercedes Alvarez, July 25, 2016 – June 4, 2019
- * Fredenil Castro, July 25, 2016 – January 21, 2019
- * Raneo Abu, July 25, 2016 – June 4, 2019
- * Miro Quimbo, July 25, 2016 – July 25, 2018
- * Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, August 15, 2016 – March 15, 2017
- * Pia Cayetano, August 15, 2016 – June 4, 2019
- * Gwendolyn Garcia, August 15, 2016 – August 15, 2018
- * Mylene Garcia-Albano, August 15, 2016 – June 4, 2019
- * Sharon Garin, August 15, 2016 – June 4, 2019
- * Bai Sandra A. Sema, August 15, 2016 – June 4, 2019
- * Ferdinand L. Hernandez, August 16, 2016 – June 4, 2019
- * Frederick Abueg, August 16, 2016 – June 4, 2019
- * Rolando Andaya Jr., August 16, 2016 – July 30, 2018
- * Linabelle Villarica, August 9, 2017 – June 4, 2019
- * Prospero Pichay Jr., August 15, 2018 – June 4, 2019
- * Arthur C. Yap, August 15, 2018 – June 4, 2019
- * Rosemarie Arenas, August 29, 2018 – present
- * Evelina Escudero, August 29, 2018 – June 4, 2019
- * Randolph Ting, January 21, 2019 – June 4, 2019
- Majority Leader:
- * Rodolfo Fariñas, July 25, 2016 – July 23, 2018
- * Fredenil Castro, interim, July 23, 2018 – July 30, 2018, January 21, 2019 – June 4, 2019
- * Rolando Andaya Jr., July 30, 2018 – January 21, 2019
- Minority Leader:
- * Danilo Suarez, July 27, 2016 – June 4, 2019
Sessions
- First regular session: July 25, 2016 – May 31, 2017
- Second regular session: July 24, 2017 – May 30, 2018
- Third regular session: July 23, 2018 – May 27, 2019
Composition
- Majority bloc: All members who voted for the Senate President or Speaker during the Senate presidential or speakership election.
- Minority bloc: All members who voted for the second-placed candidate during the Senate presidential or speakership election.
- Independent minority bloc: All members who did not vote for the winning or second-best nominee during the Senate presidential or speakership election.
- Independent bloc: All members who abstained from voting during the Senate presidential or speakership election.
- Not a member of any bloc: All members who have not voted during the Senate presidential or speakership election.
Senate
House of Representatives
Membership
Senate
The Senate of the 17th Congress were represented by 2 senators from Central Luzon region, 12 senators from Metro Manila region, 3 senators from Calabarzon region, 2 senators from Bicol Region, 1 senator from Western Visayas region, 2 senators from Northern Mindanao region, and 1 senator from Soccsksargen region. 10 regions in the Philippines have no representation in the Senate of the 17th Congress, while Metro Manila is represented by 12, half of all the senators.Notes
House of Representatives
District representatives
;NotesParty-list representatives
| Party | Representative | Term | Bloc |
| 1st Consumers Alliance for Rural Energy, Inc. | Carlos Roman Uybarreta | 1 | Majority |
| Aangat Tayo | Harlin Neil Abayon III | 1 | Minority |
| Abang Lingkod | Joseph Stephen Paduano | 2 | Minority |
| Abono | Conrado Estrella III | 2 | Majority |
| Abono | Vini Nola Ortega | 1 | Majority |
| Alliance of Concerned Teachers | Antonio Tinio | 3 | Independent minority |
| Alliance of Concerned Teachers | Francisca Castro | 1 | Independent minority |
| Acts-Overseas Filipino Workers Coalition of Organizations | Aniceto Bertiz III | 1 | Minority |
| Advocacy for Teacher Empowerment through Action, Cooperation and Harmony towards Educational Reforms, Inc. | Julieta Cortuna | 3 | Minority |
| Agbiag! Timpuyog Ilocano, Inc. | Michelle Antonio | 1 | Majority |
| Agri-Agra na Reporma para sa Magsasaka ng Pilipinas Movement | Delphine Lee | 2 | Minority |
| Agri-Agra na Reporma para sa Magsasaka ng Pilipinas Movement | Orestes Salon | 1 | Minority |
| Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines | Rico Geron | 2 | Majority |
| Akbayan Citizens' Action Party | Tomasito Villarin | 1 | Independent minority |
| Ako Bicol Political Party | Rodel Batocabe | 3 | Majority |
| Ako Bicol Political Party | Ronald Ang | 1 | Minority |
| Ako Bicol Political Party | Alfredo Garbin Jr. | 1 | Minority |
| Ako Bicol Political Party | Christopher Co | 3 | Majority |
| Alliance of Organizations, Networks and Associations of the Philippines | Anna Marie Villaraza-Suarez | 1 | Minority |
| An Waray | Victoria Isabel Noel | 2 | Majority |
| Anak Mindanao | Amihilda J. Sangcopan | 1 | Independent minority |
| Anak Mindanao | Makmod Mending Jr. | 2 | Majority |
| Anak Mindanao | Sitti Djalia Turabin | 2 | Majority |
| Anakpawis | Ariel Casilao | 1 | Independent minority |
| Ang Asosasyon Sang Mangunguma Nga Bisaya Owa Mangunguma | Sharon Garin | 3 | Majority |
| Ang Kabuhayan | Dennis Laogan | 1 | Majority |
| Ang Mata'y Alagaan | Tricia Nicole Velasco-Catera | 1 | Majority |
| Ang National Coalition of Indigenous Peoples Action Na! | Jose Panganiban Jr. | 2 | Majority |
| Angkla: Ang Partido ng mga Pilipinong Marino | Jesulito Manalo | 2 | Majority |
| Arts Business and Science Professionals | Eugene Michael De Vera | 1 | Minority |
| Arts Business and Science Professionals | Ulysses Garces | 1 | Majority |
| Ating Agapay Sentrong Samahan ng mga Obrero | Teodoro Montoro | 1 | Majority |
| Bagong Henerasyon | Bernadette Herrera-Dy | 1 | Majority |
| Bayan Muna | Carlos Isagani Zarate | 2 | Independent minority |
| Buhay Hayaan Yumabong | Mariano Michael Velarde Jr. | 3 | Majority |
| Buhay Hayaan Yumabong | Lito Atienza | 2 | Minority |
| Butil Farmers Party | Cecilia Leonila Chavez | 1 | Minority |
| Citizens' Battle Against Corruption | Sherwin Tugna | 3 | Majority |
| Coalition of Associations of Senior Citizens in the Philippines | Francisco Datol Jr. | 1 | Majority |
| Coalition of Associations of Senior Citizens in the Philippines | Milagros Aquino Magsaysay | 1 | Majority |
| Cooperative NATCCO Network Party | Anthony Bravo | 2 | Minority |
| Cooperative NATCCO Network Party | Sabiniano Canama | 1 | Majority |
| Democratic Independent Workers Association | Emmeline Aglipay-Villar | 3 | Majority |
| Democratic Independent Workers Association | Pepito Pico | 1 | Majority |
| Gabriela Women's Party | Emmi de Jesus | 3 | Independent minority |
| Gabriela Women's Party | Arlene Brosas | 1 | Independent minority |
| Kabalikat ng Mamamayan | Ciriaco S. Calalang | 1 | Minority |
| Kabalikat ng Mamamayan | Ron Salo | 1 | Majority |
| Kabalikat ng Mamamayan | Harry Roque | 1 | Majority |
| Kabalikat ng Mamamayan | Paul Hernandez | 1 | Majority |
| Kabataan | Sarah Jane Elago | 1 | Independent minority |
| Kalinga: Advocacy for Social Empowerment and Nation Building through Easing Poverty | Abigail Faye Ferriol-Pascual | 3 | Minority |
| KUSUG TAUSUG | Shernee Tan | 3 | Majority |
| LPG Marketers Association | Arnel Ty | 3 | Majority |
| Magdalo Para sa Pilipino | Gary Alejano | 2 | Independent minority |
| Manila Teachers' Savings and Loan Association | Virgilio Lacson | 1 | Majority |
| One Patriotic Coalition of Marginalized Nationals | Enrico Pineda | 1 | Majority |
| One Patriotic Coalition of Marginalized Nationals | Michael Romero | 1 | Majority |
| Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta | Mark Aeron Sambar | 1 | Majority |
| Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta | Jericho Jonas Nograles | 1 | Majority |
| Serbisyo sa Bayan Party | Ricardo Belmonte Jr. | 1 | Majority |
| Social Amelioration & Genuine Intervention on Poverty | Rodante Marcoleta | 1 | Majority |
| Trade Union Congress Party | Raymond Democrito Mendoza | 3 | Majority |
| Una ang Edukasyon | Salvador Belaro Jr. | 1 | Minority |
| You Against Corruption and Poverty | Benhur Lopez Jr. | 1 | Minority |
Committees
Constitutional bodies
- Originally Koko Pimentel from July 25, 2016 to May 21, 2018.
Senate committees
House of Representatives committees
Changes in membership
Senate
House of Representatives
District Representatives
Party-list Representatives
Laws passed
There had been 136 laws that originated from the 17th Congress. Some of these are:- Republic Act 10923: Postponing of the Philippine barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, 2016
- Republic Act 10931: Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act
- Republic Act 10952: Postponing of the Philippine barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, 2016
- Republic Act 10962: Gift Check Act of 2017
- Republic Act 10966: Making December 8 as a nonworking holiday commemorating the feast of the Immaculate Conception
- Republic Act 11014: The First Philippine Republic Day Act
- Republic Act 11053: Anti-Hazing Act of 2018
- Republic Act 11054: Bangsamoro Organic Law
- Republic Act 11055: Philippine Identification System Act
- Republic Act 11058: Occupational Safety and Health Standards Law