Citizenship Natural-born citizen of the Natural-born citizen of the
Phils. Phils.
Able to read and write Able to read and write
Registered voter Registered voter in the
district in which he shall be elected – n/a party list
Residency Resident of the Resident of the said district
Philippines for at least 2 for at least 1 year years immediately immediately preceding preceding the election election – n/a to party-list
Term 6 years 3 years
Unless otherwise provided Unless otherwise provided by
by law, term of office law, term of office commence commence at noon of June at noon of June 30, next 30, next following the following the election. election.
Term Limit Not more than 2 Not more than 3 consecutive