The New Constitution:  Acquisition of new residence results in

forfeiture of the old unless in the

 Revived Congress of the Philippines which was
replaced during the Marcos regime with the
Batasang Pambansa.
 The new Congress returned to a bicameralism
after the unicameralism which was established
by the 1973 Constitution, 1935 Constitution,
Malolos Congress and Taft Commission.
Modifications made in the Congress:
 Legislative power is not exclusively vested in the
Congress, in view of the reservation made
regarding initiative and referendum.
 Discharge of powers of a non-legislative nature:
a. canvass of presidential elections
b. declaration of the existence of a
state of war
c. the confirmation of amnesties
d. presidential appointments and
impeachment
e. amendment/revision of the
Constitution
absence of clear showing that he has
decided to adopt a new residence
NOBLE CASE. Voting gives rise to a strong
presumption of residence, it is not a conclusive
evidence thereof. And that other pieces of
evidence, however convincing, would not be
sufficient to establish residency.
LIMBONA v. COMELEC. Candidate is presumed
to have changed her domicile upon her
marriage, or by operation of law, consistent
with the provisions of Art. 68 and 69 of the FC.
MITRA v. COMELEC. Residence qualification
purpose is to prevent strangers unacquainted
with the conditions and needs of a community
from seeking elective offices in that community.
Officials must know their constituencies and the
unique circumstances of their constituents.

The Senate:

I. Composition
 Composed of 24 senators who shall be elected
at large by qualified voters.
 Intends to make Senate a training ground for
national leaders and possibly to the Presidency.

II. Qualifications
 Natural-born citizens of the Phil.
 At least 35 years old on the day of election

ESPINOSA v. AQUINO. Late Sen. Benigno Aquino, Jr.

was less than 35 years old on the day of election but
celebrated his proclamation as one of the winners.

 Able to read and write

 Registered voter
 Resident of the Phil for not less than 2 years
immediately preceding the day of election
 Where one habitually resides (not
dwelling or habitation but domicile or
legal residence which is the place where
he intends to return and remain)
 It is a question of intention and
circumstance