Angel Mae P.

Valdez

G12-HUMSS CHAMBER

Philippine Poilitics and Governance

Quarter 4 Module 1

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

1.TRUE

2. A majority of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business. (Replace "Minority" with
"Majority.")

3. TRUE

4. The Senate shall be composed of more than twenty-six Senators. (Replace "twenty-six" with "a
varying number of" or specify the correct number.)

5. The Senate and the House of Representatives shall have separate Electoral Tribunals. (Replace "one"
with "separate.")

6.TRUE

7. The House of Representatives shall be composed of more than two hundred and fifty members.
(Replace "more than" with "a varying number of" or specify the correct number.)

8.TRUE

9. The House of Representatives shall be composed of more than two hundred and fifty members.
(Replace "more than" with "a varying number of" or specify the correct number.)

10.TRUE

ll. Direction

1.It appears that the question is incomplete. Please provide more information or context so I can assist
you accurately.

a.The Three Branches of the Philippine Government are:

1. Executive Branch - This branch is headed by the President of the Philippines and includes the Cabinet
and various government agencies. Its primary function is to enforce laws and administer the affairs of
the state.
 b.Legislative Branch - This branch is responsible for making and passing laws. It consists of two
houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is composed of senators elected
nationwide, while the House of Representatives is composed of representatives elected from
different legislative districts.

c.Judicial Branch - This branch is responsible for interpreting and applying the laws of the land. It is
headed by the Supreme Court of the Philippines and includes lower courts and special courts. Its
role is to ensure the proper administration of justice

4.Checks and balances

5.Legislative Power

6.Laws

7.Journal

8. six years imprisonment

9.Constitution

10.Treaties

PERFORMANCE TASK

ACTIVITY 1

Title: GET TO KNOW YOUR REPRESENTATIVE

1. We elect a Philippine representative for how many years?

-In the Philippines, a representative is elected for a term of three years

2. Where do you live in? (Complete address)

- CAYANGA SAN FABIAN PANGASINAN

3. How many districts are there in Pangasinan?

- THERE ARE 6 DISTRICTS IN PANGASINAN

4. Name your district representative

-AMADO ESPINO lll

5.. When was he/she first elected to office?

- Amado Espino III was first elected to office as the representative of the 5th District of Pangasinan in the
Philippines during the national elections held on May 9, 2016. This was his initial entry into public office
as a district representative.

6. . How many years has he/she been in office?

-in September 2021, Amado Espino III had been in office as the representative of the 5th District of
Pangasinan in the Philippines for one term, which is equivalent to three years. He was first elected in the
May 2016 national elections and assumed office on June 30, 2016. The next national elections were held
in May 2019, and he was reelected for a second term, which will last until June 30, 2022. It is worth
noting that information may have changed since my knowledge cutoff, so it is best to consult updated
sources for more current information.

7. What is his/her political party?

- September 2021, Amado Espino III is a member of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) political
party in the Philippines. The NPC is a centrist political party in the country. However, please note that
political affiliations can change over time, so it is advisable to verify with current sources for the most
up-to-date information on his political party membership.

8. What are some important issues in your district which you want to address to your representative?

-HEALTCARE, EDUCATION, ECONOMY AND JOBS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT,

INFRASTRUCTURE,CRIMINAL JUSTICE, IMMIGRATION , GUN CONTROL, SOCIAL JUSTICE, FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY.

ACTIVITY 2

Title: GET TO KNOW YOUR SENATOR

1. How many Philippine Senators are there?

-There are 24 Senators in Philippines

2. We elect Philippine Senators for how many years?

- Composition. Article VI, Section 2 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that the Senate
shall be composed of 24 senators who shall be elected at-large by the qualified voters of the
Philippines, as may be provided by law.

3. Name one current Philippine Senator.

-Senator Imee Marcos

4. When was he/she elected to office?

-She assumed office on June 30, 1998. She was then reelected in 2001 and 2004. Her term ended
on June 30, 2007. In the 2010 elections, she ran as governor of Ilocos Norte against her cousin,
Michael Marcos Keon, who was the governor during that time.

5. How many years has he/she been in office?

-She assumed office on June 30, 1998. She was then reelected in 2001 and 2004. Her term ended
on June 30, 2007. In the 2010 elections, she ran as governor of Ilocos Norte against her cousin,
Michael Marcos Keon, who was the governor during that time.

6. What is his/her political party?

-Nacionalista Party

7. List at least two important bills he/she proposed or laws enacted.

- Marcos also co-authored 4 Senate bills in the 16th Congress. One of them, Senate Bill 712
which was principally authored by Ralph Recto, was enacted as Republic Act 10645, the
Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010. He was the chair of the Senate committees on local
government and public works.