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The 6th Congress of the Philippines (
Filipino: Ikaanim na Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the
Philippine Senate and
House of Representatives, met from January 17, 1966, until June 17, 1969, during the first three-and-a-half years of
Ferdinand Marcos's presidency.
Sessions
- First Special Session: January 17–22, 1966
- First Regular Session: January 24 – May 19, 1966
- Second Special Session: May 20 – June 18, 1966
- Third Special Session: August 15–27, 1966
- First Joint Session: April 25, April 25, June 1, 1966
- Second Regular Session: January 23 – May 18, 1967
- Fourth Special Session: June 1 – July 5, 1967
- Fifth Special Session: July 17 – August 18, 1967
- Second Joint Session: January 30, February 13, February 27, March 8, March 14–16, 1967
- Third Regular Session: January 22 – May 16, 1968
- Third Joint Session: February 20 – March 1, 1968
- Sixth Special Session: May 17–28, 1968
- Seventh Special Session: July 8 – August 10, 1968
- Eighth Special Session: August 12–31, 1968
- Fourth Regular Session: January 27 – May 22, 1969
- Ninth Special Session: June 2 – July 5, 1969
- Fourth Joint Session: June 11–17, 1969
Legislation
The Sixth Congress passed a total of 1,481 laws. (
Republic Act Nos. 4643 – 6123)
Leadership
Composition of the Senate during the 6th Congress' 1st and 2nd (left), and 3rd & 4th (right) sessions.
Senate
-
Arturo M. Tolentino (
NP)
-
Gil J. Puyat (
NP), elected January 26, 1967
- Senate President Pro-Tempore:
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Lorenzo M. Sumulong (
NP)
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Jose J. Roy (
NP), elected January 26, 1967
-
Jose J. Roy (
NP)
- Rodolfo T. Ganzon (
NP)
-
Arturo M. Tolentino (
NP)
- Ambrosio Padilla (
LP)
House of Representatives
-
Cornelio T. Villareal (
LP,
2nd District Capiz)
-
José B. Laurel, Jr. (
NP,
3rd District Batangas), elected February 2, 1967
- Salipada K. Pendatun (
LP,
Lone District Cotabato)
- Jose M. Aldeguer (
NP,
5th District Iloilo)
-
Justiniano S. Montano (
NP,
Lone District Cavite)
- Marcelino R. Veloso (
NP,
3rd District Leyte)
-
José B. Laurel, Jr. (
NP,
3rd District Batangas)
Members
Senate
The following are the terms of the senators of this Congress, according to the date of election:
- For senators
elected on November 14, 1961: December 30, 1961 – December 30, 1967
- For senators
elected on November 12, 1963: December 30, 1963 – December 30, 1969
- For senators
elected on November 9, 1965: December 30, 1965 – December 30, 1971
- For senators
elected on November 14, 1967: December 30, 1967 – December 30, 1973
House of Representatives
Notes
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^ Died on November 13, 1967.
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^ Served until January 22, 1968 before being redistricted to Davao del Norte.
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^ Redistricted on January 22, 1968 from Davao.
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a
b
c
d Took office on January 22, 1968 after winning the special election held on November 14, 1967.
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^ Appointed as
Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications on August 24, 1966.
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^ Oath of office deferred until January 27, 1969 due to an electoral protest.
- ^
a
b Elected to the
Senate on November 14, 1967.
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^ Died on August 24, 1967.
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^ Election annulled on April 23, 1969.
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^ Declared election winner on April 23, 1969.
Further reading
- Philippine House of Representatives Congressional Library
- Paras, Corazon L. (2000). The Presidents of the Senate of the Republic of the Philippines.
ISBN
971-8832-24-6.
- Pobre, Cesar P. (2000). Philippine Legislature 100 Years.
ISBN
971-92245-0-9.
See also
External links