12th Congress of the Philippines
The 12th Congress of the Philippines, composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 23, 2001, until June 4, 2004, during the first three years of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's presidency. The convening of the 12th Congress followed the 2001 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership, and the entire membership of the House of Representatives.
Sessions
First Regular Session: July 23, 2001 – June 7, 2002- * First Special Session: January 8 – March 1, 2002Second Regular Session: July 22, 2002 – June 6, 2003Third Regular Session: July 28, 2003 – June 4, 2004
- * Second Special Session: January 5 – February 13, 2004
Leadership
Senate
- President: Franklin Drilon
- President pro tempore:
- * Manny Villar, until August 12, 2002
- * Juan Flavier, from August 12, 2002
- Majority Floor Leader:
- *Loren Legarda, until June 3, 2002
- *Nene Pimentel, June 3 – July 23, 2002
- *Loren Legarda, July 23, 2002 – January 12, 2004
- *Francis Pangilinan, from January 12, 2004
- Minority Floor Leader:
- *Nene Pimentel, until June 3, 2002
- *Tito Sotto, from June 3, 2002
House of Representatives
- Speaker: Jose de Venecia Jr.
- Deputy Speakers:
- * Luzon: Emilio Espinosa Jr.
- * Visayas: Raul M. Gonzalez
- * Mindanao: Abdulgani Salapuddin
- Majority Floor Leader: Neptali Gonzales II
- Minority Floor Leader: Carlos Padilla
Members
Senate
The following are the terms of the senators of this Congress, according to the date of election:- For senators elected on May 11, 1998: June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2004
- For senators elected on May 14, 2001: June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007