Why are there 24 senators in the philippines

          Who are the 24 senators of the philippines 2024!

          Senate of the Philippines

          Upper house of the Congress of the Philippines

          Senate of the Philippines


          Senado ng Pilipinas

          Seal of the Senate of the Philippines

          Flag of the Senate of the Philippines

          Type

          Term limits

          		2 consecutive terms (12 years)
          FoundedOctober 16, 1916 (1916-10-16)
          Preceded bySecond Philippine Commission

          President of the Senate of the Philippines

          Francis Escudero, NPC
          since May 20, 2024

          President pro tempore

          Jinggoy Estrada, PMP
          since May 20, 2024

          Majority Leader

          Francis Tolentino, PFP
          since May 20, 2024

          Minority Leader

          Koko Pimentel, NP
          since July 25, 2022

          Seats24 senators

          Political groups

          		Majority bloc (15)

          Minority bloc (2)

          Independent bloc (6)

          Vacant (1)

          Committees41 standing committees

          Length of term

          		6 years, renewable once
          AuthorityArticle VI, Constitution of the Philippines

          Voting system

          		Plurality-at