3rd Congress of the Philippines
January 25, 1954 – December 10, 1957 | |
President |
Ramon Magsaysay (until March 1957) Carlos P. García (from March 1957) |
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Vice President | Carlos P. García (until March 1957) |
Senate | |
Senate President | Eulogio Rodriguez |
Senate President pro tempore |
Manuel Briones |
Majority leader | Cipriano P. Primicias, Sr. |
Minority leader |
Ferdinand E. Marcos Ambrosio Padilla |
House of Representatives | |
House Speaker | Daniel Z. Romualdez |
Majority leader | Jose M. Aldeguer |
Minority leader | Cornelio T. Villareal |
The 3rd Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: Ikatlong Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from January 25, 1954, until December 10, 1957, during the 39-month presidency of Ramon Magsaysay and the first nine months of Carlos P. García's presidency.
Sessions
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First Regular Session: January 25 – May 20, 1954
- First Special Session: July 19 – August 3, 1954
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Second Regular Session: January 24 – May 19, 1955
- Second Special Session: July 7 – August 10, 1955
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Third Regular Session: January 23 – May 17, 1956
- Third Special Session: June 21 – July 25, 1956
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Fourth Regular Session: January 28, 1957 – May 23, 1957
- Joint Session: December 10, 1957
Legislation
The Third Congress passed a total of 1,077 laws. (Republic Act Nos. 973 – 2049)
Major Legislation
Leadership
Senate
- President of the Senate:
- Senate President Pro-Tempore:
- Majority Floor Leader:
- Minority Floor Leader:
- Lorenzo M. Tañada (CP)
House of Representatives
- Speaker:
- Speaker Pro-Tempore:
- Majority Floor Leader:
- Minority Floor Leader:
Members
Senate
The following are the terms of the senators of this Congress, according to the date of election:
- For senators elected on November 8, 1949: December 30, 1949 – December 30, 1955
- For senators elected on November 13, 1951: December 30, 1951 – December 30, 1957
- For senators elected on November 10, 1953: December 30, 1953 – December 30, 1959
- For senators elected on November 8, 1955: December 30, 1955 – December 30, 1961