Councilor Edgar Victor S. Baptista

When did 12 = 13?

Article VI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states:
Sec. 2. "The Senate shall be composed of twenty four senators."
Sec. 16 (2). "A majority of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business.."

Rule II. Sec. 2. of the Senate Rules states, "The officers of the Senate shall be elected by the majority vote of all its members."

So today, when 12 senators convened and purportedly held session, how can that be valid?

They cite the case of Avelino vs. Cuenco where the Supreme Court considered 12 as the majority. But as any freshman law student knows, you can’t pull out the rationale of a case and use it to suit your needs. The specifics of the case are different. No less than the esteemed Fr. Joaquin Bernas stated in his book, and I quote: “this manner of approaching the subject can lead to the ridiculous should the majority of the legislative body be abroad and beyond the coercive power of the body." (The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines: A Commentary, 2009 ed.).

12 is not 13. Alam ng Grade 1 student yan.

Happy Birthday to our new City Administrator, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐂𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐑. 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬!

Wishing you abundant blessings on your special day and in all the years ahead! 🎉

The regular 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠-𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 🇵🇭 this week, alongside the celebration of 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲, with the theme: "Cycling for a Greener Future”. The program was led by the Taguig Mobility Office.

Happy Birthday, City Councilor Gigi Bermas! 🎉

It is an honor to serve with you in the 8th City Council. I wish your upcoming years be filled with happiness and blessings in your life. God bless you, Konsi!

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Nitong ika-29 ng Mayo, tayo ay nakiisa sa ating mga kapatid na Muslim sa pagdiriwang ng Eid’l Adha, isang makabuluhang okasyon na sumasalamin sa pananampalataya, sakripisyo at pagmamalasakit sa kapwa💗

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Wishing you both continued happiness, good health, and many more years of togetherness.✨🥂💐

Happy Birthday to Ma’am Jingle Magallanes 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐚𝐬 of Gender and Development Office! 🎂

May God grant you more strength and guidance in all that you do. 🙏

Happy Birthday, City Councilor Rodil Tikboy Marcelino! 🎉

It is an honor to serve with you in the 8th City Council. I wish your upcoming years be filled with happiness and blessings in your life. God bless you, Konsi!