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The Philippines elects on national level a head of state: the President, and a legislature. The president is elected for a six year term by the people. The vice-president is elected at the same time at a separate ballot. The Philippines elects on a local level governors, vice governors, board members, mayors up to the barangay officials and the Sangguniang Kabataan members which is mandated in the current Constitution of the Philippines and the Local Government Code of 1991.

The Congress or Kongreso has two chambers. The House of Representatives or Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan has currently 237 seats elected for three-year terms, of which 212 seats are contested in single seat constituencies and, 23 are allotted to party-lists according to proportional representation, which are only accessible to marginalized and under-represented groups and parties. The Philippine constitution prohibits the House of Representatives to have more than 250 members. The Senate or Senado has 24 members who are elected for six-year terms at-large and do not represent any geographical district. Half of the Senate is renewed every three years.

The Philippines has a multi-party system, with numerous parties in which no one party often has a chance of gaining power alone, and parties must work with each other to form coalition governments. The Commission on Elections is responsible for running the elections.

Under the Constitution, general elections for the President, Vice President, Congress and local officials occurs after the President and Vice President finishes their terms. While the Congressional elections occurs on mid-term of the incumbent President. Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections are now done at the same time after the Congressional elections.

Contents 1 Upcoming national and local elections 2 2004 general elections 2.1 2004 Presidential election 2.2 2004 House election 2.3 2004 Senatorial election 3 2007 Senatorial Election 4 2007 House election 5 Past elections and referendums 6 Other elections and plebiscites 7 Local plebiscites 8 See also 9 External links

[edit] Upcoming national and local elections

• Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao general election, 2008
• Philippine general election, 2010

[edit] 2004 general elections

[edit] 2004 Presidential election

Main article: Philippine general election, 2004

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Summary of the final official congressional canvass of the 10 May 2004 Philippine presidential election results

Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo	Lakas-Christian and Muslim Democrats / Koalisyon ng Katapatan at Karanasan sa Kinabukasan	12,905,808	39.99
Fernando Poe Jr.	Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino	11,782,232	36.51
Panfilo Lacson	Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (Agapito Aquino Wing)	3,510,080	10.88
Raul Roco	Aksyon Demokratiko / Alyansa ng Pag-Asa	2,082,762	6.45
Eduardo Villanueva	Bangon Pilipinas Movement	1,988,218	6.16
Total		32,269,100	100.0

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Summary of the final official congressional canvass of the 10 May 2004 Philippine Vice Presidential election election results

Candidate	Party	Votes	%
Noli de Castro	Independent / Koalisyon ng Katapatan at Karanasan sa Kinabukasan	15,100,431	49.80
Loren Legarda	KNP	14,218,709	46.90
Herminio Aquino	Aksyon Demokratiko / Alyansa ng Pag-Asa	981,500	3.24
Rodolfo Pajo	Partido Isang Bansa Isang Diwa	22,244	0.06
Total		30,322,884	100.0

[edit] 2004 House election

Main article: Philippine general election, 2004

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Summary of the 10 May 2004 House of Representatives of the Philippines election results

Parties	Seats
This is the division of seats as published on the website of the House of Representatives. The first party affiliation mentioned is counted. This is not the result of the elections.
Lakas-Christian and Muslim Democrats	75
Nationalist People's Coalition	53
Liberal Party	34
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino	7
Nacionalista Party	5
Philippine Democratic Socialist Party	2
Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino	1
Buhay	2
Aksyon Demokratiko	1
Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan	1
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan	2
Sarro	1
Alayon	1
Partido Magdala	1
Akbayan ! Citizens' Action Party	3
Bayan Muna (Nation First)	3
Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives	3
Anakpawis (Toiling Masses)	2
Butil Farmers Party	1
Coop	1
VFP	1
Amin	1
Ave	1
Alagad	1
Gabriela Women's Party	1
An Waray	1
Workers' Party (Partido ng Manggagawa)	1
Alif	1
Citizen's Battle Against Corruption (Cibac)	1
Non-partisans	12
Total	235
Source: Congress Web site

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Summary of the 10 May 2004 House of Representatives of the Philippines Party-List election result

Party-list	Votes	%
Below is the result of the party-list vote. Most seats in the Congress are not elected through the party list system
Bayan Muna	1,203,305	9.4585
Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives	934,995	7.3495
Akbayan ! Citizens' Action Party	852,473	6.7008
Buhay	705,730	5.5473
Anakpawis	538,396	4.2320
Citizen's Battle Against Corruption	495,193	3.8924
Gabriela Women's Party	464,586	3.6518
Partido ng Manggagawa	448,072	3.5220
Butil Farmers Party	429,259	3.3742
Alliance of Volunteer Educators	343,498	2.7000
Alagad	340,977	2.6802
Veterans Freedom Party	340,759	2.6785
Cooperative NATCCO Network Party	270,950	2.1298
Anak Mindanao	269,750	2.1204
Ang Laban ng Indiginong Filipino	269,345	2.1172
An Waray	268,164	2.1079
ABA-AKO	251,597	1.9777
Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy	244,137	1.9190
Senior Citizens/Elderly	236,571	1.8595
Philippines Guardians Brotherhood, Inc.	213,662	1.6795
Anak ng Bayan	213,068	1.6748
Trade Union Congress Party	201,396	1.5831
Sanlakas	189,517	1.4897
Bigkis Pinoy Movement	186,264	1.4641
Suara Bangsamoro	164,494	1.2930
Cocofed - Philippine Coconut Producers Federation, Inc.	163,952	1.2887
Sagip-Katwa Foundation, Inc.	161,797	1.2718
Aksyon Sambayan	156,467	1.2299
People's Movement against Poverty	144,740	1.1377
Barangay Association for National Advancement and Transparency	143,454	1.1276
Abay Pamiliya Foundation, Inc.	133,952	1.0529
SMILE	133,425	1.0488
Abanse! Pinay	115,855	0.9107
Total	12,721,952
Source: COMELEC

[edit] 2004 Senatorial election

Main article: Philippine general election, 2004

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Summary of the 10 May 2004 Senate of the Philippines election results

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes
1.	Manuel A. Roxas II	K-4 - Liberal Party	19,372,888
2.	Ramon Revilla Jr.	K-4 - Lakas CMD	15,801,531
3.	Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr.	KNP - PDP-LABAN	13,519,998
4.	Maria Ana Consuelo A.S. Madrigal-Valade	KNP - LDP	13,253,692
5.	Richard J. Gordon	K-4 - Lakas CMD	12,707,151
6.	Pilar Juliana S. Cayetano-Sebastian	K-4 - Lakas CMD	12,542,054
7.	Miriam Defensor-Santiago	K-4 - PRP	12,187,401
8.	Alfredo S. Lim	KNP - Independent	11,286,428
9.	Juan Ponce Enrile	KNP - PMP	11,191,162
10.	Jinggoy P. Ejercito-Estrada	KNP - PMP	11,094,120
11.	Manuel M. Lapid	K-4 - Lakas CMD	10,970,941
12.	Rodolfo G. Biazon	K-4 - Liberal Party	10,635,270
13.	Robert Z. Barbers	K-4 - Lakas CMD	10,624,585
14.	Ernesto M. Maceda	KNP - NPC	9,944,328
15.	John Henry R. Osmeña	K-4 - Independent	9,914,179
16.	Orlando S. Mercado	K-4 - Lakas CMD	8,295,024
17.	Robert S. Jaworski	K-4 - Lakas-CMD	6,921,425
18.	Maria Elisa C. Anson-Roa	KNP - PMP	5,873,845
19.	Francisco S. Tatad	KNP - LDP	5,718,740
20.	Heherson T. Alvarez	Independent	4,791,085
21.	Ernesto F. Herrera	KNP - Independent	4,612,036
22.	Perfecto R. Yasay, Jr.	Aksyon Demokratiko	4,408,808
23.	Francisco I. Chavez	Aksyon Demokratiko	4,286,838
24.	Carlos M. Padilla	Independent	3,863,693
25.	Salvador H. Escudero III	KNP - Independent / NPC	3,780,469
26.	Amina T. Rasul	KNP - PDP-LABAN	3,456,480
27.	Jose Y. Sonza	Aksyon Demokratiko	2,839,442
28.	Parouk S. Hussin	K-4 - Lakas-CMD	2,821,522
29.	Didagen P. Dilangalen	KNP - Independent	2,222,069
30.	Melanio L. Mauricio, Jr.	Aksyon Demokratiko	1,144,279
31.	Pilar V. Pilapil	Independent	692,137
32.	Eduardo Nonato N. Joson	Aksyon Demokratiko	631,041
33.	Edgar U. Ilarde	Independent	527,865
34.	Nicanor B. Gatmaytan Jr.	Aksyon Demokratiko	453,693
35.	Olivia G. Coo	Aksyon Demokratiko	338,846
36.	Oliver O. Lozano	KBL	238,272
37.	Alvin Alvincent G. Almirante	KBL	206,097
38.	Ramon E. Montaño	Partido Isang Bansa Isang Diwa	159,735
39.	Matuan A. Usop	Partido Isang Bansa Isang Diwa	137,376
40.	Angel C. Rosario	Partido Isang Bansa Isang Diwa	98,932
41.	Ismael D. Aparri	Partido Isang Bansa Isang Diwa	97,430
42.	Norma C. Nueva	KBL	96,129
43.	Carmen X. Borja	Partido Isang Bansa Isang Diwa	95,755
44.	Pendatun M. Decampong	Partido Isang Bansa Isang Diwa	94,713
45.	Gerardo A. del Mundo	Independent	88,962
46.	El Cid C. Fajardo	Partido Isang Bansa Isang Diwa	79,471
47.	Iderlina P. Pagunuran	Partido Isang Bansa Isang Diwa	59,712
48.	Arturo V. Estuita	Partido Isang Bansa Isang Diwa	39,094
Note: A total of 48 candidates ran for senator.		Source: Philippine Commission on Elections

[edit] 2007 Senatorial Election

Main article: Philippine general election, 2007

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Summary of the 14 May 2007 Senate of the Philippines election results

Candidate	Party	Votes
Loren B. Legarda	Genuine Opposition - NPC	18,501,209
Francis Joseph G. Escudero	Genuine Opposition - NPC	18,264,889
Panfilo M. Lacson	Genuine Opposition	15,508,966
Manuel B. Villar, Jr.	Genuine Opposition - NP	15,338,249
Francis N. Pangilinan	Independent - LP	14,534,322
Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III	Genuine Opposition - LP	14,309,093
Edgardo J. Angara, Jr.	TEAM Unity - LDP	12,657,538
Joker P. Arroyo	TEAM Unity - KAMPI	11,802,870
Alan Peter S. Cayetano	Genuine Opposition - NP	11,787,475
Gregorio B. Honasan	Independent	11,605,433
Antonio F. Trillanes IV	Genuine Opposition - GO	11,189,467
Juan Miguel F. Zubiri	TEAM Unity - Lakas CMD	11,004,099
Aquilino D.L. Pimentel III	Genuine Opposition - PDP-Laban	10,984,807
Ralph G. Recto	TEAM Unity - Lakas-CMD	10,721,088
Michael T. Defensor	TEAM Unity - Lakas-CMD	9,938,816
Prospero A. Pichay, Jr.	TEAM Unity - Lakas-CMD	9,798,355
Sonia M. Roco	Genuine Opposition - AD	8,457,710
Cesar M. Montano	TEAM Unity - Lakas-CMD	7,800,179
Vicente C. Sotto III	TEAM Unity - NPC	7,638,260
John Henry R. Osmeña	Genuine Opposition - GO	7,266,905
Vicente P. Magsaysay	TEAM Unity - Lakas-CMD	6,357,769
Anna Dominique M. Coseteng	Genuine Opposition - Independent	5,274,571
Teresa S. Aquino-Oreta	TEAM Unity - NPC	4,361,969
Luis C. Singson	TEAM Unity - Lakas-CMD	4,353,556
Richard I. Gomez	Independent	2,725,618
Sultan Jamalul D. Kiram III	TEAM Unity - PDSP	2,488,553
Melchor G. Chavez	Kilusang Bagong Lipunan	843,675
Martin D. Bautista	Ang Kapatiran	761,157
Zosimo Jesus M. Paredes II	Ang Kapatiran	713,812
Joselito Pepito P. Cayetano*	Kilusang Bagong Lipunan	510,340
Adrian O. Sison	Ang Kapatiran	402,324
Oliver O. Lozano	Kilusang Bagong Lipunan	305,637
Antonio L. Estrella	Kilusang Bagong Lipunan	285,479
Victor N. Wood	Kilusang Bagong Lipunan	283,033
Felix C. Cantal	Philippine Green Republican Party	123,602
Eduardo F. Orpilla	Kilusang Bagong Lipunan	107,512
Ruben C. Enciso	Kilusang Bagong Lipunan	100,517
Note: A total of 37 candidates ran for senator.[1]		Source: COMELEC.gov.ph website

[edit] 2007 House election

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Summary of the 14 May 2007 House of Representatives of the Philippines election results

Parties	Seats
This is the division of seats as published on the website of the House of Representatives. The first party affiliation mentioned is counted. This is not the result of the elections.
Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Includes SARRO, BO-PK, PROMDI, KDT and UNA)	70
Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Includes Padajon Surigao, 1-CEBU, UNA and PTM)	47
Nationalist People's Coalition (Includes Achievers with Integrity Movement)	26
Liberal	16
Nacionalista Party (Includes Abante Viscaya)	6
Partido ng Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan	4
Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas	3
Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino	3
Genuine Opposition	3
Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino	3
Koalisyon ng mga Pulitikong na Maka-Administrasyon	3
Independents (Caucuses with the Genuine Opposition)	5
Buhay Hayaan Yumabong	3
Bayan Muna	2
Citizen's Battle Against Corruption	2
Gabriela Women's Party	2
Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives	2
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan	1
Abono	1
Advocacy for Teacher Empowerment Through Action, Cooperation and Harmony Towards Educational Reforms, Inc.	1
Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines, Inc.	1
Akbayan ! Citizens' Action Party	1
Alliance of Rural Concerns	1
Anak Mindanao	1
Anak Pawis	1
An Waray	1
Cooperative NATCCO Network Party	1
Luzon Farmers Party	1
Total	240
Source: Congress Web site

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Summary of the 14 May 2007 House of Representatives of the Philippines Party-List election result

Party-list	Votes	%	Seats
Below is the result of the party-list vote. Most seats in the Congress are not elected through the party list system.
Buhay Hayaan Yumabong	1,169,248	7.42	3
Bayan Muna	976,699	6.20	2
Citizen's Battle Against Corruption	755,605	4.79
Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives	621,211	3.94	1
Gabriela Women's Party	621,086	3.94
Advocacy for Teacher Empowerment Through Action, Cooperation and Harmony Towards Educational Reforms, Inc.	487,354	3.09
Akbayan ! Citizens' Action Party	466,019	2.96
Alagad	423,090	2.68
Cooperative NATCCO Network Party	409,812	2.60
Luzon Farmers Party	409,133	2.60
Bagong Alyansang Tagapagtaguyod ng Adhikaing Sambayanan	385,654	2.45
Alliance of Rural Concerns	373,840	2.37
Anak Pawis	369,366	2.34
Abono	339,897	2.16
Anak Mindanao	338,125	2.15
Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines, Inc.	328,649	2.09
Total	30,049,524		21
Source: COMELEC

[edit] Past elections and referendums

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[edit] Other elections and plebiscites

v • d • e Philippine local elections Image:Flag of the Philippines.svg
1895 | 1899 | 1905 | 1909 | 1912 | 1937 | 1940 | 1941 | 1943 | 1946 | 1949 | 1951 | 1953 | 1955 | 1957 | 1959 | 1961 | 1963 | 1965 | 1967 | 1969 | 1971 | 1980 | 1988 | 1992 | 1995 | 1998 | 2001 | 2004 | 2007 | 2010 | 2013
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1990 ARMM | 1993 ARMM | 1996 ARMM | 1998 CAR | 2001 ARMM plebiscite | 2001 ARMM election | 2005 ARMM | 2008 ARMM
Other elections Image:Flag of the Philippines.svg
1975 Sangguniang Bayan | 1979 Sangguniang Pampook

[edit] Local plebiscites

• Dinagat Islands creation plebiscite, 2006
• Shariff Kabunsuan creation plebiscite, 2006

[edit] See also

• Timeline of Philippine elections
• Electoral calendar
• Electoral system
• President of the Philippines
• Vice President of the Philippines
• Philippine Congress
• Senate of the Philippines
• House of Representatives of the Philippines
• Commission on Elections

[edit] External links

• Official website of the Commission on Elections
• Adam Carr's Election Archive
• Portal to Philippine politics and current events dialogues
• Election Files