Senators

Terms: 6 years, may run for releection but may not serve more than two consecutive terms

Function: The Senate is the upper house of Congress; the House of Representatives is the lower house. Congress holds legislative power, except to the extent reserved to the people by the provision on initiative and referendum. The Senate is the sole body that ratifies treaties and convenes the impeach court.

Qualifications:
(1) Natural-born citizen of the Philippines
(2) A registered voter
(3) Able to read and write
(4) 35 years of age on the day of the election
(5) Resident of the Philippines for not less than two years before election day