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Kapulungan Ng Mga Kinatawan (House of Representatives)
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARLIAMENTARY CHAMBER

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Parliament name (generic / translated) Kongreso / Congress Parliamentary building
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Structure of parliament Bicameral
Chamber name (generic / translated) Kapulungan Ng Mga Kinatawan / House of Representatives
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) Senado / Senate
Affiliation to the IPU Yes
Affiliation date(s) 1927 - 1938
1947 - 1973
1979 - 1986
1987 -
LEADERSHIP
President

Feliciano R. Belmonte, Jr. (M) 
Notes Elected on 26 Jul. 2010.
Secretary General Marilyn B. Barua-Yap (F) 
COMPOSITION
Members (statutory / current number) 287 / 284
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN

Percentage of women
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Women (current number) 65 (22.89%)
Mode of designation directly elected 284
Term 3 years
Last renewal dates 10 May 2010
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Address House of Representatives
Constitution Hills
QUEZON CITY
(Export mailing lists)
Phone (632) 931 5979
(632) 931 5001 local 7619
Fax (632) 931 5595
E-mail iprshorphil@yahoo.com
Website http://www.congress.gov.ph/

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