Committee on

People’s Participation
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
 Mandate of the Committee

To legislate over and act upon all matters relating to the role, rights
and responsibilities of POs, NGOs, COs, and other similar groups

To establish mechanisms for consultation with and participation of

the people in governance and in legislation
Committee Membership
The committee is entitled to 25 members
a total of nineteen (19) members
nominated by the House
a Chairperson
 four (4) Vice-Chairpersons
Members of the Committee on

People’s Participation

HON. BENJAMIN DR. ASILO

Chairman
Representative,
1st Dist. Of Manila
2nd Term
Members of the Committee on People’s Participation
Vice-Chairpersons
Hon. Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales
Party-list, CIBAC
2nd Term

Hon. Raymond DC. Mendoza

Party-list, TUCP
2nd Term

Vacant
Hon. Edwin DL. Olivares
1st Dist., Parañaque City
1st Term
MEMBERS FOR THE
MAJORITY

Hon. Crecente C. Paez

Party-list, COOP-NATCCO
2nd Term

Hon. Neil Benedict A. Montejo

Party-list, An Waray
2nd Term

Hon. Godofrido V. Arquiza

Party-list, Senior Citizens
2nd Term
MEMBERS FOR THE
MAJORITY
Hon. Mark Aeron H. Sambar
Party-list, PBA
1st Term

Hon. Christopher S. Co
Party-list, AKO BICOL
1st Term

Hon. Winnie T. Castelo

2nd Dist., Quezon City
1st Term
MEMBERS FOR THE
MAJORITY
Hon. Emmanuel D. Pacquiao
Lone Dist., Sarangani
1st Term

Hon. Rafael V. Mariano

Party-list, ANAKPAWIS
2nd Term

Hon. Teddy B. Baguilat, Jr.

Lone Dist., Ifugao
1st Term
MEMBERS FOR THE
MAJORITY
Hon. Catalina G. Leonen-Pizarro
Party-List, ABS
2nd Term

Hon. Antonio A. Del Rosario

1st Dist., Capiz
2nd Term

Hon. Joaquin Carlos Rahman A. Nava

Lone Dist., Guimaras
2nd Term
MEMBERS FOR THE
MINORITY
Hon. Juan Miguel Macapagal Arroyo
Party List, Ang Galing Pinoy
1st Term

Hon. Reena Concepcion G. Obillo

Party-list, Una ang Pamilya
1st Term

Hon. Arthur C. Yap

3rd Dist., Bohol
1st Term
 EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
The Speaker,
the Deputy Speakers,
the Majority Leader,
the Deputy Majority Leaders,
the Minority Leader,
the Deputy Minority Leaders, and
the Chairperson of the Committee on Accounts
or the Members deputized by any of them shall
have voice and vote in the Committee.
 COMMITTEE STAFF

Rolando C. Cronico, Ph.D

Legislative Committee Secretary

Lorena A. Fernandez Pepito M. Sison

Supervising Legislative Staff Supervising Legislative Staff
Officer II Officer I
 CREATION OF SUBCOMMITTEES

Subcommittee on Politics and Governance

all matters relating to consultation with and direct
participation of the people in the affairs of government

Subcommittee on Gov’t-PO/NGO Partnership

all matters relating to programs/projects involving both gov’t
and PO/NGOs

Subcommittee on Oversight
all matters concerning the execution and effectiveness of laws,
to determine whether these laws are being carried out as
intended by Congress
 SURVEY FORM
RE: SUBCOMMITTEES
  Honorable ____________________
  
 Sir/Madam:
  
 Section 17 (Rule IV) of the Rules of the Committee on People’s Participation states that the Committee may create
subcommittees as may be necessary to effectively discharge its functions. Section 18 of the same Rules also states that
the composition of each subcommittee shall, as much as possible, be based on the preference of the Members.
  
 Anent thereto, may we request your Honor to indicate your preference by indicating therein your first (1st) and
second (2nd) priority.
  
 ___________1) Subcommittee on Politics and Governance
  
 ___________ 2) Subcommittee on Government- PO/NGO Partnership
  
 ___________3) Subcommittee on Oversight
  
 Thank you for your cooperation.
  
 Very truly yours,
   
 Dr. Rolando C. Cronico, Ph.D
 Committee Secretary
  
  
 ADOPTION OF THE RULES OF THE
COMMITTEE:

RULE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

RULE 2: MEMBERS AND OFFICERS OF THE
COMMITTEE
RULE 3: MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
RULE 4: THE SUBCOMMITTEES
RULE 5: COMMITTEE REPORTS
RULE 6: TECHNICAL WORKING GROUPS
RULE 7: THE COMMITTEE SECRETARIAT
RULE 8: FINAL PROVISIONS
 RULES OF THE COMMITTEE:
COMMITTEE JURISDICTION (SECTION 1)

Shall have general jurisdiction over all matters relating to the

roles, rights, and responsibilities of the following:
People’s Organizations
Non-government Organizations
Civic Organizations

Shall establish mechanisms for consultation with and for the

participation of the people in governance and in legislation
Shall establish and maintain a databank of POs, NGOs, and
COs
 RULES OF THE COMMITTEE:
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS (SECTIONS 2 & 3)

• shall study, deliberate on, and act upon all referred measures
and recommend for approval those that advance the interests and
promote the welfare of the people
•Shall establish systems and procedures to ensure that those
affected are given opportunities to be heard
•shall pursue dialogues and consultations and engage the
services of experts and professionals
•may motu propio, upon a majority vote of Members, conduct
hearings and inquiries

•may investigate the execution and effectiveness of related

laws (oversight function)
 RULES OF THE COMMITTEE:
MEMBERS AND OFFICERS (SECTIONS 4 & 5)

shall be composed of twenty-five (25) members

shall have a Chairperson and four (4) Vice-Chairpersons

Ex-officio members-- Speaker, Deputy Speakers,

Majority Leader, Deputy Majority Leaders, Minority
Leader, Deputy Minority Leaders and the Chairperson of
the Committee on Accounts or a member deputized by
any of them
 RULES OF THE COMMITTEE:
MEETINGS (SECTIONS 7 TO 16)
 At least 2 regular meetings a month
 The Chairman shall preside, or in his absence, the highest
ranking member present, or any member he so designated
 shall be open to the public, unless an executive session is
deemed appropriate
 may conduct hearings and inquiries on relevant issues and
concerns
 notices should be issued at least three (3) days before the
meeting
 One fifth (1/5) of all the Members = Quorum.
 Members may vote on any matter before it. A majority vote
shall be required to adopt any measure.
 The first two authors shall be considered as members
throughout the duration of consideration of their measures.
 Minutes of meetings shall be prepared.
 RULES OF THE COMMITTEE:
SUBCOMMITTEES (SECTIONS 17 & 18)
Subcommittee on Politics and Governance
all matters relating to consultation with and direct
participation of the people in the affairs of government

Subcommittee on Gov’t-PO/NGO Partnership

all matters relating to programs/projects involving both
gov’t and PO/NGOs

Subcommittee on Oversight
all matters concerning the execution and effectiveness of
laws to determine whether these laws are being carried out as
intended by Congress
 RULES OF THE COMMITTEE:
COMMITTEE REPORTS (SECTIONS 23 & 24)
The committee may decide to approve a bill or a resolution
(with or without amendments), a substitute bill, or a
consolidated bill or resolution.
 A substitute or consolidated bill or resolution shall have as
authors the first two (2) authors of the original measures.
 Committee reports shall be approved by a majority of the
Members present, there being a quorum, and once
approved, shall be signed by the majority.
 When the Committee submits a report, a Member thereof
shall be presumed to have concurred with the report and
shall be precluded from opposing the same during plenary
debate, unless the member files any objection or dissenting
vote in writing.
 RULES OF THE COMMITTEE:
SOME PERTINENT SECTIONS
Based on Section 25, the Committee or Subcommittee Chairperson
may constitute a Technical Working Group to further study and
refine bills or resolutions pending before it.
Based on Section 26, the Committee Secretary shall:
ensure the organized conduct of all meetings
seek position papers/comments/opinions on referred measures
render direct technical assistance to the Chairperson and the
Members
be responsible for the proper documentation of the proceedings
be responsible in drafting the consolidated or substitute bill/s and
in preparing the committee report/s
keep custody of the records of the Committee and perform such
other functions and duties inherent in his/her office.
 15TH CONGRESS LEGISLATIVE
AGENDA
MEASURES REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
1.H.B. 219 - People’s Participation in Budget Deliberation Act of
2010 (Rep. Tañada)
2.H.B. 2942 – Creation of National Commission on NGOs
(Rep. Rodriguez [R.] and Rodriguez [M.])

MEASURE FOR CHANGE OF REFERRAL

3.H.B. 1199- Lobbying Accountability Act of 2010
(Rep. Teodoro)
MEASURES FOR POSSIBLE JOINT REFERRAL
4.H.B. 1065-Public Assembly Act of 2010
(Reps. Rodriguez [R.] and Rodriguez [M.])
2. H.B. 2100 - Gender Balance Act of 2010
(Reps. Bay-ao and Bello)
3. H.B. 1798 - Local Sectoral Representation Act of 2010
(Reps. Ping-ay and Paez)