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Majority Leader: Strategist and consensus-builder

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Majority Leader:  Strategist and consensus-builderIn the House of Representatives, the Majority Floor Leader (also known as the Majority Leader) is the dominant representative and delegate of the majority party

The position is second-in-command within the hierarchy of the committee, following the Speaker and followed by the Minority Floor Leader.

The Majority Leader is chosen by the majority bloc of the House of Representatives in an effort to select the primary leader of the body. The role’s principal tasks are to administer, conduct and produce a consensus on the floor regarding relevant matters to the Rules of the House.

As part of a Working House, the Majority Leadership is a key pillar in making the House of Representatives the quintessential body of lawmaking in the country.

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“‹ “‹History

 

The nature of the position is firmly rooted in the country’s history and traditional beliefs. When the Philippines was under the rule of the United States (1898-1935), its legislative body was known as the Philippine Commission.

The members of the Philippine Commission were chosen by the president of the United States at the time, President William Mckinley. With the Philippine Commission functioning as the Upper House and the Philippine Assembly functioning as the Lower House, the formation of a bilateral Philippine Legislature was established with the aid of the existing Philippine Bill of 1902. By 1907, the official legislature was instituted under the leadership of the country’s Floor Leader, President Manuel Quezon. 

Majority Leader:  Strategist and  consensus-builder

By 1916, the Jones Law, a constitution that declared the United States’ intent to granting autonomy and independence to the Philippines with the mandate of a stable government, was implemented. This led to an alteration in the legislation of the state. The Philippine Commission was terminated. 

To make way for the new rule of law, the Philippine Legislature then consisted of a Senate and a House of Representatives. By 1940, the 1935 Constitution paved the way for yet another legislation change and created a bilateral Congress of the Philippines, continuously upholding a Senate and a House of Representatives.

Through the years, the legislative system underwent many modifications until the final and current revision: the 1987 Constitution. To this day, these Houses play a major role in the inner workings and functions of a secure government process.

Appointment

The Majority Leader is appointed during a party caucus, a meeting where house members discuss policies and regulations while designating candidates to apply for roles in the party. The position is simultaneous with the duty of being the Chairman of the Committee on Rules.

The Philippines’ current Majority Leader is Rolando Andaya Jr., representing the first district of Camarines Sur. He was appointed on July 30, 2018, replacing former Majority Leader Rodolfo C. Fariñas of the first district of Ilocos Norte.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The responsibilities of the Majority Leader mainly focus on the processes, methods, and activities that are displayed on the floor. The position entails steady planning for the scheduling of legislation meetings and agendas on a constant basis, allotting assemblies daily, weekly, monthly and annually.

In the present set-up of the House, the Majority Leader is concurrently the Chairman of the Committee on Rules. As such, all matters relevant to the Rules of the House, specifically the calendar of bills, preparation of Order of Business and Calendar of Business are his responsibilities.

Strategy plays a large role in the duties of a Majority Leader. During floor debates and discussions, it is fundamental that the Majority Leader perceives manipulative maneuvers in the opposing party.

These observations prove to be beneficial during important consultations within the party regarding appropriate directions toward an ultimately successful outcome.

 

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