Can a Senator or Representative hold other government offices?

  Can a Senator or Representative hold other government offices?   No Senator or House Member may hold any other office or employment in the Government. This prohibition includes positions in subdivisions, agencies, instrumentalities, and government-owned corporations. Holding such an office results in the forfeiture of their legislative seat. This restriction is cited in Article VI, Section 13 1987 Philippine Constitution.   “SECTION 13. No Senator or Member of the House of Representatives may hold any other office or employment in the Government, or any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations or their subsidiaries, during his term without forfeiting his seat.”   01-Feb-26  

About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices

 

 Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices is a full-service law firm in the Philippines.  You may visit us at the 16th Flr., Suite 1607 AIC Burgundy Empire Tower, ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, 1605 Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.  You may also call us at +632 84706126, +632 84706130, +632 84016392 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Visit our website https://ndvlaw.com/.