List of Philippine Senate committees

This is a list of Philippine congressional committees (standing committees and special committees) that are currently operating in the Senate of the Philippines, the upper house of the Philippine Congress.

The composition of Senate committees is outlined in Rule X of the Rules of the Senate.[1]

There were 41 standing committees and 18 congressional oversight, ad hoc, and special committees in Senate during the 19th Congress.[2][3][4][5] Chairpersons of 31 standing committees in the 20th Congress were elected on July 29, 2025.[6]

According to the Rules of the Senate, the President Pro Tempore, the Majority Floor Leader, and the Minority Floor Leader are ex officio members of all standing committees.

Standing committees

Committee Chair[7] Vice
chairpersons 		Member count
Maj Min Total
Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon) Rodante D. Marcoleta Independent Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano Independent
13
4
17
Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa PDP
Bong Go PDP
Erwin T. Tulfo Lakas
Accounts Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano Independent Robinhood C. Padilla PDP
10
3
13
Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan Liberal Imee Marcos Nacionalista
13
4
17
Rodante D. Marcoleta Independent
Banks, Financial Institutions and Currencies Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano Independent Mark A. Villar Nacionalista
9
2
11
Basic Education Benigno “Bam” A. Aquino IV KANP Sherwin T. Gatchalian NPC
12
3
15
Raffy T. Tulfo Independent
Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa PDP Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go PDP
7
2
9
Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan Liberal Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano Independent
10
3
13
Rodante D. Marcoleta Independent
Robinhood C. Padilla PDP
Cooperatives Imee R. Marcos Nacionalista Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan Liberal
9
2
11
Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs Robinhood C. Padilla PDP Imee R. Marcos Nacionalista
7
2
9
Culture and the Arts Loren B. Legarda NPC Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri Independent
7
2
9
Economic Affairs Migz Zubiri Independent Sherwin T. Gatchalian NPC
9
2
11
Loren B. Legarda NPC
Electoral Reforms and People's Participation Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson Independent Risa N. Hontiveros Akbayan
10
3
13
Imee R. Marcos Nacionalista
Energy Pia S. Cayetano Nacionalista Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano Independent
12
3
15
Sherwin T. Gatchalian NPC
Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Camille A. Villar Nacionalista
Vacant
–
17
Ethics and Privileges
Vacant
Vacant
–
7
Finance Sherwin T. Gatchalian NPC
Vacant
16
4
20
Foreign Relations Imee R. Marcos Nacionalista Erwin T. Tulfo Lakas
13
4
17
Loren B. Legarda NPC
Games and Amusement Erwin T. Tulfo Lakas Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa PDP
9
2
11
Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go PDP
Government Corporations and Public Enterprises Mark A. Villar Nacionalista Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano Independent
9
2
11
Health and Demography Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go PDP
Vacant
–
13
Higher, Technical and Vocational Education Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano Independent Benigno “Bam” A. Aquino IV KANP
12
3
15
Sherwin T. Gatchalian NPC
Justice and Human Rights Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano Independent Rodante D. Marcoleta Independent
7
2
9
Raffy T. Tulfo Independent
Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development Imee R. Marcos Nacionalista Imee R. Marcos Independent
12
3
15
Local Government Joseph Victor “JV” G. Ejercito NPC Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa PDP
12
3
15
Migrant Workers Raffy T. Tulfo Independent Imee R. Marcos Nacionalista
12
3
15
Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go PDP
National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada PMP Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa PDP
16
4
20
Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go PDP
Panfilo Lacson Independent
Public Information and Mass Media Robinhood C. Padilla PDP
Vacant
–
13
Public Order and Dangerous Drugs Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa PDP Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go PDP
9
2
11
Public Services Raffy T. Tulfo Independent Joseph Victor “JV” G. Ejercito NPC
10
3
13
Rodante D. Marcoleta Independent
Sherwin T. Gatchalian NPC
Public Works Mark A. Villar Nacionalista
Vacant
–
13
Rules Joel Villanueva Independent
Vacant
–
9
Science and Technology Benigno “Bam” A. Aquino IV KANP Alan Peter “Compañero” S. Cayetano Independent
6
1
7
Pia S. Cayetano Nacionalista
Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development Erwin T. Tulfo Lakas Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go PDP
7
2
9
Imee R. Marcos Nacionalista
Sports Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go PDP
Vacant
–
11
Sustainable Development Goals, Innovation and Futures Thinking Pia S. Cayetano Nacionalista Camille A. Villar Nacionalista
7
2
9
Tourism Joseph Victor “JV” G. Ejercito NPC Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa PDP
12
3
15
Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship Rodante D. Marcoleta Independent Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan Liberal
9
2
11
Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid NPC Joseph Victor “JV” G. Ejercito NPC
9
2
11
Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go PDP
Camille A. Villar Nacionalista
Ways and Means Pia S. Cayetano Nacionalista Sherwin T. Gatchalian NPC
12
3
15
Rodante D. Marcoleta Independent
Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality Risa N. Hontiveros Akbayan Pia S. Cayetano Nacionalista
9
2
11
Youth Christopher Lawrence “Bong” T. Go PDP
Vacant
–
11

Congressional oversight and ad hoc committees

Committee Chair Senate panel
members 		Enabling Law/Issuance
Senate Special Committee on Marawi City Rehabilitation[a][b]
Vacant
7
 Senate Resolution No. 9 (19th Congress)
Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II)
5
 Republic Act No. 11899
Joint Oversight Committee on the Enhanced Basic Educational Program (K-12 Program)
5
 Republic Act No. 10533
Congressional Oversight Committee on the Official Development Assistance (ODA) Law
8
 Republic Act No. 8182
Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on the Tax Incentives Management and Transparency Act
5
 Republic Act No. 10708
Congressional Customs and Tariff Oversight Committee
5
 Republic Act No. 10863
Congressional Oversight Committee on Tax Reform Act of 1997
5
 Republic Act No. 8424
Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Illicit Trade on Excisable Products
7
 Republic Act No. 11467
Select Oversight Committee on Intelligence and Confidential Funds, Programs and Activities[c]
5
 Senate Resolution No. 25 (19th Congress)
Senate Special Oversight Committee on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP)
11
 Senate Resolution No. 42 (19th Congress)
Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022
5
 Republic Act No. 11696
Joint Congressional Energy Commission
7
 Republic Act No. 9136 as amended by Republic Act 11571
Congressional Oversight Committee on Migrant Workers
6
 Republic Act No. 11641
Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Public Expenditures
8
 Republic Act No. 11936
Senate Special Committee on the Rehabilitation of the Manila Central Post Office
5
 Senate Resolution No. 70 (19th Congress)
Special Committee on Philippine Maritime and Admiralty Zones
8
 Senate Resolution No. 76 (19th Congress)
Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on the Automated Election System
7
 Republic Act No. 8436 as amended by Republic Act No. 9369
Congressional Oversight Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization
7
 Republic Act No. 8435

See also

Notes

  1. ^ First created in the 17th Congress, then reconstituted in subsequent congresses.
  2. ^ Composed of Senate members only.
  3. ^ First created in the 10th Congress, then reconstituted in subsequent congresses.

References

  1. ^ "The Rules of the Senate" (PDF). Senate of the Philippines. September 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Senate Permanent Committees - 19th Congress" (PDF). Senate of the Philippines. September 28, 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  3. ^ "New Senate leaders emerge as some panels remain vacant". ABS-CBN News. May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  4. ^ "Senate Elects New Committee Chairpersons; Migz Heads Economic Affairs". Senate of the Philippines (Press release). May 23, 2024. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  5. ^ "CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT/AD HOC COMMITTEES" (PDF). Senate of the Philippines. November 21, 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  6. ^ Ager, Maila (July 29, 2025). "Senate elects new panel heads; Marcoleta to chair blue ribbon panel". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  7. ^ "20th Congress Committee Chairpersons" (PDF). Senate of the Philippines. August 4, 2025.
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