The 8th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: Ikawalong Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 27, 1987, until June 17, 1992, during the presidency of Corazon Aquino. This was the first Congress after the ratification of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines.
Legislation
Laws passed by the 8th Congress:
Leadership
Senate
President of the Senate: Jovito R. Salonga (Liberal) Neptali A. Gonzales (LDP) elected January 18, 1992
Senate President Pro-Tempore: Teofisto T. Guingona Jr. (Liberal) Sotero Laurel (UNIDO) elected July 23, 1990 Ernesto M. Maceda (PDP–Laban) elected January 18, 1992
Majority Floor Leader: Orlando S. Mercado (Liberal) Teofisto T. Guingona Jr. (Liberal) elected July 23, 1990 Alberto G. Romulo (LDP) elected July 22, 1991
Minority Floor Leader
Juan Ponce Enrile (Nacionalista) Wigberto E. Tañada (Liberal) elected January 18, 1992
House of Representatives
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Ramon V. Mitra, Jr. (LDP, 2nd District Palawan) Speaker Pro-Tempore Antonio V. Cuenco (LDP, 2nd District Cebu City) Majority Floor Leader Francisco S. Sumulong (LDP, 1st District Rizal) Minority Floor Leader Rodolfo B. Albano (Nacionalista/KBL), 1st District Isabela Mohammed Ali B. Dimaporo (KBL, 2nd District Lanao del Sur) elected October 20, 1989 Salvador H. Escudero III (Nacionalista/KBL), 1st District Sorsogon) elected June 1, 1990 Victor F. Ortega (Nacionalista/KBL), 1st District La Union) elected July 22, 1991
Members
Composition
Senate
All senators were elected on May 11, 1987 for terms that began on June 30, 1987 and ended on June 30, 1992.