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The Minority Floor Leader of the Senate is a very important person in the Philippine Senate. This leader is chosen by the group of senators who are not part of the main ruling party. Their job is to speak for the minority group and make sure their ideas are heard.

The current Minority Floor Leader of the Senate is Franklin Drilon. He was chosen for this role on February 28, 2017.

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Minority Floor Leader of the Senate of the Philippines
JPPFL Sen. Franklin Drilon (cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Franklin Drilon
since February 28, 2017
Style The Honorable
(Diplomatic)
Appointer Elected by the Senate of the Philippines
Inaugural holder Claro M. Recto
Formation 1931
Website Senate of the Philippines

What Does the Minority Floor Leader Do?

The Minority Floor Leader leads the senators who are not part of the main group in power. They make sure the voices of the minority are heard in debates. They also help to check the power of the majority.

This role is very important for a balanced government. It ensures that different ideas and opinions are considered. The Minority Floor Leader often suggests changes to laws. They also point out problems with new plans.

Who Are the Past Minority Floor Leaders?

Many important people have served as the Minority Floor Leader. This role has been around since 1931. The first person to hold this position was Claro M. Recto.

Here is a list of the people who have served in this important role:

# Minority Leader Party Legislature Term Era
1 Claro M. Recto NP Ninth 1931–1934 Insular Government
Tenth 1934–1935
None First 1945–1946 Commonwealth
2 Carlos P. Garcia NP Second 1946–1953
First Third Republic
2 Carlos P. Garcia NP Second 1950–1953
3 Lorenzo M. Tañada, Sr. NCP Third 1954–1957
4 Ambrosio B. Padilla LP Fourth 1958–1960
5 Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr. 1960–1961
6 Estanislao A. Fernandez, Jr. Fifth January 22, 1962–December 30, 1965
(4) Ambrosio B. Padilla 6th Congress January 17, 1966–December 30, 1969
7 Gerardo Manuel L. Roxas, Sr. 7th Congress January 26, 1970–September 23, 1972
8 Juan Ponce Enrile, Sr. Nacionalista 8th Congress July 27, 1987–January 18, 1992 Fifth Republic
9 Wiberto E. Tañada Liberal 9th Congress January 18, 1992–June 30, 1995
10 Edgardo J. Angara LDP 10th Congress August 28, 1995–October 10, 1996
11 Neptali A. Gonzales I October 10, 1996–January 26, 1998
12 Ernestto M. Maceda, Sr. NPC January 26, 1998–June 30, 1998
13 Teofisto Guingona, Jr. Lakas 11th Congress July 27, 1998–February 7, 2001
14 Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. PDP–Laban 12th Congress July 23, 2001–June 3, 2002
15 Vicente "Tito" C. Sotto III LDP June 3, 2002–July 26, 2004
(14) Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. PDP–Laban 13th Congress July 26, 2004–July 23, 2007
14th Congress July 23, 2007–June 30, 2010
16 Alan Peter S. Cayetano Nacionalista 15th Congress July 26, 2010–July 22, 2013
(8) Juan Ponce Enrile, Sr. UNA 16th Congress July 22, 2013–June 30, 2016
– Vicente C. Sotto III (Acting) NPC July 28, 2014–August 2015
UNA
17 Ralph G. Recto Liberal 17th Congress July 25, 2016–February 27, 2017
18 Franklin M. Drilon February 28, 2017–present
18th Congress

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