Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines

presiding officer of the lower house of Congress

The Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines (Filipino: Ispiker ng Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ng Pilipinas) is the presiding officer and the highest-ranking official of the lower house of Congress, the House of Representatives as well as the fourth highest and most powerful official of the Government of the Philippines.

Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Ispiker ng Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ng Pilipinas
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Incumbent
Lord Allan Velasco

since October 12, 2020
StyleMr. Speaker
(Informal and within the House)
The Honorable
(Formal)
AppointerElected by the Philippine House of Representatives
Term length3 Years
Inaugural holderSergio Osmeña
FormationOctober 16, 1907
SuccessionThird in the Presidential Line of Succession
WebsiteSpeaker of the House

The Speaker is elected by a majority of all of the Representatives from among themselves. The Speaker is the third and last in line in succession for the presidency, after the President of the Senate of the Philippines, and Vice President of the Philippines.

Living former Speakers of the House change

Currently there are six living former Speakers of the House:

Legend: A person's name in boldface means that the person is an actively serving Member of the House of Representatives.