Joint session of the Congress of the Philippines

A joint session of the Congress of the Philippines is a gathering of members of the two chambers of the bicameral legislature of the government of the Philippines: the Senate and the House of Representatives. == Background == A joint session can be convened for the following: To declare the existence of a state of war Canvassing of votes after a presidential election Every State of the Nation Address Revocation or extension of the Proclamation of martial law, or Suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus == List of joint sessions == === State of the Nation Addresses === === Receiving foreign dignitaries === Special joint sessions can also be convened to facilitate visiting foreign leaders' addresses to Congress.

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