Batasang Pambansa

The Batasang Pambansâ (often referred to simply as just the Batasan; English: National Assembly, literally "National Legislature") was the former parliament of the Philippines, established as an interim assembly in 1978 and later as an official body in 1984. It was the second unicameral parliament in Philippine history, the first being the 1899 National Assembly of Representatives. Members of the Batasang Pambansâ were referred to as "Mambabatas Pambansâ," (English: Member of Parliament, literally "national lawmaker"), shortened to "MP," similar to the Westminster system.

Batasang Pambansa

The Batasang Pambansâ (often referred to simply as just the Batasan; English: National Assembly, literally "National Legislature") was the former parliament of the Philippines, established as an interim assembly in 1978 and later as an official body in 1984. It was the second unicameral parliament in Philippine history, the first being the 1899 National Assembly of Representatives. Members of the Batasang Pambansâ were referred to as "Mambabatas Pambansâ," (English: Member of Parliament, literally "national lawmaker"), shortened to "MP," similar to the Westminster system.