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THE SPEAKER, in the hierarchical order of political leadership, is the fourth highest official in the
Philippine government. He presides over the session; decides on all questions of order, subject to appeal
by any member; signs all acts, resolutions, memorials, writs, warrants and subpoenas issued by or upon
order of the House; appoints, suspends, dismisses or disciplines House personnel; and exercise
administrative functions.The Speaker is elected by a majority vote of all the Members at the
commencement of each Congress.
A Three-term Congressman
1992 marked Belmonote's first stint as congressman. Before he became mayor, Belmonte was elected
representative of the 4th Congressional District of Quezon City, and held the position for three (3)
consecutive terms. Belmonte was Speaker of the House of Representatives in 2001, and also served as
House Minority Leader. In his first two terms, he was the Vice Chairman of the Committee on
Appropriations.
During his term as Congressman, he authored and co-authored several major bills, among them:
2008 Galing Pook Award for the Payatas Dumpsite Transformation Project (Galing Pook
Foundation)
2005 CEO Excel Award in Communications Leadership for Government
2005 Galing Pook Award for Outstanding Government Program, Molave Youth Home
(Galing Pook Foundation)
2003 Galing Pook Award for Effective Fiscal Management (Galing Pook Foundation)
"Most business-friendly city" awardee for 2003, 2004, and Hall of Famer in 2005 (Philippine
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2003 Livable Community Award (Metrobank Foundation)
2003 Kabalikat sa Pabahay Award for the Local Government Unit with the Most Number of
Community Mortgage Programs (Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council)
He has also received the following personal recognition: