The Philippine Senate is composed of 24 senators elected nationally by the people for a term of six years. Elections are held every three years where half of the senators (12 seats) are elected. After another three years, the other 12 seats are elected. This is to provide continuity in the Philippine Senate by preventing vacancy in all the seats and ensure that at least half of the senators are experienced. The 1987 Philippine Constitution allows a senator only two consecutive terms, after which, he or she can no longer run for re-election.

The latest senatorial election was held last May 2004 simultaneous with the presidential election. The next senatorial election will be held in May 2007.

List of Candidates for the 2007 Senatorial Elections.

Below are the current Senators of the Philippines. One seat is vacant because Sen. Noli L. De Castro was elected Vice President of the Philippines in the previous election.

The following senators are elected on May 2001 and will serve until June 30, 2007.

Sen. Edgardo J. Angara

Sen. Joker P. Arroyo

Sen. Franklin M. Drilon (Senate President)

Sen. Luisa P. Ejercito-Estrada

Sen. Juan M. Flavier (President Pro-Tempore)

Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson

Sen. Ramon B. Magsaysay Jr.

Sen. Sergio R. Osmena III

Sen. Francis N. Pangilinan (Majority Floor Leader)

Sen. Ralph G. Recto

Sen. Manuel B. Villar Jr.

The following senators are elected on May 2004 and will serve until June 30, 2010.

Sen. Rodolfo G. Biazon

Sen. Pilar Juliana S. Cayetano

Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago

Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile

Sen. Jinggoy E. Estrada

Sen. Richard J. Gordon

Sen. Manuel M. Lapid

Sen. Alfredo S. Lim

Sen. Jamby A.S. Madrigal

Sen. Aquilino Q. Pimentel Jr. (Minority Floor Leader)

Sen. Ramon B. Revilla Jr.

Sen. Manuel A. Roxas II