The 3rd Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: Ikatlong Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from January 25, 1954, until December 10, 1957, during the 39-month presidency of Ramon Magsaysay and the first nine months of Carlos P. García's presidency. Sessions First Regular Session: January 25 – May 20, 1954 First Special Session: July 19 – August 3, 1954 Second Regular Session: January 24 – May 19, 1955 Second Special Session: July 7 – August 10, 1955 Third Regular Session: January 23 – May 17, 1956 Third Special Session: June 21 – July 25, 1956 Fourth Regular Session: January 28, 1957 – May 23, 1957 Joint Session: December 10, 1957 Legislation The Third Congress passed a total of 1,077 laws. (Republic Act Nos. 973 – 2049) Major Legislation Leadership Senate President of the Senate: Eulogio A. Rodriguez, Sr. (NP) Senate President Pro-Tempore: Manuel C. Briones (NP) Majority Floor Leader: Cipriano P. Primicias, Sr. (NP) Minority Floor Leader: Lorenzo M. Tañada (CP) House of Representatives Speaker: José B. Laurel, Jr. (NP, 3rd District Batangas) Speaker Pro-Tempore: Daniel Z. Romualdez (NP, 4th District Leyte) Majority Floor Leader: Arturo M. Tolentino (NP, 3rd District Manila) Minority Floor Leader: Eugenio Pérez (LP, 2nd District Pangasinan) Members Senate Notes House of Representatives See also Congress of the Philippines Senate of the Philippines House of Representatives of the Philippines 1953 Philippine general election 1955 Philippine general election External links Further reading Philippine House of Representatives Congressional Library 03 Third Philippine Republic