7th Congress of the Philippines

The 7th Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: Ikapitong Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from January 26, 1970, until September 23, 1972, during the fifth, sixth, and seventh years of Ferdinand Marcos's presidency.

On September 23, 1972, President Marcos effectively dissolved the Congress with his declaration of martial law.

One-third of the Senate and the entire membership of the House of Representatives was replaced after the 1969 general elections.

The House members and another third of the Senate membership were again replaced after the midterm senatorial elections of 1971.

The Seventh Congress in its three regular and six special sessions passed a total of 512 acts.

Composition of the House of Representatives during the 7th Congress.
Seventh Congress representation map of the Philippines