minority leader of the Senate of the Philippines.

About minority leader of the Senate of the Philippines

The minority floor leader of the Senate of the Philippines, or simply the Senate minority floor leader, is the leader elected by the political party or coalition of parties that are not part of the majority bloc in the Senate of the Philippines. The minority floor leader manages the business of the minority in the Senate, serving as its official leader in the body and fulfilling the responsibilities of a floor leader. Traditionally, the minority leader is expected to defend the bloc's parliamentary rights, criticize the policies and programs of the majority, and use parliamentary tactics to defeat, pass, or amend legislation.