Joint session of the Congress of the Philippines
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Background
A joint session can be convened for the following:
- To declare the existence of a state of war
- Canvassing of votes after a presidential election
- Every State of the Nation Address
- Revocation or extension of the
- Proclamation of martial law, or
- Suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus
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List of joint sessions
State of the Nation Addresses
Receiving foreign dignitaries
Special joint sessions can also be convened to facilitate visiting foreign leaders' addresses to Congress.