 They, along with the members who voted for the losing candidate voted on who would be the minority leader.The Senate of the 17th Congress were represented by 2 senators from Central Luzon region, 12 senators from Metro Manila region, 3 senators from Calabarzon region, 2 senators from Bicol Region, 1 senator from Western Visayas region, 2 senators from Northern Mindanao region, and 1 senator from Soccsksargen region.10 regions in the Philippines have no representation in the Senate of the 17th Congress, while Metro Manila is represented by 12, half of all the senators.