Section 5
SECTION 5. In case of permanent disability, death, removal from office or resignation of the President, the Vice-President shall become the President to serve the unexpired term. In the event of permanent disability, death, removal from office or resignation of both the President and the Vice-President, the order of the presidential succession shall be as follows: the Prime Minister, the Speaker, the Deputy Prime Minister, and the Speaker Pro Tempore. If the Speaker Pro Tempore fails to assume office for any cause as provided herein, the Batasang Pambansa shall convene immediately without need of a call, and the Members thereof shall, by a majority vote, elect from among the elected Members, one who is qualified to be President in accordance with Section 4, Article VII of the Constitution.