Historical Development of The Philippine Constitution

Historical Development of the Philippine
Constitution
A system of fundamental principles,
maxims, laws, or rules embodied in
written documents or established by
prescriptive usage, for the government of
What is a nation, state, society, institution,
Constitution corporation, or association.
? Constitution allocates the distribution
and limiting the powers to its three
departments to secure its functions and
roles to its government.
The Legislative Branch enacts law-making,
confirms or rejects Presidential appointments,
and has the authority to declare war and
authorized to make laws, alter, and repeal
them.
Three Agencies in the Legislative Branch:
Branches of ◦ Senate –composed of 24 Senators who shall
be elected at large by the qualified voters of
the the Philippines.
Government ◦ House of Representatives – composed of not
more than 250 members, elected from
legislative districts apportioned among the
provinces
◦ Party List Representatives - provides
opportunity to different sectors except
religious sector.
Executive Branch carries out and
enforces laws.
◦ President –He/she is the head of state,
leader of the national government, and
Three Commander in Chief of all armed
Branches of forces of the Philippines.
the ◦ Vice President –reinforces the advocacy
of the President.
Government ◦ Cabinet Members –serve as advisors to
the President.
◦ Department Secretary – represents the
President to the different aspect of the
country.
The Judicial Branch interprets the
meaning of laws, applies laws to individual
cases, declare a treaty and reviews law,
presidential decree, proclamation, order,
Three Branches instruction, ordinance or regulation if it is
of the unconstitutional.
Government Other Responsibilities:
◦ settling actual controversies involving rights
which are legally demandable and enforceable.
◦ Determining if there are any abuse or excessive
use of authority to different branches of the
Government.
The Executive Branch is responsible in
administering the welfare of its
Constituents.
System of The Legislative Branch is in-charge of
Check and proposing and making laws.
Balance The Judiciary Branch oversees the
interpretation and implementation of
laws. This branch oversees also the use of
excess authority of the branches.
Preamble – is the preliminary
statement which explains and
introduce the main subject.
Articles – is the list of the
Parts of fundamental laws of the State.
Constitution
Amendment – is a formal or official
change made to the law, contract,
constitution, or other legal
document.
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring
the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just
and humane society and establish a
Preamble of Government that shall embody our ideals and
the1987 aspirations, promote the common good,
conserve and develop our patrimony, and
Philippine secure to ourselves and our posterity the
Constitution blessings of independence and democracy
under the rule of law and a regime of truth,
justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do
ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
Constitution lay down the forms and
structures of the government, define
parameters and boundaries of
Historical governmental powers.
Development
of Philippine Constitution proclaims human rights and
Constitution ethical norms and tranquility during times
of war and turmoil.
It serves as the bedrock of liberties and
freedom (Sarmiento, 2010).
Felix Ferrer and Isabelo Artacho – drafted the
constitution and was signed in November 1, 1897.
It was considered as plagiarized Constitution as it
was purely copied from the Cuban Constitution.
Supreme Council – the highest governing body of
Biak-na-bato the Biak-na-bato Republic.
Constitution It also outlined certain basic human rights, such as:

◦ freedom of religion
◦ freedom of the press
◦ right to education
Emilio Aguinaldo and Mariano Trias – were

elected as supreme president and vice president
consecutively.
It was ratified on January 21, 1899.
It is considered as the first democratic constitution in
Asia where Emilio Aguinaldo became the first official
President of the Philippines.
Felipe Buencamino and Felipe Calderon – drafted
1899 Malolos and wrote the constitution.
Constitution It was drafted after the return of Aguinaldo from
(Jan 21,1899- Hongkong and the failure of the Biak-na-bato
Mar 23, 1901) Government.
This was planned after the Declaration of
Independence on June 12, 1898 and after the results
of Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898.
Malolos, Bulacan – became the seat of newly created
government.
It was written in 1934 which was approved and
signed by President Franklin Roosevelt and
implemented in 1935.
The constitution embarked on ambitious nation-
1935 building policies in preparation for economic
Commonwealt and political independence.
h Constitution The original constitution provides for a
unicameral legislature and single six-year
term for the president.
It was amended in 1940 composing of bicameral
congress and a president having a 4-year term.
It was ratified on September 4, 1943 by the
KALIBAPI- a Japanese controlled National Assembly
led by Jose P. Laurel.
1943 This constitution provides a powerful Executive

power and subordinate Legislative and Judicial
Constitution authority.
The laws and regulations established were only
applicable to towns and provinces in the Philippines
controlled by the Japanese.
The constitution was established to appease Japanese
invading the Philippines. (protectorate)
The Constitution was ratified on January 17, 1973.
It provided a shift from a presidential form to a parliamentary
1973 system –the president serving as a national symbol and for

ceremonial functions.
Constitution 1976- National Assembly was re-drafted by virtue of PD 1033
issued by President Ferdinand Marcos.
January 17, 1973- Pres. Marcos issued Proclamation No. 1102
certifying and proclaiming that the 1973 Constitution has been
ratified by the Filipino people and thereby was in effect.
Prime Minister – exercises executive power assisted by the
Cabinet members.
It was ratified on March 25, 1986, promulgated by
Pres. Corazon Aquino.
It is also known as the Freedom Constitution,
being provisional after the success of the People
Power Revolution.
1986 It declares a National policy that implements
Provisional reforms mandated by the people, protecting their
basic rights, adopting a provisional constitution,
Constitution and providing for an orderly transition to a
government under a new constitution.
The main task of lawmakers was to draft a
constitution that would hasten the return of
normal constitutional government.
It was ratified on February 2, 1987.
It provides a presidential form of
government, a bicameral
legislature, a judiciary with
1987
Philippine expanded powers, BILL OF
Constitution RIGHTS with new civil and
political rights, an economic, social
and cultural rights and a new
commission called Commission on
Human Rights (CHR).
The Philippine Constitution is
important because it protects our
rights.
It enables us to have justice and
Conclusion live a beautiful life.
It helps us to know our
limitations and the right things
we should do to become a good
citizen.
For further reading, kindly access these links:
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitution
References: s/constitution-day/
http://constitutionnet.org/country/constitutional
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Constitution It also outlined certain basic human rights, such as:

Emilio Aguinaldo and Mariano Trias – were

1943 This constitution provides a powerful Executive

1973 system –the president serving as a national symbol and for

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