1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

Form of The Philippines is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides in

Government and the people and all government authority emanates from them. The Philippines
Separation of renounces war as an instrument of national policy, adopts the generally
Powers accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land and
adheres to the policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, and
amity with all nations.
Provisions on Civil No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of
Liberties law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.
Suffrage may be exercised by all citizens of the Philippines not otherwise
disqualified by law, who are at least eighteen years of age, and who shall have
resided in the Philippines for at least one year, and in the place wherein they
propose to vote, for at least six months immediately preceding the election. No
literacy, property, or other substantive requirement shall be imposed on the
exercise of suffrage.
Provisions on The rule of taxation shall be uniform and equitable. The Congress shall
Taxation or evolve a progressive system of taxation.
Revenue Sharing No salary or any form of emolument of any public officer or employee,
including constitutional officers, shall be exempt from payment of income tax
Provisions on The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities public service and
Political Dynasty prohibit political dynasties ay may defined by law.

Provisions on The person having the highest number of votes shall be proclaimed elected; but
Changing/Removing in case two or more shall have an equal and the highest number of votes, one
the Head of State or of them shall forthwith be chosen by a vote of a majority of all the Members of
the President the Batasang Pambansa in session assembled.