THE

EXECUTIVE
DEPARTMENT
 Class Objectives
At the end of the lesson, learners
should be able to:
1.Explain the roles and powers of
the Philippine president
2. Analyze how contemporary
Philippine Presidents
exercised their powers
3.Critique the Philippine presidents’
exercise of power
 Lesson for Today
Brief Introduction
The Philippines has a Presidential, unitary, and
republican system of government. Under a Presidential
system of government, the executive, legislative, and
judiciary branches are separate and distinct from each
other. This means that each of the branches has its own
powers and responsibilities, and that each is expected to
work in its own sphere. Such setting is guided by the
principle of separation of powersT. his constitutional
guarantee which assures that one branch does not abuse
its powers is known as the doctrine of checks and
balances
 Executive Power
Executive power is roughly defined as the power to implement laws in
one country. If the legislature’s task is to create or make laws while the
judiciary’s duty is to interpret or apply these laws, the executive branch
of the government is vested the power to execute these laws and make
sure that they are properly implemented.
The structure, organization, powers, responsibilities, and prohibitions
of the executive branch are provided under Article VII of the 1987
Constitution. Section 1 states that the “executive power is vested in
the President of the Philippines.”
Art. VII Section 1.
The executive power shall
be vested in the President of
the Philippines.

Executive Power- power

to administer laws, carry
them into practical operation
and enforce their due
observance.
Art. VII Section 2.
Qualification:
• Natural Born Citizen
• A Registered Voter
• Able to Read and Write
• Atleast 40 years of age on t day
of election
• Resident of the Philippines for
atleast ten years immediately
preceding the election.
Art. VII Section 3.
Art. VII Section 6.
Art. VII Section 8.
Art. VII Section 8.
Art. VII Section 9.
Art. VII Section 10.
Art. VII Section 12.
Art. VII Section 13.
Art. VII Section 13.
Art. VII Section 16.
The President
shall nominate
and, with the
consent of the
Commission on
Appointments,
appoint the heads
of the executive
departments,
ambassadors,
other public
Art. VII Section 17.
Power of the President
Executive Power
Power of Appointment
Power of Appointment
Art. VII Section 18.
The President shall be the Commander-in-Chief of all armed forces
of the Philippines and whenever it becomes necessary, he may call
out such armed forces to prevent or suppress lawless violence,
invasion or rebellion.
In case of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it,
he may, for a period not exceeding sixty days, suspend the
privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or place the Philippines or
any part thereof under martial law. Within forty-eight hours from the
proclamation of martial law or the suspension of the privilege of the
writ of habeas corpus, the President shall submit a report in person
or in writing to the Congress.
Art. VII Section 19.
Except in cases of impeachment, or as otherwise provided in
this Constitution, the Presidentmay grant reprieves,
commutations,
and pardons, and remit fines and forfeitures, after conviction by
final judgment.
He shall also have the power to grant amnesty with the
concurrence of a majority of all the Members of the
Congress. 1. Reprieve
2. Commutation
3. Pardon
4. Remission
5. Amnestry
Art. VII Section 19.
Art. VII Section 20.
Art. VII Section 20.

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Art. VII Section 21.
Art. VII Section 22.
Art. VII Section 23.
Other Power of the President
 Thank you f o r
joining today's class.