ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

Senior High School

Dynamic Learning Program
(Philippine Politics and Governance)

Name: Date:
Grade/Section: Rating:
Teacher:

I. Topic #10.1: THE POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT

a. The role of the Philippine President in relation to his/her
powers.

Reference: Module in Philippine Politics and Governance

Philippine Political Law- Isagani Cruz
II. Objectives
a. Explain the powers of the Philippine president.
b. Analyze how contemporary Philippine presidents exercised their
powers.
c.Critique the Philippine presidents’ exercise power.

III. Concept Notes

A. POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT

 Appointment- act of designation by the appointing officer, body or board to whom

that the power has been delegated. From the Express of power of appointment, the
president derives the implied power of Removal.
 The Control Power-Power of an officer to alter or modify or nullify or set aside what
a subordinate officer had done in the performance of his duties
 The president exercises general supervision over local governments but cannot alter
of modify nor set aside what local executive had done in the performance of his
duties
 Military Power- Command of the Armed Forces and Declare Martial Law
 Power of Executive Clemency- power of the President in federal criminal cases to
pardon a person convicted of a crime.
 The President is the chief diplomatic officer of the country. He is the spokesman of
the nation on External Affairs.
 Budgetary Power- The president is mandated by the constitution to submit to
congress within 30 days from the opening of regular session.
 Veto power- reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body

IV. Abstraction/Activity
1. How do the powers of the president affect your life as a student? Cite examples
2. If you were the President, which among the given powers will you prioritize?
V. Performance Tasks

B. Data Retrieval Sheet. (12pts)

Directions: The student will be asked to fill-in a DRS which illustrates the Programs and
Issues and Controversies during the incumbency of the said president.

President Program Issues and Controversies

Joseph Estrada
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Benigno Aquino III

Rodrigo Roa Duterte