TASK 2

The Evolution of Philippine Constitution

The Philippines' Constitution is the document that binds the country together and connects all of its citizens, and
it is considered the heart of the country's administration. Its growth is a crucial step in the country's development. The
Philippines' sixth constitution was drafted over a period of time. The changes fluctuate depending on who is in charge,
but the goal is to bring the country together and mold it. To provide equitable and fair treatment to its citizens. To be
able to live in a state of liberty and freedom. It is difficult to obtain this because of those who have exploited their power
for their own greed. However, in the end, the Philippines' good will and people triumph.

Since the first action began here, I recommend the first constitution, which is the Constitution of 1897 or the
Constitution of Biac-na-Bato. To obtain freedom and independence from the Spaniards' 300-year colonization, which has
caused the Filipinos to suffer. It demonstrates how Filipinos are thirsty for freedom through this campaign, which helps
the revolution succeed.
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1887 1899 1902

Biak na Bato The Malolos

Constitution was
signed on November 1,
1897 and its drafted by
Felix Ferrer and
Isabelo Artacho
1934
Constitution, the first
Philippine
Constitution—the first
republican constitution
in Asia—was drafted and
adopted by the
First Philippine Republic,
which lasted from 1899
to 1901
The Philippine Organic
Act of 1902: enacted into
law by the United States
Congress on July 1, 1902.
which provided for a
Philippine Assembly
composed of Filipino
citizens.

1916

In 1934, the United States

Congress passed the Philippine
Independence Act,
which set the parameters for
the creation of a constitution for
the Philippines. The
Act mandated the Philippine
Legislature to call for an election The Jones Law of 1916(Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916): enacted
of delegates to a into law by the United States Congress on August 29, 1916. An act
Constitutional Convention to to declare the purpose of the people of the united states as to the
draft a Constitution for the future political status of the people of the Philippine islands, and to
Philippines. provide a more autonomous government for those islands.
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1935 1940

The 1935 In 1940, the 1935 Constitution was amended by the National
Constitution was ratified Assembly of the Philippines. The legislature was changed from a
by the Filipino people
unicameral assembly to a bicameral congress. The amendment also
through a national
changed the term limit of the President of the Philippines from six
plebiscite, on May years with no reelection to four years with a possibility of being
14, 1935 and came into
reelected for a second term.
full force and effect on
November 15, 1935 with
the
inauguration of the
Commonwealth of the
Philippines. Among its
provisions was that 1943
it would remain the
constitution of the
Republic of the
Philippines once
independence
was granted on July 4,
1946

1945-1946
The Japanese occupation happened. The 1935 constitution was
nullified and replaced by Preparatory Committee on Philippine
Independence. The 1943 constitution was used by the Second
Republic with Jose P. Laurel and under the Japanese Government.

Liberation of the Philippines. Philippines Independence from the

Americans on July 4, 1946.
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1973

Through Commonwealth
Democracy was restored. Declaration of Martial Act No. 733. On March
The 1986 Freedom Law. The 1973 11,
Constitution: Constitution: draft 1947 the Parity
promulgated by presented to President amendment gave United
Presidential Marcos by the 1971 States citizens equal
Proclamation, March 25, Constitutional rights with Filipino
1986. Convention on citizens to develop
December 1, 1972; natural resources in the
deemed ratified by country and operate
Citizens’ Assemblies held public utilities.
from January 10 to 15,
1973, proclaimed in
force by Proclamation by
President Marcos,
January 17, 1973.

1987

The 1987 Constitution finally came into

full force and effect that same day with the President, other
civilian officials, and
members of the Armed Forces swearing allegiance to the
new charter