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it is sets out where government powers end by guaranteeing individuals'
specific rights and freedoms. These rights help to assure the protection and
promotion of human dignity, equality, and liberty. Constitutions may
provide for the division of powers between the central government and the
regions.

A constitution is the rule book for a state. It sets out the

fundamental principles by which the state is governed. It
describes the main institutions of the state and defines the
relationship between these institutions (for example, between the
executive, legislature, and judiciary).
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"Liberty is a right that inheres in every one of us as a
member of the human family. When a person is
deprived of his right, all of us are diminished and
debased for liberty is total and indivisible.”
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The 1973 Constitution
The 1973 Constitution: draft presented to
President Ferdinand E. Marcos by the 1971
Constitutional Convention on December 1, 1972;
deemed ratified by Citizens' Assemblies held from
January 10 to 15, 1973, proclaimed in force by
Proclamation by President Marcos, January 17,
1973.
 The 1973 Constitution
A constitutional convention that started meeting in 1971 had 320 delegates elected in 1970. President
Ferdinand Marcos officially proclaimed martial law on September 23, 1972, which resulted in the
arrest of 11 conveners, journalists, and government critics by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and
the Philippine Constabulary. The convention then reconvened and drafted a constitution under
Marcos' wishes, at least in the eyes of many detractors and those who had suffered under martial law.
To adopt the new constitution by plebiscite from January 10–15, 1973, Marcos formed barangay
citizens' assemblies and issued Presidential Decree No. 86, asking for the annulment of the
referendum. The voting age was lowered to 18 in addition to the use of citizens' assemblies. Military
personnel was stationed in visible locations to frighten voters while voting was taking place.
Additionally, mayors had quotas for "yes" votes, while "no" votes occasionally went unrecorded.
Although some towns chose not to participate in voting, according to official statistics, 90% of voters
chose to ratify the new constitution. Marcos issued Proclamation No. 1102 on January 17, 1973,
confirming and announcing that the 1973 Constitution had been approved by the Filipino people and
was thus in force.
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The preamble and 17 articles that make up the 1973 Constitution call for the
change from a presidential to a parliamentary form of government. The National
Assembly is given legislative authority under the Constitution.
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The supreme law of the Philippines is known as the Constitution of the Philippines (Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in
Filipino). The preamble and 17 articles that make up the 1973 Constitution call for the change from a
presidential to a parliamentary form of government. The National Assembly is given legislative authority under
the Constitution.

Preamble
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Divine Providence, in order to establish a Government
that shall embody our ideals, promote the general welfare, conserve and develop the patrimony of our Nation,
and secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of democracy under a regime of justice, peace, liberty,
and equality, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
Article 1: NATIONAL TERRITORY
The national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, with all the islands and waters embraced therein, and
all the other territories belonging to the Philippines by historic right or legal title, including the territorial sea, the
air space, the subsoil, the sea-bed, the insular shelves, and the other submarine areas over which the Philippines
has sovereignty or jurisdiction. The waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the archipelago,
irrespective of their breadth and dimensions, form part of the internal waters of the Philippines.

Article 2: DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES

It is the statement of the basic ideological principles and policies that underlie the Constitution. As such, the
provisions shed light on the meaning of the other provisions of the Constitution and they are a guide for all
departments of the government in the implementation of the Constitution.

Article 3: CITIZENSHIP
The position or status of being a citizen of a particular country.
Article 4: BILL OF RIGHTS
It establishes the relationship of the individual to the State and defines the rights of the individual by limiting the
lawful powers of the State. It is one of the most important political achievements of the Filipinos.

Article 5: DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF CITIZENS

A duty is something that a citizen is required to do, by law.

Article 6: SUFFRAGE
Suffrage, political franchise, or simply franchise, is the right to vote in public, political elections and
referendums.

ARTICLE 7: THE PRESIDENT

The highest political position in the United States and some other countries, usually the leader of the
government.
Article 8: BATASANG PAMBANSA
The Batasang Pambansa often referred to simply as the Batasan, was the legislature of the Philippines, established
as an interim assembly in 1978 and later as an official body in 1984. It was the fourth unicameral legislature
in Philippine history.

Article 9: THE PRIME MINISTER, THE CABINET AND THE

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The core of the executive government is the Cabinet, though in fact the Cabinet has no legal power and its
existence is not mentioned in the constitutions of any of the four countries. It holds power because it is a
committee, chaired by the prime minister or premier, of ministers who collectively control the party or parties
which have the confidence of the lower house, and can usually be sure of the passage through that house of any
legislation it wants. 

Article 10: THE JUDICIARY

The judicial branch of government refers to a country's court system. Judiciaries are responsible for interpreting
and applying a country's laws in particular cases, and can also be invested with the power to strike down laws
that it deems unconstitutional.
Article 11: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Local government is a generic term for the lowest tiers of public administration within a particular sovereign state

Article 12: CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS

A Commission that has its own head of authority within the terms of reference defined for it by National Council,
and which has the authority to implement approved programs within a budget approved by National Council.

Article 13: ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

Being accountable to the public is an "obligation of all who hold office or employment in our governmental
system".

Article 14: THE NATIONAL ECONOMY AND THE PATRIMONY

OF THE NATION
National patrimony is the store of wealth or accumulated reserves of a national economy. In addition to
monetary reserves and other financial holdings, national patrimony also encompasses a nation's non-monetary
wealth or reserves, such as its national monuments, cuisine, and artistic heritage.
Article 15: GENERAL PROVISIONS
General provisions are balance sheet items representing funds set aside by a company as assets to pay for
anticipated future losses.

Article 16: AMENDMENTS

An amendment is a change or addition to the terms of a contract or document. 

Article 17: TRANSITORY PROVISIONS

 A statutory provision that regulates a process that starts before an amendment or enactment of the statute
comes into force, and ends after the amendment or enactment of the statute has come into force.
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Approved by the 1986 Constitutional
Commission on October 12, 1986, the 1987
Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
was presented to President Corazon C. Aquino
on October 15, 1986. It was ratified on February
2, 1987 by a plebiscite.
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The 1986 Freedom constitution was promulgated by Presidential Proclamation, on March 25, 1986.

It is Often called the " Freedom Constitution & quot; The 1986 Freedom constitution was
intended

As a transitional constitution to ensure democracy and the freedom of the people. The constitution
was built to declare a national policy to implement the reforms mandated by the people so that they
can protect their basic rights, adopt provincial constitution, and provide an orderly transition to a
government under a new constitution
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A provisional revolutionary government was set up here in the Philippines
following the People Power Revolution which ended on February 25, 1986. The
revolution removed President Ferdinand Marcos, who ruled as a dictator, from
office and installed Corazon Aquino as the new president of the country. This lead
to them making the 1987 Philippine constitution which is still the present
constitution of the Philippines
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Declaring a National Policy to Implement the Reforms Mandated by the People, Protecting
their basic rights, Adopting a Provisional Constitution, and providing for an orderly Transition to a
Government under the new Constitution.
Preamble

It shall become valid and effective upon ratification by a majority of the votes cast in a such
plebiscite which shall be held within a period of sixty (60) days following its submission to the
President.
ARTICLE I: ADOPTION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE
1973 CONSTITUTION, AS AMENDED
In this section we can find The provisions of ARTICLE I (National Territory), ARTICLE III (Citizenship), ARTICLE IV
(Bill of Rights), ARTICLE V (Duties and Obligations of Citizens), and ARTICLE VI (Suffrage) of the 1973
Constitution, as amended.

The provision of ARTICLE II (Declaration of Principles and State Policies), ARTICLE VII (The President), ARTICLE X
(The Judiciary), ARTICLE XI (Local Government), ARTICLE XIII (Accountability of Public Officers), ARTICLE XIV
(The National Economy and Patrimony of the Nation), ARTICLE XV (General Provisions) of the 1973 Constitution,
as amended, are hereby adopted as part of this Provisional Constitution.

ARTICLE II: THE PRESIDENT, THE VICE-PRESIDENT, AND THE

CABINET
In this section it talks about the Duties of the president, Continuing to exercise legislative
power until a legislature is elected and convened under a new constitution.
ARTICLE III: GOVERNMENT REORGANIZATION
In this section, it talks about about the priority given to measures to promote economy, efficiency, and the
eradication of graft and corruption in the reorganization of the government

ARTICLE IV: EXISTING LAWS

In here it talks about All existing laws, executive orders, decrees, proclamation, Implementing rules and
regulations and other executive issuances that is not inconsistent with this Proclamation.

ARTICLE V: ADOPTION OF A NEW CONSTITUTION

This section talks about the adaptation of the new constitution. Within sixty days from date
of this Proclamation, a Commission shall be appointed by the President to draft a New
Constitution. The Commission shall be composed of not less than thirty nor more than fifty
natural born citizens of the Philippines, of recognized probity, known for their independence,
nationalism and patriotism. They shall be chosen by the President after consultation with
various sectors of society.
ARTICLE VI: HOLDING OF ELECTIONS
This section talks about How National elections shall be held as may be proved by the new constitution

ARTICLE VII: EFFECTIVE DATE

In this it talks about How the Proclamation shall take effect upon it’s promulgation by the President
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The 1973 Constitution
Approved by the 1986 Constitutional Commission
on October 12, 1986, the 1987 Constitution of the
Republic of the Philippines was presented to
President Corazon C. Aquino on October 15,
1986. It was ratified on February 2, 1987, by a
plebiscite. It was proclaimed in force on February
11, 1987.
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Aquino began her term by repealing many of the Marcos-era regulations that had repressed the people for
so long. In March, she issued a unilateral proclamation establishing a provisional constitution. This constitution
gave the President broad powers and great authority, but Aquino promised to use them only to restore
democracy under a new constitution. This new constitution was drafted in 133 days by an appointed
Constitutional Commission of 48 members and ratified by the people in a plebiscite held on February 2,
1987. It was largely modelled on the American Constitution which had so greatly influenced the 1935
Constitution, but it also incorporated Roman, Spanish, and Anglo law.

The 1987 Constitution established a representative democracy with power divided among three separate and
independent branches of government: the Executive, a bicameral Legislature, and the Judiciary. There were
three independent constitutional commissions as well: the Commission on Audit, the Civil Service
Commission, and the Commission on Elections. Integrated into the Constitution was a full Bill of Rights, which
guaranteed fundamental civil and and political rights, and it provided for free, fair, and periodic elections. In
comparison with the weak document that had given Marcos a legal fiction behind which to hide, this
Constitution seemed ideal to many Filipinos emerging from 20 years of political repression and oppression.
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In dismantling the dictatorship and in restoring democratic institutions, the 1987
Constitution provided that civilian authority is at all times supreme over the
military. It also provided that the Armed Forces of the Philippines is the protector
of the people and the state.
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ThThe Constitution of the Philippines (Filipino: Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas or Konstitusyon ng Pilipinas, Spanish:
Constitución de la República de Filipinas) is the constitution or the supreme law of the Republic of the
Philippines. Its final draft was completed by the Constitutional Commission on October 12, 1986, and ratified by
a nationwide plebiscite on February 2, 1987.

Preamble
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane
society, and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good,
conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the 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.
Article 10: CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISIONS
The Constitutional Commissions, which shall be independent, are the Civil Service Commission, the Commission
on Elections, and the Commission on Audit.

Article 11: LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The territorial and political subdivisions of the Republic of the Philippines are the provinces, cities, municipalities,
and barangays. There shall be autonomous regions in Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras as hereinafter
provided.

Article 12: ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

Public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people,
serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency, act with patriotism and justice, and lead
modest lives.

Article 13: NATIONAL ECONOMY AND PATRIMONY

The goals of the national economy are a more equitable distribution of opportunities, income, and wealth; a
sustained increase in the amount of goods and services produced by the nation for the benefit of the people;
and an expanding productivity as the key to raising the quality of life for all, especially the underprivileged.
Article 14: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS
The Congress shall give highest priority to the enactment of measures that protect and enhance the right of all
the people to human dignity, reduce social, economic, and political inequalities, and remove cultural inequities
by equitably diffusing wealth and political power for the common good.
To this end, the State shall regulate the acquisition, ownership, use, and disposition of property and its
increments.

Article 15: EDICATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ARTS,

CULTURE AND SPORTS
The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

Article 16: THE FAMILY

The State recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation. Accordingly, it shall strengthen its
solidarity and actively promote its total development. Marriage, as an inviolable social institution, is the
foundation of the family and shall be protected by the State.
Article 17: GENERAL PROVISIONS
The flag of the Philippines shall be red, white, and blue, with a sun and three stars, as consecrated and honored
by the people and recognized by law.

Article 18: AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS

Any amendment to, or revision of, this Constitution may be proposed by: (1) The Congress, upon a vote of three-
fourths of all its Members; or (2) A constitutional convention.
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