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    The 1987 Constitution established a Constitutional Commission (CONCOM) tasked with drafting a new Philippine constitution. CONCOM was headed by Justice Cecilia Mao Palma and composed of 50 members representing various sectors. CONCOM completed the draft constitution on October 15, 1986 and presented it to President Aquino. A nationwide plebiscite was held on February 2, 1987 where over 17 million people voted to ratify the new constitution while over 5 million voted against it. The new Constitution was proclaimed ratified and in effect on February 11, 1987. Key provisions included restoring a presidential system of government and bicameral Congress, modifying the Bill of Rights with emphasis on protections after Marcos dictatorship, and establishing a Commission on Human Rights

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    The 1987 Constitution established a Constitutional Commission (CONCOM) tasked with drafting a new Philippine constitution. CONCOM was headed by Justice Cecilia Mao Palma and composed of 50 members representing various sectors. CONCOM completed the draft constitution on October 15, 1986 and presented it to President Aquino. A nationwide plebiscite was held on February 2, 1987 where over 17 million people voted to ratify the new constitution while over 5 million voted against it. The new Constitution was proclaimed ratified and in effect on February 11, 1987. Key provisions included restoring a presidential system of government and bicameral Congress, modifying the Bill of Rights with emphasis on protections after Marcos dictatorship, and establishing a Commission on Human Rights

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    The 1987 Constitution History

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    The 1987 Constitution established a Constitutional Commission (CONCOM) tasked with drafting a new Philippine constitution. CONCOM was headed by Justice Cecilia Mao Palma and composed of 50 members representing various sectors. CONCOM completed the draft constitution on October 15, 1986 and presented it to President Aquino. A nationwide plebiscite was held on February 2, 1987 where over 17 million people voted to ratify the new constitution while over 5 million voted against it. The new Constitution was proclaimed ratified and in effect on February 11, 1987. Key provisions included restoring a presidential system of government and bicameral Congress, modifying the Bill of Rights with emphasis on protections after Marcos dictatorship, and establishing a Commission on Human Rights

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    The 1987 Constitution

    By virtue of Sec. 1, Article 5 of the Freedom Constitution, President Aquino issued on


    April 23, 1986 Proclamation No. 9, constituting a Constitutional Commission (CONCOM charged
    with drafting a new constitution not later than September 2, 1986. In line with this issuance,
    President Aquino, on May 26, 1986, appointed the 50 CONCOM members representing the
    various sectors of society from politics to the arts and religion.

    On June 2 the ConCom, headed by former Justice Cecilia Mao Palma, commenced its
    sessions at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City. The ConCom completed their task President
    Aquino on October 15. After a period of nationwide October 12, 1986, and presented the draft
    constitution to President Aquino on October 15. After a period of nationwide information
    campaign, a plebiscite for its ratification was held on February 2, 1987. An overwhelming
    17,059,495 voted to ratify the constitution, while 5,058,714 voted against it.

    On February 11, 1987, the New Constitution was proclaimed ratified and in effect. On
    that same day, President Aquino, government officials, and the military pledged allegiance to
    the New Constitution.

    The 1987 Constitution consists of 18 articles with preamble. Among its significant
    provisions are as follows:

    1. A presidential system of government restores the bicameral Congress of the


    Philippines, composed of Senate and a House of Representatives.

    2. A modified Bill of Rights (Article III; details the rights of every Filipino citizen. Much
    emphasis was placed on the writing of this provision after the violations committed during the
    Marcos dictatorship. In addition, the constitution includes the abolition of death penalty,
    except when Congress provides otherwise with regard to "heinous crimes."

    3.The creation of Commission on Human Rights which, under Section 18, Article XIII,
    investigate all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights. It provides
    appropriate legal measures for the protection of human rights of all persons within the
    Philippines, and several other powers in relation to the protection of rights.

    4. The recognition of an Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras


    .
    5. Limited political autonomy for local government units like the provinces, cities,
    municipalities, and barangays, and instructing the Congress to establish a Local Government
    Code.

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