CONCEPT Article No.

Re-statement in Your own Word of the Similarity of

and Section Stipulation Concepts among
No. the Jones Law, The
Philippine Organic
Act, & The
Philippine
Independence Act,
if any
Character of Article VIII,  During the transition period outlined in 1. Article 1,
Constitutions – Section 2 the Philippine Independence Act, Filipino Section 1 of
Mandatory citizens were expected to maintain their the Jones
Provisions loyalty and allegiance to the United Law
States. 2. Article XI,
 Prior to beginning their duties, all Section 5 of
officers of the Commonwealth of the the
Philippine Islands government are Philippine
required to take an oath of office, in Organic Act
which they declare their acceptance of
the United States and their commitment
to upholding its highest values.
 There must be complete acceptance of
religious sentiment, and no resident or
religious group may be treated unfairly
because of their religious convictions or
practices.
 Churches, cemeteries, parsonages, and
convents owned by the United States
adjoining it, as well as any properties,
structures, and enhancements utilized
only for religious,
 The purposes of charity or education
shall be exempt from taxes.
 The Philippines' public debt, as well as
that of its lower branches, cannot be
more than
restrictions set by the US Congress,
either now or in the future; and no loans
shall be
undertaken abroad without the President
of the United States' consent
 The current Philippine government's
debts, liabilities, and obligations, as well
as those of its provinces,
towns and instrumentalities that were
legitimate and operational at the time of
the constitution, which the incoming
 government will take on and pay for.
 Provisions must be made for the creation
and upkeep of a sufficient system of
public schools, where instruction is
mostly given in English.
 Transactions concerning money, funds,
imports, exports, and immigration are not
allowed to become laws.
until the US President gives his or her
approval.
 The United States shall exercise direct
oversight and authority over foreign
affairs.
 Every law enacted by the Commonwealth
of the Philippine Islands Legislature shall
be
submitted a report to the US Congress.
 The Philippine Islands accept the power
of the United States to expropriate
property.
for public purposes, to maintain military
and other reservations and armed forces
in the Philippines, and, under command
of the President, to call into service of
such armed forces all military forces.
coordinated by the Philippine
government.
 The rulings of the courts of the
Commonwealth of the Philippine Islands
must be amenable to review by the
Supreme Court of the United States
under paragraph 6 of
Section 7.
 By Presidential proclamation, the United
States can utilize its authority to interfere
for
he maintenance of the government of the
Commonwealth of the Philippine Islands
and for the maintenance of the
government as stipulated in its
constitution, and
for the preservation of life, property, and
individual liberty, and for the discharge
of government
obligations under and in compliance with
the terms of the constitution.
 The jurisdiction of the United States
High Commissioner for the government
of the
The Commonwealth of the Philippine
Islands, as established by this Act, shall
be acknowledged.
 In the Commonwealth of the United
States, residents and corporations will
have access to all of the citizens' and
corporations' civil rights in the Philippine
Islands.