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Constitutional Law 1

THE HISTORY AND EVOLUTION OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
The Constitution is the most important part in organizing a State. It contains not only the National territory, but
more importantly, it states the set of rules and principles which serve as the fundamental law of the land.





















BIAK-na-BATO
Constitution (1897)

>This is the provisionary Constitution
promulgated by the Philippine Revolutionary
Government on November 1, 1897 during the
Revolution against the Spain.
>It provides that the Supreme Council vested
with the supreme power of government, shall
conduct foreign relations, War, Interior and
treasury.
MALOLOS
Constitution (1899)

>This is the First Constitution approved by President Emilio
Aguinaldo on January 21, 1899 convened in Barasoain
Church in Malolos.
>It provides for parliament form of Government, but the
President and not the Prime Minister acts as the Head of the
Government. Legislative power is exercised by the Assembly
of the Representatives of the Nation, Judicial power is lodge
in Supreme Court.
COMMONWEALTH
(1935 Philippine Constitution)

>This is also known as FIRST REPUBLIC of the Philippines
ratified on May 17, 1935. It is based on the principle of
separation of powers among the three branches of
Government. EXECUTIVE- is the power vested in the President
and shall serve for a single term for six (6) year term.
LEGESLATIVE power vested in a unicameral National
Assembly. JUDICIAL is the power exercised by the Supreme
Court.
>It provides also that upon proclamation of Philippine
Independence, the Commonwealth of the Philippines shall be
known as the Republic of the Philippines.
FERDINANT MARCOS CONSTITUTION
(1973 Philippine Constitution)


>The 1973 Constitution, promulgated after Marcos'
declaration of martial law Sept. 21, 1972, but
having been in the planning process for years
before this, was supposed to introduce a
parliamentary-style government.

>It provides for a parliamentary form of
government, where the President serves as the
symbolic head of state while the Prime Minister,
who is nominated by the President, acts as the
head of government. This Constitution provides
that the legislative power is vested in the Batasang
Pambansa.
1943 Constitution

>This is just a SHORT LIVED Constitution sponsored
by the Japanese invaders within their own program
of Japanization.
>It was never recognized as legitimate or binding
by the governments of the United States or of the
Commonwealth of the Philippines.

FREEDOM Constitution
(1987 Philippine Constitution)

>This is the FREEDOM CONSTITUTION is the present constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, which is
composed of a preamble and eighteen (18) articles. This Constitution establishes the Fifth Philippine
Republic and restores the presidential form of government.
>It provides for parliament form of Government, but the President and not the Prime Minister acts as the
Head of the Government. Legislative power is exercised by the Assembly of the Representatives of the
Nation, Judicial power is lodge in Supreme Court.
1986 Provisional Freedom Constitution

>Presidential Proclamation No. 3, otherwise known
as the 1986 Freedom Constitution, was issued by
former President Corazon C. Aquino, which
superseded and abolished certain provisions from
the 1973 constitution