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Read the full text of the 1987 Constitution, the supreme law of the land that establishes the democratic and republican form of government in the Philippines. The Constitution contains the preamble, the bill of rights, the principles, and the state policies of the nation.
- Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
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- The 1987 Constitution: A chronological narrative | Official ...
The 1987 Constitution: A chronological narrative. After more...
- Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
- NATIONAL TERRITORY. The national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, with all the islands and waters embraced therein, and all other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction, consisting of its terrestrial, fluvial and aerial domains, including its territorial sea, the seabed, the subsoil, the insular shelves, and other submarine areas.
- DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES PRINCIPLES. Section 1. The Philippines is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.
- BILL OF RIGHTS.
- CITIZENSHIP. Section 1. The following are citizens of the Philippines: Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution;
Background of the 1987 Constitution. Ruling by decree in the early months of her presidency following the 1986 People Power Revolution, President Corazon Aquino was presented with three options: restore the 1935 Constitution; retain and reform the 1973 Constitution; or pass a new constitution.
- October 12, 1986
- Philippines
- February 2, 1987
- February 2, 1987
The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines is a document that establishes the basic framework of the national government and the rights of the people. It contains 19 articles that define the national territory, the principles and state policies, the sovereignty and powers of the government, the judicial and executive departments, the social and economic rights, and the fundamental principles of the State.
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