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The Constitution of the Philippines (Filipino: Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas or Konstitusyon ng Pilipinas) 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.
A national referendum-plebiscite was held on October 16–17, 1976 in the Philippines in which the majority of the barangay voters approved the continuation of Martial Law and ratified the proposed amendments to the Constitution substituting the Regular Batasang Pambansa with the Interim Batasang Pambansa, pursuant to Presidential Decrees Nos. 991, 1031, and 1032.
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Dec 12, 2021 · MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) decision that Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) is constitutional, save for two provisions, was a clear and convincing victory for law-abiding and responsible citizens. Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año…
Feb 21, 2024 · The Constitution of the Philippines (Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme law of the Philippines. The Constitution currently in effect was enacted in 1987, during the administration of President Corazon Aquino, and is popularly known as the "1987 Constitution".
- PREAMBLE.
- ARTICLE I National Territory.
- ARTICLE II Declaration of Principles and State Policies.
- ARTICLE III Bill of Rights.
Apr 17, 2024 · The Constitution of the Philippines ( Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme law of the Philippines. The 1986 Constitution was promulgated by authority of Presidential Proclamation No. 3, issued by President Corazon C. Aquino on 25 March 1986.
Feb 3, 2024 · Section 1. The Philippines is a republican state. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them. Sec. 2. The defense of the State is the prime duty of the Government and the people, and in the fulfillment of this duty all citizens may be required by law to render personal military or civil service. Sec. 3.
