THE CONSTITUTION

The Constitution is a
system for
governance, often
codified as a written
document, that
establishes the rules
and principles of an
autonomous political
entity

The 1987 Constitution

Historical Background

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE

REPUBLIC OF THE
PHILIPPINES
It was approved on Feb. 8, 1935 by the
Philippine legislature and ratified on May
14, 1935 by the Filipino people. It ceased
to operate during the Japanese
occupation but became effective upon
the reestablishment of the
Commonwealth Government on 1945.
THE 1935 CONSTITUTION

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE

REPUBLIC OF THE
PHILIPPINES
The 1935 Constitution had flaws. The new and
grave problems arising from an increasing
population, urgently pressing for solution,
authorized the holding of a constitutional
convention in 1971. It was approved by
Citizens Assemblies and ratified by
Presidential proclamation no. 1102
on Jan. 17, 1973.
THE 1973 CONSTITUTION

The Preamble

Objectives:
At the conclusion of the session, you
must have been able to:
Trace the historical background of
the 1987 Philippine Constitution;
Appreciate the democratic
transition that characterized its
birth; and
Analyze the nature and significance
of the Preamble.

PEOPLE IN POWER

The 1987 Constitution:

The Events that Led to Its Birth
The 1986
People Power
Revolution
Ouster of Pres. Marcos from office. (Feb.

25, 1986)
Formal assumption of Pres. Aquino to office
as President of the Philippines, pursuant to
a peaceful revolution and not through
elections.

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The Events that Led to Its Birth

FREEDOM
CONSTITUTION

Proclamation No. 3: Provisional

Constitution of 1986.
Establishment of a
Revolutionary Government: A.
REVOLUTIONARY in origin
B. DE FACTO GOVERNMENT
DE JURE STATUS

The 1987 Constitution:

The Events that Led to Its Birth

FREEDOM
CONSTITUTION

Provided for the calling of

a constitutional
commission to draft and
adopt a new constitution
for subsequent ratification
by the electorate.

The 1987 Constitution:

The Events that Led to Its Birth

CONSTITUTIONAL
COMMISSION OF 1986

Proclamation No. 9: Law

Governing the
Constitutional Commission
of 1986 (4/23/86).
Provided for the
membership of 50

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The Events that Led to Its Birth

CONSTITUTIONAL
COMMISSION OF
Elected Justice
Cecilia
1986

Muoz Palma President of

the body. (6/2/86)
Approved the proposed
Constitution of the
Republic of the Philippines,

Justice Cecilia MuozPalma

The 1987 Constitution:

The Events that Led to Its Birth

PROPOSED 1987
PHILIPPINE
CONSTITUTION
Ratification of the people
through a plebiscite.
(2/2/87)
Proclamation No. 58
proclamation by Pres.
Aquino of peoples

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The Preamble

From the Latin term

preambulus (going
before) or preambulare
(to walk before).
The preface or prologue of
the Constitution.
Introductory paragraph or
part in a statute, deed, etc.,
setting forth the ground and

The 1987 Constitution

The Preamble
Sources of the
Constitutions authority:
THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
*We are sovereign.
*We believe in God.
*We trust in and depend
on God.

The 1987 Constitution

The Preamble
Sources of the
Constitutions authority:
THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
*We one and united.
*Sovereign submitted
and independent
*Imploring the aid of
Almighty God Godbelieving and God-

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The Preamble

Purposes/Aims of the Filipino People:

To build a just and humane society;
To establish a government that
shall:
A. Embody our ideals and
aspirations;
B. Promote the common good;
C. Conserve and develop our
patrimony;
D. Secure to ourselves and our
posterity the blessing of
independence and democracy under
(1) the rule of law and (2) a regime

THE 1987 CONSTITUTION

Article I National Territory

Article II
Declaration of Principles an
State Policies
Article III
Bill of Rights
Article IV
Citizenship
Article V
Suffrage
Article VI
Legislative Department
Article VII Executive Department
Article VIII
Judicial Department

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X
XI
XII
XIII
XIV

Constitutional Commissions
Local Government
Accountability of Public Office

National Economy and Patrimon

Social Justice and Human Ri

Education, Science and Technolo

Arts, Culture and Sports

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Article
Article
Article
Article

XV The Family
XVI General Provisions
XVII Amendments or Revisions
XVIIITransitory Provisions