Japanese Occupation in the Philippines

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The Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines was very ______

autonomous

Under a proclamation issued by the Japanese High Command, the sovereignty of the United States over the Philippines was declared ______

terminated

The Philippine Executive Commission was composed of Filipinos with Jorge B. Vargas as ______

chairman

The laws enacted by the Philippine Executive Commission were subject to the approval of the Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese ______

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The judiciary continued in the same form as it was under the ______

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On October 14, 1943, the so-called Japanese-sponsored Republic of the Philippines was inaugurated with Jose P. Laurel as ______

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The constitutional Commission held its final session in the morning of October 15, 1986 to sign the 109 draft consisting of a preamble, 18 articles, 321 sections and 2,000 words—after which, on the same day, it presented to the President the original copies in ______.

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It was ratified by the people in the plebiscite held on February 2, ______.

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It superseded the Provisional Constitution which had abrogated the ______ Charter.

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There were some merits or advantages in delegating the drawing up of the new charter to an appointed Constitutional Commission rather than to an elected Constitutional ______.

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For one, the Constitutional Commission was not expensive and time-consuming, as was our experience with the 1971 Constitutional ______.

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The strongest and most fundamental argument propounded against this method is that an appointive body is susceptible to the charge of lack of independence and the suspicion of pressure and even manipulation by the ______ power.

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In order to build a just and humane society, there must be observance with the principle of the rule of ______.

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A just society is characterized by the observance of ______ in any undertaking.

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If the teacher is an abuser, it is only right to file a case against that ______.

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The government must not be oppressive or repressive towards ______.

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National Patrimony must be conserved, which is why we have Article XII blessings of ______.

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The government structure promotes common good, and conserves and develops our ______.

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Decision of the Supreme Court en banc have to be concurred in by a majority of the members who actually took part in the deliberation on the issues in the case and voted thereon, to pronounce a treaty, international or executive agreement, or law ______ ( Art.VIII sec.4)

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In the Court of Appeals, the vote of at least the ______ is necessary in many cases.

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Even in the passage of local ordinances, the rule of the ______ is observed.

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Democracy assumes that in a society of rational beings, the judgment and experience of the ______; and hence, that the verdict of the majority will more likely to be correct than that of the minority.

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It is basic that laws must be obeyed by all and applied to everyone—rich or poor, lowly or powerful – without fear or favor.The observance of the supremacy of the rule of law by officials, individuals, and the people as a whole is what will sustain our democracy and assure the existence of a truly free, orderly, and equitable ______.

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Every citizen has thus a stake in the rule of law as contrasted to the “rule of men.” Without it, there is only ______, or a mere semblance of order under dictatorship.

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The 1987 Constitution Preamble is deemed unique because of the word ______ which can also be read as “human fraternity” or “brotherhood”

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According to John Locke, the consent of the governed must be considered. In the Preamble of the 1987 Constitution prior to the 1935 Constitution, the phrase Almighty God was ______ instead of Divine Providence.

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Bill of Rights are the list of the rights that we have and should be protected by the government, whereas bill like receipts are lists of the things that we have ______.

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The 1987 Constitution Preamble meant the fraternal love—kind of love which the Edsa People Revolution 1986 is one of its historical evidences where love for country was shown when there was a Edsa People Revolution and people rallied to overthrow the Dictator Marcos. With these, it is a manifestation of Fraternal Love for the ______.

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The consent of the governed must be considered. In the Preamble of the 1987 Constitution prior to the 1935 Constitution, the phrase Almighty God was use instead of ______ Providence.

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The word love in the preamble meant the fraternal love—kind of love which the Edsa People Revolution 1986 is one of its historical evidences where love for country was shown when there was an Edsa People Revolution and people rallied to overthrow the Dictator Marcos. With these, it is a manifestation of Fraternal Love for the ______.

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Study Notes

Government Structure during Japanese Occupation

The Philippines government functioned under a proclamation from the Japanese High Command, signaling the end of U.S. sovereignty.
The Philippine Executive Commission, led by Jorge B. Vargas, consisted entirely of Filipinos.
Laws from the Philippine Executive Commission required approval from the Japanese Commander-in-Chief.
The judiciary operated under the same form that was established pre-occupation.

Establishment of the Japanese-sponsored Republic

The Japanese-sponsored Republic of the Philippines was inaugurated on October 14, 1943.
Jose P. Laurel served as the President of this republic.

Constitutional Developments

The Constitutional Commission concluded on October 15, 1986, producing a draft of 109 articles and approximately 2,000 words.
The new constitution was ratified by plebiscite on February 2, 1987, replacing the Provisional Constitution.
The prior charter (1935 Constitution) was abrogated following this new constitution's establishment.

Constitutional Commission vs. Elected Body

Delegating the constitution drafting to an appointed commission was less costly compared to the 1971 Constitutional Convention.
An argument against the appointed commission was the potential lack of independence, raising concerns about manipulation by the ruling power.

Rule of Law and Society

A just society is founded on the rule of law, where all individuals, regardless of status, are subject to the law.
The importance of submitting to laws to maintain democracy and a free society is emphasized.
Citizens play a crucial role in preserving the rule of law against oppression.

Supreme Court and Legislative Processes

Supreme Court decisions require a majority from participating members and follow strict voting procedures.
Local ordinances must also adhere to the rule of law and involve democratic processes.

Democracy and the People

Democracy relies on the judgment of rational individuals, where majority verdicts are typically viewed as more reliable than minority opinions.
A society functioning under the rule of law contrasts with one ruled by fear or dictatorship.

1987 Constitution and Preamble

The unique aspects of the 1987 Constitution's Preamble include the term "love," which can be interpreted as "human fraternity."
John Locke’s philosophy stresses the importance of consent from the governed.
The previous mention of "Almighty God" was changed to "Divine Providence" in the new Preamble.

Cultural Context and Civic Engagement

The Bill of Rights protects individual rights and freedoms, paralleling receipts in their list format.
The Edsa People Power Revolution in 1986 demonstrated collective love for the country and its resulting desire for change from dictatorship, showcasing fraternal love for the nation.

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Test your knowledge on the Japanese Military Administration during the occupation of the Philippines by Japan in World War II, and the establishment of the Philippine Executive Commission. Learn about the termination of US sovereignty over the Philippines and the autonomous government set up by the Japanese.