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Executive Department

• Executive Power: Vested in the President of the Philippines
• Presidential Eligibility: Natural-born citizen, registered voter, able to read and write, at least 40 years old, resident of Philippines for at least 10 years.
• Vice-Presidential Eligibility: Same qualifications as President, elected with and in the same manner as the President, removable from office in the same way. Can be appointed to the Cabinet, no confirmation required.
• Presidential Term: 6 years, beginning noon, 30th of June after election, ineligible for re-election, no more than 4 years service as President.
• Vice-Presidential Term: Max 2 consecutive terms, voluntary renunciation does not break continuity.
• Election Date: Regular elections for President and Vice-President are held on the second Monday of May, unless otherwise specified by law.
• Election Returns: Election returns certified by provincial/city boards of canvassers, sent to Congress, reviewed within 30 days after election by joint session Senate & House for authenticity and canvass.
• Tie in Presidential Election: If two or more candidates have an equal highest number of votes, election decided by a majority vote of Congress members (voting separately).
• Election Contests: Supreme Court is the sole judge concerning election, returns, qualifications of President/Vice-President. They have the power to issue rules for this.
• Presidential Oath: "I do solemnly swear [or affirm] that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfill my duties as President...preserve and defend its Constitution..."
• Presidential Residence: Provided by law.
• Presidential Salary: Determined by law, cannot decrease during term, no increase until end of term that approved it.

Presidential Succession and Special Circumstances

• Vice-President as Acting President: In case of President Death, Permanent Disability, Removal or Resignation.
• Other Officers Acting as President: If President and Vice President are unable, then President of the Senate or Speaker of House of Representatives act as President until President or Vice-President has been elected.
• Cabinet Decision: If majority of Cabinet transmits written declaration President unable to conduct job, Vice President assumes. Congress intervenes if Cabinet majority is reached in 5 days (convening in non-session).
• Congress Decision, Inability: Congress, deciding by 2/3 vote of both houses, determines if President unable to perform duties.
• Serious Illness: Public informed about President's health. Cabinet members have access.

Other Provisions

• Congress to enact Special Elections: Called if there is vacancy if it's not within 18 months of upcoming presidential election.
• President's Inability to Discharge Duties: Vice-President becomes Acting President if President transmits written declaration and notifies Senate and House Speaker.
• Appointments during Recess: President can appoint during congressional recesses, however, appointment effective until Congressional Disapproval.
• Executive Control: President controls executive departments, bureaus, and offices. Ensures laws are faithfully executed.
• Commander - in - Chief: President Commander - in - Chief of the armed forces, can invoke martial law (up to 60 days or extended w/ Congress approval) for invasion, rebellion etc,.
• Military Courts & Criminal Proceedings: Martial law does not affect constitutional rights, civilian courts and legislative assemblies still functioning. Civil courts deal with offenses inherent in invasion.
• Presidential Pardons and Amnesty: In cases not impeachments, President can grant reprieves, commutations, pardons, remit fines and forfeitures after conviction. President can grant amnesty with majority of Congress.
• Foreign Loans: President can contract guarantee foreign loans with prior Monetary Board consent, Monetary Board submits reports to Congress.
• Treaties: Treaties require 2/3 Senate approval.
• Budget: President submits annual budget to Congress within 30 days of session start.
• Congressional Addresses: President addresses Congress at the start of each regular session (or other times).