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Which constitution was abrogated by Proclamation No. 3 issued by President Corazon Aquino?
Which constitution was abrogated by Proclamation No. 3 issued by President Corazon Aquino?
When was the final draft of the Constitution of the Philippines completed?
When was the final draft of the Constitution of the Philippines completed?
What event led to the eruption of the Philippine–American War and hindered the full implementation of the 1899 Malolos Constitution?
What event led to the eruption of the Philippine–American War and hindered the full implementation of the 1899 Malolos Constitution?
What were the three options presented to President Corazon Aquino after the 1986 People Power Revolution?
What were the three options presented to President Corazon Aquino after the 1986 People Power Revolution?
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What did Proclamation No. 3 issued by President Corazon Aquino abrogate from the 1973 Constitution?
What did Proclamation No. 3 issued by President Corazon Aquino abrogate from the 1973 Constitution?
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Study Notes
Philippine Constitutional History
- Proclamation No. 3 issued by President Corazon Aquino abrogated the 1973 Constitution of the Philippines.
- The final draft of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines was completed on February 2, 1987.
Philippine–American War Context
- The Philippine–American War erupted following the failed implementation of the 1899 Malolos Constitution, which was meant to establish an independent Philippine Republic.
- The conflict escalated due to misunderstandings regarding the sovereignty of the Philippines and U.S. involvement in the region.
Options for President Corazon Aquino
- After the 1986 People Power Revolution, President Aquino was presented with three options:
- Drafting a new constitution.
- Revising the existing 1973 constitution.
- Restoring the 1935 constitution.
Details of Proclamation No. 3
- Proclamation No. 3 signified a shift from the 1973 Constitution, reflecting changes in governance following the ousting of former President Ferdinand Marcos.
- The abrogation aimed to return democracy and establish a new constitutional framework promoting human rights and civil liberties.
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Test your knowledge of the history and evolution of the Philippine constitution, including its drafting and ratification processes, as well as the different constitutions that have governed the country.
