Philippine Government Branches PDF

LESSON 6: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT PRIMARY FUNCTION -To Enforce and administer the laws ARTICLE VII, SECTION 1, OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION - The Executive power is vested on the President of the Philippines. The President also is the head of the Stat...

LESSON 6: THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT PRIMARY FUNCTION -To Enforce and administer the laws ARTICLE VII, SECTION 1, OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION - The Executive power is vested on the President of the Philippines. The President also is the head of the State and the Government. QUALIFICATIONS OF A PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT (ARTICLE VII, SECTION 2, OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION) 1. natural born Filipino; 2. a registered voter; 3. must be able to read and write; 4. 40 years of age at the day of the election; and 5. must have resided in the Philippines ten years before the election is held TERMS OF OFFICE Six Years on 1 Term Presidency starts at the noon on June 30 Not eligible for re election POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT Power to execute laws -He has the power to execute, implement carry into effect laws and policies. Power to Appoint to remove -He has the power to appoint executive branch position such as senior officials of executive departments, bureaus, senior military officers, state diplomats, head official government, and supreme court justice and judges. Power to Eminent Domain -a power vested in the State to take private property for public use upon payment of just compensation. Power to Control -He/she has the authority to at directly whenever a specific action is entrusted by law; direct the performance of duty and restrain the commission of acts; review, approve, reverse or modify acts decision of subordinate. Supervision of Local Government Unit -He/she has the authority to ensure that the LGU are operating in accordance of law. Military -He/she has the power to command and control the armed forces both the military and police in both peace and war. The president is the Commander- in-chief of the armed forces. LINE OF SUCCESSION Vice President — in cases of the death, disability, or resignation of the President  Senate President — in cases of the death, disability, or resignation of the President and Vice President Speaker of the House of Representatives — in cases of the death, disability, or resignation of the President, Vice President, and Senate President LESSON 7: LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT Primary Function -The legislative branch of government is responsible for creating and modifying laws. Article VI SECTION 1 OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION -The Legislative Power shall be vested in the congress of the Philippines which shall consist of a Senate (Upper chamber) and a House of Representatives (Lower Chamber) Congress of the Philippines- the bicameral legislature of the Philippine Government SENATE -the senate shall be composed of Twenty Four (24) senators who shall be elected at large by the qualified voters of the Philippines. QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A SENATOR Natural-born citizen of the Philippines able to read and write At least thirty five years old Registered Voter Resident of the Philippines for not less than two years SENATE PRESIDENT- Francis “Chiz” Escudero HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - The House of Representatives, as the Lower House of a bicameral Congress of the Philippines, exercises legislative power (with the Senate) “except to the extent reserved to the people by the provision on initiative and referendum.”. The House of Representatives "shall be composed of not more than 250 members, unless otherwise fixed by law" QUALIFICATIONS TO RUN AS A SENATOR Natural-born citizen of the Philippines able to read and write At least twenty five years old Registered Voter Resident of the Philippines for not less than one years SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MARTIN ROMUALDEZ  THE BICAMERAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE- body that reconciles differences between the senate and the House of Representatives version of a bill. LESSON 8: THE JUDICIAL BRANCH OF THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT Primary Function- Judicial branch is responsible for interpreting and applying a country's laws in particular cases. Holds the power to settle controversies involving rights that are legally demandable and enforceable. SUPREME COURT This court reviews cases on appeal decided by trial courts. Consists of 14 Associate Justices and 1 Chief Justice (TOTAL OF 15) Functions: Judicial and Administrative COURT OF APPEALS The Court of Appeals is vested with the power to review all final judgments, decisions, resolutions, orders or awards of Regional Trial Courts Second highest judicial court Consist of 68 Associate Justices and 1 Presiding Judge SANDIGANBAYAN A Special court which was established to decide criminal and civil cases against government officials and employees accused of graft and corruption and similar cased. COURT OF TAX APPEALS Involves criminal violation and collection of revenues under the National Internal Revenue Code and Tariff and Customs Code. Consists of 8 Associates Justices and 1 Presiding Justice REGIONAL TRIAL COURT Was Established among the regions of the republic. Exercise exclusive jurisdiction in all criminal cases (Murder and Robbery) not within other courts except those falling under the exclusive and concurrent jurisdiction of the Sandiganbayan. SHARI’A DISTRICT COURT It is the court for the Filipino Muslims created by the Presidential Decree No. 1083. Equivalent to the Regional Trial Court established in specified provinces in Mindanao where the Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines is being enforced.  Composed of 5 Shari’a District Courts and 51 Circuit Courts CHIEF JUSTICE Appointed by the President based on the nominees prepared by the Judicial and Bar Council Retirement age: 70 No term limit CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE PHILIPPINES (2024)- Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo