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Social, Political, Economic, and Cultural issues in Philippine History: CONSTITUTION Instructor: Angelica R. Rigucira, RPm, CHRA Lester R. Saldua, LPT TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Concept of Constitution II. Historical Development of Constitution III. 1987 Constitution ...

Social, Political, Economic, and Cultural issues in Philippine History: CONSTITUTION Instructor: Angelica R. Rigucira, RPm, CHRA Lester R. Saldua, LPT TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Concept of Constitution II. Historical Development of Constitution III. 1987 Constitution I. CONCEPT OF CONSTITUTION  CONSTITUTION comes from the Latin word, constituo, meaning “established, fixed, or settled.” set of rules, principles, and customs that establishes the limits and distributes the fundamental powers of the government and defines its relations with the citizens (Bernas, 1997)  “Sa classroom may batas. Bawal lumabas, oh bawal lumabas. Pero pag sinabi, pag nagcomply ka na bawal lumabas pero may ginawa ka sa pinagbabawal nila, inayos mo yung law ng classroom niyo at sinubmit mo ulit, AY! Pwede na pala ikaw lumabas”, Kim Chu, 2020  ROLES OF CONSTITUTION AN EXPRESSION OF AN OUTLINE OF NATIONAL IDEALS GOVERNMENT AND UNITY STRUCTURE A SYMBOL OF AN INSTRUMENT GOVERNMENT’S OF POLITICAL LEGITIMACY STABILITY  CONSTITUTION OF THE PHILIPPINES The supreme law of the Republic of the Philippines There were only three constitution that have effectively governed the country: 1935 Commonwealth Constitution, 1973 Military Constitution & 1987 Constitution  MAIN FEATURES OF THE CONSTITUTION PRO-GOD PRO-LIFE MAIN FEATURES OF THE CONSTITUTION PRO-POOR PRO-FILIPINO MAIN FEATURES OF THE CONSTITUTION ANTI- DICTATORSHIP  HISTORICAL II. DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTITUTION  1899 MALOLOS CONSTITUTION  MALOLOS CONSTITUTION DATE OF RATIFICATION: January 21, 1899 Historical Event Which Leads to the Creation: Philippine Revolution against Spain and Declaration of Independence  MALOLOS CONSTITUTION President of the Philippines: Emilio Aguinaldo Form of Government: Republican Form of Legislature: Unicameral Term of the President: 4 years with reelection Suffrage: Male, 21 years old, well-educated and had properties and annual tax amounting to 500 pesos MALOLOS CONSTITUTION Significant Provisions of Malolos Constitution Legality of Declaration of Independence, Division of Government into three branches: 1 Legislative 2 Executive 3 Judiciary The Separation of Church and State Freedom of Religion  1935 COMMONWEALTH CONSTITUTION  1935 CONSTITUTION DATE OF RATIFICATION: May 14, 1935 Historical Event Which Leads to the Creation: Ratification of Tydings Mcduffie Law by Philippine Assembly  1935 CONSTITUTION President of the Philippines: Manuel L Quezon Form of Government: Commonwealth Form of Legislature: Unicameral Term of the President: 4 years with reelection  1935 CONSTITUTION Significant Provisions The government established by this Constitution shall be known as the Commonwealth of the Philippines The public debt of the Philippines and its subordinate branches shall not exceed limits now or hereafter fixed by the Congress of the United States  1973 COMMONWEALTH CONSTITUTION  1973 CONSTITUTION DATE OF RATIFICATION: January 17, 1973 Historical Event Which Leads to the Creation: Martial Law Chairman of the Commission: Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.  1973 CONSTITUTION President of the Philippines: Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. Form of Government: Parliamentary Form of Legislature: Unicameral Term of the President: 6 years without reelection  1973 CONSTITUTION Significant Provisions Suffrage shall be exercised by citizens of the Philippines not otherwise disqualified by law, who are eighteen years of age or over, No literacy, property, or other substantive requirement shall be imposed on the exercise of suffrage  1987 COMMONWEALTH CONSTITUTION  President of the Philippines: Corazon Aquino Form of Government: 1987 Republican Form of Legislature: CONSTITUTION Bicameral Term of the President: 6 years without reelection  1987 CONSTITUTION Significant Provisions The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos In case of serious illness of the President, the Public shall be informed of the state of his health  1987 CONSTITUTION Significant Provisions Military bases of other countries are not allowed in the country In case of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it, he may, for a period not exceeding 60 days, suspend the privilege of the writ if habeas corpus or place the Philippines or any part thereof under martial law  1987 CONSTITUTION Significant Provisions There is hereby created an independent office called Commission on Human Rights III. 1987 CONSTITUTION  PREAMBLE We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of love law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, , equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.  ARTICLE I National Territory The national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, with all the islands and waters embraced therein, and all other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction, consisting of its terrestrial, fluvial and aerial domains, including its territorial sea, the seabed, the subsoil, the insular shelves, and other submarine areas. The waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the archipelago, regardless of their breadth and dimensions, form part of the internal waters of the Philippines. ARTICLE II DECLARATION OF STATE PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES  ARTICLE II DECLARATION OF STATE PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES a democratic and republican State The Philippines renounces war The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy  ARTICLE II DECLARATION OF STATE PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES Pursues a policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men  ARTICLE II DECLARATION OF STATE PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service, and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption. ARTICLE III BILL OF RIGHTS  ARTICLE III BILL OF RIGHTS Enumerates specific protections against the abuse if state power  ARTICLE III BILL OF RIGHTS Right to life, liberty or property Due process of law Right to be secure Right to privacy of communication Freedom of speech  ARTICLE III BILL OF RIGHTS Freedom of religion The liberty of abode information on matters of public concern Right to form unions Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation  ARTICLE III BILL OF RIGHTS Free access to the courts right to remain silent right to bail In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved right to a speedy disposition of their case  ARTICLE III BILL OF RIGHTS No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspirations. No involuntary servitude No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.. ARTICLE IV CITIZENSHIP  ARTICLE IV CITIZENSHIP By Birth A. Jus Sanguinis – blood relationship B. Jus solis – place of birth By naturalization an act of adopting an alien clothing him the privilege of a native-born citizen COOKIE KO  TRUE OR FALSE: The separation of the State and the church started in 1987 constitution. MAHAL KITA HINDI TAYU PWEDE The separation of the State and the church started in 1987 constitution. HINDI TAYU PWEDE MULTIPLE CHOICE What is the assumption towards an individual before he/she is convicted of a case? A. Guilty beyond reasonable doubt B. Innocent until proven guilty C. Exiled out of the country D. Withhold from having rights MULTIPLE CHOICE What is the assumption towards an individual before he/she is convicted of a case? B. Innocent until proven guilty  Q&A Do you see a need for us to change our Constitution? T H A N K S