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Doc3TIMELINE OF THE EVOLUTION OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

The Philippine Constitution has evolved over time: 1) The first constitution was the Malolos Constitution of 1899 but it was never fully implemented. 2) The 1935 Constitution was drafted and approved, establishing the framework of government until amendments in 1940 and 1943 during WWII. 3) In 1972, President Marcos issued Proclamation 1081, placing the country under martial law and suspending the 1935 Constitution. A new constitution was ratified in 1973 extending Marcos' term. 4) After Marcos was deposed in 1986, the 1987 Constitution was drafted under President Aquino to replace the 1973 charter and restore democracy.

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Doc3TIMELINE OF THE EVOLUTION OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

The Philippine Constitution has evolved over time: 1) The first constitution was the Malolos Constitution of 1899 but it was never fully implemented. 2) The 1935 Constitution was drafted and approved, establishing the framework of government until amendments in 1940 and 1943 during WWII. 3) In 1972, President Marcos issued Proclamation 1081, placing the country under martial law and suspending the 1935 Constitution. A new constitution was ratified in 1973 extending Marcos' term. 4) After Marcos was deposed in 1986, the 1987 Constitution was drafted under President Aquino to replace the 1973 charter and restore democracy.

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TIMELINE OF THE EVOLUTION

OF THE PHILIPPINE
CONSTITUTION

During the WWII the Japanese nullified In 1972, A Constitutional Convention was When democracy was returned in
In 1934, The US approved a ten year already in the processes of studying on 1986, president Corazon Aquino
In 1899, the Malolos Constitution, the the 1935 constitution, appointing the
transition plan and drafted a new how to amend the 1935 constitution. created a Constitutional Commission
first Philippine Constitution was drafted Preparatory Committee on Phil. Marcos issued PD No. 86, s. 1972, creating that was tasked to Draft and replace
and adopted by the First Philippine constitution in 1935. The draft was Independence to replace it, the citizens assemblies to ratify the newly the 1973 constitution because some of
Republic, which lasted from 1899 to approved by the constitutional drafted another constitution which is drafted constitution for it to be successful the provisions is dictatorial in nature.
1901. It was never fully implemented. convention and ratified by US the 1943 constitution. and on Jan. 17 1973. The 1973 constitution The commission finished their work on
(Biak na Bato Constitution).
President Roosevelt. was adopted. Oct. 16 1986.

1899 1935 1943- 1972 1986

1902-1934 1940 1945 1972- 1987- present

The 1935 Constitution was When the Philippines was free from A national plebiscite was held on
amended by the National The constitution was
During 1902 t0 1935, the the Japanese rule in 1945, the 1935 Feb. 2, 1987 ratifying the new
Assembly of the Philippines In amended several times in
Philippines was governed by constitution came back to effect. the Constitution and at the same date
1940. The legislature was changed constitution remained the same until order to keep Marcos in the constitution was adopted and
the laws of the United States power during his regime.
from a unicameral assembly to a the declaration of martial law on took effect with force and until
of America. September 23, 1972 (Martial rule Era) today it is still effective.
bicameral congress.

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