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Development of Constitutions in The Philippines

The document summarizes the development of constitutions in the Philippines from 1899 to 1987. It describes the key constitutions including the Malolos Constitution of 1899, the 1935 Constitution established under American rule, the 1973 Constitution under Marcos' martial law, and the current 1987 Constitution established after the People Power Revolution restored democracy. Major events and acts that shaped the Philippines' constitutional history are highlighted.

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Development of Constitutions in The Philippines

The document summarizes the development of constitutions in the Philippines from 1899 to 1987. It describes the key constitutions including the Malolos Constitution of 1899, the 1935 Constitution established under American rule, the 1973 Constitution under Marcos' martial law, and the current 1987 Constitution established after the People Power Revolution restored democracy. Major events and acts that shaped the Philippines' constitutional history are highlighted.

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DEVELOPMENT

OF CONSTITUTIONS
IN THE PHILIPPINES

1899: MALOLOS
CONSTITUTIONS
the first Philippine Constitution-the first
republican constitution in Asia that was
drafted and adopted by the First
Philippine Republic, which lasted from 1899
1902: PHILIPPINE
to 1901. ORGANIC ACT
provided for a Philippine Assembly
composed of Filipino citizens.

1916: PHILIPPINE
AUTONOMY ACT
included the first pledge of Philippine
independence.

Note: Organic Acts were passed by the


United States Congress for the 1934:
administration of the Government of the
The United States Congress passed the
Philippine Islands.
Philippine Independence Act, which set
the parameters for the creation of a
constitution for the Philippines.

FEBRUARY 08,
1935:
The 9934 Constitutional Convention
finished its work.

MARCH 25, 1935:


The constitution was submitted to the
President of the United states for
certification.
NOTE: It was in accordance with the
Philippine Independence Act of 1934

MAY 14, 1935


The 1935 Constitution was ratified by the
Filipino people through a National
Plebiscite.

NOVEMBER
15,1935
It came into full force and effect with the
inauguration of the Commonwealth of the
JULY 14, 1946 Philippines.

the constitution of the Republic of the


Philippines once independence was
granted.

1940
The 1935 Constitutiom was
amended by the National Assembly of the
Philippines.
WORLD WAR II
the Japanese-sponsored government
nullified the 1935 Constitution and
appointed Preparatory Committee on
LIBERATION OF
Philippine Independence to replace it. THE PHILIPPINES
IN 1945
the 1935 Constitution came back into
effect.

1947
The Constitution remained unaltered when
the Philippine Congress called for its
amendment through Commonwealth Act
No. 733. MARCH 11, 1947
the Parity amendment gave United States
citizens equal rights with Filipino
citizens to develop natural resources in the
country and operate public utilities.

SEPTEMBER 23,
1972
The constitution remained the same until
the declaration of Martial Law

DECEMBER 1, 1972
They finished their work and
submitted it to President Marcos.

JANUARY 17, 1973


Marcos announced that it had been
ratified and in full force and effect.

JANUARY 10-15,
1973
Chief Justice Roberto V. Concepcion in his
dissenting opinion in the case of Javellana
vs. Executive Secretary, exposed the
1986 fraud that happened during the citizen’s
assembly ratification of the 1973
Democracy was restored. President Constitution
Corazon C. Aquino issued Proclamation
No. 3, suspending certain provisions of
the 1973 Constitution and promulgating in
its stead a transitory constitution.

OCTOBER 16, 1986


The Commission finished its work.

FEBRUARY 2, 1987
National Plebiscite ratifying the new
constitution.

FEBRUARY 11, 1987


by virtue of Proclamation No. 58, President
Aquino announced the official canvassing
of results and the ratification of the draft
constitution. The 1987 Constitution finally
came into full force and effect that same
day with the President, other
civilian officials, and members of the
Armed Forces swearing allegiance to the
new charter

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