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The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

Joaquin G. Bernas

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The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

a commentary

by Joaquin G. Bernas

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Published 2009 by Rex Book Store in Manila, Philippines .
Written in English

Subjects:

Philippines,
Constitutions -- Philippines,
Constitutional law -- Philippines

Edition Notes

Classifications
Statement	Joaquin G. Bernas.
Contributions	Philippines.
LC Classifications	KPM1744.51987 .B47+
The Physical Object
Pagination	xxxiii, 1410 p. ;
Number of Pages	1410
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL23863991M
ISBN 10	9789712353260
LC Control Number	2009316704
OCLC/WorldCa	428437047

Every word is beautiful and meaningful. A: Bernas, citing Planas v. Changes to the Constitution are only valid and effective if ratified or approved by the people. Most students in college who study law and political science, memorize the Preamble as it is the introductory part of studying the Philippine Constitution and it is also important to master its words and meaning behind it. It is the first republican constitution in Asia. President Aquino appointed 50 members to the Commission.

Moreover, this section also lays down salient provisions such as: Protection of labor, be it local or overseas in order to promote full employment and equal opportunities for all. The book, used as a textbook for first year law students, is a recipient of the Supreme Court Centenary Book Award. What did the Philippines do after seeing the two intruders fighting in its front yard? The people also have the power to propose amendments directly but not revisions. February 2 commemorates the supreme law of the land. If an act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a bar to another prosecution for the same act.

Several issues were heatedly debated during the sessions, including on the form of government to adopt, the abolition of the death penaltythe continued retention of the Clark and Subic American military bases, and the integration of economic policies into the Constitution. The writ covers extralegal killings and enforced disappearances or threats thereof. Malolos Congress was convened September of the same year and first Philippine Constitution, the Malolos Constitution, was approved. In the case of revision, only Congress or a constitutional convention may propose changes.

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What are we then?

Critics on Article 1 of the Philippine Constitution Critics on Article 1 of the Philippine Constitution 2 February First, it violates Article I, which guarantees the integrity of the national territory of the Philippines because it divided the Philippines into three states.

The framers of the Constitution deemed it unwieldy or practically impossible for the whole electorate to propose an overhaul of the Constitution. They shall not be qualified to run for any office in the election immediately succeeding their cessation from office.

In the implementation of such program the State shall respect the rights of small property owners. Critics: From the three versions of the location of the collision, it can be concluded that it is in Philippine territory.

Section 2. Section 2. President Corazon Aquino addresses the Constitutional Commission during its inaugural session. Section 4. Agrarian and Natural Resources Reform Section 4. The lengthy case is worth a read and discussion on its own. The State shall protect the rights of subsistence fishermen, especially of local communities, to the preferential use of local marine and fishing resources, both inland and offshore.

As a free nation, we must act and spend our liberty with responsibility focusing on love of country, peace and unity. All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies. Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect Philippine citizenship.

In any case, changes to the Constitution are only valid and effective if ratified or approved by the people in accordance with Art. The State shall endeavor to provide free medical care to paupers. The State shall, by law, and for the common good, undertake, in cooperation with the public sector, a continuing program of urban land reform and housing which will make available at affordable cost decent housing and basic services to underprivileged and homeless citizens in urban centers and resettlement areas.

A: The sovereign Filipino people. A: Congress.Mar 02, · ‎View the Philippine Constitution in your device! It is viewable offline or without internet. The Constitution is the present Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. It was proclaimed, ratified and made effective on February 11, by /5(57).

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 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.

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Article XIV Section 4 (1) The State recognizes the complementary roles of public and private institutions in the educational system and shall exercise reasonable supervision and regulation of all educational institutions.

Mar 07, · In-text: (atlasbowling.com, ) Your Bibliography: atlasbowling.com (). THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES – ARTICLE II | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. 9. The new Philippine Constitution, with brief commentaries: additional features--elements of state and nation, different constitutions in the Philippines (past and present), Constitutional convention ofConstitutional Commission [].

SUMMARY / REVIEWER OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION.