1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines is the fundamental law that reestablished democratic institutions and civil liberties in the country following the Marcos dictatorship and the 1986 People Power Revolution.
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Target entity: 1987 Constitution of the Philippines Context triple: [Fifth Republic of the Philippines, constitutionalBasis, 1987 Constitution of the Philippines]
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1973 Constitution of the Philippines
The 1973 Constitution of the Philippines was the fundamental law enacted under President Ferdinand Marcos that restructured the government into a parliamentary system and expanded executive powers during the martial law era.
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1935 Constitution of the Philippines
The 1935 Constitution of the Philippines was the fundamental law that established the Commonwealth government and defined the country’s political structure prior to and after independence from the United States.
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Constitution of the Philippines
The Constitution of the Philippines is the fundamental law that organizes the Philippine government, defines the structure and powers of its branches, and guarantees the rights and freedoms of its citizens.
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Batas Pambansa of the Philippines
Batas Pambansa of the Philippines refers to the series of laws enacted by the interim and regular Batasang Pambansa (National Assembly) during the Marcos era, serving as a primary form of national legislation before the restoration of Congress under the 1987 Constitution.
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Administrative Code of 1987
The Administrative Code of 1987 is a fundamental Philippine statute that organizes the structure, powers, and administrative procedures of the executive branch and its offices.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: 1987 Constitution of the Philippines Target entity description: The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines is the fundamental law that reestablished democratic institutions and civil liberties in the country following the Marcos dictatorship and the 1986 People Power Revolution.
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A.
1973 Constitution of the Philippines
The 1973 Constitution of the Philippines was the fundamental law enacted under President Ferdinand Marcos that restructured the government into a parliamentary system and expanded executive powers during the martial law era.
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B.
1935 Constitution of the Philippines
The 1935 Constitution of the Philippines was the fundamental law that established the Commonwealth government and defined the country’s political structure prior to and after independence from the United States.
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C.
Constitution of the Philippines
The Constitution of the Philippines is the fundamental law that organizes the Philippine government, defines the structure and powers of its branches, and guarantees the rights and freedoms of its citizens.
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D.
Batas Pambansa of the Philippines
Batas Pambansa of the Philippines refers to the series of laws enacted by the interim and regular Batasang Pambansa (National Assembly) during the Marcos era, serving as a primary form of national legislation before the restoration of Congress under the 1987 Constitution.
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E.
Administrative Code of 1987
The Administrative Code of 1987 is a fundamental Philippine statute that organizes the structure, powers, and administrative procedures of the executive branch and its offices.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fundamental law
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national constitution ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
prevent authoritarian rule
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strengthen human rights protections ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines (1987)
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linked to:
1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Philippine Constitution of 1987 ⓘ
linked to:
1987 Constitution of the Philippines
|
| amendmentProcess |
allows amendments by a constitutional convention
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allows amendments by people’s initiative under certain conditions ⓘ allows amendments or revisions by Congress upon a vote of three-fourths of all its members ⓘ |
| constitutionalCommission |
Civil Service Commission
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linked to:
Civil Service Commission of the Philippines
Commission on Audit ⓘ Commission on Elections ⓘ
linked to:
Commission on Elections of the Philippines
|
| containsArticle |
Article I – National Territory
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Article II – Declaration of Principles and State Policies ⓘ Article III – Bill of Rights ⓘ Article IV – Citizenship ⓘ Article IX – Constitutional Commissions ⓘ Article V – Suffrage ⓘ Article VI – The Legislative Department ⓘ Article VII – The Executive Department ⓘ Article VIII – The Judicial Department ⓘ Article X – Local Government ⓘ Article XI – Accountability of Public Officers ⓘ Article XII – National Economy and Patrimony ⓘ Article XIII – Social Justice and Human Rights ⓘ Article XIV – Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports ⓘ Article XV – The Family ⓘ Article XVI – General Provisions ⓘ Article XVII – Amendments or Revisions ⓘ Article XVIII – Transitory Provisions ⓘ |
| country | Philippines ⓘ |
| defines |
citizenship in the Philippines
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national sovereignty of the Philippines ⓘ territory of the Philippines ⓘ |
| draftingBody | 1986 Constitutional Commission of the Philippines ⓘ |
| establishes | Supreme Court of the Philippines as the highest court ⓘ |
| followedBy | none (current constitution as of 2024) ⓘ |
| guarantees |
equal protection of the laws
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freedom of religion ⓘ freedom of speech ⓘ freedom of the press ⓘ right to due process ⓘ right to form unions and associations ⓘ right to privacy ⓘ |
| historicalContext |
enacted after the 1986 People Power Revolution
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enacted after the Marcos dictatorship ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | principles of liberal democracy ⓘ |
| language |
English
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Filipino ⓘ |
| legalSystem | civil law and common law hybrid system of the Philippines ⓘ |
| locationOfAdoption |
Manila, Philippines
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linked to:
Manila
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| precededBy | 1973 Constitution of the Philippines ⓘ |
| promulgatedBy |
President Corazon C. Aquino
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linked to:
Corazon C. Aquino
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| providesFor |
Bill of Rights
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Commission on Human Rights ⓘ autonomous regions in Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras ⓘ bicameral Congress of the Philippines ⓘ
linked to:
Congress of the Philippines
independent constitutional commissions ⓘ independent judiciary ⓘ local autonomy ⓘ presidential system of government ⓘ separation of powers ⓘ system of checks and balances ⓘ |
| ratifiedOn | 1987-02-02 ⓘ |
| reestablished | democratic institutions in the Philippines ⓘ |
| restored | civil liberties in the Philippines ⓘ |
| signedBy | Corazon C. Aquino ⓘ |
| tookEffectOn | 1987-02-02 ⓘ |
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