The Evolution

Of
Philippine
Constitution
 The Biak na Bato Constitution
 Based on Cuban Constitution
1897  Drafted by Isabelao Artacho and Felix
Ferrer
 Only lasted for 2 years

Malolos Constitution
 Only lasted for 3 years (1899- 1901)
1899  With three distinct branches: Executive,
Legislative, and Judicial

Philippine Organic Act of 1902

 “Philippine Bill of 1902”
1902  Appointment of 2 non-voting Filipino
Resident Commissioner of the Philippine.

Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916

 Jones Law
1916  With three distinct branches: Executive,
Legislative, and Judicial

1935 Constitution
 Philippine Independence Act
1935  Tydings McDuffie Law 1934
 Creation of Philippine Armed Forces for
national defense

1943 Constitution
 Signed on September 4, 1943
1943  Ratified by the KALIBAPI
 Condensed version of 1934 Constitution
consisting preamble and 12 articles

1973 Constitution
 During the Marcos regime
1973  Ratified by means of Viva Voce Vote in a
place of secret ballot
 January 10-15 1973

The 1986 Constitution

 Freedom Constitution
1986  Temporary revolutionary government
 Proclamation No. 3

The 1987 Constitution

 National plebiscite on February 2, 1987
1987  February 11, 1987 came into full force and
effect
 Consists preamble and 18 articles