Philippine Politics and

Governance
Teacher Ericka’s Class
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SECOND QUARTER Teacher Ericka’s Class

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PPG L6:Act 1:
Answer the following questions:
1. Which of the following is
NOT part of the Executive
Branch?

A. President
B. Vice President
C. The Cabinet Members
D. The Congress
PPG L6:Act 1:
Answer the following questions:
2. What is a Veto?
A. A tie-breaking vote
B. The president’s
disagreement with a
proposed law
C. A type of legislation
D. A type of government
agency
PPG L6:Act 1:
Answer the following questions:
3. Which of the following is part
of the President’s
responsibilities?
A. Interpretation of the law
B. Granting pardons for crimes
C. Making law
D. Appointing cabinet
secretaries
PPG L6:Act 1:
Answer the following questions:
4. What is the primary role of
the Executive Branch of
Philippine government?

A. Adjudication of laws
B. Implementation of laws
C. Interpretation of laws
D. Making of laws
PPG L6:Act 1:
Answer the following questions:
5. The following are the
branches of government,
except.
A. Legislative
B. Judicial
C. Executive
D. Checks and Balances
 LESSON 6:
The Executive
❑ The roles and
responsibilities of the
President in relation to
his/her powers

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The Philippines has a presidential,
unitary, and republican system of
government.

Under the presidential system of

government, the executive,
legislative and judiciary branches
are separate and distinct from
each other.
Principles of Separation of Powers
According to Article VII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution,
the President of the Philippines is elected by direct vote by
the people for a term of six years. He may only serve for
one term, and is ineligible for re-election. The term of the
President of the Philippines starts at noon of the 30th day of
June after the election. The regular election for President
shall be held on the second Monday of May on the last year
of the present president’s term. The President is required to
take the following oath before his/her assumption to office:

I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfil my

duties as President of the Philippines, preserve and defend its
Constitution, execute its laws, do justice to every man, and consecrate
myself to the service of the Nation. So help me God.
 Qualifications for Election
into Office

“According to Article VII, Section

2 of the 1987 Constitution, an
individual may become President
provided he or she meets the
following criteria:
 Qualifications for Election
into Office
1. natural-born Filipino;
2. a registered voter;
3. Must be able to read and write;
4. 40 years of age on the day of
the election; and
5. Must have reside in the
Philippines ten years before the
election is held.
 Article 7, Section 3
The Vice-President has the
same qualifications and term
of office (6 years) and manner
of being elected as the
President. May be appointed as
member of Cabinet.
 Article 7, Section 4

Popular vote, 6 years term

and shall begin at noon on
the 30th day of June after the
election, not eligible for
reelection.
❑ The President election is
held in the second
Monday of May.
❑ In case of a tie, the
candidate who will win
will be chosen by the
vote of a majority of
Congress (both Senate
and House of
Representatives), voting
separately.
 Qualifications of Voters

According to Article V, Section

1 of the 1987 Constitution, an
individual is eligible to vote if he
or she meets the following
criteria:
 Qualifications of Voters
1. A citizen (male or female of the
Philippines;
2. Not otherwise disqualified by law;
3. At least 18 years of age; and
4. Have resided in the Philippines for
at least one (1) year and in the place
wherein he proposes to vote for at
least six (6) months preceding the
election.
 The Key Roles of the Executive
Branch: PRESIDENT
❑ Leads the country
❑ Head of the State, leader of the
National Government, and
Commander in Chief of all
Armed Forces of the Philippines.
❑ Serves for 6 years and cannot
be re-elected
 The Key Roles of the Executive
Branch: VICE PRESIDENT

❑ Supports the president. If the

President is unable to serve, the
Vice president becomes the
President.

❑ He/she serves a six-year term.

 The Key Roles of the Executive
Branch: THE CABINET
❑ The Cabinet members serve as
advisors to the President.
❑ They include the Vice President and
the heads of executive departments.
❑ Cabinet members are nominated by
the President and must be confirmed
by the Commission of Appointments.
 The Key Roles of the Executive
Branch: THE CABINET
Executive Department Secretary
Department of Agrarian Reform CONRADO ESTRELLA III
Department of Agriculture FERDINAND MARCOS JR.
Department of Budget and Management AMENAH PANGANDAMAN
Department of Education SARA DUTERTE-CARPIO
Department of Energy RAPHAEL P.M. LOTILLA
Department of Environment and Natural Resources MARIA ANTONIA YULO-LOYZAGA
Department of Finance BENJAMIN DIOKNO
Department of Foreign Affairs ENRIQUE MANALO
Department of Health MARIA ROSARIO VERGEIRE
 The Key Roles of the Executive
Branch: THE CABINET
Department of Transportation and Communication JAIME JIMENEZ BAUTISTA
Department of Interior and Local Government BENJAMIN “BENHUR” ABALOS JR.
Department of Justice JESUS CRISPIN “BOYING” REMULLA
Department of Labor and Employment BIENVENIDO LAGUESMA
Department of National Defense JOSE FAUSTINO, JR.
Department of Public Works and Highways MANUEL BONOAN
Department of Science and Technology RENATO SOLIDUM JR.
Department of Tourism ESPERANZA CRISTINA FRASCO
Department of Trade and Industry ALFREDO PASCUAL
Department of Social Welfare and Development ERWIN TULFO
 For each…. EXECUTIVE

Nation President (1)

Vice-President (1)
Cabinet (varies)

Autonomous Region Regional Governor (1)

Province Governor (1)

Vice-Governor (1)

Municipality / City Mayor (1)

Vice Mayor (1)

Barangay Barangay Captain (1)

In case of…….
President
Vice-President
Senate
President
Speaker of the House
of Representatives