EVOLUTION OF PHILIPPINE
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CONSTITUTION
=Defined as a set of fundamental principle or
established precedent according to which a
state or other organization is governed, thus
the word itself means o be part of a whole, the
coming together of distinct entities into one
group with the same principles and ideals.
These define the nature and extent of
government.™ CONSTEFUTION OF THE PHILIPPINES
«The Supreme law of the Republic of the Philippines
«Has been in effect since 1987
«There were only three other constitution that have
effectively governed the country: 1935 Commonwealth
Constitution, 1973 Constitution and 1986 Freedom
Constitution.1987; CONSTITUTION OF BIAK-NA-BATO
+ The Constitution of biak na bato was the provisionary Constitution of the
Philippine Republic during the Philippine Revolution.
+ The Katipunan's revolution led to the Tejero: 1 where, at
ncis Malabon, on March 22, 1897, the first presidential and
vice presidential elections in Philippine history were held—although
only Katipuneros (members of the
the general populace.
«A later meeting of the revolutionary government established there, held on
November 1, 1897 at Biak-na-Bato in the town of le
a o in Bulacan, established the Republic of Biak-na-Bato.
« The republic had a constitution drafted by Isabelo Artacho and Félix Ferrer
and based on the first Cu stitution. It is known as the "Constitucion
Provisional de la Republica de Filipinas", and was originally written in and
promulgated in the Spanish and Tagalog languages.
tipunan) were able to take part, and notMarch 22, 1297¢
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Electoral vote 446 / 256
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Percentage 57.03%
President before election
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