ROLE OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Article VII, of the 1987 Constitution Executive Branch of

Government

The executive branch carries out and enforces laws. It includes

the President, Vice President, the Cabinet, executive
departments, independent agencies, and other boards,
commissions, and committees.

Key roles of the executive branch include:

• President-
The President leads the country. He/she is the head of state,
leader of the national government, and Commander in Chief of
the armed forces of the Philippines. The President serves a six-
year term and cannot be re-elected for the same position.

Qualifications:

Natural-born citizen of the Philippines Registered voter Able to

read and write

At least 40 years of age at the day of the election Resident of

the Philippines for at least 10 years immediately preceding such
election.

Vice President - The Vice President supports the President. If

the President is unable to serve, the Vice President becomes
President. He/she serves a six-year term and can be re-elected
for another term. The qualification of a Vice President is the same
with the President and he/she may be appointed as Member of
the Cabinet.

The Cabinet - 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 Commission on Appointment composed of:

-President of the Senate
-12 senators
-12 members of the House of Respresentatives

POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT

-the powers of the President of the Philippines are specifically
outlined in Executive Order No. 292, s. 1987, otherwise known
as the Administrative Code of 1987

Roles and Responsibilities

Appoints the head of the different executive departments

(Appointing power) Appoints ambassadors, consuls and public
ministers.

Serves as the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the

Philippines (Military power)

 Appoints Armed Forces Personnel from the rank of colonel or

naval captain
 Contracts/guarantees foreign loans (Borrowing power)
 Negotiates foreign treaties.
 Suspends the writ of habeas corpus (Control Power)
 Declares martial law
 Prepares the national budget
 Refuses or approves a bill or joint resolutions thus prevent its
enactment (veto)
 The Pardoning Power
Limitations
-cannot hold any other office make appointments two months
prior to the next elections
-increases his/her salary

Privileges of the President

-official residence
-salary
-immunity from suit

Causes of Vacancy

 Death
 Permanent Disability
 Resignation
 Written declaration that he/she is unable to discharge the
powers and duties of the office
 Impeachment
 -increases his/her salary

 If a majority of the cabinet makes a written declaration that the

 President cannot discharge the powers and duties