Evolution of the

Philippine Constitution
1899 1935 1943 1973 1987
 What is a constitution?
• A constitution is primarily a set of rules and
principles specifying how a country should be
governed, how power is distributed and
controlled, and what rights citizens possess. It
is usually written down and contained within a
single document.
The 1899 Malolos Constitution
(1899-1901)
The 1899 Malolos Constitution
(1899-1901)
The 1935 Constitution (1935-
1943, 1945-1973)
The 1935 Constitution (1935-
1943, 1945-1973)
The 1943 Constitution (1943-1945)
The 1943 Constitution (1943-1945)
THE 1986 PROVISIONAL “FREEDOM” CONSTITUTION OF
THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

• -DECLARING A NATIONAL POLICY TO

IMPLEMENT THE REFORMS MANDATED BY
THE PEOPLE, PROTECTING THEIR BASIC
RIGHTS, ADOPTING A PROVISIONAL
CONSTITUTION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
ORDERLY TRANSITION TO A GOVERNMENT
UNDER A NEW CONSTITUTION.
• -the new government was installed through a direct
exercise of the power of the Filipino people assisted by
units of the New Armed Forces of the Philippines;
• -the direct mandate of the people as manifested by their
extraordinary action demands the complete reorganization
of the government, restoration of democracy, protection of
basic rights, rebuilding of confidence in the entire
governmental system, eradication of graft and corruption,
restoration of peace and order, maintenance of the
supremacy of civilian authority over the military, and
transition of nee constitution in the shortest time possible
whereas during the period of transition to a New
Constitution it must be guaranteed that the government
will respect basic human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The 1973 Constitution (1973-1986)
The 1973 Constitution (1973-1986)
The 1987 Constitution (1987-
PRESENT)
The 1987 Constitution (1987-
PRESENT)
The 1987 Constitution (1987-
PRESENT)
Thank You!