Constitution of the Philippines

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The Constitution of the Philippines is the fundamental law that organizes the Philippine government, defines the structure and powers of its branches, and guarantees the rights and freedoms of its citizens.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Constitution of the Philippines
fundamental law
national constitution
national constitution
adoptedVersion Constitution of the Philippines self-linksurface differs
surface form: 1935 Constitution of the Philippines

Constitution of the Philippines self-linksurface differs
surface form: 1973 Constitution of the Philippines

Constitution of the Philippines self-linksurface differs
surface form: 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
appliesToTerritory Philippines
surface form: Republic of the Philippines
branchDefined Executive branch of the Philippines
Judiciary of the Philippines
surface form: Judicial branch of the Philippines

Congress of the Philippines
surface form: Legislative branch of the Philippines
cameIntoForce 1987
constitutionalCommission Civil Service Commission of the Philippines
surface form: Civil Service Commission

Commission on Audit
Commission on Elections of the Philippines
surface form: Commission on Elections
contains Bill of Rights
articles
preamble
transitory provisions
country Philippines
Philippines
defines powers of the branches of government
structure of the Philippine government
draftedBy 1986 Constitutional Commission of the Philippines
economicPrinciple national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos
protection of Filipino enterprises
establishes Supreme Court of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
surface form: bicameral Congress of the Philippines

democratic and republican state
presidential system
foreignPolicyPrinciple independent foreign policy
renunciation of war as an instrument of national policy
guarantees civil liberties
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
political rights
right against unreasonable searches and seizures
right to due process
right to equal protection of the laws
right to form unions and associations
right to information on matters of public concern
right to privacy of communication and correspondence
rights of Filipino citizens
social and economic rights
language English
Tagalog
surface form: Filipino
legalStatus current constitution of the Philippines
supreme law of the land
precededBy Constitution of the Philippines self-linksurface differs
surface form: 1973 Constitution of the Philippines
providesFor Commission on Human Rights
Office of the Ombudsman of the Philippines
surface form: Office of the Ombudsman

autonomous regions in Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras
impeachment of certain public officials
independent constitutional commissions
local autonomy
separation of powers
system of checks and balances
ratifiedByPlebiscite 1987
recognizes sovereignty of the people

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Fifth Republic of the Philippines foundationalDocument Constitution of the Philippines
this entity surface form: 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Cordillera autonomy movement relatedTo Constitution of the Philippines
this entity surface form: Philippine Constitution
Executive branch of the Philippines legalBasis Constitution of the Philippines
Court of Appeals Main Building, Manila, Philippines associatedWith Constitution of the Philippines
this entity surface form: Philippine Constitution
Office of the Court Administrator legalBasis Constitution of the Philippines
Chief Justice of the Philippines constitutionalBasis Constitution of the Philippines
Judicial and Bar Council of the Philippines establishedBy Constitution of the Philippines
Judicial and Bar Council of the Philippines accountableTo Constitution of the Philippines
Flag of the Philippines legalBasis Constitution of the Philippines
this entity surface form: Philippine Constitution
1st congressional district of Bataan appliesLaw Constitution of the Philippines
Provincial Government of Zambales operatesUnder Constitution of the Philippines
CA establishedBy Constitution of the Philippines
subject surface form: Court of Appeals of the Philippines
Executive Secretary of the Philippines legalBasis Constitution of the Philippines
Secretary of Foreign Affairs constitutingInstrument Constitution of the Philippines
subject surface form: Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
Secretary of National Defense legalBasis Constitution of the Philippines
Secretary of Budget and Management legalFramework Constitution of the Philippines
this entity surface form: Philippine Constitution
Coat of arms of the Philippines legalBasis Constitution of the Philippines