Biak na Bato Constitution (1897)
The flag of the biak na bato, the
constitution that declared tagalog as
the official language of the republic.
The Malolos Constitution (1899)
The Barasoain Church is where the
Malolos constitution is held at.
This is the Constitution of the First
Philippine Republic.
Philippine Organic Act of 1902 (Cooper Law)
United States Congressman Henry Allen Cooper sponsored the Philippine Bill of 1902, also known as the Cooper Act.It happened during the American occupation.it provided a bill the gave the Filipinos free speech, free press, and freedom to petition for the redress of grievances.
Philippine autonomy act of 1916 (Jones Law)
statute announcing the intention of the United States government to “withdraw their sovereignty over the Philippine Islands as soon as a stable government can be established therein.” the U.S. representative that time is William Atkinson Jones
Philippine independence act (Tydings-McDuffe Law) by the U.S. (1934)
the U.S. statute that provided for Philippine independence.
it was signed by Signed by the U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Ratification of the 1935 Constitution
it was was ratified by the Filipino people through a national plebiscite, on May 14, 1935 and came into full force and effect on November 15, 1935 with the inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. ... In 1940, the 1935 Constitution was amended by the National Assembly of the Philippines. It was ratified by the U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the President of the Commonwealthis Manuel L. Quezon.
Amendment of the 1935 constitution by the National Assembly of the Phil. (1940)
The amendment abolished the unicameral legislature and, in its place, a bicameral legislative body was created composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. it changes term limit of the President of the Philippines from 6 years w/o reelection to 4 years with possibility of a second-term reelection.
1943 Constitution under the Japanese sponsored government
was the constitution of the Japanese-sponsored Second Republic of the Philippines (1943-1945). It was recognized as legitimate and binding only in Japanese-controlled areas of the Philippines but was ignored by the United States government and the Philippine Commonwealth government in-exile. President of the Second Republic: Jose P. Laurel
July 4 1946 Philippine Independence from the Americans
on this day, the Filipino people got their long-desired independence from the United States of America and since then officially became the Republic of the Philippines or RP.
Amendment of the 1935 constitution through Commonwealth Act No.733 (1947)
the Parity amendment gave United States citizens equal rights with Filipino citizens to develop natural resources in the country and operate public utilities.
Ratification of the 1973 Constitution
The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy, adopts the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land, and adheres to the policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, and amity with all nations. it happened during the martial law era that was declared by the Philippine Preseident at that time: Ferdinand Marcos
Inauguration of the Fourth Republic (1986)
The fourth inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos as the tenth President of the Philippines took place on February 25, 1986, at Malacañang Palace in Manila. The inauguration marked the commencement of the fourth term (and final term) of Ferdinand Marcos as President.
Proclamation No. 3 - Transitory constitution or “Freedom Constitution” (1986)
Proclamation No. 3 DECLARING A NATIONAL POLICY TO IMPLEMENT THE REFORMS MANDATED BY THE PEOPLE, PROTECTING THEIR CASIC RIGHTS, ADOPTING A PROVISIONAL CONSTITUTION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN ORDERLY TRANSITION TO A GOVERNMENT UNDER A NEW CONSTITUTION.
Ratification of the 1987 Constitution (1987 Post-EDSA Revolution)
National Plebiscite was held on February 2, 1987, ratifying the new constitution. On February 11, 1987, by virtue of Proclamation No. 58, President Aquino announced the official canvassing of results and the ratification of the draft constitution.