1899 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (MALOLOS CONVENTION)
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1899 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (MALOLOS CONVENTION)
1899 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (MALOLOS CONVENTION)
January 1, 1899
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Summary of the 1899 Constitution of the Philippine Republic (Malolos Convention):Preamble and Title I: The Republic
- Establishes the Philippine Republic as a free and independent nation.
- Sovereignty resides exclusively in the people. (Article 3)
Title II: The Government
- The government is popular, representative, alternative, and responsible with three distinct powers: legislative, executive, and judicial. (Article 4)
Title III: Religion
- The State recognizes the freedom and equality of all religions, and the separation of Church and State. (Article 5)
Title IV: The Filipinos and Their National and Individual Rights
- Defines who are considered Filipinos. (Article 6)
- Guarantees various rights and freedoms, including:
- No detention or imprisonment without due process. (Articles 7-9)
- Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. (Article 10)
- Freedom of movement and residence. (Articles 11-12)
- Right to due process and fair trial. (Articles 14-16)
- Protection against expropriation without just compensation. (Article 17)
- Freedom of expression, association, and petition. (Articles 19-20)
- Right to establish educational institutions. (Article 23)
- Rights of foreigners residing in the Philippines. (Article 24)
- Obligation to defend the country and contribute to public expenses. (Article 27)
Title V: The Legislative Power
- Legislative power is vested in the National Assembly. (Article 33)
- Outlines the organization, powers, and procedures of the National Assembly, including:
- Composition and election of members. (Articles 34-35, 53)
- Sessions and convening. (Articles 36-39)
- Public and secret sessions. (Article 42)
- Communication with the President. (Article 43)
- Impeachment proceedings. (Article 44)
- Privileges and immunities of members. (Articles 45-46)
- Additional powers. (Article 47)
- Voting and approval of bills. (Articles 48-49)
- Right of censure and interpellation. (Article 50)
- Initiative in presenting bills. (Article 51)
- Restrictions on members accepting government positions. (Article 52)
Title VI: The Permanent Commission
- Establishes a Permanent Commission during the adjournment of the National Assembly. (Article 54)
- Outlines the attributes of the Permanent Commission. (Article 55)
Title VII: The Executive Power
- The Executive Power is vested in the President of the Republic. (Article 56)
- Administration of local interests is delegated to provincial and municipal assemblies. (Article 57)
Title VIII: The President of the Republic
- The President is elected by the National Assembly and special representatives for a 4-year term. (Article 58)
- Powers and duties of the President, including:
- Initiating bills and promulgating laws. (Articles 59-64)
- Commanding the armed forces and declaring war. (Article 65)
- Ratifying treaties. (Articles 65-66)
- Supervising civil and military employees. (Article 67)
- Granting pardons. (Article 67)
- Issuing regulations for the application of laws. (Article 69)
- Dissolving the National Assembly with approval. (Article 70)
- Liability for high treason. (Article 71)
Title IX: The Secretaries of Government
- Establishes the Council of Government composed of the President and seven Secretaries. (Article 73)
- Outlines the responsibilities and accountability of the Secretaries. (Articles 74-76)
Title X: The Judicial Power
- The judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and other courts established by law. (Articles 77-79)
- The Chief Justice and Solicitor-General are chosen by the National Assembly. (Article 80)
- Citizens may file suits against members of the Judicial Power. (Article 81)
Title XI: Provincial and Popular Assemblies
- Outlines the principles governing the organization and attributes of provincial and municipal assemblies. (Article 82)
Title XII: Administration of the State
- Provisions related to the budget, public debts, and military forces. (Articles 83-88)
Title XIII: Amendment of the Constitution
- Outlines the procedure for proposing and adopting amendments to the Constitution. (Articles 89-90)
Title XIV: Constitutional Observance, Oath, and Language
- Requires faithful observance of the Constitution. (Article 91)
- Oath requirement for officials. (Article 92)
- Provisions regarding the use of languages. (Article 93)
Transitory Provisions
- Temporary provisions regarding the application of existing laws, the powers of the government, and the transition to the new Constitution. (Articles 94-101)
Additional Article
- Declares that properties possessed by religious corporations are restored to the Philippine State as of May 24, 1898.
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1899 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (MALOLOS CONVENTION)
1899 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (MALOLOS CONVENTION)
•January 1, 1899
1899CONSTITUTION OF THEREPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES(MALOLOS CONVENTION)
The President of the Council,Apolinario Mabini.
PREAMBLE
We, the Representatives of the Filipino people, lawfully covened, in order to establish justice, provide for common defense, promote the general welfare, and insure the benefits of liberty, imploring the aid of the Sovereign Legislator of the Universe for the attainment of these ends, have voted, decreed, and sanctioned the following:
POLITICAL CONSTITUTION
TITLE ITHE REPUBLIC
Article 1. The political association of all Filipinos constitutes a nation, whose state shall be known as the Philippine Republic
Article 2. The Philippine Republic is free and independent
Article 3. Sovereignty resides exclusively in the people.
TITLE IITHE GOVERNMENT
Article 4. The Government of the Republic is popular, representative, alternative, and responsible, and shall exercise three distinct powers: namely, the legislative, the executive, and the judicial. Any two or more of these three powers shall never be united in one person or cooperation, nor the legislative power vested in one single individual.
TITLE IIIRELIGION
Article 5. The State recognizes the freedom and equality of...
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