In simpler terms, the legislature has the broad and extensive power to regulate all matters which in its discretion are for the common good of the people — including the maintenance of peace and order and protection of life and liberty — which the Constitution deems indispensable for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessing of democracy. (Macalintal v. Commission On Elections G.R. Nos. 263590 & 263673 June 27, 2023)