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Philippine Constitutions: A Comparative Overview by Rob Cataylo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document compares and contrasts several Philippine constitutions: 1) The 1899 Malolos Constitution created the first Philippine republic with three branches of government and a more powerful legislative branch. 2) The 1935 Commonwealth Constitution established a presidential system similar to the US with a president elected to a 4-year term and a bicameral congress. 3) The 1973 Constitution under Marcos centralized power, abolished the senate, and allowed him to remain in power indefinitely under m
- Author
- Rob Cataylo
- Language
- EN