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The Philippines has had 5 constitutions since the country’s independence in 1898: The 1899 Malolos Constitution (1899-1901). The Political Constitution of 1899 was enacted upon the declaration of independence of the Philippines from Spanish rule, and shortly before the Philippine-American War erupted.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in political science and governance based on the 1987 Philippine Constitution. It defines political science, the state, elements of the state including people, territory, government and sovereignty. It discusses the duties of the state and the nature and purpose of constitutions. It then summarizes significant features and sections of the 1987 ...
POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE WITH PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION AND PHILIPPINE HISTORY NOTES Nation is a group of people bound together by certain characteristics such as common social origin, language, customs, and traditions, and who believe that they are one and distinct from others.
• For a comprehensive discussion of the history of the Philippine government structure and politics, check out the chapters in the book of Tadem, T.S. and Morada, N.M., (eds.). Philippine Politics and Governance: An Introduction. Quezon City: University of the Philippines, 2006.
The constitution provides qualifications and prohibitions to the president, but equally important are the political skills and the political will needed in addressing key issues in the government—from social welfare, economic development, public accountability, transparency, to good governance, among many others.
Textbook: Politics, Governance & Government with Philippine Constitution by Roman R Danning et al 2004 Reference Books: Costales, Rodrigo D. et al. (2010). Politics and governance: history, government and constitution. Manila: Rex Book Store Diaz, Christine L. (2009).
