EVOLUTION OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

The Malolos Constitution was the first republican constitution in Asia.

The Philippine Organic Act of 1902 established a unicameral legislature.

The 1935 Constitution was ratified by the Filipino people through a national plebiscite on May 14, 1935.

President Marcos submitted the 1973 Constitution for ratification in early January of 1973.

The ratification of the 1973 Constitution through citizens assemblies was unanimously accepted without any opposition.

President Corazon C. Aquino issued Proclamation No. 3, suspending certain provisions of the 1973 Constitution and promulgating a transitory constitution.

The Constitutional Commission tasked with writing the 1987 Constitution finished its work in October 1986.

The 1987 Constitution came into full force and effect on February 2, 1987.

President Aquino issued Proclamation No. 211, 1988, moving the commemoration of Constitution Day from February 2 to January 17 of every year.

The 1943 Constitution was in effect during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.