Philippine Constitution

The Philippine Constitution of 1987 emphasizes accountability and obedience for public officials, currently highlighted amid impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaker Martin Romualdez underscores its importance during political events, calling on Filipinos to uphold the Constitution as "the soul of a nation." The document outlines procedures for impeachment and nomination of a new vice president if needed, with preparations pending the outcome of upcoming midterm elections in May 2025.

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Last updated at April 21, 2025.

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Malaca帽ang stated on Monday there is no need to involve military intelligence in gathering information against kidnapping syndicates.
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City hall worker petitions Comelec over candidate's citizenship

A job-order employee of Zamboanga City Hall filed a petition with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to disqualify congressional candidate Kaiser Adan Olaso for allegedly misrepresenting his citizenship.
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CSC limits govt workers' partisan political activities during campaign

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued a memorandum prohibiting government officials and employees from engaging in partisan political activities during the campaign period for the May 12, 2025 polls.
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SC orders Congress to comment on political dynasty petitions

The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Senate and House of Representatives to comment on petitions seeking legislation against political dynasties.
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Senate President Francis Escudero stated that the Supreme Court cannot compel Congress to enact a law banning political dynasties due to constitutional limitations.
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The Philippine Navy (PN) dismissed China's 10-dash line claim in the South China Sea as a 'joke designed for entertainment' with no legal basis on Tuesday, March 25.
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Rep Libanan named lead prosecutor in VP Sara's impeachment trial

The House prosecution team has named 4Ps Party-list Representative Marcelino 'Nonoy' Libanan as the lead prosecutor for Vice President Sara Duterte's upcoming impeachment trial.
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Philippines, New Zealand to sign SOVFA in April

On Wednesday, New Zealand Ambassador Catherine McIntosh announced that the Philippines and New Zealand will sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) in April.
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SC reschedules PhilHealth, budget, MIF cases

The Supreme Court has rescheduled its summer oral arguments for cases involving state health insurer PhilHealth, the 2025 General Appropriations Act, and the Maharlika Investment Fund.
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Senate seeks exemption from commenting on VP Duterte's impeachment petition

The Senate filed a manifestation before the Supreme Court on Thursday requesting exemption from commenting on Vice President Sara Duterte's petition challenging her impeachment case.
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