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 July 29, 2025.

Recent stories about Philippine Constitution

Carpio sees SC reversal chance for Duterte impeachment

Former Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Antonio Carpio believes there is still a possibility that the SC may reverse its decision to block Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings.
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OVP spox says VP Sara ready for presidency

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Wednesday dismissed claims that Vice President Sara Duterte is merely a 'spare tire' for President Marcos.
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Lawmakers push for charter change despite late-term concerns

Two lawmakers believe there is sufficient time to discuss charter change proposals despite being in the latter half of the current administration's term.
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Rep Garbin proposes WPS, foreign ownership constitutional change

Ako Bicol party-list Representative Alfredo Garbin has filed a proposal in the House of Representatives to amend the 1987 Constitution, aiming to include the West Philippine Sea as part of Philippine territory and lift restrictions on foreign ownership.
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Rep Luistro challenges Escudero on impeachment dismissal

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, an impeachment prosecutor from the House of Representatives disagreed with Senate President Francis Escudero's stance that senator-judges can vote to dismiss articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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House panel studying VP Duterte's response, will file reply within five days

A member of the House prosecution panel stated on Tuesday that they are studying Vice President Sara Duterte's response to the articles of impeachment and will file a reply within five days.
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Rep-elect Joey Uy files motion with Comelec to overturn election decision

Manila 6th District Representative-elect Joey Uy filed a motion for reconsideration with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, June 23, seeking to overturn its decision that invalidated his victory in the May 2025 elections.
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VP Sara Duterte requests Senate dismissal of impeachment complaint

Vice President Sara Duterte formally requested the Senate impeachment court on Monday to dismiss the verified impeachment complaint against her for violating the one-year bar rule under the 1987 Constitution.
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House adopts resolution certifying impeachment compliance, defers acceptance

On Wednesday, the Philippine House of Representatives adopted a resolution certifying that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte comply with the 1987 Constitution.
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Senate remands VP Duterte's impeachment back to House

Senate President Francis Escudero defended on Wednesday the Senate's decision to remand the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte back to the House of Representatives.
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