4.1 - THE EVOLUTION OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION & Biak-na-Bato Constitution
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Nana K Abdul discusses the evolution of the Philippines' constitution, highlighting its importance in maintaining law and order, guiding government officials, protecting citizens' rights, and limiting governmental power. The script traces the history of the constitution from the 1899 Malolos Constitution to the current 1987 Constitution, emphasizing the Biak na Bato Constitution's significance as a symbol of Filipino aspirations for self-determination and democracy, despite its short implementation.
Takeaways
- 📜 The constitution is defined as a set of fundamental principles or established laws according to which a state or organization is governed.
- 🏛️ The constitution acts as a rule book for the government, outlining rules, creating branches of power, and defining responsibilities.
- 🛡️ It also contains the rights of the people, and it is illegal for the government to violate these rights.
- 🚫 The government cannot pass laws that go against the constitution; all laws must comply with its principles.
- 🗓️ Constitution Day in the Philippines is celebrated every February 2nd to commemorate the ratification of the latest constitution in 1987.
- 🔍 The importance of a constitution includes maintaining law and order, imposing rules and regulations, protecting citizens' rights and freedoms, and limiting government power.
- 📊 The Philippines has had a total of six constitutions, but only three have effectively governed the country: the 1935, 1973, and 1987 constitutions.
- 🏛️ The 1899 Malolos Constitution was the first and was a product of the Philippine Revolution, aiming for self-governance and independence from Spain.
- 🏳️ The Constitution of Biak na Bato, despite not being fully implemented, symbolizes Filipino aspirations for self-determination and served as a foundation for future governance.
- ⏳ The Biak na Bato Constitution was heavily influenced by the Cuban constitution and was written in Spanish, later translated into Tagalog.
Q & A
What is the definition of a constitution according to the video?
-A constitution is defined as a set of fundamental principles or established rules according to which a state or other organization is governed. It serves as a rule book for the government, outlining the branches of power, responsibilities, rights of the people, and ensuring that all laws comply with its principles.
Why is it illegal for the government to violate the rights stated in the constitution?
-It is illegal for the government to violate the rights stated in the constitution because the constitution is the supreme law that establishes and protects the rights of the people. Any violation is a breach of the fundamental principles and can result in legal consequences.
What is the significance of February 2nd in the context of the Philippine constitution?
-February 2nd is celebrated as Constitution Day in the Philippines. It marks the day when the latest Philippine constitution was ratified in 1987, and it commemorates the date when any new charter takes effect.
Why is having a constitution important for a country?
-Having a constitution is important for maintaining law and order, imposing rules and regulations, protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens, and limiting the power of the government to prevent abuse and ensure a democratic republic.
How many constitutions has the Philippines had in its history according to the video?
-According to the video, the Philippines has had a total of six constitutions in its history, starting from the 1899 Malolos Constitution to the latest 1987 Philippine Constitution.
Which constitutions effectively governed the Philippines among the six?
-Among the six constitutions, only three effectively governed the country: the 1935 Constitution, the 1973 Constitution, and the 1986 Philippine Constitution.
What was the purpose of the Biak na Bato Constitution?
-The purpose of the Biak na Bato Constitution was to provide a framework for self-governing of the Philippines republic and to establish independence from Spain.
What were the three organs of government established by the Biak na Bato Constitution?
-The three organs of government established by the Biak na Bato Constitution were the Supreme Council, the Konseho Supremo de Justicia (Supreme Council of Grace and Justice), and the Assembly of Representatives.
Why was the Biak na Bato Constitution never fully implemented?
-The Biak na Bato Constitution was never fully implemented due to the signing of the Pact of Biak na Bato, a truce between the Spanish authorities and the Philippine Revolutionary Army, which led to a temporary cessation of hostilities but did not result in Philippine Independence.
What is the historical significance of the Biak na Bato Constitution?
-The Biak na Bato Constitution is historically significant as it symbolizes Filipino aspiration for self-determination and a democratic republic, laid the groundwork for future Philippine governments, and stands as a testament to the struggle and inspiration of the Filipino people during the Revolution.
Outlines
📜 Introduction to the Philippine Constitution
The speaker introduces the topic of the Philippine Constitution and its evolution. They begin by defining a constitution as a set of fundamental principles governing a state, describing it as a 'rule book' for the government. It outlines the government’s powers, responsibilities, and the rights of the people, which cannot be violated. The speaker emphasizes the importance of the constitution by mentioning that even the president cannot override it. February 2nd is celebrated as Constitution Day in the Philippines, marking the ratification of the 1987 Constitution.
⚖️ Importance of the Constitution
The speaker highlights the significance of having a constitution. First, it maintains law and order, preventing chaos. Second, it imposes rules and regulations, guiding government officials in managing the country. Third, it protects citizens' rights and freedoms. Lastly, it limits the power of the government, ensuring that officials do not abuse their authority. Without a constitution, the government could function without checks, leading to corruption and tyranny.
📅 Timeline of Philippine Constitutions
The Philippines has had six constitutions throughout its history. However, only three have effectively governed the country: the 1935, 1973, and 1987 Constitutions. The speaker first discusses the Malolos Constitution of 1899 and introduces the Biak-na-Bato Constitution of 1897. The latter was created during the Philippine Revolution to establish an independent government from Spain. It set up a Supreme Council, a judicial council, and an assembly, but was never fully implemented due to a truce between the Spanish authorities and the Philippine revolutionary forces.
🇵🇭 Significance of the Biak-na-Bato Constitution
Though the Biak-na-Bato Constitution had a short lifespan, it holds importance for several reasons. First, it symbolized the Filipino people's aspiration for self-determination and a democratic republic. Second, it laid the groundwork for future governance in the Philippines. Lastly, its historical significance lies in its testament to the Filipino people's struggle during the revolution. The Biak-na-Bato Constitution serves as a powerful example of how revolutionary movements create frameworks for governance, despite facing obstacles.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Constitution
💡Fundamental Principles
💡Branches of Power
💡Constitution Day
💡Evolution
💡Constitution of Biak na Bato
💡Self-governance
💡Revolution
💡Legal Procedures
💡Limitation of Government Power
Highlights
Definition of a constitution as a set of fundamental principles according to which a state or organization is governed.
Constitution as a rule book for the government, outlining rules that must be followed.
Constitution's role in creating branches of power and defining government responsibilities.
Constitutional protection of people's rights and the illegality of government violation of these rights.
Laws must comply with the constitution, and no one, including the President, can go against it.
Constitution Day in the Philippines is celebrated every February 2nd.
Importance of a constitution for maintaining law and order.
Constitution as a guide for government officials in managing the country.
Constitution's role in protecting citizens' rights and freedoms.
Constitutional limitation of government power to prevent abuse by officials.
Timeline of the Philippine constitution, starting with the 1899 Malolos Constitution.
Only three of the six constitutions effectively governed the Philippines: 1935, 1973, and 1987.
The Biak na Bato Constitution was promulgated on November 1, 1897, during the Philippine Revolution.
Biak na Bato Constitution aimed to provide a framework for self-governance and independence from Spain.
Established organs of government under the Biak na Bato Constitution: Supreme Council, Supreme Council of Grace and Justice, and Assembly.
Influence of the Cuban constitution on the Biak na Bato Constitution.
Despite not being fully implemented, the Biak na Bato Constitution symbolizes Filipino aspirations for self-determination.
Historical significance of the Biak na Bato Constitution as a testament to the Filipino struggle for independence.
The Biak na Bato Constitution as an example of how revolutionary movements develop governance frameworks.
Transcripts
assalam Alaikum warahmatullah wakat
Hello everyone this isana k Abdul in
this video I'm going to discuss
evolution of the Philippines
constitution to fully understand how the
Philippines constitution evolved Let's
start with the definition of the
constitution So what is constitution the
constitution is defined as a set of
fundamental principle or establish
Presidents according to which state or
other organization is governed so ang
constitution is like a rule book in the
government lahat lahat ng rules na
nakasaad sa book na ito ay kailangan
sundin ng
government this document also create a
branches power and responsibilities of
the government It also contains the
right of the people and it is illegal
for the government to violate this right
and if they do they will be punished by
the
law the government can't pass the law
which goes Again the constitution all
laws must comply with the with the
principle set out in the constitution
take note of this No one not even the
President can go against the
constitution here is the fun fact did
you know that every February 2 is our
constitution day for those of you are
not aware in this for every change in
the constitution the President will
release a proclamation to the to
commemorate the date when the new
charter will take effect this day is
called constitution day the latest
Philippines constitution was ratified on
February 2 1987 This is the reason why
we celebrate our constitution day for
every 2nd of February now we already
know the meaning of the constitution
Let's move on to the importance of the
constitution so Why it is important to
us to have a constitution first it
maintain the law and order imagine our
country without a constitution It will
be In chaos second it imposed the rules
and regulation the constitution serve as
a Guide to the government official in
the managing the country it tells the
government what they should do and
should not do third it protects the
right and freedom of the Citizen fourth
it limit the power of the government
without a constitution greedy official
will Take advantage and the government
will will function according to its will
So it is a must for us to have a
constitution Now let's move on to the
evolution of the Philippines
constitution This is the timeline of the
Philippines constitution in the history
of the Philippines We have a total of
six constitution starting from the first
constitution the 1899 Malolos
constitution down to the latest
constitution the 1987 Philippines
constitution among the six constitution
only three effectively govern the
country These are the the 1935
constitution the 1973 constitution and
the 1986 Philippines
constitution so the constitution of
biyak na bato was promulgated on
November 1
1897 by the Philippine revolutionary
government It was a product of the
ongoing Revolution which had begun on
august 24
1896 the constitution purpose was to
provide a framework for self-governing
of the Philippines republic and being
independent from the
Spain this constitution established the
following organs of Government number
one supreme council this council held
the highest Authority in the republic it
was led by a President and included four
department secretaries interior Foreign
Affairs treasury and war number two
konseho Supremo De Garcia is justia or
Supreme Council of Grace and justice
this council was responsible for jucal
matters including reviewing court
decision and establishing legal
procedures number three assembly the
representatives or assembly of
representatives this assembly was
intended to be convened after the
Revolution success it would have the
task of drafting a permanent
constitution and electing a new
government
the constitution of Biak na Bato was
heavily influenced by cuban constitution
meaning to say it was borrowed from
cuban constitution and it was written in
Spanish by Isabelo artacho and Felix
feer and Later on translated into
Tagalog despite its significance the
constitution of biyak na bato was never
fully implemented This was due to the
signing of the pack of biyak na bato a
truce between the span authorities and
the Philippine revolutionary army this
pct led to the temporal of hostilities
but ultimately did not lead to the
Philippine
Independence despite its short lifespan
the constitution of Biak na Bato is
important for several reason So kahit
daw hindi tumagal may Kahalagahan din
ang constitution na ito dahil This is
symbol of Filipino aspiration It
represent the Filipino desire for
self-determination and a democratic
republic number two foundation for
future governance the constitution laid
the groundwork for future Philippine
governments even though it was never
fully implemented number three
historical significance it stand as a
testament to the struggle and
inspiration of the Filipino people
during the Revolution the the
constitution of biyak na bato is a
fascinating example of how revolutionary
movements develop their own framework
for
governance So this is the end of my rep
once again I'm Nana k Abdul Thank you
for watching
تصفح المزيد من مقاطع الفيديو ذات الصلة
Gen. Info - The Evolution of the Philippine Constitution.
Chapter 4.1 Evolution of Philippine Constitution
What Is the Constitution? Explaining Its Nature and Purpose
What's First Philippine Republic?
Brasil em Constituição EP06 Jornal Nacional 05/09/2022 Assembleia Nacional Constituinte de 1988
1935: The commonwealth constitution and 1899: Malolos constitution
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