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  Constitution of the Philippines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Constitution of the Philippines (Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas in Filipino) is the supreme law of the Philippines.
The 1935 Constitution was written in 1934, approved and adopted by the Commonwealth of the Philippines (1935-1946) and later used by the Third Republic of the Philippines (1946-1972).
A Constitutional Convention was held in 1971 to rewrite the 1935 Constitution.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Philippine_Constitution   (1170 words)

  
 Bio of Jose David
Jose Gutierrez David was elected as a constitutional convention delegate in 1934.
He was one of the signers of the 1935 Philippine Constitution, thus following the footsteps of his distinguished father, Mateo Gutierrez, who was one also of the signers of the Malolos Constitution in the late 19th century.
The following year after the signing of the 1935 Philippine Constitution, Secretary of Justice Jose Yulo appealed to his sense of public duty when Jose Gutierrez David was offered the position of Judge of Court of First Instance (CFI).
www-rcf.usc.edu /~camiling/bio/jdavid.htm   (898 words)

  
 The Philippine History Page: The Filipino Perspective
The political system of the Philippines was basically pattered after the U.S., with a bicameral legislature and a president elected every four years, limited to one re-election.
His preferential treatment for foreign investors further contributed to the deterioration of the Philippine economy, particularly with the use of government funds and foreign loans for the Marcos family and their cronies.
Until the 1960s, the Philippines was economically among the most developed countries in Southeast Asia; today (1991 when this was written - Ken), it is the second poorest country in the region.
www.tribo.org /history/history3.html   (1477 words)

  
 Philippine Embassy - London - Frequently Asked Questions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Under the Philippine Constitution, a natural-born citizen is a person born of one or both parents who are Filipino citizens at the time of birth.
A former natural-born Filipino citizen who is already in the Philippines and registered in the Bureau of Immigration shall file a petition under oath to the Commissioner of Immigration for the cancellation of the Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) and issuance of an Identification Certificate (IC) as the case may be, under RA 9225.
A former natural-born citizen who is already in the Philippines but has not registered with the BI within 60 days from date of arrival shall file a petition under oath to the Commissioner of Immigration for the issuance of an IC under RA 9225.
www.philemb.org.uk /faqs.html   (2041 words)

  
 SSPXAsia.com: Philippine News Archive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Philippine Catholic MP Rene Velade called the proposed measure “absurd.” “The Responsible Parenthood and Population Management Act, better known as the two-child norm, should be annulled by the government together with another two laws which are destroying our nation, 1808 and 3422,” urged Velade, according to an AsiaNews report.
Ms Aquino is leading Philippine Catholic youth in prayer rallies in several churches in Metro Manila as well as in the nearby provinces as part of a Prayer Power Campaign 2002 for peace among the families and the nation, in preparation for the 4th World Meeting of Families in Manila in January 2003.
Since the Philippine Constitution explicitly states that it is the duty of the state to protect the unborn from the point of conception, any attempt by any government official to use the drug on pregnant women is "a lame attempt at legalizing abortion on demand," he said.
www.sspxasia.com /Countries/Philippines/NewsArchive.htm   (9740 words)

  
 The Avalon Project : Constitution of the International Refugee Organization, December 15, 1946
Those States which, on signing the Constitution, express their intention to avail themselves of clause (b) of paragraph 3 of this article may submit the plan referred to in that paragraph within the following three months, without prejudice to the presentation within six months of the relevant instrument of acceptance.
Unless otherwise provided in the Constitution or by action of the General Council, motions shall be carried by simple majority of the members present and voting in the General Council and the Executive Committee.
This Constitution shall come into force when at least fifteen States, whose required contributions to Part I of the operational budget as set forth in Annex II of this Constitution amount to not less than seventy-five per cent of the total thereof, have become parties to it.
www.yale.edu /lawweb/avalon/decade/decad053.htm   (3425 words)

  
 ::: The Official Website of the PHILIPPINE NAVY :::
It is the chronicle of the rise of national consciousness on the importance of the seas that surround and traverse the scattered islands of the Philippines.
Aguinaldo’s recognition of the naval factor is illustrated in the Biak-na-Bato Constitution (framed in 1897 in San Miguel,Bulacan) that called for Philippine separation from Spain and envisiond the creation of a Supreme Consisting of the President, vice-president, secretary of foreign affairs, secretary of war, secretary of interior and secretary of finance.
The Navy was strengthened by the Malolos Constitution that was passed on Jan. 21, 1899 which made the President of the Republic the commander in chief of the army and the navy, and transferred the Bureau of navy to the Department of War, which thereby became the Department of War and Navy.
www.navy.mil.ph /history.html   (4039 words)

  
 GlobaLex - Philippine Legal Research
The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands with a land area of 299,740 sq.
Royal decrees, Spanish laws, and/or special issuances of special laws for the Philippines were extended to the Philippines from Spain by the Spanish Crown through the councils.  The chief legislator is the governor-general who exercises legislative functions by promulgating executive decrees, edicts or ordinances with the force of law.
The United States Constitution was recognized  until the  promulgation of the Philippine Constitution  on February 8, 1935, signed by U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt  on March 23, 1935 and ratified at a  plebiscite held on May 14, 1935.
www.nyulawglobal.org /globalex/Philippines.htm   (6743 words)

  
 Embassy of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg / Mission of the Philippines to ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Philippine independence was ratified in Kawit, Cavite while the first Philippine Constitutional Republic was proclaimed on January 23, 1899.
Prior to 1988, Belgian assistance to the Philippines came mainly through non-official channels in the form of technical assistance such as study and training grants, donations/gift in kind, and deployment of Belgian missionaries and educators.
On 4 August 2004, the Philippines and Belgium signed a financial assistance agreement enabling the second modernization phase of the Light Rail Transit-1 (LRT-1) in Metro Manila.
philembassy.be   (2052 words)

  
 Philippine Banknotes
At this convent, the head of the KGG was inaugurated as the President of the first Republic of the Philippines.
He was the last President of the Philippine Commonwealth, and the first President of the 3rd Republic.
Vicente Lim was a Philippine General, a hero, martyr and the first Filipino graduate of west Point.
members.tripod.com /~Family_Thomas/phils_money.htm   (970 words)

  
 constitution
An additional copy of the Maryland Constitution is taken from postscript files of the Maryland Manual, 1996-1997, published by the State Archives.
The Constitution Clock by Chelsea Clock Co. has a unique design that is both strong and impressive.
The Constitution Party’s third party conservative political platform is focused on restoring the Federal Government to the Constitution’ s provisions and...
www.jointctr.org /?Category=constitution   (739 words)

  
 Philippine Senate bill seeks repeal of Mining Act
Far from creatures of economics, constitutional provisions seek to change behavior, provide rules so that markets and large powerful investments can be tamed in favor of empowering marginalized Filipino communities.
The Supreme Court recently ruled that the Philippine Mining Act is constitutional, paving the way for the signing of several service contracts with foreign investors.
The groups earlier led a signing of a unity statement in a forum held last Jan. 29 in Davao City calling for the scrapping of the Mining Act of 1995.
www.minesandcommunities.org /Action/press522.htm   (5952 words)

  
 The Philippines Free Press Online
For the First Philippine Everest Expedition, the objective of the climb is to put a Filipino, for the first time, on the summit of Everest.
Reports of the killings are embarrassing the Filipinos here: the murders are giving the Philippines the image of a country in the grip of a despot who doesn’t tolerate opposition to her  rule.
The Philippine government’s answer to the international criticism involving journalist murders is that not all the killings are job-related and that some of the cases have been solved with the arrest of the killers and their being charged in court.
philippinesfreepress.wordpress.com   (6298 words)

  
 Solidifying Philippine Economic Reforms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Fortunately, however, recent signs indicate that the economy has turned around and is poised to post a growth rate of close to 6% in 1992.
The Aquino administration was successful in lowering the foreign debt burden, but the Philippine foreign debt, estimated at US $29.2 billion as of December 1991, continues to be a drag on the economy's medium-term growth prospects.
Under the provisions of the notice of termination issued by the Philippine government on December 31, 1991, the Americans are supposed to withdraw from the naval base before the end of this year.
www.cipe.org /publications/fs/ert/e06/7philip.htm   (3306 words)

  
 1972 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
March 4 - Libya and the Soviet Union sign a cooperation treaty.
May 26 - Richard Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev sign SALT I treaty in Moscow (including Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty; also other agreements were made).
July 2 - Following Pakistan's surrender to India in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, both nations sign the historic Simla Agreement agreeing to settle their disputes bilaterally.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1972   (4483 words)

  
 Philippine Association for Technological Education (PATE)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Dean Flora said that the MOA for the extension of the consortium was renewed and signed during its meeting at DLSU.
Dean Tallara mentioned that the IRR is being adopted and due for signing by the former Commissioner Pobre on his last day of office but was not signed because the documents received resistance/oppositions from different sectors who felt they were not consulted properly on this matter.
It was mentioned that PATE Constitution states that PATE should hold a general membership meeting and a convention that will focus on the improvement and development of instruction.
www.dlsu.edu.ph /inside/organizations/pate/Minutes7.htm   (2218 words)

  
 constitution
Subject to the matters set out below the Organisation and its property shall be administered and managed in accordance with this Constitution by the members of the Executive Committee, constituted by clauses G to I of this Constitution.
Propert will be disposed of under the rules of this constitution and the disposal of such will be managed by the Trustees.
Changes of the Constitution can only be accepted by at least four members of the Executive Committee voting for the proposal.
www.tarsieruk.homestead.com /constitution.html   (2448 words)

  
 Bush hails new Iraq constitution - Mar. 10, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
While difficult work remains to establish democracy in Iraq, today's signing is a critical step in that direction," he said in a statement released by the White House.
Sistani called the text "an obstacle" to a final constitution, stunning the Iraqi Governing and Washington after a Shiite delegation had met him Sunday to obtain the influential cleric's consent for the landmark document.
The interim constitution "lays the foundation for democratic elections and for a new constitution, which will be written by an elected Iraqi assembly and approved by the Iraqi people," said Bush.
www.inq7.net /wnw/2004/mar/10/wnw_3-1.htm   (633 words)

  
 Fresh attacks feared in Iraq before constitution signing - Mar. 05, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
BAGHDAD - Fears of fresh violence in Iraq ran high Thursday, a day before the country's leaders were due to sign a temporary constitution seen as a major milestone on the road to democracy that terrorist groups fear.
At Saddam's former conference center in the heart of Baghdad, a podium stood ready for US-picked leaders from Iraq's diverse religious and ethnic groups to sign into law a temporary constitution on Friday for the country's immediate future once the coalition hands back sovereignty on June 30.
It was drawn up under the watchful eye of US officials after days and nights of political wrangling and is one of the most progressive political charters in the Middle East.
www.inq7.net /wnw/2004/mar/05/wnw_5-1.htm   (613 words)

  
 Workers World March 11, 2004: U.S.-backed Philippine regime violates agreement
The presence of foreign troops is a direct violation of the Philippine constitution.
Prominent members of the Philippine military, which is currently engaged in joint operations with U.S. troops, indicated that they would not honor the joint statement signed by their own government.
Deles had earlier stated that she was "in constant touch" with Philippine President Gloria Arroyo during the negotiations in order to "fine tune" the language of the Oslo Joint Statement, including the issue of the terrorist listing.
www.workers.org /ww/2004/philippines0311.php   (994 words)

  
 PHILIPPINE LABOR LAW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
In a long line of cases, this Court has held that when a collective bargaining contract is entered into by the union representing the employees and the employer, even the non-member employees are entitled to the benefits of the contract.
To exclude them would constitute undue discrimination and deprive them of monetary benefits they would otherwise be entitled to under a new collective bargaining contract to which they would have been parties.
In the case under scrutiny, petitioner union officers were expelled by the federation for allegedly commiting acts of disloyalty and/or inimical to the interest of ULGWP and in violation of its Constitution and By-laws.
laborlaw.freeservers.com /SCDoctrines/CBA.htm   (10965 words)

  
 Philippine Institute for Development Studies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
it was my solemn duty under that constitution to repel the armed rebellion and to defend the sovereignty and integrity of the republic.
we upheld the constitutional principle that the philippines is one state, one republic, with one government, one military answerable to one civilian commander-in-chief, under one constitution and one flag, in one undivided territory, that is what it is now, that is what it will be forever.
ALL OF THE PHILIPPINES BELONGS TO ALL FILIPINOS.
erbl.pids.gov.ph /listdoc.phtml?id=2   (1902 words)

  
 1999 Collaboration between the US government and pharmaceutical industry to oppose Philippine government effort to ...
The paper is signed by the American, Australian, Canadian, European, Japanese and Korean Chambers of Commerce in the Philippines and the Philippine Association of Multinational Regional Headquarters.
Philippine Secretary of Health Alberto Romualdez issues Administrative Order 48-C, which requires the submission of the suggested retail price for a new pharmaceutical product as part of the registration process for the new drug.
Roxas was elected to the Philippine House of Representatives in 1993.
www.cptech.org /ip/health/c/phil/philtimeline.html   (10705 words)

  
 Membership Guidelines — Philippine Linux Users' Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The composition and descriptions of the BOARD and Juridical Members are described in the PLUG constitution.
A Sustaining member of PLUG is an individual sponsored by at least 2 existing BOARD, juridical or Sustaining members, and in the past year, has contributed substantially to the cause of open source in general, and to PLUG projects and objectives in specific.
A Member of the Philippine Linux Community is an individual who wishes to be affiliated with PLUG and the local Linux and Open Source Community.
linux.org.ph /membership/membership_guidelines   (1507 words)

  
 Philippine Protest Slams Powell Visit, U.S. Troops
The group also denounced Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's government's plans to extend the deployment of U.S. troops training their Philippine counterparts as part of Washington's fight against terrorism.
Powell is to make an overnight visit to Manila later this week in the course of an Asian tour to be highlighted by the signing of an anti-terror declaration between the United States and 10 Southeast Asian nations in Brunei on Wednesday.
Tuesday's protests occurred on the eve of the formal end of a six-month counter-terrorism exercise between U.S. troops and Filipino soldiers in the southern Philippines.
www.commondreams.org /cgi-bin/print.cgi?file=/headlines02/0730-07.htm   (498 words)

  
 Philippines
The public health virtual library is now updated and hosted by the UNSW School of Public Health.
Please, be patient with our brothers and sisters in the Philippines, as they're working hard to establish good quality electronic communication links while the so-called developed countries don't provide them with the high quality technology they reserve for themselves.
The members of ASEAN are Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
www.ldb.org /philippi.htm   (497 words)

  
 ACNS Digest
You have made it recently very clear that human rights lie at the very foundations of the Constitution of Latvia and that they are to be respected without any discrimination or restriction.
Furthermore the Constitution also guarantees to the residents of Latvia the right to freedom of speech and assembly.
Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold has signed a letter to President George W. Bush, issued by Churches for Middle East Peace, calling for a diplomatic solution to the conflicts in Gaza and between Hezbollah and Israel.
anglicancommunion.org /acns/digest/index.cfm?years=2005&months=9&...   (6984 words)

  
 dotPH - Philippine Domain Name News
In contrast, a similar case filed six months ago by Bank of the Philippine Islands concerning the domain bpiexpressonline.com.ph is still pending with the local courts.
DotPH, the Philippine domain registry, was one of the first Domain Registries in the world to implement UDRP.
By signing up for the Waitlist, a prospective registrant is first in line to get a domain that expires and is not renewed.
www.domains.ph /News.asp   (2369 words)

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