1973 Constitution of the Republic

of the Philippines (1973-1986)

Group 3:
Sinto
Tirol
Placiente
Javelosa
Sta. Cruz
1973 Constitution of the Philippines
• The 1973 Constitution , composed of a preamble and 17
articles, provides for the shift from presidential to
parliamentary system of government. The Constitution
vests the legislative power in the National Assembly. A
Prime Minister is elected from among the members of
the National Assembly and serves as the head of
government and commander-in-chief of the Philippine
Armed Forces. A President is elected from among the
members of the National Assembly and serves as the
symbolic head of state with a six-year term. The judicial
power is vested in the Supreme Court, composed of a
Chief Justice and 14 Justices. The National Assembly
exercises the power to define, prescribe and apportion
the jurisdiction of the lower courts. All justices of the
Supreme Court and judges of the lower courts are
appointed by the Prime Minister.
• This Constitution retains the independence of
the Commission on Elections and establishes
two independent Constitution al bodies [Civil
Service Commission and the Commission on
Audit] as well as the National Economic
Development Authority [NEDA].
1973 PREAMBLE

• We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the

aid of Divine Providence, in order to establish a
Government that shall embody our ideals,
promote the general welfare, conserve and
develop the patrimony of our Nation, and secure
to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of
democracy under a regime of justice, peace,
liberty, and equality, do ordain and promulgate
this Constitution.
The 1973 Constitution
Ratified on January 17, 1973
• Features:
• A.) Establishment of a modified parliamentary
government.
• B.) Suspension of the Bill Rights
• C.) Has given greater power to the Executive
Department
(In accordance with Presidential Proclamation
No. 1102 issued by President Ferdinand E.
Marcos)
ARTICLE I: The National Territory (1 Section)
ARTICLE II: Declaration of Principles and State
Policies (10 Sections)
ARTICLE III: Citizens (4 Sections)
ARTICLE IV: Bill of Rights (23 Sections)
ARTICLE V: Duties &Obligations of Citizens
(4 Sections)
ARTICLE VI: Suffrage (1 Section)
ARTICLE VII: The President & Vice- President
(7 Section)
ARTICLE VIII: The National Assembly
( 20 Sections)
ARTICLE IX: The Prime Minister & The Cabinet
(16 Sections)
ARTICLE X: The Judiciary (12 Sections)
ARTICLE XI: Local Government (5 Sections)
ARTICLE XII: The Constitutional Commissions
A. Common Provisions ( 4 Sections)
B. The Civil Service Commission ( 6 Sections)
C. The Commission on Elections (11 Sections)
D. Commission on Audit (2 Sections)
ARTICLE XIII: Accountability of the Public
Officers(6 Sections)
ARTICLE XIV: The National Economy and the
Patrimony of the Nation
( 15 Sections)
ARTICLE XV: General Provisions (16 Sections)
ARTICLE XVI: Amendments (2 Sections)
ARTICLE XVII: Transitory Provisions
( 16 Sections)
Duties and Obligations of Citizens
• Section 1. It shall be the duty of the citizen to be
loyal to the Republic and to honor the Philippine
flag, to defend the State and contribute to its
development and welfare, to uphold the
Constitution and obey the laws, and to cooperate
with the duly constituted authorities in the
attainment and preservation of a just and
orderly society.
• Section 2. The rights of the individual impose
upon him the correlative duty to exercise them
responsibly and with due regard for the rights of
others.

• Section 3. It shall be the duty of every citizen to

engage in gainful work to assure himself and his
family a life worthy of human dignity.

• 4. It shall be the obligation of every citizen

qualified to vote to register and cast his vote.
THANK YOU!!!