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The concept of "human rights," in the context of the Philippines, pertains mainly (but is not limited) to the civil and political rights of a person living in the Philippines. [4] Human rights are a justified set of claims that set moral standards to members of the human race, not exclusive to a specific community or citizenship. [5]
The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) was the only autonomous region in the Philippines, until it was superseded by Bangsamoro; as such it is the sole region with a regional government as prescribed by the Constitution of the Philippines. [1]
a right against searches and seizures without a warrant issued by a judge; a right to privacy; The right to freedom of speech and expression, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition; The free exercise of religion; a right of abode and the right to travel; a right to information on matters of public concern
The majority of the Filipino people voted "Yes" to the terms and constitutional amendments. But several opposition politicians, like José W. Diokno and Lorenzo M. Tañada, called for a boycott. [2] Below are the constitutional amendments as a result of the plebiscite: [1] Creating the Office of the Vice President of the Philippines (OVP)
Movement for a Free Philippines (often referred to by its acronym, MFP) was a Washington, D.C.–based organization established in 1973 [1] by exiled Filipinos in opposition to the authoritarian regime of Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines.
The Philippine House Committee on Constitutional Amendments, or House Constitutional Amendments Committee is a standing committee of the Philippine House of Representatives. Jurisdiction [ edit ]
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine lawmakers are considering efforts to amend the country's constitution to ease restrictive provisions on economic ownership, a top congressional leader said on Monday.
In 1986, following the People Power Revolution which ousted Ferdinand Marcos as president, and following her own inauguration, Corazon Aquino issued Proclamation No. 3, declaring a national policy to implement the reforms mandated by the people, protecting their basic rights, adopting a provisional constitution, and providing for an orderly transition to a government under a new constitution.