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Constitution Philippines, in 36 editions.

The entry for Philippines published Constitution in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 6 editions. Each is shown as published. Constitution in every entry.

editions changed the text
6
the first edition with it
1990
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Constitution” (1990 to 2025).

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history:
several previous; latest ratified 2 February 1987, effective 11 February 1987
amendment process:
  • proposed by Congress if supported by three fourths of the membership, by a constitutional convention called by Congress, or by public petition;
  • passage by either of the three proposal methods requires a majority vote in a national referendum

history: several previous; latest ratified 2 February 1987, effective 11 February 1987
amendments: amendment process: proposed by Congress if supported by three fourths of the membership, by a constitutional convention called by Congress, or by public petition; passage by either of the three proposal methods requires a majority vote in a national referendum; note - the constitution has not been amended since its enactment in 1987 referendum

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Philippines: Constitution.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/philippines/constitution.

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