Malolos

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the Filipino’s
earliest form of government.

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barangay

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barangay was ruled by

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datu or
village chief who was also known as raha or
rajah.

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primary duty of the datu

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to rule
and govern his subjects and to promote
their well-being; he was the chief
executive, legislator, and judge.

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The datu usually obtain his position by

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inheritance.

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In matters of succession in the vent of the
datu’s death,

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the first son usually succeeded
him.

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absence of any male heir

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eldest
daughter could become a chieftain.

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The Spanish at first viewed the
Philippines

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as a stepping-stone to the
riches of the East Indies (Spice Islands).

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SPANISH OCCUPATION

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Ferdinand Magellan

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Miguel Lopez de Legazpi (was sent by
King Philip II)

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established the first
permanent Spanish settlement in Cebu,
in 1565

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The Spanish city of Manila was
founded

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in 1571

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most of the
coastal lowland areas from Luzon
to northern Mindanao were
under Spanish control.

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by the end
of the 16th century

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But the Muslims (Moros) of Mindanao
and Sulu, were never

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completely
subdued by Spain.

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the
Archbishop powers ruled over
augmenting political and religious
powers.

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by 17th to 18th

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political and
economic changes in Europe were
finally beginning to affect Spain, and
thus, the Philippines.

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Late 18th century

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the first Philippine
Constitution—the first republican
constitution in Asia—was drafted
and adopted by the First Philippine
Republic, which lasted from 1899
to 1901.

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Malolos
Constitution

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or villages,
surrounding the great stone
churches.

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pueblos,

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many sons of the
wealthy were sent to Europe to study

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By the 1880s,.

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arrest of Rizal

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1892,

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August 1896,

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Spanish friars uncovered
evidence of the Katipunan’s plans, and its
leaders were forced into premature action.

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a truce was concluded
with the Spanish.

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December 1897,

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provided for a Philippine Assembly
composed of Filipino citizens

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Philippine Organic Act
of 1902

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included the first pledge of Philippine
independence

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Philippine Autonomy
Act of 1916

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In 1934, the United States Congress
passed the

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Philippine Independence
Act,

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In 1934, the United States Congress
passed the

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Philippine Independence
Act,

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The 1934 Constitutional Convention finished its work on

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February 8, 1935.

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It was ratified by the Filipino people through a national plebiscite,

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May 14, 1935

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came into full force and effect

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November 15, 1935

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In 1940, the 1935 Constitution was amended by the National Assembly of the Philippines. The legislature was changed from a

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Unicameral assembly to a bicameral congress

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amendment also changed the term limit of the President of the Philippines from

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six years with no reelection to four years with a possibility of being reelected for a second term.

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During World War II the Japanese-sponsored government nullified the 1935 Constitution and appointed

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Preparatory Committee

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on Philippine Independence to replace it.

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The 1943 Constitution was used by the Second Republic with Jose P. Laurel as President.

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Upon the liberation of the Philippines in 1945

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1935 Constitution came back into effect

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The Constitution remained unaltered until 1947 when the Philippine Congress called for its amendment through

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Commonwealth Act No. 733.

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the Parity amendment gave United States citizens equal rights with Filipino citizens to develop natural resources in the country and operate public utilities.

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March 11, 1947,

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declaration of Martial Law

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September 23, 1972.

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Before President Marcos declared Martial Law, a

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Constitutional Convention

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Foreseeing that a direct ratification of the constitution was bound to fail, Marcos issued

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Presidential Decree No. 86, s. 1972