The History of the Philippines and its Constitutions in the Post-Colonization Era

History of the Post-Colonization Era Constitutions

A postcolonial country, the Philippines became independent from the US in 1946. The aim of a newly independent government in the Philippines to bring various groups together under a single national identity—heavily inspired by Western ideas of personhood and patriotism—led to the emergence of postcolonial philosophies of education. The Philippines, however, are a series of islands that are home to more than 200 various ethnolinguistic groups. When a universal national identity is imposed on such a heterogeneous population, identities, knowledge systems, practices, and ways of life that deviate from societal standards are erased. These were frequently European colonial empires in the late 19th and early 20th century. Colonial rule broke down throughout the 20th century, and a number of post-colonial states formed. Because they were expelled from colonial empires, they are post-colonial in that sense.

The Philippines now after we are freed from our colonizers

Postcolonialism in Philippine History is a Historical period or state of affairs representing the aftermath of Western colonialism. The Philippines, after being colonized, was ruled under the Mexico-based Viceroyalty of New Spain. After that, Spain took direct control of the colony. With Spain's defeat in the Spanish-American War, Spanish rule came to an end in 1898. The Philippines was later annexed by the US as a territory. The later were taken under Japanese supervision in the Japanese sponsored  Second Philippine Republic. According to postcolonial theory, persons who have been freed from colonial rule form a postcolonial identity based on interactions between various identities (gender, class, nationality, and ethnicity among others) that have been given diverse levels of social authority by colonial society. Accounting for and overcoming colonialism's lasting effects on civilizations is post-ultimate colonialism's goal. It is not just focused on preserving the past; it also seeks to understand how the world may move past this time together and into a state of respect for one another.

1973 Philippine Constitution

President Ferdinand Marcos

The Philippines renounces the use of war as a tool of national policy, accepts the universally recognized norms of international law as part of domestic law, and upholds a foreign policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, coexistence, and amity with all peoples. enables the changeover from the presidential to the parliamentary form of government. The 1973 Constitution was drafted by the 1971 Constitutional Convention and sent to President Marcos on December 1, 1972. It was declared approved by citizens' assemblies convened from January 10 to 15, 1973, and President Marcos proclaimed it into effect on January 17, 1973. The National Assembly is given legislative authority under the Constitution.

1986 Philippine Constitution

President Cory Aquino

Protecting the people’s basic rights, approving a provisional constitution, and providing for an orderly transition to a government under a new constitution, declaring a national policy to implement the reforms mandated by the people. This constitution came into full force and effect on February 11, 1987, after President Corazon C. Aquino issued Proclamation No. 58, s. 1987. The proclamation issued by President Aquino included the results of the plebiscite held on February 2, 1987.

1987 Philippine Constitution

The 1987 Constitution established a representative democracy with the Executive, a bicameral Legislature, and the Judiciary as the three distinct and independent parts of government. The State shall promote and preserve the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being of youth in recognition of the crucial role of young in nation-building. It will cultivate nationalism and patriotism in young people and promote their involvement in public and civic issues.