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  2. Politics of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    Politika ng Pilipinas. Politics in the Philippines are governed by a three-branch system of government. The country is a democracy, with a president who is directly elected by the people and serves as both the head of state and the head of government. The president serves as the leader of the executive branch and is a powerful political figure.

  3. List of heads of state and government of the Philippines

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    Under the American Military Government (1898–1901) Status: Defunct Inaugural holder: Wesley Merritt During the period when the Philippine Revolution and Spanish–American War were proceeding concurrently, the U.S. established a military government from August 14, 1898, in the parts of the country under control of U.S. forces [1] On June 22, 1899, the Malolos Congress promulgated the Malolos ...

  4. Government of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The government of the Philippines (Filipino: Pamahalaan ng Pilipinas) has three interdependent branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.The Philippines is governed as a unitary state under a presidential representative and democratic constitutional republic in which the president functions as both the head of state and the head of government of the country within a pluriform ...

  5. President of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 24 September 2024. Head of state and government of the Philippines For the list, see List of presidents of the Philippines. President of the Republic of the Philippines Pangulo ng Pilipinas Presidential seal Presidential flag Incumbent Bongbong Marcos since June 30, 2022 Government of the Philippines ...

  6. List of sovereign state leaders in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    Rival of Datu Lapu-Lapu. In 1521, he and his wife were baptized as Christians and given Christian names Carlos and Juana after the Spanish royalty, King Carlos and Queen Juana. Sultan Kudarat – Sultan of Maguindanao. Lakan Dula or Lakandula – King of Tondo, one of the last princes of Manila.

  7. Congress of the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The Congress of the Philippines (Filipino: Kongreso ng Pilipinas) is the legislature of the national government of the Philippines. It is bicameral , composed of an upper body, the Senate , and a lower body, the House of Representatives , [ 3 ] although colloquially, the term "Congress" commonly refers to just the latter .

  8. Philippine presidential line of succession - Wikipedia

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    The line of presidential succession follows the order of: vice president, president of the Senate and speaker of the House of Representatives. In case of death, permanent disability, or inability of these officials, Congress shall, by law, provide for the manner of selection of the person who is to act as president until a president or vice ...

  9. 2024 constitutional reform attempts in the Philippines

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    PI movement and alleged bribery. In January 2024, the People's Initiative for Reform Modernization and Action (PIRMA) initiated a PI attempt. [15] The proponents suggested that both chambers of Congress, the House of Representatives and the Senate, should vote jointly on the proposed amendments in a constitutional assembly.