Authors
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Wilfredo G. Villanueva
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Cha Coronel Datu
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Juana Pilipinas
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Karl Garcia
- The 1973 Philippine Constitution: Structure, Contradictions, and Authoritarian Transformation
- The 1935 Philippine Constitution: Foundations, Structure, and Legacy
- The Malolos Constitution: Foundation of Filipino Constitutional Thought and Republican Statehood
- American Policies and Philippine Transformation: From Colony to Sovereignty
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giancarloangulo
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Irineo B. R. Salazar
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JPilipinas
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karlgarcia
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JoeAm
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The 1935 Philippine Constitution: Foundations, Structure, and Legacy
By Karl Garcia The constitutional history of the Philippines reflects an enduring effort to institutionalize democracy while navigating colonial transition, national identity, and governance challenges. Among its foundational charters, the 1935 Constitution stands out as the country’s first fully operational framework of republican governance—bridging colonial rule and eventual independence, while embedding liberal democratic principles that … Continue reading
The Malolos Constitution: Foundation of Filipino Constitutional Thought and Republican Statehood
By Karl Garcia Introduction The Malolos Constitution, promulgated on January 21, 1899, stands as the first republican constitution in Asia and the founding legal framework of the First Philippine Republic. More than a revolutionary document, it represents the first formal articulation of Filipino sovereignty, nationhood, and democratic governance. Drafted in the aftermath of the Philippine … Continue reading
American Policies and Philippine Transformation: From Colony to Sovereignty
By Karl Garcia The Philippines’ encounter with the United States, beginning in 1898 after the Treaty of Paris, represented a pivotal chapter in the archipelago’s political, economic, and social history. Following the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired the Philippines from Spain, igniting a period of American colonization that lasted until 1946. This period was … Continue reading
The Philippines’ Forever Wars: Bloodlines, Broken Institutions, and an Unfinished Peace
By Karl Garcia I. Introduction — a nation where conflict never fully disappears The Philippines is often described as a peaceful democracy interrupted by occasional unrest. But history suggests something deeper and more uncomfortable: the country has rarely experienced complete internal peace. Different eras carried different names for conflict—raids, revolts, guerrilla wars, separatism, insurgency, clan … Continue reading
Why Philippine Education Still Struggles After 500 Years of Reform
And Why the Future Requires a Permanent Parallel Learning System With a New Labor Reality: Why High-Demand Fields Stay Empty While “Good Jobs” Quietly Disappear By Karl Garcia The history of Philippine education is often narrated through successive waves of reform. Spain institutionalized formal schooling. The American era expanded mass public education. Independence widened access … Continue reading
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