STUDENT’S MANUAL ON THE CONSTITUTION
Article XVII — AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS Section 1
Section 4 (1) Care for elderly members, 344; (2) Roles for elderly members, 345. Article XVI — GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1 (1) The flag of the Philippines, 347; (2) Exemption from flag ceremony on religious grounds, 348. Section 2 National name, anthem, and seal, 349. Section 3 State’s immunity from suit, 349. Section 4 Armed Forces of the Philippines to include a citizen armed force, 350. Section 5 Rules applicable to the armed forces, 352. Section 6 One national and civilian police force, 352. Section 7 Assistance to veterans, their widows, and orphans, 353. Section 8 Review of pensions and other benefits due to retirees, 353. Section 9 Protection of consumers, 354. Section 10 Filipino capability in communication and information, 354. Section 11 (1) Ownership and management of mass media by Filipino citizens, 355; (2) Prohibition of monopolies in commercial mass media, 356; (3) Regulation of the advertising industry, 356; (4) Ownership and management of advertising industry, 356. Section 12 Creation of consultative body for indigenous cultural commu- nities, 357.
(1) Amendment and revision distinguished, 358; (2) Importance of the amending provisions, 358; (3) Methods by which amendments or revision may be proposed, 359. Section 2 Amendments proposed by the people through initiative, 360. Section 3 (1) Methods by which a constitutional convention may be called, 360; (2) Present Constitution drafted by an appointive body, 361. Section 4 Ratification of the amendment or revision, 361. Article XVIII — TRANSITORY PROVISIONS Section 1 (1) Meaning and purpose of transitory provisions, 363; (2) First election under the Constitution, 363. Section 2 Term of office of Senators, Representatives, and local officials first elected, 364. Section 3 All existing laws, etc., remain valid until amended, repealed, or revoked, 364. Section 4 Renewal or extension of existing treaties or international agreements, 364. Section 5 Six (6)-year term for incumbent President and Vice President extended, 365. Section 6 Transitory legislative power of President, 365. Section 7 Appointment of nominees to sectoral seats, 365. Section 8 Metropolitan Authority may be constituted, 366.
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