The Philippines is a presidential republic in Southeast Asia, its capital Manila, with a three-branch system of government. The President serves as both head of state and head of government, and the bicameral Congress of the Philippines, comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives, holds legislative power. The Philippines is governed under the 1987 Constitution, approved by referendum on 2 February 1987.
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Governed By
Source Bongbong Marcos (Wikipedia)
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The 1986 People Power Revolution ended the Marcos dictatorship and restored the Philippines' constitutional democratic order.
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1. Freedom House: Philippines (Freedom in the World 2025)
Freedom HouseOverview, Global Freedom Score 58/100 (partly free)Quote, Overview, Global Freedom Score 58/100 (partly free)
The Philippines hosts a vibrant political landscape, and elections are free from overt restrictions.
2. Politics of the Philippines (Wikipedia)
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subsequently approved by referendum on February 2, 1987
Bongbong Marcos (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationGoverned By: Marcos Administration, Lead sectionQuote, Governed By: Marcos Administration, Lead section
has served as the 17th President of the Philippines since 30 June 2022
Philippines (Wikipedia)
Practices: Unitary State, Infobox: government_type
Unitary presidential republic
Practices: Presidential System, Infobox: government_type
Unitary presidential republic
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