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1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

2

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Provision
2
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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SECTION 2. Amendments to this Constitution may likewise be directly proposed by the people through initiative upon a petition of at least twelve per centum of the total number of registered voters, of which every legislative district must be represented by at least three per centum of the registered voters therein. No amendment under this section shall be authorized within five years following the ratification of this Constitution nor oftener than once every five years thereafter. The Congress shall provide for the implementation of the exercise of this right.

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1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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