A preamble is an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document's purpose and underlying philosophy. When applied to the opening paragraphs of a statute, it may reci
The preamble to the United Nations Charter
The Constitution of the Philippines, also known as the 1987 Constitution, is the supreme law of the Philippines. Its final draft was completed by the Constitutional Commission on October 12, 1986, and
Preamble
…Preamble and Title 1 of the Swiss Federal Constitution Preamble to the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines Preamble to the 1997 Constitution of Fiji…
A photo of the original copies of the 1987 Philippine Constitution in English and Filipino, located at the Library of the Supreme Court.
The Memorial at Biak-na-Bato National Park
José P. Laurel, President of the Second Philippine Republic, addresses the National Assembly in what is now the Old Legislative Building to approve the 1943 Constitution.