Powers of the Philippine President/ executive department, executive powers ptx

Powers of the executive branch of the government.

1. The Powers of the Philippine President

2. Executive Powers

3. Commander-in-Chief Powers Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces : Article VII, Section 18 "The President shall be the Commander-in-Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines..." Martial Law Declaration : Article VII, Section 18 "In case of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it, he may, for a period not exceeding sixty days, suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or place the Philippines or any part thereof under martial law." Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus : Article VII, Section 18 (same as above)

4. Legislative Powers

5. Diplomatic Powers

6. Judicial Powers Grant of Pardons, Commutations, and Amnesty : Article VII, Section 19 "Except in cases of impeachment, or as otherwise provided in this Constitution, the President may grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons, and remit fines and forfeitures, after conviction by final judgment."

7. Budgetary Powers

8. Emergency Powers In Times of National Emergency : Article VI, Section 23(2) "In times of war or other national emergency, the Congress may, by law, authorize the President, for a limited period and subject to such restrictions as it may prescribe, to exercise powers necessary and proper to carry out a declared national policy."

9. Power to Make Treaties Negotiate and Sign Treaties : Article VII, Section 21 (same as above under foreign affairs powers)

10. Informing Congress

11. Other Powers