BBM wants laws that 'fully bring life to Constitution,' protect WPS

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pushed for the immediate passage of measures to «fully bring life» to the Constitution and protect Philippine territory, including the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

During the 63rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa) at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Thursday, Marcos said it was «high time» for the three branches of government — the executive, legislative, and judiciary – to take decisive action by committing themselves «to the unfinished work of democracy.»

«There is much left to be done. As we stand here today, we must acknowledge that many of the laws that fully bring life to our Constitution remain unpassed, and our efforts to fully empower our people and deepen our democracy still fall short of what the framers envisioned,» Marcos said.

PROTECTING PH CONSTITUTION President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the 63rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa) at Malacañan Palace in Manila on Sept. 26, 2024. In his speech, Marcos lauded the Philconsa for its role in defending, preserving, and protecting the Constitution which serves as the fundamental law of the land. SCREENGRAB FROM RTVM

«The Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines) calls upon all the branches of the government to rise to this challenge,» he added.

Marcos emphasized the need to create a nation «where the rule of law reigns supreme, where justice is not selective, and where every Filipino enjoys the freedoms, the rights, and the dignity that they are entitled to.»

He added that upholding the principle of separation of powers of the three branches of the government is also key to «strong and stable» system of checks and balances.

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«It prevents abuse of power, promotes citizen's rights, and ensures accountability amongst the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary,» Marcos said. «History is watching us. As we look to the future, let us remember that the Constitution is our guiding light towards a just, prosperous, and resilient Philippines.»

Protecting PH sovereignty

Marcos also assured the public that the Philippine government continued to assert the country's