02 February - Constitution Day Philippines

 

The Philippines celebrates Constitution Day on February 2nd each year. Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines.

The 1987 Constitution replaced the previous constitution and marked the return to democratic governance after a period of martial law under the rule of President Ferdinand Marcos. The new constitution was ratified in a plebiscite on February 2, 1987.

On Constitution Day, various activities and events are organized to promote awareness and understanding of the importance of the constitution in the Philippines' legal and political framework. It is a day to reflect on the principles of democracy, rule of law, and the protection of individual rights enshrined in the constitution.