Executive officials are forbidden from practicing other professions or having financial interests in any government-granted contracts or franchises.
What business restrictions apply to the President and Cabinet members? Read More »
If the President-elect dies or is permanently disabled, the Vice-President-elect becomes the President for the full term.
What happens if the President-elect dies at the beginning of the term? Read More »
The Senate President or Speaker of the House acts as President if both top leaders are unavailable.
A presidential candidate must be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines to be eligible for election to the office.
What is the citizenship requirement for a person to be elected President? Read More »
The Vice-President-elect acts as President if the President-elect fails to qualify for the office at the term’s start.
Who acts as President if the President-elect fails to qualify? Read More »
Presidential candidates must be at least forty years old and able to read and write on election day.
What are the age and literacy requirements for a presidential candidate? Read More »
Candidates for President must have resided in the Philippines for at least ten years immediately preceding the election.
How long must a person reside in the Philippines before they can run for President? Read More »
The Vice-President must possess the same qualifications regarding citizenship, age, literacy, and residency as the President.
What are the qualifications for the Vice-President of the Philippines? Read More »
The President may appoint the Vice-President to the Cabinet, and this specific appointment does not require confirmation.
Can the Vice-President be appointed to a Cabinet position? Read More »
The President and Vice-President serve a six-year term beginning at noon on June 30 following the election.
What is the length of the term for the President and Vice-President? Read More »
