What happens if the Cabinet declares the President is unable to discharge their duties?
A majority of the Cabinet may decide that the President is incapacitated even if the President does not admit it. They must send a written declaration of this fact to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House. Once this is received, the Vice-President immediately assumes the duties as Acting President. This provides a check if the leader is truly unable to govern but refuses to step aside. Article VII Section 11 1987 Philippine Constitution “Whenever a majority of all the Members of the Cabinet transmit to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice-President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.” 03-Feb-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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