What power does the President hold over the autonomous regions? Even with the creation of highly independent autonomous regions, the President of the Philippines securely retains the power of general supervision over them. This ensures a reliable mechanism for the national executive branch to oversee the affairs of these highly autonomous areas. The core objective of this supervision is strictly to guarantee that the laws of the land are faithfully executed within these unique territories. The precise scope of this presidential supervision is delineated in Article X, Section 16, 1987 Philippine Constitution. “SECTION 16. The President shall exercise general supervision over autonomous regions to ensure that the laws are faithfully executed.” 06-Mar-26 About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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