Art. II, Sec. 1 1987 Constitution:
The Philippines is a democratic and republican state. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.
A democratic and republican government derives all its powers, directly or indirectly, from the people at large. Its essence is indirect rule. Actual sovereignty is exercised by the people by means of suffrage.
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