History
There have been five constitutional conventions in Philippine history:
- Tejeros Convention (1897)
- Malolos Congress (1899)
- 1934 Constitutional Convention
- 1971 Constitutional Convention
- 1986 Constitutional Commission
While no amendment to the 1987 Constitution has succeeded, there has been several high-profile attempts. None have reached the ratification by referendum stage.
Read more about this topic: Constitutional Reform In The Philippines
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