Art 6 - Executive Department
Art 6 - Executive Department
Art 6 - Executive Department
Scope
– Executive power is vested in the President of the Philippines.
– Those set forth but not limited in Art. VII (Residual Power);
Ex. The President is immune from suit and criminal prosecution while he is in office.
– Immunity from Suit; may waive by the president himself.
– Limitation: The President cannot dispose state property unless authorized by
law.
Qualifications (Sec. 2)
3. When both the President and VP are 1. The SENATE PRESIDENT or;
disqualified or failed to be chosen, died 2. In case, Senate President is
and or disabled incapacitated, the HOUSE SPEAKER
shall be the acting President until
someone will be chosen or qualified.
PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION (Sec. 7 - 12)
Vacancies after the office is initially filled.
VACANCY SUCCESSOR
3. When both the President and VP dies, 1. The SENATE PRESIDENT or;
permanently disabled, impeach or resigns 2. In case, Senate President is
incapacitated, the HOUSE SPEAKER
shall be the acting President until
someone will be chosen or qualified.
Q: What will happen to the Office of
the Vice – President?
• President will nominate new VP from any
member of either House of Congress.
• Nominee shall assume office upon
confirmation by majority vote of all members
of Congress (Senate and HoR), voting
separately.
• President
• Vice – President
• Members of the Constitutional Commissions
• Justices of the Supreme Court
• Ombudsman
Prohibitions:
1. Holding gov’t offices and employment; unless
2. Practicing directly or indirectly any other profession
during their tenure.
3. Participating in business.
4. Being financially interested in any contract; whether
franchise, special privileged granted by the govt., and
or any subdivision; agency; instrumentality including
GOCC (Govt. Owned and Controlled Corporations)
PROHIBITION ON THE POWER TO APPOINT
4 WAYS: