Ask AI: 1943 Philippines Constitution suffrage

The 1943 Philippine Constitution did not significantly redefine or change provisions about suffrage, or the right to vote, from the previous 1935 constitution. However, it did maintain the right to vote without discrimination. According to the 1935 Philippines Constitution, suffrage was granted to any citizen of the Philippines, not otherwise disqualified by law, who is twenty-one years of age or over and is able to read and write either Spanish, English or the native language. Women were granted the right to vote, subject to certain qualifications, by plebiscite as provided by law. During the 1943 period, the Philippines was under Japanese occupation during World War II. The 1943 constitution was therefore put into place by the Japanese-sponsored Philippine Republic, also known as the Second Philippine Republic. After this period, the 1943 constitution was discarded and the 1935 Constitution was restored. Note: While I've tried my best to give you a brief overview, the specific suffrage provisions may vary. Please always cross-verify from a reliable source or a constitutional expert.