5. What are some of the most significant amendments made to the Constitution?

I. Outline of the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution: 1. Sovereignty of the Filipino people 2. Promotion of the common good 3. Conservation and development of national patrimony 4. Establishment of a just and humane society 5. Commitment to the ideals of democracy and freedom II. Answers to the questions: 1. The authors of the Constitution are the members of the 1986 Constitutional Commission, a group of 48 appointed individuals from different sectors of society, led by former Chief Justice Cecilia Muñoz-Palma. They were tasked with drafting and proposing revisions to the previous 1973 Constitution. 2. The purpose of the Constitution is to provide a framework for the governance of the Philippines, as well as to embody the aspirations, values, and principles of the Filipino people. It aims to establish a democratic, just, and humane society, promote the common good, conserve and develop the country's national patrimony, and secure the blessings of independence and democracy for future generations. 3. The 1987 Philippine Constitution aims to establish a democratic and republican state, where the government derives its authority from the people and exists to serve their best interests. It outlines a tripartite system of government with a clear separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. 4. The authors of the Constitution, on behalf of the Filipino people, express their commitment to building a just and humane society based on the ideals of democracy and freedom. They pledge to honor and uphold the Constitution, as well as to transmit the values of solidarity, equality, and social justice to future generations. In relation to the Constitution, they are dedicated to promoting unity, national sovereignty, and the rule of law for the betterment of the country and its citizens.