RATIFICATION

RATIFICATION

As it has been thus decreed by the Representatives of the Filipino people, and in the name of the Republic ordered by the Assembly thus constituted, we, the undersigned, pledge with our word and honour fulfilment of what is set forth in this Constitution at Biac-na-bato. November 15, 1897.

Ratified by:
President, Emilio Aguinaldo
Severino de las Alas
Pascual Alvarez
Mariano Llanera
Mamerto Natividad
Isabelo Artacho
Vicente Lucban y Rilles
Melecio Carlos
Simeon Tecson
Mariano Noriel
Baldomero Aguinaldo
Salvador Estrella
Pantaleon Garcia
Escolastico Viela
Julian de la Cruz
Ciriaco Sartore
Jose Ignacio Paua
Agustin de la Rosa
Celestino Aragon
Gregorio H. del Pilar
Andres Presbitero
Benito Natividad
Pedro Dungon
Eduardo Llanera
Herminio Miguel
Deodato Manajan
Pedro Gualdes
Ambrosio de la Cruz
Matias San Bno
Miguel Catahan
Clemente Valencia
Modesto Porciuncula
Claro Fuelo
Emiliano Tecson
Benvenuto Ramirez
Francisco M. Soliman
Maximo Cabigting
Ramon Tombo
Artemio Ricarte Vibora
Sinforoso de la Cruz
Agapito Bonson
Valentin Diaz
Tomas Aquino Linares
Cipriano Pacheco
Manuel Tinio
Anastacio Francisco
Serviliano Aquino
Wenceslao Viniegra
Doroteo Lopez
Vito Belarmino, Secretary
Antonio Montenegro, Secretary
Teodoro Gonzalez, Secretary

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Article XXXIV EXPIRATION OF THIS CONSTITUTION

Article XXXIV
EXPIRATION OF THIS CONSTITUTION 

This Constitution shall be in force here in the Philippines for the period of two years from the date of its promulgation, in case that the Revolution shall not have terminated within that time. Upon the expiration of said period, a session of the Assembly of Representatives shall be called for a new Constitution and the election of a new Council of Government and Representatives of the people.

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Article XXXIII NAVY

Article XXXIII
NAVY
When the necessary Army is organised, a navy shall be created for the protection of the coasts of the Philippine Archipelago and its seas; then a Secretary of the Navy shall be appointed and the duties of his office shall be added to this Constitution.

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Article XXXII DISCHARGE OF DUTIES

Article XXXII
DISCHARGE OF DUTIES
Every official of the Republic shall render assistance to the others in the discharge of his duties.

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Article XXXI INDEPENDENCE OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF GRACE AND JUSTICE

Article XXXI
INDEPENDENCE OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF GRACE AND JUSTICE
The Supreme Council of Grace and Justice shall be independent in its functions and shall not be interfered with by any power or authority.

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Article XXX ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF GRACE AND JUSTICE

Article XXX
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF GRACE AND JUSTICE
The Supreme Council of Grace and Justice to be established by the Supreme Council of Government, shall have authority to make decisions and affirm or disprove the sentences rendered by other courts, and to dictate rules for the administration of justice.

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Article XXIX IMPEACHMENT

Article XXIX
IMPEACHMENT
The Council of Government has the power to remove any official from office if there be sufficient reason for it. Formal charges will be laid for the action of a court to be called the "Sworn Tribunal."

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