OPINION by Attorney Emmanuel Mahipus
OPINION by Attorney Emmanuel Mahipus
This is my once opinion on the issue of who is in-charge of the government of the people, by the people and for the people.

Under the Constitution, the Philippines is a Republican and  Democratic State, Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them. The military and police are the guardians and protectors of the people, and follow the chain of command,, and observe civilian supremacy over the military. 

The concept of the chain of command recognizes the President as.the commander in chief, however, the concept of civilian supremacy recognizes respect and adherence to our duly constituted  and/or elected officials, from.the President, Vice-President, Members of Congress to the lowest Local Government Unit (LGU) or  barangay officials. 

Under the concept of separation of powers and principle of check and balance too, the legislative or Congess, has the power to legislate, the executive, Office of the President to LGUs, to implement laws and  programs,  and the judiciary, or courts, to settle justiciable controversy. 

The power to cite in contempt should be exercised only  within the parameters of their  separation of powers.

Sana all should respect and honor each other's mandate for the people because that is the essence of our republican and democratic State.

Atty. Emmanuel Mahipus

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