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Ratification of the Malolos Constitution

When
1899-01-21
Where
Malolos
Part of
Malolos Constitution ratified and Emilio Aguinaldo inaugurated President of the First Philippine Republic

The Malolos Constitution was ratified on January 21, 1899, following debates in the Malolos Congress, establishing the legal framework for the First Philippine Republic.

The constitution, informally known as the Malolos Constitution, was promulgated on January 21, 1899, after lengthy debates in late 1898. It succeeded the Revolutionary Government and established the First Philippine Republic as an unrecognized state. The ratification was a key step in formalizing the government structure.

Sources

  1. Malolos Constitution Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  2. First Philippine Republic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  3. Barasoain Church Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-09

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