Includes appendices and bibliographical references Lazo, R. S. (2009). Philippine governance and the 1987 constitution (2009 ed.). Manila, Philippines: Rex Book Store.

Chapter 1: Preliminary considerations -- Chapter 2: State and the Philippines -- Chapter 3: Political brief of the constitution of the Philippines -- Chapter 4: Preamble, national territory, and principles and state policies -- Chapter 5: Bill of rights (article III) -- Chapter 6: Citizenship and suffrage (articles IV and V) -- Chapter 7: Legislative department (article VI) -- Chapter 8: Executive department (article VII) -- Chapter 9: Judicial department -- Chapter 10: Constitutional commissions (article IX) -- Chapter 11: Local government (article X) -- Chapter 12: Accountability of public officials (article XI) -- Chapter 13: National economy and patrimony (article XII) -- Chapter 14: Social justice and human rights (article XIII) -- Chapter 15: Education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports (article XIV) -- Chapter 16: Amendments and revisions (article XVII) -- Chapter 17: General provisions and transitory provisions -- Chapter 18: Amending the 1987 constitution: some issues and prospects on constitutional reforms