The Philippines is a unitary state with some powers devolved to Local Government Units (LGUs) under the terms of the Local Government Code. There is also one autonomous region, the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao. Over the years various modifications have been proposed to the Constitution of the Philippines, including possible transition to a federal system as part of a shift to a parliamentary system. In 2004, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo established the Consultative Commission which suggested such a Charter Change but no action was taken by the Philippine Congress to amend the 1987 Constitution. COUNT 4
QSN1 What type of state is the Philippines? ANS1 unitary state QSN2 What types of powers does the Philippines have? ANS2 some powers devolved to Local Government Units (LGUs) under the terms of the Local Government Code QSN3 What type of modifications been added to the Philippines Constitution?  ANS3 possible transition to a federal system as part of a shift to a parliamentary system. QSN4 What did President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo establish? ANS4 the Consultative Commission