The Malolos Constitution. The Malolos Constitution. The Philippine Republic is free and independent.
Sovereignty resides exclusively in the people.
Any two or more of these powers shall never be united in one person or corporation, nor the legislative power vested in one single individual. The State recognizes the freedom and equality of all religions, as well as the separation of the Church and the State. All persons born in the Philippine territory. A vessel of Philippine registry is considered, for this purpose, as part of Philippines territory. Children of a Filipino father of mother, although born outside of the Philippines.