Interim Batasang Pambansa

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The Interim Batasang Pambansa (English: Interim National Assembly) or the First Batasan was the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines from its inauguration on June 12, 1978 to June 5, 1984. It served as a transitional legislative body as mandated by the 1973 Constitution as the Philippines shifted from a presidential to a parliamentary form of government. The Interim Batasang Pambansa passed a total of 702 laws. The members of the Interi... more
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Date formed:

  • Jun 12, 1978

Date dissolved:

  • Jun 5, 1984
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