The Three Crystals of Government are as follows:
1. Crystal of Congress – Congress is held by the Senate and House of Representatives. It has the power to make laws;
2. Crystal of Judiciary – The Judiciary is held by the Supreme Court and lower courts. It has the power to judge if the law is right and its implementation;
3. Crystal of Executive – The Executive is held by the President, Vice President, and Government Agencies. It has the power to enforce the law.
None of them is in control of everything. When all these powers are held by one person, we are in trouble.(lahi)
What are the Qualifications of a President:
1. Natural-born citizen of the Philippines;
2. Registered voter;
3. Able to read and write;
4. At least 40 years of age on the day of the election;
5. A resident of the Philippines for at least 10 years immediately preceding the election.
The Vice-President shall have the same qualifications as the President.
What are the Qualifications of a Senator:
1. Natural-born citizen of the Philippines;
2. At least 35 years of age on the day of the election;
3. Able to read and write;
4. Registered voter;
5. Resident of the Philippines for not less than 2 years immediately preceding the election.
What are Qualifications of District Representatives:
1. Natural-born citizen of the Philippines;
2. At least 25 years of age on the day of the election;
3. Able to read and write;
4. A registered voter in the district in which he shall be elected;
5. A resident of the district in which he shall be elected for a period not less than 1 year immediately preceding the day of the election.
What are the Qualifications of a member of the Supreme Court:
1. Must be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines;
2. Must at least be 40 years of age;
3. Must have been for 15 years or more a judge of a lower court or engaged in the practice
of law in the Philippines; and
4. A person of proven competence , integrity, probity, and independence.