What is the legal system in the Philippines?

The Philippines has a legal system based on the English legal system. The country's legal system consists of many institutions such as the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, the Courts, the Prosecutor's Office and the Ministry of Justice. The Constitutional Court is the highest judicial body that oversees the conformity of the constitution and laws. The Supreme Court is an institution that oversees the decisions of the courts in the country and makes decisions regarding the interpretation of laws. There are different courts in the Philippines. First instance courts are divided into regional courts and special courts. First instance courts generally deal with civil and criminal cases, while district courts deal with more complex cases and regional issues. Special courts, on the other hand, specialize in certain areas such as family, business and administrative cases. The prosecutor's office is an institution that deals with the prosecution of criminals and the investigation of crimes. Prosecutors gather evidence and file cases in court to ensure that criminals are held accountable to justice. The Ministry of Justice deals with the implementation of the law and ensuring justice. The Ministry has various duties such as carrying out legal reforms, supervising the implementation of the law and providing legal education. The legal system in the Philippines is based on the British legal system. However, the country's local culture and values have also been effective in shaping the legal system.