ARTICLE II DECLARATION & PRINCIPLES

Question 1

Section 1

Answer 1

The Philippines is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides in
the people and all government authority emanates from them.

Question 2

Section 2

Answer 2

The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy, adopts the
generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land and adheres to the policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, and amity with all nations.

Question 3

Section 3

Answer 3

Civilian authority is, at all times, supreme over the military. The Armed
Forces of the Philippines is the protector of the people and the State. Its goal is to secure the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the national territory.

Question 4

Section 4

Answer 4

The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people. The
Government may call upon the people to defend the State and, in the fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be required, under conditions provided by law, to render personal, military or civil service.

Question 5

Section 5

Answer 5

The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the
people of the blessings of democracy.

Question 6

Section 6

Answer 6

The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable.

Question 7

Section 7

Answer 7

The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relations with
other states, the paramount consideration shall be national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the right to self-determination

Question 8

Section 8

Answer 8

The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a
policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory.

Question 9

Section 9

Answer 9

The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the
prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through
policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all.

Question 10

Section 10

Answer 10

The State shall promote social justice in all phases of national development.

Question 11

Section 11

Answer 11

The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights.

Question 12

Section 12

Answer 12

The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and
strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution. It shall equally protect the life of the mother and the life of the unborn from conception. The natural and primary right and duty of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and the
development of moral character shall receive the support of the Government.

Question 13

Section 13

Answer 13

The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being.

It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their
involvement in public and civic affairs.

Question 14

Section 14

Answer 14

The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure
the fundamental equality before the law of women and men.

Question 15

Section 15

Answer 15

The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and
instill health consciousness among them.

Question 16

Section 16

Answer 16

The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and
healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature

Question 17

Section 17

Answer 17

The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development.

Question 18

Section 18

Answer 18

The State affirms labor as a primary social economic force. It shall protect
the rights of workers and promote their welfare.

Question 19

Section 19

Answer 19

The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy
effectively controlled by Filipinos.

Question 20

Section 20

Answer 20

The State recognizes the indispensable role of the private sector, encourages
private enterprise, and provides incentives to needed investments

Question 21

Section 21

Answer 21

The State shall promote comprehensive rural development and agrarian
reform.

Question 22

Section 22

Answer 22

The State recognizes and promotes the rights of indigenous cultural
communities within the framework of national unity and development

Question 23

Section 23

Answer 23

The State shall encourage non-governmental, community-based, or sectoral organizations that promote the welfare of the nation.

Question 24

Section 24

Answer 24

The State recognizes the vital role of communication and information in
nation-building.

Question 25

Section 25

Answer 25

The State shall ensure the autonomy of local governments.

Question 26

Section 26

Answer 26

The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.

Question 27

Section 27

Answer 27

The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take
positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.

Question 28

Section 28

Answer 28

Subject to reasonable conditions prescribed by law, the State adopts and
implements a policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions involving public
interest.