Codals

Question 1

PREAMBLE of the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 2

ARTICLE I - National Territory under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 2

The national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, with all the islands and waters embraced therein, and all other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdicition, consisiting of its terrestrial, fluvial and aerial domains, including its territorial sea, the seabed, the subsoil, the insular shelves, and other submarine areas. The waters around, between and connecting the islands of the archipelago, regardless of their breadth and dimension, form part of the internal waters of the Philippines.

Article I, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 3

SECTION I of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 3

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 1. The Philippines is a democratic and republican state. Sovereignity resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.

Section 1, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 4

SECTION 2 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 4

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 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.

Section 2, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 5

SECTION 3 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 5

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 3. Civilian authority, is at all times, supreme over the militaty. 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.

Section 3, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 6

SECTION 4 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 6

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 4. The prime duty of the Governement 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 the conditions by law, to render personal military or civil service.

Section 4, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 7

SECTION 5 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 7

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 5. The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy.

Section 5, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 8

SECTION 6 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 8

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 6. The separation of the Church and the State is inviolable.

Section 6, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 9

SECTION 7 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

State Policies

Answer 9

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 7. The State shall pursue an independemt foreign policy. In its relation with other states, the paramount consideration shall be national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the right to self-determination.

Section 7, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 10

SECTION 8 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 10

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 8. The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from nuclear of weapons in its territory.

Section 8, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 11

SECTION 9 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 11

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 9. The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the 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.

Section 9, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 12

SECTION 10 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 12

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 10. The State shall promote social justice in all phases of national development.

Section 10, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 13

SECTION 11 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 13

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 11. The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights.

Section 11, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 14

SECTION 12 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 14

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 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 the parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and the development of the moral character shall receive the support of the Government.

Section 12, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 15

SECTION 13 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 15

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 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.

Section 13, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 16

SECTION 14 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 16

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 14. The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men.

Section 14, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 17

SECTION 15 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Right to a Balanced and Helathful Ecology

Answer 17

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 15. The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciouness among them.

Section 15, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 18

SECTION 15 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Right to a Balanced and Helathful Ecology

Answer 18

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 15. The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciouness among them.

Section 15, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 19

SECTION 17 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 19

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 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 libertaion and development.

Section 17, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 20

SECTION 17 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 20

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 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 libertaion and development.

Section 17, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 21

SECTION 17 of ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies under the 1987 Philippine Constitution

Answer 21

ARTICLE II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

SECTION 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 libertaion and development.

Section 17, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, The 1987 Philippine Constitution