[Codals] Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies

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

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Question 2

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SECTION 2. The Philippine 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.

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Question 3

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

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Question 4

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SECTION 4. The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people. The Government may call upon the poeple to defend the State and, in the fulfillment thereof, all citiens may be required, under conditions provided by law, to render personal military or civil service.

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Question 5

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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 the people of the blessings of democracy.

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Question 6

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SECTION 6. The separation of the Curch and State shall be inviolable.

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Question 7

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

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Question 8

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

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Question 9

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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 people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life.

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Question 10

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SECTION 10. The State shall promoted social justices in all phases of national development.

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Question 11

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

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Question 12

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

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Question 13

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SECTION 13. The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall protect and promote 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.

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

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

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Question 16

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SECTION 16. The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and a healthful ecology and n accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

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Question 17

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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 liberation and development.

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Question 18

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SECTION 18. The State affirms labor as a primary economic force. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare.

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Question 19

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SECTION 19. The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos.

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Question 20

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SECTION 20. The State recognizes the indispensable role of the private sector, enrourages private enterprise, and provides incentives to needed investments.

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Question 21

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SECTION 21. The State shall promote comprehensive rural development and agrarian reform.

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Question 22

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SECTION 22. The State recognizes and promotes the rights of indigineous cultural communities within the framework of national unity and development.

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Question 23

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SECTION 23. The State shall encourage non-governmental, community-based or sectoral organizations that promote the welfare of the nation.

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Question 24

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SECTION 24. The State recognizes the vital role of communication and information in nation-building.

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Question 25

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SECTION 25. The State shall ensure the autonomy of the local governments.

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Question 26

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SECTION 26. Tehe State shall guarantee equall access to to opprtunities for public service, and shall prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.

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Question 27

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SECTION 27. The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service, and shall take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.

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Question 28

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SECTION 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.

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