Ss1 Recitation

Question 1

SECTION 13 ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 1

The state recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall be promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well being.
It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their envolvement in public and civic affairs.

Question 2

WHAT IS FAMILY?

Answer 2

Basic social unit consisting of parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not.

Group of Individuals living under one roof and usually under one head.

Question 3

IS ABORTION IS ALLOWED IN THE PHILIPPINES?

Answer 3

No
Exception: When the life of the mother is in danger.
Also penalized by Article 257 -259, RPC.

Question 4

DISCUSS THE CASES OF

Answer 4

Roe V. Wade (abortion)
Ginsberg V. New York ( Girlie magazine)
Meyer V. Nebraska ( German Language) and
Pierce V. Society of Sisters (Public School Only)

Question 5

WHAT IS PARENS PATRIE

Answer 5

Parent of the Country
Traditional role of a state as sovereign and guardian of person like juveniles, minors or insane.

Different from “Partria Potestas” - Parental Authority - Sum of rights lawfully exercised by a parent over the person and property of their unemancipated children.

Question 6

DIFFERENTIATE PATRIOTISM FROM NATIONALISM

Answer 6

Both love for one’s country.
Patriotism - Use of arms fighting the enemy country;
Nationalism - Use of paper and Pen against enemy country.

Question 7

SECTION 14. ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 7

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

Examples:
RA NO 8551
At least one woman commissioner in the NAPOLOCOM.
Gender fair promotion and
Introduction of gender sensitivity program

Question 8

SECTION 15, ART 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 8

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

Question 9

SECTION 16, ARTCILE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 9

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.

Sample Case:
Opasa vs Factoran (generations yet unborn)

Question 10

Section 17, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 10

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 11

SECTION 18, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 11

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

Sample Case: Victoriano vs Elizalde Rope workers union (inc prohibition)

Question 12

SECTION 19, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 12

The state shall promote self reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by the Filipinos.

Question 13

SECTION 20, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 13

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

Sample Case:
Marine Radio Communications Associations vs Reyes ( Gov’t vs private sector)

Question 14

SECTION 21, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 14

The state shall promote comprehensive rural development and agrarian reform.

Question 15

SECTION 22, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 15

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

RA NO 8371 - IPRA 1997

Question 16

SECTION 23, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 16

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

Question 17

SECTION 24, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 17

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

Question 18

SECTION 25, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 18

The state shall ensure the autonomy of local governments.

Question 19

SECTION 26, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 19

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

Sample Case: Pamatong vs Comelec

Question 20

SECTION 27, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 20

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

Question 21

SECTION 28, ARTICLE 2 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Answer 21

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.