The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines Flashcards
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations…
Preamble
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 jurisdiction…
Article I, National Territory
The Philippines is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.
Article II, Section 1
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…
Article II, Section 2
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…
Article II, Section 3
The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people. The Government may call upon the people to defend the State…
Article II, Section 4
The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable.
Article II, Section 6
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures…
Article III, Section 2
No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press…
Article III, Section 4
The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are essential…
Article II, Section 5
No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.
Article III, Section 1
The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relations with other states the paramount consideration shall be national sovereignty…
Article II, Section 7
The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory.
Article II, Section 8
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…
Article II, Section 9
The State shall promote social justice in all phases of national development.
Article II, Section 10
The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights.
Article II, Section 11
The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution…
Article II, Section 12
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…
Article II, Section 13
The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men.
Article II, Section 14
The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.
Article II, Section 15
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.
Article II, Section 16
The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress…
Article II, Section 17
The State affirms labor as a primary social economic force. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare.
Article II, Section 18
The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos.
Article II, Section 19
