The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines Flashcards

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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…

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Preamble

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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…

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Article I, National Territory

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

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Article II, Section 1

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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…

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Article II, Section 2

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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…

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Article II, Section 3

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The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people. The Government may call upon the people to defend the State…

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Article II, Section 4

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The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable.

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Article II, Section 6

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The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures…

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Article III, Section 2

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No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press…

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Article III, Section 4

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The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are essential…

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Article II, Section 5

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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.

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Article III, Section 1

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The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relations with other states the paramount consideration shall be national sovereignty…

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Article II, Section 7

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

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Article II, Section 8

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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…

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Article II, Section 9

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

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Article II, Section 10

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

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Article II, Section 11

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The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution…

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Article II, Section 12

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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…

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Article II, Section 13

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

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Article II, Section 14

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

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Article II, Section 15

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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.

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Article II, Section 16

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The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress…

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Article II, Section 17

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

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Article II, Section 18

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

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Article II, Section 19

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