The 1987 Philippine Constitution: Article II

Declaration of Principles and State Policies

Overview
What principles underlie state policy in the Philippines?
What is the content of Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution ?
How should Article II of the Constitution be understood ?

Article II
Composed of 28 sections
Sections 1 through 6 discuss state principles
Sections 7 through 28 outline state policies

PRINCIPLES

State Principles
Republican democracy
Democracy = periodic elections, etc.
Republicanism = rule through elected representatives
Overriding principle:
“ Sovereignty resides in the people .”

State Principles
Renunciation of war and commitment to international law
Philippines cannot declare war on another country (offensive)
The country can only declare an existing state of war (defensive)
International law forms part of the country’s own laws

State Principles
Supremacy of civilian authority
Civilian authority takes precedence over military authority
The President is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
The Armed Forces exist to protect the people and the state

State Principles
The prime duty of government is to serve and protect the people
Separation of Church and State
The government cannot establish, endorse or favor any religion
This separation shall be inviolable

POLICIES

State Policies
Pursuit of an independent foreign policy
Recognition of local government autonomy
Equal access to public service
Guarantee for human rights
Non-absolute ban on nuclear weapons in the national territory

State Policies
Preference for private-sector led economic development
Principle of subsidiarity
Safeguarding of labor rights
Rural development and agrarian reform
Commitment to social justice
“ Preferential option for the poor”

State Policies
Respect for the sanctity of the family, protection of the unborn and support for youth development
Prohibition on divorce
Prohibition on abortion
Safeguarding of the rights of indigenous communities

State Policies
Dedication to maintaining the integrity of the public service
Taking measures against graft and corruption
Freedom of information
Full public disclosure of government transactions involving the public interest

State Policies
Prohibition of political dynasties
To ensure equal access to public service
As defined by law
Encourage the development of civil society

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The 1987 Philippine Constitution: Article II

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