Article 3 ; Section 4 Bill of Rights
“No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.”
No law should be made that would block the freedom of the people in any manner: speech, expression, and of the press.
4 IMPORTANT RIGHTS EMBODIED IN THIS SECTION
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
The right of an individual to speak or utter whatever he wants without prior restraint.
“Freedom of speech does not mean you can say anything you want.”
Mandatory Limitations:
Defamations and libel
Unwarranted attacks on other’s opinions and beliefs
Spreading propaganda, malicious gossip and hate speeches (slander)
Destroying the reputation of others
REMEMBER:
We must only write or publish information that is true and that will not damage a person’s reputation.
Other limitations of freedom of speech include anything lewd or obscene, anything that provokes violence or disorder, seditious messages, and clear and present danger.
Right to a Free Press
The right of an individual to write, publish, and circulate whatever he pleases without restraint. It covers every sort of publication such as newspapers, magazines, books, leaflets, and the like, including radio and television.
The right of an individual to write, publish, and circulate whatever he pleases without restraint. It covers every sort of publication such as newspapers, magazines, books, leaflets, and the like, including radio and television.
The right of an individual to write, publish, and circulate whatever he pleases without restraint. It covers every sort of publication such as newspapers, magazines, books, leaflets, and the like, including radio and television.
The right of an individual to write, publish, and circulate whatever he pleases without restraint. It covers every sort of publication such as newspapers, magazines, books, leaflets, and the like, including radio and television.
Filipinos must not be restricted from writing or publishing their opinions and beliefs. They must be free to wite, publish, and circulate whatever they please without constraint.
Freedom of Assembly
The right of people to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue, and defend their idea.
Individuals may hold public meetings or form associations, and may even protest against the government for a certain cause given that there is no violence involved.
Right to Petition
The right of people to make a complaint to, or seek the assistance of, one’s government, without fear of punishment or reprisals.
People may defend their right to petition the government or other institutions for a redress of grievances given that it is peacefully done with the consent of all, and for a good cause.
The Philippine Bill of Rights: Civil Rightsbrianbelen
Lecture slides for an undergraduate class on Philippine Politics and Governance I taught between 2003 and 2005.
This is the first of two slides dealing with the Bill of Rights enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. The slides specifically cover civil rights.
These slides were prepared using Powerpoint XP.
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Explanation and Summary of Legislative Department in Article VI of the Philippine Constitution.
Reference Book: Philippine Governance and the 1987 Constitution
This is the fourth chapter of the course Readings in Philippine History as per the course guide from Commission on Higher Education.
Course sub-topics:
1. Agrarian Reform Policies from Commonwealth Period to the 5th Republic
2. Philippine Constitutions
2.1 1935 Constitution
2.2 1973 Constitution
2.3 1986 Constitution
3. Philippine Taxation
Article 3 ; Section 4 Bill of Rights
“No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.”
No law should be made that would block the freedom of the people in any manner: speech, expression, and of the press.
4 IMPORTANT RIGHTS EMBODIED IN THIS SECTION
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
The right of an individual to speak or utter whatever he wants without prior restraint.
“Freedom of speech does not mean you can say anything you want.”
Mandatory Limitations:
Defamations and libel
Unwarranted attacks on other’s opinions and beliefs
Spreading propaganda, malicious gossip and hate speeches (slander)
Destroying the reputation of others
REMEMBER:
We must only write or publish information that is true and that will not damage a person’s reputation.
Other limitations of freedom of speech include anything lewd or obscene, anything that provokes violence or disorder, seditious messages, and clear and present danger.
Right to a Free Press
The right of an individual to write, publish, and circulate whatever he pleases without restraint. It covers every sort of publication such as newspapers, magazines, books, leaflets, and the like, including radio and television.
The right of an individual to write, publish, and circulate whatever he pleases without restraint. It covers every sort of publication such as newspapers, magazines, books, leaflets, and the like, including radio and television.
The right of an individual to write, publish, and circulate whatever he pleases without restraint. It covers every sort of publication such as newspapers, magazines, books, leaflets, and the like, including radio and television.
The right of an individual to write, publish, and circulate whatever he pleases without restraint. It covers every sort of publication such as newspapers, magazines, books, leaflets, and the like, including radio and television.
Filipinos must not be restricted from writing or publishing their opinions and beliefs. They must be free to wite, publish, and circulate whatever they please without constraint.
Freedom of Assembly
The right of people to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue, and defend their idea.
Individuals may hold public meetings or form associations, and may even protest against the government for a certain cause given that there is no violence involved.
Right to Petition
The right of people to make a complaint to, or seek the assistance of, one’s government, without fear of punishment or reprisals.
People may defend their right to petition the government or other institutions for a redress of grievances given that it is peacefully done with the consent of all, and for a good cause.
The Philippine Bill of Rights: Civil Rightsbrianbelen
Lecture slides for an undergraduate class on Philippine Politics and Governance I taught between 2003 and 2005.
This is the first of two slides dealing with the Bill of Rights enshrined in the 1987 Philippine Constitution. The slides specifically cover civil rights.
These slides were prepared using Powerpoint XP.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
http://brianbelen.blogspot.com
http://brianbelen.wordpress.com
Explanation and Summary of Legislative Department in Article VI of the Philippine Constitution.
Reference Book: Philippine Governance and the 1987 Constitution
This is the fourth chapter of the course Readings in Philippine History as per the course guide from Commission on Higher Education.
Course sub-topics:
1. Agrarian Reform Policies from Commonwealth Period to the 5th Republic
2. Philippine Constitutions
2.1 1935 Constitution
2.2 1973 Constitution
2.3 1986 Constitution
3. Philippine Taxation
13. SECTION 2. THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO BE SECURE IN THEIR PERSONS, HOUSES, PAPERS, AND EFFECTS AGAINST UNREASONABLE SEARCHES AND SEIZURES OF WHATEVER NATURE AND FOR ANY PURPOSE SHALL BE INVIOLABLE, AND NO SEARCH WARRANT OF ARREST SHALL ISSUE EXCEPT UPON PROBABLE CAUSE TO BE DETERMINED PERSONALLY BY THE JUDGE AFTER EXAMINATION UNDER OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF THE COMPLAINANT AND THE WITNESSES HE MAY PRODUCE, AND PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING THE PLACE TO BE SEARCHED AND THE PERSONS OR THINGS TO BE SEIZED.
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16. WHAT CONSTITUTES A REASONABLE OR UNREASONABLE SEARCH OR SEIZURE IN ANY PARTICULAR CASE IS A PURELY JUDICIAL QUESTION (I.E., ONLY COURTS ARE EMPOWERED TO RULE UPON), DETERMINABLE FROM A CONSIDERATION OF THE CIRCUMSRTANCES INVOLVED.
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