This document summarizes Article 2 of the Philippine Constitution, which contains 28 sections divided into two parts. The first part enumerates principles of the Philippine state such as its democratic and republican nature, supremacy of civilian authority over the military, and renunciation of war. The second part stipulates state policies like promoting an independent foreign policy, recognizing the role of women and youth in nation-building, and pursuing social justice and rural development. It also notes that Article 2 lays out the nation's basic political creed and obligations of the government, though enforcement relies on political rather than judicial means.