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Declaration of Principle State and Policies

The document outlines the principles and policies of the Philippine state according to its constitution. It establishes that 1) sovereignty resides with the people, 2) the Philippines renounces war and adheres to international law, and 3) civilian authority is always supreme over the military, whose role is to protect the state. It also covers principles such as social justice, human rights, labor rights, education priorities, and local government autonomy. The document forms the foundation of the Philippine democratic republic.

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Declaration of Principle State and Policies

The document outlines the principles and policies of the Philippine state according to its constitution. It establishes that 1) sovereignty resides with the people, 2) the Philippines renounces war and adheres to international law, and 3) civilian authority is always supreme over the military, whose role is to protect the state. It also covers principles such as social justice, human rights, labor rights, education priorities, and local government autonomy. The document forms the foundation of the Philippine democratic republic.

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Declaration of Principle States

and Policies
Section 1

The Philippines is democratic and republican


State. Sovereignty resides in the people and all
government authority emanates from them.
DEMOCRACY REPUBLIC

“Demoskratos” “People elect their


“Power of the people” leaders or
representative”
Section 2

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 and adheres
to the policy of peace, equality, justice,
freedom, cooperation, and amity with all
nation.
Renounces

“Refuse to recognize or abide no longer”


Section 3

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, its goal is to secure the sovereignty of
the state and the integrity of the national
territory.
Section 4

Prime duty of the government is to serve and


protect the people , the government my call
upon the people to defend the state and, in the
fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be
required, under conditions provided by law, to
render personal, military or civil service.
Section 5

Maintenance of peace and order ,the protection


of life, liberty, and property, and promotion of
the general welfare are essential for the
enjoyment by all people of the blessings of the
democracy.
Section 6

Separation of church and state shall be


inviolable.
Section 7

The state shall pursue an independent foreign


policy. In its relations with other state, the
paramount consideration shall be national
sovereignty, territorial integrity, national
interest, and the right to self- determination.
Section 8

The Philippines, consistent with the national interest,


adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from nuclear
weapons in its territory.
Section 9

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 through policies that provide
adequate social service , promote full
employment, a rising standard of living, and
improved equality of life for all.
Section 10

The state shall promote social justice in all phase of


national development.
Section 11

The state values the dignity of every human person


and guarantees full respect for human rights.
Section 12

Recognized the sanctity of family life and shall


protect and strengthen the family as a basic
autonomous social institution. It equally protect the
life of the mother and the life of the unborn from
conception. The natural and primary right and duty
of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic
efficiency and the development of moral character
shall receive the support of the government.
Section 13

The state recognizes the vital role of the youth in


nation- building and shall promote and protect
their physical, moral, spiritual, and social well-
being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism
and nationalism, and encourage their
involvement in public and civic affairs.
Section 14

The state recognized the role of women in the


nation-building, and shall ensures the
fundamental equality before the law of women
and men.
Section 15

The state shall protect and promote the right to


health consciousness among them.
Section 16

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.
Section 17

The state shall give priority to education,


science and technology, arts, culture, and sports
to foster patriotism and nationalism,
acceleration social progress, and promote total
human liberation and development.
Section 18

The state affirms labor as a primary social


economic force , it shall protect the rights of
workers and promote their welfare.
Section 19

The state shall develop a self-reliant and independent


national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos.
Section 20

The state recognizes the indispensable role of the


private sector, encourages private enterprise, and
provides incentives to needed investments.
Section 21

The state shall promote comprehensive rural


development and agrarian reform.
Section 22

The state recognize and promotes the rights of


indigenous cultural communities within the
framework of national unity and development.
Section 23

The state shall encourages non-government


,community- based, or sectoral organization that
promote the welfare of the nation.
Section 24

The state recognizes the vital role of communication


and information in nation-building.
Section 25

The state shall ensure the autonomy of local


governments.
Section 26

The state shall guarantee equal access to


opportunities for public service and prohibit political
dynasties as may be defined by law.
Section 27

The state shall maintain honesty and integrity in the


public services and take positive and effective
measures against graft and corruption.
Section 28

Subject to reasonable conditions prescribed by law,


the state adopts and implements a policy of full
public disclosure of all its transactions involving
public interest.

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