Filipino people = authors

2 objectives:
- in order to a build a just and humane society
- establish a government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations

Anyone can interpret

Source of authority: Filipino people
Preamble qualifies the Filipino people as sovereign (the supreme authority to govern, to rule)

“People of the ph” could include those from other nationalities.

Preamble is like a prayer so by nature the Filipinos are religious people and that it is innate for
us to seek God’s help and acknowledge our dependence on God. The destiny of men is defined
by God.

Malolos
1935
1973
What could be the difference?
- members agreed that almighty god is all encompassing and divine providence is somewhat an
indirect reference to the one that governs man.

Difference:

Difference:
Freedom connotes a status of being freed from colonial rule, while liberty means freedom to
chart the destiny of men and nation.

Laws enforced are fair but the enforcement of these laws is also fair and just.

There would be a departure from the ph experience during martial law, wherein the rule of law
was litigated on the sideline and who were powerful then were the members of the military.

Refers to the desires and dreams of the Filipino. We have many of those. We all dream that one
day, corruption and poverty would be eradicated. Aspiration for the
- realized the dreams of the filipinos.
Emphasize the government’s transparency. Mandates the local governments to post or have a
bulletin that shows their programs, activities, and budgets of the local government unit so that
the people know where their money is going.

● INDEPENDENCE

Scope of national territory:

Ph archipelago - all water and islands
Archipelago - sea stranded with islands

These are the lands, waters, and air space above, and more.

Territorial sea, extending 12 nautical sides. From baybay measuring 12 nautical miles, that is
the territorial sea. Behind that, the sea is open. Sea bed, land that holds the sea. Seaoil, below
the sea bed.
Refers to rivers and lakes.

What is the jurisdiction of the country on these internal or inland waters and territorial sea.
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Should be regarded as one single compact unit under one government.