Declaration-of-State

Declaration of
State and Principles

and Policies
13 Recognition of the Sanctity of Family Life.
CONTENTS 14 Recognition of the Role of the Youth

in Nation-Building
15 Recognition of the Role of Women

in Nation-Building.
16 Protecting and Promoting the People's

Right to Health
17 The Right of the People to a Balanced

and Healthful Ecology
18 Prioritizing Education, Science and

Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports
19 Affirmation of Labor as a Primary

Social Force
20 Development of a Self-Reliant and

Independent National Economy
Art. II, Sec. 12
Recognition of the Sanctity of Family Life
“The state recognizes theTitle

sanctity
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of family life
The user can demonstrate on
aprojector or computer, or print the
and strengthen the family as a basic
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autonomous social institution.” Title text addition

The user can demonstrate on a
projector or computer, or print the
Art. II, Sec. 12
Considering that the basic unit of our society is the family, the
State is has to recognize the sacredness of family life. This means
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that it cannot enact statutes that shall redound to the destruction

of family life.
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Art. II, Sec. 12
In fulfillment of this policy, the government has the duty to

undertake tasks : strengthening the solidarity of the family as a
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basic autonomous social institution: protecting the life of the

mother and the unborn child; and rearing of the youth for civic
efficiency and development of moral character. Title
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the Family Code of the Philippines is a very clear indication of our presentation and make it film
government's recognition of the sanctity of family life.

Art. II, Sec. 13
Recognition of the Role of the Youth in Nation-Building
“The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in

nation-building and shall promote and protect their
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physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-

being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and

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nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public The user can demonstrate on a
and civic affairs.”
Art. II, Sec. 13
The State's recognition of the role of the youth in nation-building

can be accounted for by the realityTitlethat today's youth are more
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aware of the issues confronting the nation. In fulfillment of the

foregoing, voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 years old.

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Art. II, Sec. 13
.Corollary to the recognition of the role of the youth in nation-

building, the State vows to undertake the
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promotion of well-being of the youth; inculcation of nationalism

and patriotism among the youth; and encouragement of the

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involvement of the youth in both civic and public affairs. The user can demonstrate on a
Art. II, Sec. 14
Recognition of the Role of Women in Nation-Building
“The State recognizes the role of women in

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nation building, and shall ensure the fundamental

equality before the law of women and men”

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Art. II, Sec. 14
Recognition of the Role of Women in Nation-Building
Just like the youth, women play a vital role in the nation-building.
In terms of number, the constituteTitle
a potent
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force in our society. In fulfillment of this policy, the State is

mandated to ensure equality of men and women before the law

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and to promote equality of access to employment opportunities The user can demonstrate on a
between them.
Art. II, Sec. 15
Protecting and Promoting the People's Right to Health
“The State shall protect and promote the right

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to health of the people and instil health

consciousness among them.”

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Art. II, Sec. 15
This provision is a clear recognition of the people's right to

health. To protect the health of the people, Sections 11-13 of
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Article XIII mandate the State to undertake the following
measures adoption of an integrated and comprehensive

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approach to health development to make essential health and The user can demonstrate on a
other social services available to the people at affordable presentation and make it film
cost; ...
Art. II, Sec. 15
...establishment and maintenance of an effective food and drug

regulatory system; undertaking Title
of appropriate
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health
and manpower development and research, responsive to the
country's health needs and problems; and establishment of a

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special agency for disabled persons for their rehabilitation, self- The user can demonstrate on a
development and self-reliance, and integration into the presentation and make it film
mainstream of society.
Art. II, Sec. 16
The Right of the People to a Balanced and Healthful Ecology
“The State shall protect and advance the right of

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the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in

accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.”

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Art. II, Sec. 16
The Right of the People to a Balanced and Healthful Ecology
The foregoing provision is a clear recognition of the right

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of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology. To this

effect, the government is expected to undertake programs

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in ensuring a clean and pollution-free environment to

protect human life and health.

Art. II, Sec. 17
Prioritizing Education, Science and Technology,
Arts, Culture and Sports
“The State shall give priority to education, science

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and technology, arts, culture and sports to foster

patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social

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progress, and promote total human liberation.”

Art. II, Sec. 17
Based on the foregoing constitutional provision, there are

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three fundamental goals in the policy of the state of giving
priority to education, science and technology, as well as arts

culture, and sports. These goals are as follows:Title

fostering
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of
patriotism and nationalism among the youth; acceleration of
social progress; and promotion of total human liberation.

Art. II, Sec. 17
In line with this policy, the State shall protect and promote the
right of all citizens to quality education
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take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to
all (Section 1, Article XIV). Section 2 of Article XIV

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enumerates the steps that the government should undertake The user can demonstrate on a
in making the aforementioned policy a reality, which are the

following:
Art. II, Sec. 17
•Establishment of a complete, adequate, and integrated

system of education; Title text addition
•Establishment and maintenance of a system of free public
education in the elementary and high school levels;

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•Establishment and maintenance of a system of scholarship The user can demonstrate on a
grants and other incentives to deserving students in both presentation and make it film
public and private schools, especially the underprivileged

Art. II, Sec. 17
•Encouragement of non-formal, informal and indigenous

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learning system and out-of - school study programs,
particularly those that respond to community needs; and

•Provision of training in civics, vocational efficiency and other

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skills to adult citizens the disabled and out-of-school youth.

Art. II, Sec. 18
Affirmation of Labor as a Primary Social Force
“The State affirms labor as Title

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primary
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lt shall protect the rights of workers and promote

their social welfare”

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Art. II, Sec. 18
In recognition of the role played by labor in society, the State is

duty-bound to undertake the following policies (Section 3,
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Article XIII): aprojector or computer, or print the
•Full protection of local and overseas labor;

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•Promotion of full employment and equal employment The user can demonstrate on a
opportunities; presentation and make it film

Art. II, Sec. 18
•Guaranteeing the full enjoyment of the rights of workers: right

to self-organization; right to collective bargaining; right to
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collective negotiations; right to peaceful and concerted
activities, including the right to strike; right to security of tenure;

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right to just and humane conditions of work; right to a living The user can demonstrate on a
wage; and right to participate in policy and decision-making presentation and make it film
process;
Art. II, Sec. 18
•Promotion of shared responsibility between workers and

employers and the preferential use of voluntary modes in
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settling disputes; and aprojector or computer, or print the
•Regulation of the relations between workers and employers.

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Art. II, Sec. 19
Development of a Self-Reliant and Independent
National Economy
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“The State shall develop a self. reliant and
independent national economy effectively

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controlled by Filipinos.” The user can demonstrate on a
Art. II, Sec. 19
Development of a Self-Reliant and Independent
National Economy
The foregoing provision of ourTitle

fundamental
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charter
provides the guidelines for the development of the
economy of the country. These constitutional guidelines

are the following: self-reliance; independent Title
national
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economy; and effective Filipino control of the economy. presentation and make it film
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State and Principles

CONTENTS 14 Recognition of the Role of the Youth

15 Recognition of the Role of Women

16 Protecting and Promoting the People's

17 The Right of the People to a Balanced

18 Prioritizing Education, Science and

19 Affirmation of Labor as a Primary

20 Development of a Self-Reliant and

“The state recognizes theTitle

autonomous social institution.” Title text addition

that it cannot enact statutes that shall redound to the destruction

In fulfillment of this policy, the government has the duty to

basic autonomous social institution: protecting the life of the

government's recognition of the sanctity of family life.

“The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in

physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-

being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and

The State's recognition of the role of the youth in nation-building

aware of the issues confronting the nation. In fulfillment of the

foregoing, voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 years old.

.Corollary to the recognition of the role of the youth in nation-

promotion of well-being of the youth; inculcation of nationalism

and patriotism among the youth; and encouragement of the

“The State recognizes the role of women in

nation building, and shall ensure the fundamental

equality before the law of women and men”

force in our society. In fulfillment of this policy, the State is

mandated to ensure equality of men and women before the law

“The State shall protect and promote the right

to health of the people and instil health

consciousness among them.”

This provision is a clear recognition of the people's right to

measures adoption of an integrated and comprehensive

...establishment and maintenance of an effective food and drug

country's health needs and problems; and establishment of a

“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.”

The foregoing provision is a clear recognition of the right

of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology. To this

effect, the government is expected to undertake programs

in ensuring a clean and pollution-free environment to

protect human life and health.

“The State shall give priority to education, science

and technology, arts, culture and sports to foster

patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social

progress, and promote total human liberation.”

Based on the foregoing constitutional provision, there are

priority to education, science and technology, as well as arts

culture, and sports. These goals are as follows:Title

social progress; and promotion of total human liberation.

all (Section 1, Article XIV). Section 2 of Article XIV

in making the aforementioned policy a reality, which are the

•Establishment of a complete, adequate, and integrated

education in the elementary and high school levels;

public and private schools, especially the underprivileged

•Encouragement of non-formal, informal and indigenous

particularly those that respond to community needs; and

•Provision of training in civics, vocational efficiency and other

skills to adult citizens the disabled and out-of-school youth.

“The State affirms labor as Title