B.A Political Science – 1 PolSci 1
POLICY TOPIC CONTENT EXAMPLE(ISSUES)
• Section 7 (Foreign Policy of the Philippines
The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy .In its relations with other states the paramount consideration shall be national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the right to self- discrimination. Visiting Forces Agreement
• Section 8 ( Freedom from nuclear weapons policy) The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopting and pursues a policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
• Section 9 (Just and Dynamic social order) 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 the policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all. Philippines as one of the top ten most poorest country in the world
• Section 10 (Social Justice) The State shall promote social justice in all phases of national development Tuition Fee Hike resulting to unequal opportunity to education
• Section 11 ( Human dignity and human rights) The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect of human rights Prostitutions and Sale of Organs
• Section 12 (Strengthening the family as a basic autonomous social institution) The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution. It shall equally protect life of the mother and the life of the unborn from conception. Child and Family Courts to handle criminal and civil cases involving children and family relations
• Section 13 (Role of the youth in nation building) The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect