Outline of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Outline of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
I. PREAMBLE A. The Constitution is ordained and promulgated by the sovereign Filipino people, with the implored aid of God. B. Purposes of creating the Constitution i. To build a just and humane society ii. To establish a government that: a) embodies our ideals and aspirations; b) promotes the common good; c) conserves and develops our patrimony; d) and secures the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace. II. Article I: National Territory A. Section 1: The National Territory is comprised of: i. the Philippine archipelago, its islands and waters; ii. all other territories of Philippine sovereignty and jurisdiction; iii. and the waters around, between, and connecting the islands (as part of the internal waters). III. Article II: Declaration of Principles and State Policies A. Principles i. Section 1: The Philippines is a democratic and republican state. ii. Section 2: The Philippines adheres to a policy of peace with all nations, renouncing war and adopting international law. iii. Section 3: Civilian authority is supreme over the military. a) The Armed Forces of the Philippines 1. Role: To be the protector of the people and the State 2. Goal: To secure the sovereignty of the state and the integrity of the national territory iv. Section 4: The Government a) Prime duty: To serve and protect the people b) The Government may call upon or require the people to defend the State (under conditions provided by law). v. Section 5: Essentials for the enjoyment of the blessings of democracy a) Maintenance of
I. PREAMBLE A. The Constitution is ordained and promulgated by the sovereign Filipino people, with the implored aid of God. B. Purposes of creating the Constitution i. To build a just and humane society ii. To establish a government that: a) embodies our ideals and aspirations; b) promotes the common good; c) conserves and develops our patrimony; d) and secures the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace. II. Article I: National Territory A. Section 1: The National Territory is comprised of: i. the Philippine archipelago, its islands and waters; ii. all other territories of Philippine sovereignty and jurisdiction; iii. and the waters around, between, and connecting the islands (as part of the internal waters). III. Article II: Declaration of Principles and State Policies A. Principles i. Section 1: The Philippines is a democratic and republican state. ii. Section 2: The Philippines adheres to a policy of peace with all nations, renouncing war and adopting international law. iii. Section 3: Civilian authority is supreme over the military. a) The Armed Forces of the Philippines 1. Role: To be the protector of the people and the State 2. Goal: To secure the sovereignty of the state and the integrity of the national territory iv. Section 4: The Government a) Prime duty: To serve and protect the people b) The Government may call upon or require the people to defend the State (under conditions provided by law). v. Section 5: Essentials for the enjoyment of the blessings of democracy a) Maintenance of