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DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE
POLICIES
Principles
SEC. 1.
The Philippines is a democratic and republican State.
Sovereignty resides in the people and all government
authority emanates from them.
SEC. 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
nations.
SEC. 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.
SEC. 4.
The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect
the people. The Government may 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.
SEC. 5.
The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of
life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the
general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all
the people of the blessings of democracy.
SEC. 6.
The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable.
State Policies
SEC. 7.
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-determination.
SEC. 8.
The Philippines, consistent with the national interest,
adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from nuclear
weapons in its territory.
SEC. 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 services, promote full
employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved
quality of life for all.
SEC. 10.
The State shall promote social justice in all phases of
national development.
SEC. 11.
The State values the dignity of every human person and
guarantees full respect for human rights.
SEC. 12.
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
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.
SEC. 13.
The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in
nation-building and shall promote and protect their
physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social
well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism
and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in
public and civic affairs.
SEC. 14.
The State recognizes the role of women in
nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental
equality before the law of women and men.
SEC. 15.
The State shall protect and promote the right to health
of the people and instill health consciousness among
them.
SEC. 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.
SEC. 17.
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 and development.
SEC. 18.
The State affirms labor as a primary social economic
force. It shall protect the rights of workers and
promote their welfare.
SEC. 19.
The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent
national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos.
SEC. 20.
The State recognizes the indispensable role of the
private sector, encourages private enterprise, and
provides incentives to needed investments.
SEC. 21.
The State shall promote comprehensive rural development
and agrarian reform.
SEC. 22.
The State recognizes and promotes the rights of
indigenous cultural communities within the framework of
national unity and development.
SEC. 23.
The State shall encourage non-governmental, community-
based, or sectoral organizations that promote the
welfare of the nation.
SEC. 24.
The State recognizes the vital role of communication and
information in nation-building.
SEC. 25.
The State shall ensure the autonomy of local
governments.
SEC. 26.
The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities
for public service, and prohibit political dynasties as
may be defined by law.
SEC. 27.
The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the
public service and take positive and effective measures
against graft and corruption.
SEC. 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
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