Araling Panlipunan 10: Rights

• Araling Panlipunan 10 is the subject of these study notes.

Rights

• Every individual has rights.
• Rights begin from birth and continue throughout life.

The Right to Live Freely

• All individuals possess the right to live freely.

The Right to Basic Necessities

• All individuals possess the right to basic necessities.

Different Rights

• Natural rights include the right to one's own identification.

Rights According to Law

• There are constitutional and statutory rights

Constitutional Rights

• Constitutional rights are fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
• Constitutional rights in the Philippines are outlined in Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution or the Bill of Rights.
• Freedom of expression is a constitutional right.
• The right to express includes the right to express oneself, including members of the press.
• Freedom of religion is a constitutional right.
• Constitutional rights include the freedom to practice one's religion.
• Freedom of movement is a constitutional right, including the right to move around and leave the country.
• Protection from unreasonable search and seizure are constitutional rights.
• Constitutional rights include the right to be secure in one's home, papers, and effects.
• Protection of privacy is a constitional right.
• Constitutional rights include the right to privacy of communication and correspondence.
• Right to due process is a constitutional right.
• Constitutional rights include not being deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
• The right to equal protection is a constitutional right.
• Constitutional rights include the right to be treated equally under the law.
• Right to a fair and impartial justice system is a consitutional right.
• Constitutional rights guarantee the right to have one's wrongs redressed fairly and quickly.
• Constitutional rights are granted to citizens or residents of a country.

Statutory Rights

• Statutory rights are created by laws passed by the legislative body.
• Statutory rights in the Philippines are protected by law and intended to prevent people from unfair treatment.
• Statutory rights include the right to life, liberty, and property, as well as the right to a fair trial.
• Employment rights are statutory rights., including the right to receive a payslip and to be paid for overtime work.
• Republic Act 11648 increases the age of consent for statutory rape.
• Republic Act 11648 provides stronger protection against sexual exploitation and abuse.
• The Bill of Rights, Article III of the Philippine Constitution outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of the state

Employment Rights

• Employment rights are statutory rights.
• Employment rights include the right to be paid for overtime work.
• Employment rights include the right to receive a payslip.
• Employment rights include the right to be protected from discrimination.

Other Statutory Rights

• The right to have a salary.
• The right to inheritance.
• The right to free education

Category of Rights

• These include civil, political, and economic rights, as well as cultural rights.

Civil Rights

• Civil Rights are also known as "Karapatang Sibil 0 Panlipunan"
• Civil rights are the right to a peaceful life, freedom of speech, freedom of information, and the freedom of gathering.
• Guaranteeing the right to speak gives a change for everyone to speak, especially impoverished persons

Political Rights

• Political rights include the right to participate in setting and decision-making in the leadership and management process of a country.
• Political rights include the right to vote and being elected.
• Political rights include joining political parties.

Economic Rights

• Economic rights include the right to choose and pursue, promote business, and livelihood.

Cultural Rights

• Cultural rights encompass the right to share and participate in the implementation, continuation, and expansion of one's own tradition.

Karapatan ng mga Bata (Rights of Children)

• Artikulo II, Seksyon 13
• United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child
• Children have the right to receive a name and nationality
• Children have the right to a home and family
• Chilren have the right to live in a peaceful place
• Children have the right to sufficient nourishment and a healthy body
• Children have the right to an education
• Children have the right to improving their skills and knowledge.
• Children have the right to play and enjoyment
• Children have the right to be matulungan at maipagtanggol ng pamahalaan (Assisted and defended by the government)
• Children have the right to contribute and express their outlook or opinion

Rights of Women

• Women have the right to work or engage with job related activities.
• Women have the right to vote.
• Women have the right to remain or keep their nationality if married to a foreign national with some exceptions.
• Women have the right to education
• Women have the right to family planning
• Women have the right to child-rearing.

Republic Act No. 9710

• Republic Act No. 9710 is also known as the Magna Carta of Women
• This act covers all rights in the constitution and those rights recognized under international instruments, duly signed and ratified by the Philippines, in consonance with Philippine law.
• Under this Act women should be enjoyed without discrimination
• The state shall ensure that all women shall be protected from all forms of violence, the defense, and protection of women against gender-based offenses, and attain justice and healing.

Relevant Laws

• The Philippine Commission for Women
• The Magna Carta of Women
• The Anti-Discrimination Bill

Study notes covering the rights of the individual, including natural rights and rights according to the law. Constitutional rights in the Philippines are outlined in Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution or the Bill of Rights. Freedom of expression and religion are constitutional rights.