Philippine Constitution Overview
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The state can limit the liberty of its citizens solely under the power of 'police power'.

False

A person's property can be seized without a search warrant under any circumstances.

False

Probable cause must be determined by the judge before a search warrant is issued.

True

Citizens have the power to perform a citizen's arrest without the need for a warrant.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

All searches and seizures are explicitly prohibited under the Constitution.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The privacy of communication and correspondence can only be violated under lawful order of the court or for public safety as prescribed by law.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The EDSA Revolution restricts the freedom of assembly and petitioning the government.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Private property can be taken for public use without any compensation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Access to official records and documents pertaining to government actions is prohibited for citizens under any circumstances.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The freedom to form unions and associations for lawful purposes is restricted under existing laws.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction

  • The Philippine Constitution protects the rights of its citizens
  • Citizens have liberties, but the state has the power to regulate them for the wellbeing of everyone
  • The Bill of Rights protects citizens from abuses by the state or its agents

Section 1

  • No one can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
  • The law must be applied fairly and equally to all citizens

Section 2

  • People have the right to privacy in their homes, possessions, and personal information
  • Police officers need a search warrant to examine private property
  • The warrant must be issued by a judge based on probable cause
  • Police officers need a warrant to arrest a person
  • Citizens can also make an arrest, known as a "citizen’s arrest"

Section 3

  • People have the right to privacy in their communications
  • The government can monitor communications legally if ordered by a court or for public safety
  • Evidence obtained illegally is inadmissible in any proceeding
  • The Anti-Wiretapping Law (RA 4200) protects against illegal wiretapping

Section 4

  • People have the right to free speech, expression, and press
  • People can peacefully assemble and petition the government for change

Section 5

  • People have the right to religious freedom
  • The government cannot establish an official religion
  • People can practice any religion without discrimination

Section 6

  • People have the right to freedom of movement within the Philippines
  • The government can restrict travel for national security, public safety, or public health reasons

Section 7

  • People have the right to access public information and records
  • The government must make information available to the public, subject to limitations by law

Section 8

  • People have the right to form unions, associations, or societies
  • These organizations cannot engage in illegal activities

Section 9

  • The government can take private property for public use, but it must pay just compensation
  • This is known as the "eminent domain" power
  • The value of the property is determined by its size, location, and quality

Section 10

  • The government cannot pass laws that interfere with existing contracts

Section 11

  • People have the right to access courts and legal assistance
  • The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) provides legal services to those who cannot afford it

Section 12

  • People have the right to remain silent and to have a lawyer during a criminal investigation
  • They must be informed of these rights
  • Confessions or admissions obtained illegally are inadmissible in court
  • The law protects against torture and inhumane treatment

Section 13

  • People can be released on bail before trial, except for serious crimes
  • The right to bail cannot be taken away even when the writ of habeas corpus is suspended
  • Bail can be in the form of cash, property, or a surety bond

Section 14

  • People are presumed innocent until proven guilty
  • The accused has the right to due process, legal representation, speedy trial, and to confront witnesses
  • The accused also has the right to compel witnesses to attend and produce evidence in their defense

Section 15

  • The right to habeas corpus, which protects against unlawful imprisonment, can be suspended in cases of invasion or rebellion

Section 16

  • People have the right to a speedy resolution of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, and administrative bodies

Section 17

  • People have the right against self-incrimination, meaning they cannot be forced to testify against themselves

Section 18

  • People cannot be detained solely because of their political beliefs
  • There is no involuntary servitude in the Philippines except as punishment for a crime

Section 19

  • Excessive fines and cruel, degrading, or inhuman punishment are prohibited
  • The death penalty is prohibited, except for heinous crimes, as determined by Congress
  • The death penalty was abolished in 2006 with the passage of Republic Act 9346
  • The law prohibits physical, psychological, or degrading punishment of prisoners and the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities

Section 20

  • People cannot be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax
  • If a person cannot pay a fine, it may be converted into "subsidiary penalty" which can be paid as a form of community service

Section 21

  • This section deals with the rights of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology
  • The information provided does not include the particulars of this section

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