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The national territory comprises the Philippine ______, with all the islands and waters embraced therein.
The national territory comprises the Philippine ______, with all the islands and waters embraced therein.
archipelago
Sovereignty resides in the ______ and all government authority emanates from them.
Sovereignty resides in the ______ and all government authority emanates from them.
people
The Philippines renounces ______ as an instrument of national policy.
The Philippines renounces ______ as an instrument of national policy.
war
Civilian authority is, at all times, ______ over the military.
Civilian authority is, at all times, ______ over the military.
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The prime duty of the Government is to serve and ______ the people.
The prime duty of the Government is to serve and ______ the people.
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The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and promotion of general ______ are essential for democracy.
The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and promotion of general ______ are essential for democracy.
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The separation of Church and State shall be ______.
The separation of Church and State shall be ______.
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The State shall pursue an independent ______ policy.
The State shall pursue an independent ______ policy.
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The paramount consideration in relations with other states shall be national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the right to __________.
The paramount consideration in relations with other states shall be national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the right to __________.
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The Philippines adopts a policy of freedom from __________ in its territory.
The Philippines adopts a policy of freedom from __________ in its territory.
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The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by ______.
The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by ______.
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The State recognizes the indispensable role of the ______ sector, encourages private enterprise, and provides incentives to needed investments.
The State recognizes the indispensable role of the ______ sector, encourages private enterprise, and provides incentives to needed investments.
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The State shall promote a just and dynamic __________ order that ensures prosperity and independence.
The State shall promote a just and dynamic __________ order that ensures prosperity and independence.
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The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for __________.
The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for __________.
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The State shall promote comprehensive rural development and ______ reform.
The State shall promote comprehensive rural development and ______ reform.
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The State recognizes and promotes the rights of ______ cultural communities within the framework of national unity and development.
The State recognizes and promotes the rights of ______ cultural communities within the framework of national unity and development.
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The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic __________ social institution.
The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic __________ social institution.
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The State shall maintain ______ and integrity in the public service and take positive measures against graft and corruption.
The State shall maintain ______ and integrity in the public service and take positive measures against graft and corruption.
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The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in __________-building.
The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in __________-building.
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The State shall protect and promote the right to __________ of the people.
The State shall protect and promote the right to __________ of the people.
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The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and __________ to foster patriotism.
The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and __________ to foster patriotism.
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Study Notes
Preamble
- Establishes the sovereign identity of the Filipino people, invoking divine guidance.
- Aims to create a just society and government reflecting national ideals and aspirations.
- Emphasizes the importance of independence, democracy, rule of law, truth, justice, freedom, equality, and peace.
Article I: National Territory
- Defines the national territory as the Philippine archipelago, including all islands and waters within it.
- Includes terrestrial, fluvial, aerial domains, territorial seas, seabed, and other maritime areas.
- Internal waters encompass surrounding waters connecting and between the islands, irrespective of dimensions.
Article II: Declaration of Principles and State Policies
Principles
- The Philippines is a democratic republic; sovereignty resides in the people.
- Renounces war as national policy and adheres to international law's principles, promoting peace and cooperation.
- Asserts civilian authority over the military; the Armed Forces protect the State's sovereignty and integrity.
- Government's primary duty is to serve and protect the people, who may be called to military or civil service when needed.
- Essential roles of government include maintaining peace, protecting rights, and promoting the general welfare.
- Guarantees the separation of Church and State.
State Policies
- Pursues an independent foreign policy, prioritizing national sovereignty and self-determination.
- Adopts a policy against nuclear weapons in its territory for national interest.
- Aims for a just social order to eradicate poverty and provide adequate services and employment opportunities.
- Emphasizes social justice in all aspects of national development.
- Upholds human rights and acknowledges the dignity of every individual.
- Recognizes family life’s sanctity and supports maternal health and family autonomy.
- Promotes youth participation in nation-building and cultivates patriotism and civic involvement.
- Ensures gender equality, promoting the role of women in national development.
- Commits to health rights and ecological balance, advocating a healthy environment.
- Prioritizes education, science, technology, arts, culture, and sports for national progress.
- Recognizes labor as a vital economic force and safeguards worker rights.
- Aims for a self-reliant economy controlled by Filipinos.
- Encourages private sector involvement and investment incentives.
- Committed to rural development and agrarian reform.
- Supports indigenous cultural community rights within national unity.
- Promotes non-governmental organizations for national welfare.
- Acknowledges communication's role in nation-building.
- Ensures local government autonomy and equal public service access.
- Advocate for integrity in public service, combatting corruption.
- Implements public disclosure policies for government transactions of public interest.
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Test your knowledge of the Philippine Constitution with this quiz. Explore key elements, ideals, and values that shape the governance of the Philippines. Discover how the Constitution promotes democracy and the common good.
