ARTICLE 2 SECTION 7-28

1. Prepared by: Raizza P. Corpuz MIDTERM POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE WITH CONSTI
TUTION (LECTURE 4) RPC
2. INTRODUCTION Ours is a government of laws and not of men ( Villavicencio v.
Lukban, 39 Phil 778) RPC 2014
3. State Policies RPC 2014
4. SECTION 7. The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its r
elations with other states the paramount consideration shall be national soverei
gnty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the right to self- determina
tion. Foreign Policy Basic direction underlying the conduct by a State of its af
fairs vis-a vis those of other States.
It is a set of guidelines followed by a g
overnment of a country. 1. Formulation and conduct of foreign policy ? The presi
dent is the chief architect of Philippine foreign policy. RPC 2014
5. Section 7. 2. An instrument of domestic foreign policy ? Its importance i
n the survival and progress of a country cannot be over-emphasized. ? Sole weapo
n of a State for the promotion of national interest in international affairs. 3.
Pursuit in an independent foreign policy ? Simply means one that is not subordi
nate. 4. Basic Foreign policy objective ? To establish friendly relation with al
l countries of the world 5. Paramount consideration ? Must be a policy of flexib
ility and pragmatism guided only by the welfare of our people and the security o
f our Republic. ? Shall be national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national
interest, and the right to self determination. RPC 2014
6. SECTION 8. The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts
and pursues a policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory. Freedom
from Nuclear Weapons It is a prohibition from: ?Making ?Storing ?Manufacturing ?
Dumping Of nuclear weapons, devices, or parts thereof in our country. RPC 2014
7. Section 8. Exceptions
The use of nuclear for: ?Medicine ?Agriculture ?And
other beneficial purposes If the national interest so requires ?The storing of
nuclear weapons in our territory RPC 2014
8. SECTION 9. The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that w
ill ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people fro
m poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full e
mployment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all.
Just and Dynamic Social Order
This is accomplished through policies that: ?Prov
ide sufficient social services (in the field of health, education, housing, etc)
. ?Promote full employment. ?A rising standard of living. ?Improve quality of li
fe for all RPC 2014
9. SECTION 10. The State shall promote social justice in all phases of natio
nal development. The State must give preferential attention to the welfare of th
e less fortunate members of the community
the poor Uneducated
Underprivileged
sabled RPC 2014
10. SECTION 11. The State values the dignity of every human person and guara
ntees full respect for human rights. Human Rights ?Belief in inherent dignity of
every human person basis of human right ? A human person is a being not a thing
. In a democratic state, the individual enjoys certain rights which cannot be mo
dified or taken away by the lawmaking body. RPC 2014
11. SECTION 12. The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall p
rotect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution. It sh
all equally protect the life of the mother and the life of the unborn from conce
ption. The natural and primary right and duty of parents in the rearing of the y
outh for civic efficiency and the development of moral character shall receive t
he support of the Government. Right of human life of the unborn from conception
and of the mother
Once conceived, a child has the right to be born and the right
to live. RPC 2014
12. Section 12. Mandates the protection of the unborn from the possibility o
f abortion being legalized.
The State should also protect the health of the moth
er Rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and development of moral character
A duty of both parents and government ? Proper education and good upbringing of
the children can help to the welfare of the society and the common good. The gov

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ernment should share the responsibility of the parents to train their children t
o be worthy citizens by supporting and encouraging them in order to prepare them
for the future. RPC 2014
13. Section 12.
Right of State to interfere with education of the children ?
The parents and the government have the duty in giving adequate education to the
children Power of State to regulate all schools ?The State has the power to req
uire the age children of proper age to attend school, the teachers shall be of a
good moral character and teach the children certain points to good citizenship.
The State and parental obligations RPC 2014
14. Section 12. ?It is the duty of the State to see whether the parents fulf
ill their obligations in the education of their child
Duty of State to encourage
educational institutions ?Support and encourage private and parochial schools a
s long as they meet the secular educational requirements RPC 2014
15. SECTION 13. The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-b
uilding and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellec
tual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nati
onalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs. Role of th
e Youth in Nation Building Youth are better educated, more well-informed.
The co
nstitution recognizes the importance of the youth. RPC 2014
16. Section 13. C W T S L T S ROTC RPC 2014
17. SECTION14. The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, an
d shall ensure the fundamentalequality beforethe law of women and men. Role of w
omen in nation building Our women have proven their capabilities in different fi
elds in business, professions, arts, education and in public service even intern
ationally. In the past and even today, women involve themselves in worthy causes
or activities involving national concerns RPC 2014
18. Section 14.
The State should formulate strategies to expand women s partic
ipation in non-household and productive activities, and make them as the direct
contributors to the country s economic growth.
It is the duty of the State to ensu
re equality before the law in all aspects of national life by rectifying or endi
ng all practices and systems that are disadvantageous to women or discriminate a
gainst them. RPC 2014
19. SECTION15. The State shall protect and promote the rightto health of the
people and instillhealth consciousness among them. Health
is the state physical
, social and mental well-being rather than merely than merely the absence of phy
sical diseases These constitution gives the right to the people to health ? DOH
? Health Center RPC 2014
20. SECTION 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 nat
ure. Right to Balanced and Healthful Ecology The need for a program to address t
he ecological problems of: ?Pollution ?Waste disposal ?Forest denudation ?Flood
drought ?Dying river beds ?Destruction of waterways ?Protect human life RPC 2014

21. SECTION17. The State shall give priorityto education, science and techno
logy,arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotismand nationalism, accelerate s
ocial progress,and promotetotal human liberationand development.
The States prio
ritizes the following through their different programs like the: ?DepEd ?DOST ?P
SC RPC 2014
22. SECTION18. The State affirms labor as a primary social economic force. I
t shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare. Human labor is
not only treated as land, tools, or machinery. It mandates the State to provide
living wage and full participation to workers in decision-making processes which
affect their rights and benefits. RPC 2014
23. SECTION 19. The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent natio
nal economy effectively controlled by Filipinos. States the constitutional guide
lines in the development of the economy: ? Economic self-reliance ? Independent
national economy ?And effective Filipino control of the economy RPC 2014
24. SECTION 20. The State recognizes the indispensable role of the private s
ector, encourages private enterprise, and provides incentives to needed investme
nts. Role of private sectors in the economy
The Constitution does not favor an e

conomy where the State directly competes with private business.

The business of
government is governance and NOT money- making. RPC 2014
25. SECTION 21. The State shall promote comprehensive rural development and
agrarian reform. Covers all phases of rural development: ?Economic ?Social ?Poli
tical ?Cultural ?Industrial RPC 2014
26. SECTION 22. The State recognizes and promotes the rights of indigenous c
ultural communities within the framework of national unity and development.
Reco
gnizes the existence and the rights of the indigenous cultural communities. Dire
cts the State to promote the rights of indigenous cultural communities by consid
ering their customs, traditions, beliefs, and interests. Implementing state poli
cies with full respect to their culture, dignity, uniqueness and human rights. R
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27. SECTION23. The State shall encouragenon-governmental,community- based, o
r sectoral organizationsthat promote the welfareof the nation.
The state is requ
ired to encourage these organizations because recent events have shown that, und
er responsible leadership, they can be active contributors to the political, soc
ial, and economic growth of the country
promote the welfare of the nation. RPC 2
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28. SECTION 24. The State recognizes the vital role of communication and inf
ormation in nation-building. Means of communications such as: ?Motion pictures ?
Television ?Radio ?Newspapers ?Magazines Nation-Building
The people are enlighte
ned on certain public issues.
They can also serve as useful tools to promote uni
ty among the Filipinos. RPC 2014
29. SECTION 25. The State shall ensure the autonomy of local governments.
Lo
cal affairs can best be regulated by the people in the locality. RPC 2014
30. SECTION 26. The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for
public service, and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law. This
does not allow the existence of political dynasties or the practice of keeping p
olitical power within the control of select families.
Emphasizes the duty of the
government to uphold democratic elections and appointments. RPC 2014
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32. LETS SCRUTINIZE: RPC 2014
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34. SECTION 27. The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public
service and take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.
Honesty and integrity in public service ? Undermines the quality of life for peo
ple especially in poor qualities. The constitution seeks to minimize and find co
mpletely to eliminate graft and corruption, a way to attack problem. RPC 2014
35. SECTION 27. RPC 2014
36. SECTION 28. The Subject to reasonable conditions prescribed by law, the
State adopts and implements a policy of full public disclosure of all its transa
ctions involvingpublic interests. Section 7 of the Bill of Rights ?Guarantees th
e people s right to know any transaction entered into by the government. ? Limited
to things which involves public concerns .
The policy covers matters involving
public interest especially those concerning the utilization of public funds and
property. RPC 2014
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38. REFERENCES Images from GOOGLE IMAGE Lecture c/o Dr. Domingo, LL.B DLSU-D
Political Law, Isagani Cruz Philippine Constitution De Leon, 1997 Chan Robles V
irtual Law Library Law Phil Project RPC 2014