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• Constitution


  The basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
• The constitution serves as the backbone of the country. Without it, the Law and Jurisdiction will not hold up and fall apart in no time, but they are meant to stand strong
• The constitution is the embodiment of fundamental regulations and principles according to which the country, state, and its people are supposed to work
• Constitution


  A written instrument embodying the rules of a political or social organization
• Constitution


  The fundamental law of the land that establishes the basic framework and underlying principles of government
• The 1987 Philippine Constitution was ratified by the Filipino people in a plebiscite held on February 2, 1987
• The preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution outlines the goals of building a just and humane society, establishing a government that embodies the people's ideals and aspirations, promoting the common good, conserving and developing the country's patrimony, and securing the blessings of independence and democracy
• Citizens of the Philippines

  • Those who are citizens at the time of the adoption of the constitution
  • Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens
  • Those born before January 17, 1973 of Filipino mothers who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching majority age
  • Those naturalized in accordance with law
• Duties and obligations of every person in the Philippines

  • To be loyal to the Republic
  • To defend the State
  • To contribute to the development and welfare of the State
  • To uphold the Constitution and obey the laws
  • To cooperate with duly constituted authorities
  • To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard for the rights of others
  • To engage in gainful work
  • To register and vote
• Bill of Rights


  An enumeration of the people's rights and privileges which the Constitution is to protect against violations and abuses
• The Miranda Warning also known as being “Mirindarized outlines the rights of a person being arrested, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone document in the history of human rights, drafted by representatives from different legal and cultural backgrounds and proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and nations
• Section 12


  The right of a person to know his rights; rights to have a competent lawyer; right against torture, inhuman and degrading treatment; right against illegal detention
• Section 13


  Right to Bail.
• Bill of Rights.


  Article III of the Philippine Constitution
• Constitution


  basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it. It is a written instrument embodying the rules of a political or social organization.
• “body of rules and principles in accordance with which powers of sovereignty are regularly exercised.”


  constitution serves as the fundamental law of land of the land. It is a character that creates a government and speaks for the entire people from whom it derives its claim to obedience. It establishes the basic framework and underlying principles of government. It refers to the
• February 2, 1987


  1987 Philippine Constitution was ratified by the Filipino people in a plebiscite held on
• section 1


  The right to life, liberty, or property without due process of law, and equal protection of laws.
• section 2


  The right of the people to be secured in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
• Section 3.


  The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise as prescribed by law
• Section 4.


  The freedom of speech, or expression, or the press, and the right to peaceful assembly
• Section 5.


  Freedom of religion.
• Section 6.


  The liberty of abode and travel.
• Section 7.


  The right to information on matters of public concern
• Section 8


  The right to form unions, associations, or societies
• Section 9.


  The right to private property and just compensation
• Section 10


  . No law impairing the obligation and contracts shall be passed.
• Section 11.


  Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance
• Section 14.


  The right of the accused; right to due process of law; to be informed of the nature, cause of the accusation against him; right to speedy and impartial trial; right to meet the witness face to face.
• Section 15.


  The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended
• Section 16.


  The right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies
• Section 17


  The right against self-incrimination
• Section 18


  Right against involuntary servitude
• Section 19.


  Right of prisoner/detainee; right against degrading treatment.
• Section 20.


  The right to be imprisoned with debt or non payment of a poll tax
• Section 21.


  Right against double jeopardy
• Section 22.


  Right against ex post facto law.
• Universal Declaration of Human Rights


  milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948 as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations.