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In fact,
the provisions enshrined in ARTICLE II states that:
EXPLANATION:
PROTECTION OF THE UNBORN
It does not assert that the life of the unborn is placed on
exactly the same level as the life of the mother. It recognizes
that, when necessary to save the life of the mother, it may be
necessary and legitimate to sacrifice the life of the unborn.
It, however, denies that the life of the unborn may be
sacrificed merely to save the mother from mere emotional
suffering or to spare the child from a life of poverty. The
emotional trauma of a mother as well as the welfare of the
child after birth can be attended to through other means such
as availing of the resources of welfare agencies. The provision
is intended primarily to prevent the state from adopting the
doctrine in the United States which liberalized abortion laws up
to the sixth month of pregnancy by allowing abortion at the
discretion of the mother any time during the first six months
when it can be done without danger to the mother.
The unborn’s entitlement to protection begins "from
conception," that is, from the moment of conception. The
intention is to protect life from its beginning, and the
assumption is that human life begins at conception and that
conception takes place at fertilization.
NATURAL RIGHT AND DUTY OF THE PARENTS
Modern society recognizes the indispensable role which the
state has to play in the field of education. This role is
performed either through state established schools or through
private institutions of learning.
In the exercise of their natural right and duty, parents are
entitled to the support of laws designed to aid them in the
discharge of their responsibility. Various laws, for instance,
giving legitimate financial support for private school students,
have been upheld. Moreover, in recognition of the supporting
role of the state in the upbringing of children, the law
recognizes in the state a power of control over the conduct of
children which reaches beyond the scope of its authority over
adults.
SECTION 4. The family has the duty to care for its elderly
members but the State may also do so through just
programs of social security.