OLIVEROS, MARK ALDEN L.

BSEE 2-2

I. What is the importance of the Bill of Rights in the 1987 Constitution?

The importance of Bill of Rights in the 1987 Constitution is to protects our rights to speech,
press, petition, religion, and assembly. It establishes the relationship of the individual to the
State and defines the rights of the individual by limiting the lawful powers of the State. No
person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any
person be denied the equal protection of the laws. The right of the people to be secure in their
persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever
nature and for any purpose shall be inviolable, and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall
issue except upon probable cause to be determined personally by the judge after examination
under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may produce, and particularly
describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.

The Article III of the Philippine Constitution is the Bill of Rights. It establishes the relationship
of the individual to the State and defines the rights of the individual by limiting the lawful powers
of the State. It is one of the most important political achievements of the Filipinos.

The concept of a Bill of Rights, as such, is essentially an occidental product. For several
centuries in British, French, and American political thought, there has grown the conviction that
the rights of the individual must be preserved and safeguarded, not through the authority of an
individual, not through membership in a particular group or party, not through reliance upon
force of arms, but rather through the accepted processes of declared constitutional law.

No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or
the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of
grievances. It includes 22 sections which declare a Filipino citizen's rights and privileges that the
Constitution must protect, no matter what. It is one of the most important political achievements
of the Filipinos.
II. How can the Bill of Rights protect an individual against possible abuses by the
government and other individuals?

The Bill of Rights protect an individual against possible abuses by the government and
other individuals for freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to keep and bear arms,
the freedom of assembly and the freedom to petition. It also prohibits unreasonable search
and seizure, cruel and unusual punishment, and compelled self-incrimination. Among the
legal protections it affords, the Bill of Rights prohibits Congress from making any law
respecting establishment of religion and prohibits the federal government from depriving any
person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. In federal criminal cases it
requires indictment by a grand jury for any capital offense, or infamous crime, guarantees a
speedy public trial with an impartial jury in the district in which the crime occurred, and
prohibits double jeopardy. It protects freedom of religion and freedom of speech and of the
press.  It also protects the right of peaceful assembly and to petition the government.

Bill of rights protects the right to keep and bear arms, for the purpose of maintaining a
militia.  Although there has been debate as to whether this protects an individual’s right to
own firearms, the Supreme Court has held that it applies only to the states’ right to have an
armed militia. It prohibits the quartering of troops in any house during peacetime and allows
it in times of war only in a lawful manner. It protects against unreasonable searches and
seizure and requires a search warrant before a search can take place. And requires
indictment by a grand jury before a person can be charged with a serious crime.  It also
prohibits a person from being tried twice for the same crime (double jeopardy) or from being
forced to be a witness against himself (self-incrimination).  It protects against deprivation of
life liberty or property without due process of law (due process clause).  It also prohibits the
taking of private property without just compensation.
 III. What is the use of the Bill of Rights for a student like you and your chosen
field?

The use of the Bill of Rights for a student like me and my chosen field is having the right to
participate in a free exchange of ideas, and there shall be no University rule or administrative
rule that in any way abridges the rights of freedom of speech, expression, petition, and peaceful
assembly as set forth like the other country. Each student shall have the right to participate in all
areas and activities of the University, free from any form of discrimination, including harassment,
on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual
orientation, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
And now at a time when the world of work and education are changing so dramatically, we
must address their rights and freedoms which they feel are not being acknowledge by the public
educational system. We should have access to the real-world tools and resources, technology
and professional applications for their education, choice and voice in their academic program,
and opportunities to provide constructive feedback to their educational leaders and mentors. We
must access in professional mobile devices and diverse digital curriculum as the foundation of
the academic work throughout the school day. We cannot be taught with packets, worksheets,
or single-source textbooks. We must develop and share an ongoing digital portfolio of the best
work at school. All students must access to place-based learning experiences related to their
career, academic and social-emotional development through work-based learning, service-
based learning and more.
Students like us, as with all people, deserve and require rights to protect themselves from
those who would abuse their freedom and equality. The Bill of Rights was created to protects
and teach others about these rights. It is not from a disrespect for education these rights were
drafted, but rather from an honest embrace. Learning is best done in an environment of mutual
respect, free minds, and equality. Schools must be incubators of democracy, not bastions from
it. It is for these reasons that we support and embrace the Student Bill of Rights.
 IV. How do you promote the Bill of Rights in able to create a true democratic
society?

There is no doubt that nurturing good governance is essential to ensuring respect for human
rights. Without the rule of law, independent courts, and other institutions of the modern society -
essential components of good governance - the promise of human rights may remain just that: a
promise unfulfilled. Enforcement of fundamental freedoms when it matters may be impossible.
The lesson of history is that transparent, responsible, accountable, and participatory
governance is a prerequisite to enduring respect for human dignity and the defense of human
rights.

I will promote the Bill of Rights to create a true democratic society through the investigate
and report on complaints from individuals. Because some of in positions, they have not focusing
on the case of their people instead they ignored a little while and it is too late to respond. Most
National Human Right Institutions have the power the to commence litigation to enforce human
rights or to intervene in litigation involving significant human rights issues. To make
recommendations and proposals to the government on human rights aspects of existing and
proposed laws; To report on specific violations of human rights and the national human rights
situation in general; and

Good governance needs to aim for justice. While the element of the rule of law is extremely
important as part of good governance for the promotion of human rights, that element should
not merely imply respect for the national law but rather for law which is consistent with the
international human rights framework, with channels to promote justice.