Paladan, Mary Joy M.

BSED-SOC 3B

1. Explain the meaning, object, value, and changes of the Preamble.

The concept "preamble" comes from the Latin preambulare, which translates as "to walk
before." It serves as a primer for the primary subject. It is the Constitution's introduction.
Essentially, the preamble does not constitute an intrinsic element of our Constitution. By itself, it
cannot be claimed as a foundation of judicially enforceable private rights or any governmental
authority not expressly conferred or clearly assumed from it.

The preamble establishes the Constitution's origins and aims. Although a preamble is
not required for a constitution, it is prudent to include one. In the case of the Philippine
Constitution, the Preamble, which is written in broad words, conveys the Filipino people's ideals
and offers the basic outline and spirit of the Constitution. It identifies the authors of the
Constitution and the purposes for which it was promulgated. Additionally, it defines the main
aims for which the Constitution and the government constituted under it are designed, as well as
certain essential concepts underlying the foundational charter. Additionally, the preamble acts
as a guide for interpreting the Constitution. The Preamble cannot be cited by the government as
a source of authority or by the people as a source of rights. It does, however, have some use in
terms of the construction or interpretation of constitutional requirements. The statement of
general goals may be referred to in evaluating the interpretation of unclear or ambiguous
constitutional provisions.

The Preamble to the Philippines' 1987 Constitution is 75 words long. It contains fifteen
additional words above the 1973 Constitution. Additionally, the phrase "Almighty God" was
substituted for the phrase "Divine Providence" in the 1935 and 1973 Constitutions, which was
deemed imprecise and impersonal. The latter word was introduced in the 1973 Constitution as a
means of accommodating certain atheists in the 1971 Constitution. Additionally, the term
"common good" is used to refer to all people rather than "universal welfare," which may be
taken to refer primarily to the welfare of the majority, and "freedom" is used rather than "liberty,"
since the latter term excludes freedom from want, dread, and ignorance.

2. Identify the Principles and State Policies embodied in the 1987 Constitution.
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Principles
a. The Philippines is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides in the people
and all government authority emanates from them.
b. The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy, adopts the generally
accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land and adheres to the
policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, and amity with all nations.
 c. Civilian authority is, at all times, supreme over the military. The Armed Forces of the
Philippines is the protector of the people and the State. Its goal is to secure the
sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the national territory.
d. The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people. The Government
may call upon the people to defend the State and, in the fulfillment thereof, all citizens
may be required, under conditions provided by law, to render personal, military or civil
service.
e. The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and
promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the
blessings of democracy.
f. The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable.

State Policies
a. The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relations with other states,
the paramount consideration shall be national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national
interest, and the right to self-determination.
b. The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a policy of
freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory.
c. The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity
and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through policies that
provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living,
and an improved quality of life for all.
d. The State shall promote social justice in all phases of national development.
e. The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for
human rights.
f. The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall protect and strengthen the
family as a basic autonomous social institution. It shall equally protect the life of the
mother and the life of the unborn from conception. The natural and primary right and
duty of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and the development of
moral character shall receive the support of the Government.
g. State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and
protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate
in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and
civic affairs.
h. The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the
fundamental equality before the law of women and men.
i. The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health
consciousness among them.
j. 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 nature.
k. The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and
sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total
human liberation and development.
 l. The State affirms labor as a primary social economic force. It shall protect the rights of
workers and promote their welfare.
m. The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy effectively
controlled by Filipinos.
n. The State recognizes the indispensable role of the private sector, encourages private
enterprise, and provides incentives to needed investments.
o. The State shall promote comprehensive rural development and agrarian reform.
p. The State recognizes and promotes the rights of indigenous cultural communities within
the framework of national unity and development.
q. The State shall encourage non-governmental, community-based, or sectoral
organizations that promote the welfare of the nation.
r. The State recognizes the vital role of communication and information in nation-building.
s. The State shall ensure the autonomy of local governments.
t. The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service, and prohibit
political dynasties as may be defined by law.
u. The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take positive and
effective measures against graft and corruption.
v. Subject to reasonable conditions prescribed by law, the State adopts and implements a
policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions involving public interest.

3. Explain the concept of Bill of Rights.

The Bill of Rights, colloquially referred to as the "Charter of Liberty," is a statement and
listing of a person's fundamental rights and liberties that the Constitution is intended to
safeguard against infringement by the government, an individual, or a group of individuals. It is a
charter of individual liberties and a check on the state's power. It is founded on the social
significance afforded to the person in a democratic or republican society, where the poorest in
economic or social position are treated equally to the richest or most powerful, since they, too,
are imbued with human dignity.

4. Enumerate the basic human rights embodied in the Constitution and explain its
meaning, purpose, and limitation.

a. Right to life, liberty, and property and equal protection of the laws. Under the
Constitution, a person may be deprived of life, liberty, and property provided that due
process of law is observed.
b. Right to privacy; warrant of arrest, search and seizures, probable cause,
warrantless arrest. Before a police officer can make an arrest or conduct a search, he
or she must obtain a valid arrest warrant or search warrant. Unless it's present, all
evidence gathered this way will be ruled inadmissible in court.
c. Right to privacy of communication. Law prevents interfering with people's private
communications or correspondence. A court order or a matter of public safety and order
necessitates an exemption to this rule.
d. Right to freedom of speech, free press, freedom of assembly, and the right to
petition. Free speech and the press are both constitutional rights that guarantee people
the right to say and publish whatever they want without fear of retribution or punishment.
It also protects people from being held liable for their words or actions as long as they do
not break the law or harm someone's reputation or business. These rights are
collectively referred to as freedom of expression. Additionally, it gives you the right to
distribute what you publish.
e. Right to free exercise of religion. The constitutional protection of religious liberty is a
man's right to worship God and to hold religious beliefs that appeal to his individual
conscience, free from dictation or interference by any person, government or
ecclesiastical authority. It prohibits legislative or regulatory restrictions on an individual's
freedom of conscience and freedom to associate with any religious group or style of
worship.
f. The right to form a union. The right to create associations is the freedom to organize
or join any group, association, union, or society, and to adopt the rules that the members
deem most suited for accomplishing their objective. With or without this provision, this
right is presumed to exist. It is self-evident that the freedom to associate with an
organization includes the right to leave or refrain from association.