Rhys Ivan C.

Jimenez

Give situations (one each) of the three types of legal rights

1. Legal Rights

When an accused person is being tried in court for a criminal offense in the
Philippines, they have certain legal rights that must be upheld by the justice system.
These rights are intended to ensure that the accused receives a fair trial and is not
subjected to arbitrary or unjust treatment by the state.

One of the most important legal rights that an accused person has in the
Philippines is the right to be informed of the charges against them. This means that
the accused must be made aware of the specific allegations that they are facing and
given enough information to understand the nature of the case against them.

The accused also has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. This
means that the state must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and the
accused is innocent until the state can do so. This principle aims to protect the
accused from arbitrary or unjust conviction and also put the burden of proof on the
state.

Lastly, the accused has the right to a fair trial, which means that they have the
right to a public trial, the right to call witnesses, the right to be present at the trial and
the right to be confronted with the evidence against them. The fair trial also requires
that the proceedings are conducted in an impartial manner and that the accused's
rights are protected throughout the trial.

2. Political Rights

During elections in the Philippines, political rights are invoked to ensure that
registered voters have the ability to participate in the democratic process and have
their voices heard. These rights are intended to guarantee that the electoral process
is free, fair and transparent, and that the outcome reflects the will of the people.

One key political right that voters have during elections in the Philippines is the
right to participate in the electoral process. This means that registered voters have
the right to vote for the candidates of their choice, whether it be in local, national or
even presidential elections. This right to vote is essential to the functioning of
democracy and ensures that the citizens of the country have a say in who governs
them.
 Lastly, registered voters have the right to equal access to the media during
political campaigns. This means that candidates running for office should have equal
access to campaign in the media, such as radio and television stations, to share their
message and gain support from the electorate. This is important because it
guarantees that all candidates are given an equal chance to put forward their
platform and policies.

3. Economical Rights

Economic rights refer to the rights of individuals and communities to participate in

the economy, to own and control resources, and to gain a fair income and access to
basic necessities. In the Philippines, a situation where economic rights may be
invoked is when a farmer is protesting against the conversion of their land from
agricultural to commercial or industrial use.

When farmers protest against the conversion of their land, they are asserting
their right to own and control the land that they depend on for their livelihoods. The
government has the power of eminent domain and can take private property for
public use, but the farmers still have the right to due process and just compensation.
Due process guarantees that they are informed, consulted and given the opportunity
to be heard in the decision-making process, and Just compensation means that the
government would have to provide them with fair and full compensation for their loss
of property and income.

Farmers also have the right to fair and just wages for their labor. This means that
they are entitled to receive fair compensation for the work that they do and should
not be exploited or taken advantage of by their employers. It also includes the right
to safe working conditions and to form or join labor unions. Economic rights for
farmers also includes protection against unjust exploitation by employers. This
means that farmers should not be subject to abuse, discrimination, or other forms of
exploitation in their workplaces. This ensures that farmers are treated with dignity
and respect, and that they have the opportunity to earn a decent living.