Politics and

Governance with
Philippine
Constitution
Presented by: Gines, Raizza
Monique H.
 Article 2

Declaration of Principles and State

Policies Principles
Section 7
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.
 Foreign Policy

● Basic direction underlying the conduct by a State of its affairs vis-a-vis those of other
States.

● It is a set of guidelines followed by a government of a country.

1. Formulation and conduct of foreign policy
● The President is the chief architect of Philippine foreign policy.
2. An instrument of domestic foreign policy
● Its importance in the survival and progress of a country cannot be over-emphasized.
● Sole weapon of a State for the promotion of national interests in international affairs .
3. Pursuit in an independent foreign policy.
● Simply means one that is not subordinate.
4. Basic Foreign Policy objective
• To establish friendly relation with all countries of the world
5. Paramount consideration
• Must be a policy of flexibility and pragmatism guided only by the welfare of our people and the
security of our republic.
• Shall be national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the right to self determination.
 Section 12
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
Right of human life of the unborn from conception and of the mother
• Once conceived, a child has the right to be born and the right to live.
• Mandates the protection of the unborn from the possibility of abortion being legalized.
• The State should also protect the health of the mother.
Rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and development of moral character.
• A duty of parents and government.
• Right of State to interfere with education of the children.
• Power of State to interfere in the school.
• The State parental conditions.
• Duty of State to encourage educational institutions.
Section 13
The 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.

Role of the Youth in Nation Building

• The constitution recognizes the importance of the youth.
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