SALAZAR,JENIVAMIL A.

Module 3 – Citizenship
Training
Presented by
MARK SORIANO GUERRERO

NSTP 1
Samillano, James Bryan M.
 Philippine Constitution

• Since June 12, 1898, Proclamation of Independence,

there have been a total of 6 Philippine Constitution
• 1. Malolos Constitution (1898-1901) First Philippine
Constitution, First republican constitution in Asia
• 2. Philippine Organic Act of 1902 & Philippine Autonomy
of 1916 (1902-1935)- The Phil. Organic Act of 1902
provided a Philippine Assembly composed of Filipino
citizen while the Phil. Organic Act of 1916 included the
first pledge of Philippine Independence.
Hilwano, Erron S.
 Philippine Constitution
• 3. Commonwealth and Third Republic / 1935 Constitution (1935 – 1943
& 1945 – 1972) – the United States Congress in 1934 passed the
Philippine Independence Act that paved way to the creation of a
constitution for the Philippines. Through the 1934 Constitutional
Convention, a draft of the Constitution for the Philippines was produced.
It was ratified through a national plebiscite on May 14, 1935. In
November 15, 1935 with the inauguration of the Commonwealth of the
Philippines, the constitution was fully implemented and enforced. Part of
its provision states that the said constitution will remain in effect once
independence was declared on July 4, 1946. In 1940, the National
Assembly of the Philippines amended the constitution from having a
unicameral assembly to a bicameral congress and changing the term limit
of the president from six (6) years with no re-election to four (4) years
with a possibility of re-election for a second term. In 1945, the
constitution was again observed with the liberation of the country
Monton, McRussel C.
 Philippine Constitution
• 4. Japanese-Sponsored Republic / Second Republic/ 1943 Constitution
(1943-1945) – the Japanese-sponsored government nullified the constitution
during the World War II. The government created a Preparatory Committee
oh Philippine Independence to replace the constitution. The new
constitution was used by the administration under President Jose P. Laurel.
• 5. Martial Law Constitution /1973 Constitution (1973 – 1986) – during the
regime of Pres. FEM, a Constitutional Convention was formed to amend the
1935 Constitution. Through the Presidential Decree No. 86, s 1972 –
creation of a citizen assembly to ratify a drafted constitution by means of a
Viva Voce in place of secret ballots, President Marcos announced the
ratification and its effectivity on January 17, 1973. Although there were
several opposition to its ratification, the 1973 Constitution was deemed
valid and was enforced.
Sumoda, Angelo P
 Philippine Constitution
• 6.Freedom Constitution / 1987 Constitution (1987 – Present) -
After Martial Law and the democracy was restored, President
Corazon Aquino issued the suspension of several provision in the
1973 Constitution and promulgated a transitory constitution
through Proclamation No.3. The Constitutional Commission was
created by Proclamation No.9, s.1986 and was tasked to write a
new charter to replace the previous Constitution. The National
Plebiscite for the new Constitution was held on February 2,1987.
Then, on February 11, 1987, by virtue of Proclamation No.58 the
new constitution was ratified.
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SALAZAR, JENIVAMIL A.
 PREAMBLE

• We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid

of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane
society and establish a Government that shall embody
our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good,
conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to
ourselves and our posterity the blessings of
independence and democracy under the rule of law
and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality
and peace do ordain and promulgate this constitution
Esteves, Ryan M.
 Bill of Rights
• Sec. 1 – 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.
• Sec. 2 – The right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers and effects against the unreasonable searches and
seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be unviolable,
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.
Gabriel, Jayson L
 Bill of Rights

• Sec. 3 –
• 1. The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be
inviolable except upon lawful order of the court, or when public
safety or order requires otherwise as prescribed by the law
• 2. Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding
section shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding
• Sec. 4 – 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 redness of grievances
Bantula, Ara Shiela Mae Q.
 Bill of Rights
• Sec. 5. No law shall be made respecting an establishment of
religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The free
exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and the worship,
without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed.
No religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or
political rights.
• Sec. 6. The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the
limits prescribed by law shall not be impaired except upon lawful
order of the court. Neither shall the right to travel be impaired
except in the interest of national security, public safety, or public
health, as may be provided by law.
Salvador, Ronel Renzo E.
 Bill of Rights
• Sec. 7. The right of the people to information on matters of
public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records,
and to documents, and papers pertaining to official acts,
transactions, or decision, as well as to government research
data used as basis for policy development, shall be afforded the
citizen, subject to such limitations as may be provided by law.
• Sec. 8. The right of the people, including those employed in the
public and private sectors, to form unions, association, or
societies for purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged.
Alimojaned Justine
 Bill of Rights

• Sec. 9. Private property shall not be taken for

public use without just compensation.
• Sec. 10. No law impairing the obligation of
contracts shall be passed.
• Sec. 11. Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial
bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not be
denied to any person of poverty.
Cabiliza Clyde Louther L.
 Bill of Rights

• Sec. 12
• 1. Any person under investigation for the commission of an
offense shall have the right to be informed of his right to remain
silent and to have competent and independent counsel preferably
of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the services of
counsel, he must be provided with one. These rights cannot be
waived except in writing and in the presence of counsel.
• 2. No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation or any other
means which vitiate the free will shall be used against him.
Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other
similar forms of detention are prohibited.
Reyes, Nathaniel M
 Bill of Rights

• 3. Any confession or admission obtained in violation of

this or section 17 hereof shall be inadmissible in
evidence against him.
• 4. The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions of
violations of this section as well as compensation to and
rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices,
and their families.
Maaño,Mikhael R
 Bill of Rights

• Sec 13. All persons except those charged with offenses

punishable by reclusion perpetua when evidence of guilt is
strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient
securities, or be released on recognizance as may be
provided by law. The right to bail shall not be impaired
even when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is
suspended. Excessive bail shall not re required.
• Sect. 14.
• 1. No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense
without due process of law
Arguelles, Jed Andrew P.
 Bill of Rights
• 2. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be
presumed innocent until the contrary is proved, and shall
enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be
informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against
him, to have a speedy, impartial, and public trial, to meet
the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory
process to secure the attendance of witnesses and the
production of evidence in his behalf. However, after
arraignment, trial may proceed notwithstanding the
absence of the accused provided that he has been duly
notified and his failure to appear is unjustifiable.
Dayupay,Daniel M.
 Bill of Rights

• Sec. 15. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus

shall not be suspended except in cases of invasion
or rebellion when the public safety requires it.
• Sec. 16. All persons shall have the right to a speedy
disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-
judicial, or administrative bodies.
• Sec.17. No person shall be compelled to be witness
against himself.
Lovite, Kiel Kiel Marcius P
 Bill of Rights

• Sec. 18.
• 1. No person shall be detained solely by reason of his
political beliefs and aspirations.
• 2. No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist
except as a punishment for a crime whereof the party
shall have been duly convicted.
 Bill of Right

• Sec. 19.
• 1. Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or
inhuman punishment inflicted. Neither shall death penalty be
imposed, unless, for compelling reasons involving heinous
crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death
penalty already imposed shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua.
• 2. The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading
punishment against any prisoner or detainee or the use of
substandard or inadequate penal facilities under subhuman
conditions shall be dealt with by law.
 Bill of Right

• Sec. 20. – No person shall be imprisoned fro debt or

non-payment of a poll tax.
• Sec. 21 – No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of
punishment for the same offense. If an act is punished
by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquitted
under either shall constitute a bar to another
prosecution for the same act.
• Sec. 22 – No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall
be enacted.
 LAS 3

• State all the 6 Philippine Constitution.

• State the Preamble of the Philippine Constitution
 YPOV 3

• Choose 2 of the 22 Bill of Rights and explain them

in essay form (min. of 15 sentences)