Article II

Sections 8-18
 Sec. 8
The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and
pursues a policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its
territory.

Freedom from nuclear weapon policy

● Aim of provision
● Ban on nuclear weapons as subject to exception
● Ban as an absolute prohibition
 Sec. 9
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.
 Just and dynamic social order

● Policies necessary to be pursued

● Solving the problem of mass poverty
 Sec. 10
The State shall promote social justice in all phases of national
development

Social justice.
This policy mandates the State to promote social justice in all
phases of national development. In the fulfillment of this duty,
the State must give preferential attention to the welfare of the
less fortunate members of the community — the poor
 Sec. 11
The State values the dignity of every human person and
guarantees full respect for human rights.
 Sec. 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 development of moral
character shall receive the support of the Government.
● Strengthening the family as a basic autonomous social
institution.
–The above declaration not only has given constitutional
basis to the family as a basic autonomous social institution.
In addition, it mandates the State to recognize the
sacredness of family life and to strengthen the family.
● Right to life of the unborn from conception and of the
mother.
(1)Commencement of life
—Human life is commonly believed to begin from the
moment of conception when the female egg and male
sperm merge at fertilization.
(2)Ban on abortion
—Section 12, in categorically mandating the protection
of the unborn, prevents the possibility of abortion being
legalized by future legislation.
 (3) Saving life of mother.
—The State has still another compelling interest aside from
the right to life of the unborn the health of the mother whose
life it shall equally protect.
 Sec. 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

● Today’s youth, more knowledgeable and intelligent.

–The bulking of our population is made up of the youth,
nearly half of it comprising the very young people who
are 15 years old or younger.

● Duty of the State.

–The youth constitute a rich reservoir of productive
manpower. Recognizing their vital role in shaping the
country’s destiny, the Constitution lends its support to the
promotion of their welfare.
 ● Today’s youth, tomorrow’s leaders.
—By harnessing their enterprising spirit and progressive
idealism, and inspiring in them a sense of genuine interest
and responsibility for our country’s welfare, young people
can become effective players in our collective effort to
build a modern Philippines.
 Sec. 14
The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building,
and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of
women and man
 Role of women in nation-building

(1)Proven capabilities of Filipino women

—Our history shows that our women, past and present,
have ably proven their capabilities in all fields of
human endeavor - in private business, in the
professions, in the arts, in education, in civic work, and
in public service even in positions of international
leadership such as in the United Nations and other
international organizations.
 (2) Expansion of women’s role.
—The Constitution gives recognition to the special role
Filipino women have played and continue to play as partners
in the task of nation-building

(3) Equality with men before the law.

—Men and women are fundamentally equal. Yet positions of
responsibility
 Sec. 15
The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the
people and instill health consciousness among them.
 Right of the people to health

Wholistically defined, health is the state of physical, social,

and mental well-being rather than merely the absence of
physical diseases.

The State has the obligation to promote and protect the right
of the people to health. To better fulfill this duty, it must
instill health consciousness among the people.

This topic is discussed lengthily under Article XIII (Social

Justice and Human Rights), Sections 11 to 13.
 Sec. 16
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
Right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology
—Ecology is that branch of science that deals with the
study of the interrelationships of living things (organisms,
plants and animals) and their environments. (see Art. XII,
Sec. 3.)
 (1)Causes of environmental degradation
—The Constitution, in Section 16, takes cognizance of the
continuing degradation of the Philippine environment
which has become a matter of national concern caused by
rapid urbanization (migration of people from rural areas to
urban centers), industrial growth, population expansion,
natural resources utilization, the use of modern technology,
and other socio- economic factors.
 (2) Effect on quality of life.
—Many people today are unable to live in dignity as
human beings because they cannot acquire the necessary
food, housing, health, sanitation, and education as a result
of the deterioration of the environment.

(3) Relationship between development and environment.

—The lessons drawn from ecological ecological studies in the
United Nations show that political, social, and economic
growth and development are crucially dependent upon the state
of the human environment.
 Sec. 17
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.
 Sec. 18
The State affirms labor as a primary social economic force.
It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their
welfare.
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