DELA CRUZ, Jan Piola L.

SS10/A2

ARTICLE II – Declaration of principles and state policies

PRINCIPLES POLICIES
Section 1: Section 7:
- The Philippines, a democratic and - Foreign policy of the Philippines
republican state
- Manifestations of a democratic and
republican state
- Sovereignty of the people
- Right of the people to revolt
Section 2: Section 8:
- Renunciation of was as an instrument - Freedom from nuclear weapons policy
of national policy
- Adaptation of the generally accepted
principles of international law as part
of our law
- Adherence to the policy of peace, etc.,
with all nations
Section 3: Section 9:
- Supremacy of civilian authority over - Just and dynamic social order
the military
- Armed forces of the Philippines,
protector of the people and the state
Section 4: Section 10:
- Prime duty of the Government - Social Justice
- Defense of the state by the people
against foreign aggression
- Military and civil service by the
people
Section 5: Section 11:
- Maintenance of peace and order, etc. - Human dignity and human rights
Section 6: Section 12:
- Principle of separation of the church - Strengthening the family as a basic
and state autonomous social institution
- Meaning of “establishment of religion - Right to the life of the unborn and the
cause” mother
- No hostility towards religion - Rearing of the youth for civic
efficiency and development of moral
character
Section 13:
- Role of the youth in nation building
Section 14:
 - Role of women in nation building
Section 15:
- Right of the people to health
Section 16:
- Right of the people to a balanced and
healthful ecology
Section 17:
- Priority to education, science and
technology, arts, culture, and sports
Section 18:
- Labor as a primary social economic
force
Section 19:
- Self-reliant and independent national
economy
Section 20:
- Role of the private sector in the
economy
Section 21:
- Comprehensive rural development and
agrarian reform
Section 22:
- Indigenous cultural communities
Section 23:
- Non-governmental, community-based
or sectoral organizations
Section 24:
- Vital role of communication and
information in nation building
Section 25:
- Autonomy of local governments
Section 26:
- Equal access to opportunities for
public service
Section 27:
- Honesty and integrity in public service
Section 28:
- Full disclosure by the state of all its
transactions