1987 CONSTITUTUTION OF THE PHILIPPINES.pptx (1).pptx

The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines is the supreme law of the country. It was completed by the Constitutional Commission on October 12, 1986, and ratified by a nationwide plebiscite on February 2, 1987. The Constitution outlines the rights of people, the functioning of the government, and the laws to be followed.

1. 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Rights and the Constitution

2. 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.

3. What is Rights? — A right is a freedom to act or refrain from acting. — It is a power or privilege to which a person has a just claim.

4. Article III- The Bill of Rights — Refers to the declaration and enumeration of the fundamental civil and political rights of a person. Purpose: Safeguard individuals from violations by the government and others. It includes the protection of the following rights: Civil Rights Political Rights Socio-economic Rights Rights of the Accused

5. Types of Rights Civil Rights Rights of the Accused Socio- economic Rights - or rights belonging to individuals by virtue of their citizenship, such as freedom to contract, right to property, and marriage among others; Political Rights - which are rights pertaining to the citizenship of the individual, such as right to vote, hold office, petition for redress of wrong. - which refer to protections given to the person of an accused in any criminal case. - or those which ensure the well-being and economic security of an individual.

6. Significance of the Bill of Rights > Balances Government power and individual freedoms. Two key provisions: 1. Restrictions directed against the state. 2. Explicit identification and limitation of rights of the individuals.

7. Invoking the Bill of Rights Primarily directed against the government Protects against abuse by government, individuals, or groups Can also be invoked in civil cases (Article 32 of the Civil Code).

8. Conclusion > The 1987 Constitution promotes democracy and safeguards individual freedoms. > The Bill of Rights is a cornerstone of protecting human dignity and rights.

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