a) Human Dignity and Social Justice. - The dignity of every human person is valued and full respect for human rights1 is guaranteed as well as social justice in all phases of development2. Furthermore, equitable opportunities based on one’s advantages and disadvantages in life are also to be provided.
b) Youth Welfare and Public Participation. – Recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation-building and the promotion and protection of their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being; the inculcation of patriotism and nationalism, and encouragement of their involvement in public and civic affairs3;
c) Women, Family, and Rearing. - The role of women in nation-building, and the fundamental equality before the law of women and men4 are recognized; the sanctity of family life and the protection and strengthening of the family as a basic autonomous social institution, and the natural and primary right and duty of parents in rearing the youth for civic efficiency and the development of moral character5;
d) Indigeneity. - The recognition and promotion of the rights of indigenous cultural communities within the framework of national unity and development6;
e) Public Health and Ecology. - The right to health of the people and the obligation of the state to instill health consciousness among them and to a balanced and healthful ecology according to the rhythm and harmony of nature7;
e) Public Health and Ecology. - The right to health of the people and the obligation of the state to instill health consciousness among them and to a balanced and healthful ecology according to the rhythm and harmony of nature7;
f) Education and Development Nexus. - Priority is given to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and development8;
Footnotes:
1 Section 11, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, 1987 Constitution, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/1987-constitution/
2 Section 2, Article XIII - Social Justice and Human Rights, 1987 Constitution, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/1987-constitution/
3 Section 13, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, 1987 Constitution, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/1987-constitution/
4 Section 14, Ibid.
5 Section 12, Ibid
6 Section 22, Ibid.
7 Sections 15 and 16, Ibid
8 Section 17, Ibid.
Footnotes:
1 Section 11, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, 1987 Constitution, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/1987-constitution/
2 Section 2, Article XIII - Social Justice and Human Rights, 1987 Constitution, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/1987-constitution/
3 Section 13, Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies, 1987 Constitution, https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/1987-constitution/
4 Section 14, Ibid.
5 Section 12, Ibid
6 Section 22, Ibid.
7 Sections 15 and 16, Ibid
8 Section 17, Ibid.
