1987 CONSTITUTION expression, or of the press, or the right
of the people peaceably to assemble
Article II and petition the government for Section 9. The State shall promote a redress of grievances. just and dynamic social order that will Section 8. The right of the people, ensure the prosperity and including those employed in the independence of the nation and free public and private sectors, to form the people from poverty through unions, associations, or societies for policies that provide adequate social purposes not contrary to law shall not services, promote full employment, a be abridged. rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all. Article XIII Section 10. The State shall promote Section 3. The State shall afford full social justice in all phases of national protection to labor, local and overseas, development. organized and unorganized, and promote full employment and Section 18. The State affirms labor as equality of employment opportunities a primary social economic force. It for all. shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare. It shall guarantee the rights of all workers to self-organization, Section 20. The State recognizes the collective bargaining and negotiations, indispensable role of the private and peaceful concerted activities, sector, encourages private enterprise, including the right to strike in and provides incentives to needed accordance with law. They shall be investments. entitled to security of tenure, humane Article III conditions of work, and a living wage. Section 1. No person shall be deprived They shall also participate in policy of life, liberty, or property without due and decision-making processes process of law, nor shall any person be affecting their rights and benefits as denied the equal protection of the may be provided by law. laws. The State shall promote the principle Section 4. No law shall be passed of shared responsibility between abridging the freedom of speech, of workers and employers and the preferential use of voluntary modes in settling disputes, including conciliation, and shall enforce their mutual compliance therewith to foster industrial peace. The State shall regulate the relations between workers and employers, recognizing the right of labor to its just share in the fruits of production and the right of enterprises to reasonable returns to investments, and to expansion and growth. Section 14. The State shall protect working women by providing safe and healthful working conditions, taking into account their maternal functions, and such facilities and opportunities that will enhance their welfare and enable them to realize their full potential in the service of the nation.