PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT & NEW CONSTITUTION

DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARIÑAS

Section 7. The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relations with

other states, the paramount consideration shall be national sovereignty, territorial

integrity, national interest, and the right to self-determination.

Republic Act No. 7157, “Philippine Foreign Service Act of 1991.”

Section 8. The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a

policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory.

Republic Act No. 10697, “Strategic Trade Management Act (STMA)”

Section 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.

Republic Act No. 10532, “Philippine National Health Research System Act of 2013”.

Republic Act No. 8150 – “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC WORKS

AND HIGHWAYS INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM”

Republic Act No. 9287 – “AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL

NUMBERS GAMES, AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF PRESIDENTIAL

DECREE NO. 1602, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.”

Republic Act No. 8282 – “AN ACT FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE SOCIAL

SECURITY SYSTEM THEREBY AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE, REPUBLIC ACT

NO. 1161, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL SECURITY LAW”

Republic Act No. 9994,- “AN ACT TO MAXIMIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF SENIOR

CITIZENS TO NATION BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES

AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

Section 10. The State shall promote social justice in all phases of national development

Republic Act No.1161,"Social Security Law“.

Republic Act No. 9344 – “AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE JUVENILE

JUSTICE AND WELFARE SYSTEM, CREATING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND

WELFARE COUNCIL UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, APPROPRIATING

FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

Section 11. The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full

respect for human rights.

Republic Act No. 10368, “Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of

2013”
Republic Act No. 8282 – “AN ACT FURTHER STRENGTHENING THE SOCIAL

SECURITY SYSTEM THEREBY AMENDING FOR THIS PURPOSE, REPUBLIC ACT

NO. 1161, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE SOCIAL SECURITY LAW”

Republic Act No. 9745 – “AN ACT PENALIZING TORTURE AND OTHER CRUEL,

INHUMAN AND DEGRADING TREATMENT OR PUNISHMENT AND PRESCRIBING

PENALTIES THEREFOR.”

Republic Act No. 9208 - “AN ACT TO INSTITUTE POLICIES TO ELIMINATE

TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN,

ESTABLISHING THE NECESSARY INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS FOR THE

PROTECTION AND SUPPORT OF TRAFFICKED PERSONS, PROVIDING

PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATIONS, AND FOR OTHER.”

Republic Act No. 7438 - “AN ACT DEFINING CERTAIN RIGHTS OF PERSON

ARRESTED, DETAINED OR UNDER CUSTODIAL INVESTIGATION AS WELL AS

THE DUTIES OF THE ARRESTING, DETAINING AND INVESTIGATING OFFICERS,

AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF”

Republic Act No. 7877 – “AN ACT DECLARING SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL

IN THE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION OR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR

OTHER PURPOSES”

Republic Act No. 7610 – “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR STRONGER DETERRENCE

AND SPECIAL PROTECTION AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND

DISCRIMINATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

Republic Act No. 9231, "Special Protection Of Children Against Child Abuse,

Exploitation And Discrimination Act"

Republic Act No. 9262, “The Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of

2004”

Section 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 rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and the

development of moral character shall receive the support of the Government.

Republic Act No. 10354, “The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act

of 2012”.

Republic Act No. 8369 – “AN ACT ESTABLISHING FAMILY COURTS, GRANTING

THEM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OVER CHILD AND FAMILY CASES,

AMENDING BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 129,AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN

AS ACT OF 1980, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER

PURPOSES.”
Section 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.

Republic Act No. 8044, “Youth in Nation-Building Act”.

Republic Act No. 1425, “Rizal Law”

Section 14. The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure

the fundamental equality before the law of women and men.

Republic Act No. 7192, "Women in Development and Nation Building Act."

Republic Act No. 9710, “Magna Carta for Women”

Section 15. The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and

instill health consciousness among them.

Republic Act No. 7394, "Consumer Act of the Philippines,"

Section 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.

Republic Act No. 9729, “Climate Change Act of 2009

Section 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.

Republic Act No. 10390, “An Act Revitalizing the People’s Television Network,

Incorporated”.

Section 18. The State affirms labor as a primary social economic force. It shall protect

the rights of workers and promote their welfare.

Republic Act No. 10771, “Philippine Green Jobs Act of 2016

Section 19. The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy

effectively controlled by Filipinos.

Republic Act No. 7721, “An Act Liberalizing the Entry and Scope of Operations of

Foreign Banks in the Philippines and for other Purposes”

Section 20. The State recognizes the indispensable role of the private sector,

encourages private enterprise, and provides incentives to needed investments.

Republic Act No. 10708, “The Tax Incentives Management and Transparency Act

(TIMTA)”

Republic Act No. 9168 - "AN ACT TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO NEW PLANT

VARIETIES, ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION BOARD

AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

Republic Act No. 6957 - "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING,

CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE

PROJECTS BY THE PRIVATE SECTOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"

Republic Act No. 7916 – “AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND

MECHANISMS FOR THE CREATION, OPERATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND

COORDINATION OF SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES IN THE PHILIPPINES,

CREATING FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC ZONE AUTHORITY

(PEZA), AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”

Section 21. The State shall promote comprehensive rural development and agrarian

reform.

Republic Act No. 10618, “Rural Farm Schools Act”

Republic Act No. 9700 - "AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE COMPREHENSIVE

AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAM (CARP), EXTENDING THE ACQUISITION AND

DISTRIBUTION OF ALL AGRICULTURAL LANDS, INSTITUTING NECESSARY

REFORMS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF REPUBLIC

ACT NO. 6657, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN

REFORM LAW OF 1988, AS AMENDED, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS

THEREFOR"

Republic Act No. 7905 - "AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF

THE COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM PROGRAM, AND FOR OTHER

PURPOSES."

Section 22. The State recognizes and promotes the rights of indigenous cultural

communities within the framework of national unity and development.

Republic Act No. 8371, otherwise known as the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act of

1997 (“IPRA”),

Section 23. The State shall encourage non-governmental, community-based, or sectoral

organizations that promote the welfare of the nation.

Republic Act No. 10693, “Microfinance NGOs Act”

Section 24. The State recognizes the vital role of communication and information in

nation-building.

Republic Act No. 10844, “Department of Information and Communications Technology

Act of 2015”

Section 25. The State shall ensure the autonomy of local governments

Republic Act No. 7160, “Local Government Code of 1991”

Section 26. The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service,

and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law

Republic Act No. 10742, “Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015”

Section 27. The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take

positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.

Republic Act No. 3019, “ANTI-GRAFT AND CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT”

Republic Act No. 9184, “Government Procurement Act”

Section 28. Subject to reasonable conditions prescribed by law, the State adopts and

implements a policy of full public disclosure of all its transactions involving public

interest.

Republic Act No. 9184, “Government Procurement Act”

Republic Act No. 10173, “Data Privacy Act of 2012”.