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Presented by:
Objectives:
At the end of the report, we will be able to:
identify Constitutional provisions that serve
as basis or foundation of Philippine
Educational system; and
cite examples or evidences of implication of
these Constitutional provisions in our current
educational setting.
A Glimpse at History
Spanish Period
The Malolos Constitution of 1899
Declared that the Philippines was a
free state
Creation of the Council of Government
One the seven Cabinet Positions
created was Public Education
(Art. IX, Sec. 73)
PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
OF 1935
Reaffirmed the existence of Public Educational
Department as legal (Art. VII, Sec. 11, Sub-sec. 1)
Provide aid and support to parents in rearing the
youth for civil efficiency (Art. II, Sec. 4)
Exemption from taxation of buildings and
improvements used exclusively for educational
purposes (Art. VI, Sec. 22, Sub-sec. 3)
THE 1987
CONSTITUTION
Constitutional Basis of
Philippine Education
There are three Articles in the Philippine Constitution of
1987 that deals, directly or indirectly, with the educational
system in the Philippines. These are:
ARTICLE II,
SECTIONS 11, 12, 13,and 17
The State declares that:
1. it values the dignity of every human
person and
guarantees full respect for
human rights;
2. it shall strengthen the family as a basic,
selfgoverning social unit and protect the
life of the
mother and the life of the
unborn from conception;
3. it shall provide support to parents in the
ARTICLE II,
SECTIONS 11, 12, 13,and 17
The State declares that: (cont.)
4. it recognizes the vital role of the youth in
the
country's development;
5. it shall promote and protect the physical,
moral,
spiritual, intellectual and social wellbeing of the
youth;
6. it makes education, science and
technology, arts,
culture and sports a
priority of the State.
What kind of
education is
envisioned in the
Constitution?
ARTICLE XIV
EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY, ARTS,
CULTURE AND SPORTS
Section 1
The State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to
quality education at all levels, and
shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to
all.
Patriotism
Inculcation
Nationalism
Love of humanity
Respect of human rights
ppreciation of the role of the national heroes
Strengthen ethical and spiritual values
Moral character and personal discipline
Critical and creative thinking
Scientific and technological knowledge
Vocational efficiency
of values (3.2).
Optional religious
instruction in
public schools
(3.3)
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