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    The document summarizes key provisions on national territory and principles/state policies from the Philippine Constitution. It defines the national territory as comprising the Philippine archipelago and any other territories under Philippine sovereignty. It also outlines principles like democratic governance, protection of people/property, and separation of church and state. State policies include an independent foreign policy, social justice, human rights, and priority areas like education, labor rights, and environmental protection.

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    Philippine Constitution: Article 1 - National Territory

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    PHILIPPINE

    CONSTITUTION
    ARTICLE 1 – NATIONAL TERRITORY
    The national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago,
    with all the islands and waters embraced therein, and all other
    territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or
    jurisdiction, consisting of its terrestrial, fluvial, and aerial
    domains, including its territorial sea, the seabed, the subsoil,
    the insular shelves, and other submarine areas. The waters
    around, between, and connecting the islands of the
    archipelago, regardless of their breadth and dimensions, form
    part of the internal waters of the Philippines.
    NECESSITY OF CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION ON
    NATIONAL TERRITORY

    1. Binding force of such provision under international law.


    2. Value of provision defining our national territory.
    3. Acquisition of other territories
    NATIONAL TERRITORY OF THE PHILIPPINES

    The Philippine All other territories


    archipelago, with all over which the
    the islands and Philippines has
    waters sovereignty or
    embraced therein jurisdiction

    (Internal Waters) The


    waters around,
    Terrestrial, fluvial, and between, and
    aerial domains, connecting the
    including its territorial islands of the
    sea, the seabed, the archipelago,
    subsoil, the insular regardless of their
    shelves, and other breadth and
    submarine areas. dimensions, form part
    of the internal waters
    of the Philippines.
    NATIONAL TERRITORY OF THE PHILIPPINES
    1. The Philippine
    archipelago, with all the
    islands and waters
    embraced therein

    2. All other territories over


    which the Philippines has
    Archipelago
    sovereignty or
    jurisdiction
     The Philippine
    3. Terrestrial, fluvial, and Archipelago consisting of
    aerial domains, including
    its territorial sea, the three main islands
    seabed, the subsoil, the
    insular shelves, and
    other submarine areas.
    namely; Luzon, Visayas
    4. (Internal Waters) The and Mindanao
    waters around, between,
    and connecting the

    Archipelagic doctrine?
    islands of the
    archipelago, regardless of
    their breadth and
    dimensions, form part of
    the internal waters of the
    Philippines.
    NATIONAL TERRITORY OF THE PHILIPPINES
    1. The Philippine
    archipelago, with all the
    islands and waters
    embraced therein

    2. All other territories over


    which the Philippines has
    According to the 1973 constitution, “all the
    sovereignty or other territories belonging to the Philippines
    jurisdiction
    by historic right or legal”
    3. Terrestrial, fluvial, and
    aerial domains, including
    its territorial sea, the PENDING PHILIPPINE CLAIM
    seabed, the subsoil, the
    insular shelves, and 1. Sabah
    other submarine areas.
    2. Spratly Island (Kalayaan Group of Islands)
    4. (Internal Waters) The
    waters around, between,
    and connecting the
    islands of the
    archipelago, regardless of
    their breadth and
    dimensions, form part of
    the internal waters of the
    Philippines.
    NATIONAL TERRITORY OF THE PHILIPPINES
    1. The Philippine  Territorial Sea
    archipelago, with all the
     Seabed
    islands and waters
    embraced therein  Subsoil
    2. All other territories over
     Insular Shelves
    which the Philippines has  Other Submarine Areas
    sovereignty or
    jurisdiction
    1. TERRESTRIAL DOMAIN
    3. Terrestrial, fluvial, and 2. AERIAL DOMAIN
    aerial domains, including
    its territorial sea, the
    A. AIR SPACE
    seabed, the subsoil, the B. OUTER SPACE
    insular shelves, and 3. FLUVIAL DOMAIN
    other submarine areas.
    A. INTERNATIONAL OR NATIONAL WATERS
    4. (Internal Waters) The A.1. INTERNAL WATER UNDER THE
    waters around, between,
    and connecting the
    CONSTITUTION
    islands of the A.2. ARCHIPELAGIC WATERS UNDER
    archipelago, regardless of INTERNATIONAL LAW
    their breadth and  Right of Innocent Passage
    dimensions, form part of
    the internal waters of the
     Right of Involuntary Entrance
    Philippines. B. EXTERNAL OR TERRITORIAL WATERS OR
    MARITIME ZONE
    NATIONAL TERRITORY OF THE PHILIPPINES
    1. The Philippine
    archipelago, with all the
    islands and waters
    embraced therein

    2. All other territories over


    which the Philippines has
    sovereignty or C. TWELVE-MILE CONTIGUOUS ZONE
    jurisdiction

    3. Terrestrial, fluvial, and D. TWO HUNDRED-MILE EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC


    aerial domains, including
    its territorial sea, the
    ZONE
    seabed, the subsoil, the
    insular shelves, and E. INTERNATIONAL WATERS, HIGH SEAS OR OPEN
    other submarine areas.
    SEAS
    4. (Internal Waters) The
    waters around, between,
    and connecting the
    islands of the
    archipelago, regardless of
    their breadth and
    dimensions, form part of
    the internal waters of the
    Philippines.
    PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
    ARTICLE 2 – DECLARATION OF
    PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES
    PRINCIPLES
    SECTION 1
    The Philippines is a democratic and republican
    State. Sovereignty resides in the people and all
    government authority emanates from them.

    SECTION 2
    The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of
    national policy, adopts the generally accepted
    principles of international law as part of the law of the
    land and adheres to the policy of peace, equality, justice,
    freedom, cooperation, and amity with all nations.
    SECTION 3
    Civilian authority is at all times, supreme over the
    military. The Armed Forces of the Philippines is the
    protector of the people and the State. Its goal is to secure
    the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the
    national territory.
    SECTION 4
    The prime duty of the Government is to serve and
    protect the people. The Government may call upon the
    people to defend the State and, in the fulfillment thereof,
    all citizens may be required, under conditions provided
    by law, to render person military or civil service.
    SECTION 5
    The maintenance of peace and order, the protection
    of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the
    general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the
    people of the blessings of democracy.

    SECTION 6
    The separation of Church and State shall be
    inviolable.
    STATE
    POLICIES
    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
    selfdetermination.
    SECTION 8
    The Philippines, consistent with the national
    interest, adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from
    nuclear weapons in its territory
    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.
    SECTION 10
    The State shall promote social justice in all phases
    of national development.
    SECTION 11
    The State values the dignity of every human person
    and guarantees full respect for human rights.
    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.
    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.
    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
    SECTION 15
    The State shall protect and promote the right to
    health of the people and instill health consciousness
    among them health.

    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.
    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.

    SECTION 18
    The State affirms labor as a primary social
    economic force. It shall protect the rights of workers and
    promote their welfare.
    SECTION 19
    The State shall develop a self reliant and
    independent national economy effectively controlled by
    Filipinos.

    SECTION 20
    The State recognizes the indispensable role of the
    private sector, encourages private enterprise, and
    provides incentives to needed investments
    SECTION 21
    The State shall promote comprehensive rural
    development and agrarian reform.

    SECTION 22
    The State recognizes and promotes the rights of
    indigenous cultural communities within the framework of
    national unity and development
    SECTION 23
    The State shall encourage nongovernmental,
    community based, or sectoral organizations that promote
    the welfare of the nation.

    SECTION 24
    The State recognizes the vital role of
    communication and information in nation building
    SECTION 25
    The State shall ensure the autonomy of local
    governments.

    SECTION 26
    The State shall guarantee equal access to
    opportunities for public service, and prohibit political
    dynasties as may be defined by law.
    SECTION 27
    The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the
    public service and take positive and effective measures
    against graft and corruption.

    SECTION 28
    The Subject to reasonable conditions prescribed by
    law, the State adopts and implements a policy of full
    public disclosure of all its transactions involving public
    interests.

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