Citizenship Training Lesson 2 A - BILL OF RIGHTS

TOPIC II.
CITIZENSHIP TRAINING
The 1987 Philippine Constitution
•THE PREAMBLE
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid

ofAlmighty God, in order to build a just and humane

society and establish a Government that shall embody
our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good,
conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to
ourselves and our posterity the blessings of
independence and democracy under the rule of law and
a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality and
peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.

•
• The Philippines has a democratic form
of government. Certain principles are
observed in the affairs of the state and
protection of rights and privileges of
the citizens in a democracy. Citizens
should know their rights so not to be
abused.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Understand further our rights

as citizens of a free country
and how we can best
safeguard these rights either
naturally or legally.
What makes you happy?
• A person who enters a room and
screams “Bomb” just to see the
reaction of the people in the
room is protected under
provisions in the Bill of Rights…
Agree/Disagree:_______________
Why?: ______________________
Everyone in a country like
Philippines enjoys rights
guaranteed by the
Constitution, the highest law of
the land
We are very lucky to be in a
country like the Philippines,
we enjoy many rights and
privileges not enjoyed by
people of countries which
control the rights of their
citizens.
DIfferent Kinds Of Rights
Natural rights
- inherent & inalienable
Constitutional rights
- the citizens’ rights stipulated in the national
constitution
Statutory rights
- given by laws passed by the legislature
Any citizen in a democratic country enjoys certain
rights which are embodied in their constitution.
He/she has to remember that rights have
corresponding obligations and responsibilities.
These are very important in a democratic
society.
Our rights as citizens of the Philippines are

clearly specified in the 1987 constitution.
These are identified in Article III – The bill of
Rights. Our government safeguards these
rights.
CIVIL RIGHTS
• All citizens are free to relate to

one another. We have the
right to work and earn a living
in order to attain the desired
comforts and yearnings in life
1. Right to life
2. Right to liberty
3. Right in the
pursuit of happiness
4. Right of domicile
5. Right to privacy
of correspondence
6. Right against
imprisonment for
non-payment of debt
7. Right against
involuntary servitude
8. Right to education
9. Right to
unreasonable
searches
POLITICAL RIGHTS
• Every citizen has the right to

participate directly or indirectly
in the establishment or
administration of the
government
1. Right to hold office in the
government
2. Freedom of speech, the
press and assembly
3. Right of suffrage
4. Right to form associations
for progress not contrary
to the law
5. Right to redress
grievances
6. Right to local self-
government
Art. 3 sec. 4
Freedom of
Speech
No law shall be passed
abridging the freedom of
speech, of expression, or of
the press, or the right of the
people peaceably to assemble
and petition the government
for redress of grievances.
IMPORTANCE OF THE LAW:
• Promotes growth of the individual

and the nation.
• Makes possible, scrutiny of acts
and conduct of public officials.
• Insures a responsive and popular
government.
SOCIAL
SOCIAL RIGHTS
RIGHTS
All Filipinos have
rights to relate to one
another. These
include the following:
1. Right to form and

be a member of an
organization
2.Freedom of
religion or right of
worship
3. Right of speedy
administration of
justice
SEC. 5 : RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
• No law shall be made respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof. The free exercise
and enjoyment of religious profession and
worship, without discrimination or
preference, shall forever be allowed. No
religious test shall be required for the
exercise of civil or political rights
ECONOMIC
Economic Rights
RIGHTS
Our economic
rights help the
citizens obtain
their source of
living and
opportunities to
discover a better
life.
1. Right to equal opportunities in
the open market
2. Right to occupation
3. Right to protection and peace
in the workplace
4. Freedom from unsanitary
factories, stores and
restaurants
SEC. 6 : LIBERTY OF ABODE
AND TRAVEL
• The liberty of abode and of
changing the same within
the limits prescribed by law
shall not be impaired except
upon lawful order if the
court. Neither shall the right
to travel be impaired except
in the interest of national
security, public safety, or
public health, as may be
provided by law.
Limitations
1. Upon lawful order of the
court
2. In the interest of national
security, public safety or
public health, as may be
provided by law.
Sec. 7 : Right to Information on
Matters of Public Concern
The right of the people to information on
matters of public concern shall be
recognized. Access to official records, and
to documents, and papers pertaining to
official acts, transactions, or decisions, as
well as to government research data used
as basis for policy development, shall be
afforded the citizen, subject to such
limitations as may be provided by law.
Scope of the Right
• The right embraces all public records;
• It is limited to citizens only but is
without prejudice to the right of aliens
to have access to records of cases
where they are litigants;
• Its exercise is subject to such
limitations as may be provided by law.
Limitations on the Right
Records involving public security of the State
or which are confidential in character should
be excepted :
1. income tax returns,
2. the condition or business of banks under the
Central Bank
3. accounts pertaining to military intelligence
funds
4. certain army records
5. disbarment proceedings.
Article 8: Right to privacy
• Everyone has the right to respect for his

private and family life, his home and his
correspondence.
• There shall be no interference by a public
authority with the exercise of this right
except such as is in accordance with the
law and is necessary in a democratic
society in the interests of national security,
public safety or the economic well-being of
the country.
Sec. 9 : Inherent Powers of the
State
• Private property
shall not be
taken for public
use without just
compensation.
Sec. 10 : Obligation of Contracts
(Impairment Clause)
• No law impairing the
obligations of contracts
shall be passed.
Contract
Refers to any lawful agreement on
property or property rights, whether
real or personal, tangible or
intangible.
OBLIGATION OF A CONTRACT
• The law or duty by which binds
the parties to perform their
agreement according to its
terms or intent, if it is not
contrary to law, morals, good
customs, public order, or public
policy.
Sec. 12 : Rights of the Person under
Investigation
• Any person under investigation for
the commission of an offense shall have
the right to be informed of his right to
remain silent and to have competent and
independent counsel preferably of his
own choice. If the person cannot afford
the services of counsel, he must be
provided with one. These rights cannot
be waived except in writing and in the
presence of counsel.
• No torture, force, violence, threat,
intimidation, or any other means
which vitiate the free will shall be
used against him. Secret detention
places, solitary, incommunicado, or
any other form of detention are
prohibited.
• Any confession or admission
obtained in violation of this or
Section 17 hereof shall be
inadmissible in evidence against
him.
• The law shall provide for penal
and civil sanctions for violations
of this section as well as
compensation to and
rehabilitation of victims of torture
or similar practices, and their
families.
Generalization
• Every person should respect
the rights of others
• Filipinos should be vigilant so
that their human rights will be
protected
Generalization
• As we claim our rights we

should also assume the
responsibility to the rights we
claim
• We should be grateful for the
natural and constitutional rights
that we enjoy
Good Citizenship &
Good Governance
CITIZEN
• a native or naturalized member of a state

or nation who owes allegiance to its
government and is entitled to its protection
(distinguished from ALIEN ).
• an inhabitant of a city or town, esp. one

entitled to its privileges or franchises.
CITIZENSHIP
• the status or condition of a citizen
• the duties, rights, and privileges of

this status
• a person's conduct as a citizen

WHO IS A GOOD CITIZEN?
A good citizen is some who respects others and

their property.
He/she is helpful and considerate, willing to put

others first.
He/she listens to the views of others and thinks

about what they have to say.
He/she helps people who are not in a position to

help themselves.
WHO IS A GOOD CITIZEN?
He/she respects the environment and does not

damage it in anyway.
He/she works hard.
He/she is well mannered and pleasant.
He/she is always willing to learn

GOOD CITIZENSHIP CORE VALUES
• PAGKAMAKA-DIYOS
– Faith and Belief in Almighty God, active

spirituality
– Respect for life
– Order
– Work
– Concern for Family and future
generations
• PAGKAMAKA-TAO
– Love
– Freedom
– Peace
– Truth
– Justice
• PAGKAMAKA-BAYAN
– Unity
– Equality
– Respect for law and Government
– Patriotism
– Promotion of the Common Good
• PAGKAMAKA-KALIKASAN
Concern for the Environment
Man being created in God’s image,
received a mandate to subject to himself
the earth and all that it contains, and to
govern the world with justice and
holiness.
–We should develop a sense of urgency
in the way we treat our environment. Let
us learn to respect the integrity of
creation.
Assignment:
Creative thinking – Rap, jingle, poem,
slogan, promise and comic strips
• I will protect my rights

because…
• I will respect the rights of
others because…

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TOPIC II.

We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid

ofAlmighty God, in order to build a just and humane

Understand further our rights

Our rights as citizens of the Philippines are

• All citizens are free to relate to

• Every citizen has the right to

• Promotes growth of the individual

1. Right to form and

• Everyone has the right to respect for his

• As we claim our rights we

• a native or naturalized member of a state

• an inhabitant of a city or town, esp. one

• the duties, rights, and privileges of

• a person's conduct as a citizen

A good citizen is some who respects others and

He/she is helpful and considerate, willing to put

He/she listens to the views of others and thinks

He/she helps people who are not in a position to

He/she respects the environment and does not

He/she works hard.

He/she is well mannered and pleasant.

He/she is always willing to learn

– Faith and Belief in Almighty God, active

• I will protect my rights

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