Politics, governance and the Philippine constitution /
Dionesio C. Rivas and Michael M. Nael. --
Sampaloc Manila, PH : Rex Book, Store Inc. , [2010].
- viii, 327 pages : non illustration ; 22 cm
Includes references and index.
I. Introduction 1 -- II. The concept of the state 8 -- III. Inherent powers of the state 15 -- IV. Government 25 -- V. Constitution 39 -- A. The 1987 Philippine constitution 47 -- Preamble 48 -- Article I: National Territory 50 -- Article II: Declaration of principles and state policies 55 -- B. Constitution of liberty 66 -- Article III: Bill of rights 66 -- Article IV: Citizenship 102 -- Article V: Suffrage 111 -- Article XI: Accountability of public officers 116 -- Article XII: Social justice and human rights 128 -- C. Constitution of government 135 -- Article VI: Legislative department 135 -- Article VII: Executive department 165 -- Article VIII Judicial department 186 -- Article IX: Constitutional commissions 205 -- Article X: Local government D. Constitution of sovereignty 235 -- Article XVI: General provisions 235 -- Article XVII: Amendments of revision 239 -- Article XVIII: Transitory provisions 242 -- Appendix- The 1987 constitution of the Republic of the Philippines 249 -- References 312 -- Index 313 --
"Article XIV Sec. 3 of the Philippine Constitution requires all educational institution to include the study of the constitution as part of the curricula in order to inculcate in every Filipino patriotism and nationalism and to teach rights and duties of citizenship among others. Nationalism and Patriotism, together with development and freedom, have become bywords to the Filipino youth, yet these ideals are so elusive as to their precise comprehension and manner of realization. Thus the Filipino youth is in dire need of guidance in his attempt to contribute in effecting a just and humane society. Preface." --