1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
12
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Provision
- 12
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceSECTION 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.
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1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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