1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
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- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Provision
- 18
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceSECTION 18. The State may, in the interest of national welfare or defense, establish and
operate vital industries and, upon payment of just compensation, transfer to public
ownership utilities and other private enterprises to be operated by the Government.
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1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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