1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
5
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Provision
- 5
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceSECTION 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.
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1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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