Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines 1987
Sexual and Reproductive Rights
  • English
    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.
    ... (Art. II, Sec. 12)
  • Filipino
    Kinikilala ng Estado ang kabanalan ng buhay pampamilya at dapat pangalagaan at patatagin ang pamilya bilang isang saligang institusyon ng lipunan. Dapat nitong pangalagaan kapwa ang buhay ng ina at ang buhay ng sanggol sa sinapupunan mula sa paglilihi.
    ... (Art. II, Seksyon 12)
1

Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines 1987 (English). According to Art. XIV: “Section 6. The national language of the Philippines is Filipino. …”

Links to all sites last visited 20 March 2024