1987 Constitution of the Philippines

Ratified February 2, 1987

The supreme law of the Philippines. Every article has its own page, and every section its own link you can share. 308 sections across 18 articles, plus the Preamble and the Apportionment Ordinance.

Bill of Rights (Art. III)Due process & equal protection Freedom of speech Public office is a public trust Martial law limits Political dynasties

PreambleWe, the sovereign Filipino people…Article INATIONAL TERRITORY1 section Article IIDECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES28 sections Article IIIBILL OF RIGHTS22 sections Article IVCITIZENSHIP5 sections Article VSUFFRAGE2 sections Article VITHE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT32 sections Article VIIEXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT23 sections Article VIIIJUDICIAL DEPARTMENT16 sections Article IXCONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS31 sections Article XLOCAL GOVERNMENT21 sections Article XIACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS18 sections Article XIINATIONAL ECONOMY AND PATRIMONY22 sections Article XIIISOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS19 sections Article XIVEDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, CULTURE AND SPORTS19 sections Article XVTHE FAMILY4 sections Article XVIGENERAL PROVISIONS12 sections Article XVIIAMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS4 sections Article XVIIITRANSITORY PROVISIONS27 sections Apportionment OrdinanceAppended to the Constitution

Text follows the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, ratified by the people on February 2, 1987. It has not been amended since ratification. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette.