Disability_Rights_in_the_Philippines
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1987 National Constitution (present).<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued…<br />
Article 2: declaration of pr<strong>in</strong>ciples and state policies<br />
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Section 13 (state policy). “The State recognizes <strong>the</strong> vital role of <strong>the</strong> youth <strong>in</strong><br />
nation-build<strong>in</strong>g and shall promote and protect <strong>the</strong>ir physical, moral, spiritual,<br />
<strong>in</strong>tellectual, and social well-be<strong>in</strong>g. It shall <strong>in</strong>culcate <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> youth patriotism<br />
and nationalism, and encourage <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>in</strong>volvement <strong>in</strong> public and civic<br />
affairs.”<br />
Section 17. “The State shall give priority to education, science and<br />
technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism,<br />
accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and<br />
development.”<br />
Section 24. “The State recognizes <strong>the</strong> vital role of communication and<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong> nation-build<strong>in</strong>g.”<br />
Section 26. “The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for<br />
public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be def<strong>in</strong>ed by law.”<br />
General Discrim<strong>in</strong>ation Laws of <strong>the</strong> Philipp<strong>in</strong>es