Parts of The 1987 Constitution
The Constitution is divided into 18 parts, excluding the Preamble, which are called Articles. The Articles are as follows:
- Article I - National Territory
- Article II - Declaration of Principles and State Policies
- Article III - Bill of Rights
- Article IV - Citizenship
- Article V - Suffrage
- Article VI - Legislative Department
- Article VII - Executive Department
- Article VIII - Judicial Department
- Article IX - Constitutional Commission
- Article X - Local Government
- Article XI - Accountability of Public Officers
- Article XII - National Economy and Patrimony
- Article XIII - Social Justice and Human Rights
- Article XIV - Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports
- Article XV - The Family
- Article XVI - General Provisions
- Article XVII - Amendments or Revisions
- Article XVIII - Transitory Provisions
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