Constitution of The Philippines - Parts of The 1987 Constitution

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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