This document summarizes key sections of the Philippine Bill of Rights. Section 3 discusses the inviolability of privacy and communications except by lawful court order or for public safety. Section 4 protects freedom of speech, expression, press, assembly, and the right to petition. Section 5 establishes separation of church and state. Section 6 protects liberty of abode and travel except as prescribed by law for national security, public safety, or public health.

1. Bill of Rights
Article III
Sections 3 – 6.

2. Article-III, Section-3
“The Privacy of communication and
correspondence shall be inviolable
except upon lawful order of the court, or
when public safety or order requires
otherwise as prescribed by law.”

3. Illustration:
A telephone conversation between two (2) drug
pushers secretly recorded by police officers by
tapping its wire without court order is not
acceptable. As evidence in court due to the privacy
of communication enshrined in the Philippine
Constitution.

4. Article-III, Section-4
“No law shall be passed abridging the
freedom of speech, of expression, or
of the press or the right of the people
peaceably to assemble and petition
the government for redress of
grievances.”

5. Four (4) Important Rights Embodied in
Article III, Section 4:
1. Freedom of Speech;
2. Right to a Free Press;

6. Freedom of expression is not absolute.
Limitations to Freedom of Expression
i. Severe calumny;

7. Freedom of expression is not absolute.
Limitations to Freedom of Expression
i. Severe calumny - untruthful
information / character
assassination .
• Libel - written
• Slander - verbal

8. Freedom of expression is not absolute.
Limitations to Freedom of Expression
i. Severe calumny;
ii. Anything lewd or obscene;
iii. Anything that provokes
violence or disorder;
iv. Seditious messages;
v. “Clear and present danger”.

9. Four (4) Important Rights Embodied in
Article III, Section 4:
1. Freedom of Speech;
2. Right to a Free Press;
3. Freedom of Assembly;

11. Four (4) Important Rights Embodied in
Article III, Section 4:
1. Freedom of Speech;
2. Right to a Free Press;
3. Freedom of Assembly;
4. The Right of Petition.

12. Article-III, Section-5
“No law shall be made respecting an
establishment of religion, or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof. The free exercise
and enjoyment of religious profession and
worship, without discrimination or
preference, shall forever be allowed. No
religious tests shall be allowed for the
exercise of civil or political rights..”

13. Implementation:
This provision is an implement to the
doctrine of separation of church and state.
However, the members of a religious
organization cannot use religious profession
as a justification in committing crimes.
Thus, a religious sect using human beings
as sacrifice for their god is not immune from
criminal suit.

14. Article-III, Section-6
“The liberty of abode and of changing
the same within the limits prescribed by
law shall not be impaired except upon
lawful order of the court. The right to
travel shall not impaired except in the
interest of national security, public
safety, or public health, as may be
provided by law ”

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Group 1:
• Yruma, Renniel (Leader) • Lazaro, Sven Jason
• Baliao, William Justin • Lotivio, Ramon
• Bernardino, William Dave • Manasis, Donille
• Danaytan, Nevah Jane • Marquez, Benjamin Michael
• Encarnacion, Marc Paul • Sedano, Jamesli
• Fresona, Glenn • Villagracia, Juluis
• Hernandez, John Philip
Lecturer: Atty. Mazna “Maze” R. Lutchavez – GE117
Politics, Government & Philippine Constitution