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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Art. 2, Sec. 11987 Constitution, Art. II, Sec. 1
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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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The Philippines is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.
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