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Section 2Sec./Art. 2
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Declaration of Policy. - It is the declared policy of the State to protect the dignity and rights of its citizens, including those responsible for upholding the Constitution, defending the sovereignty and territory of the country against all enemies, enforcing the laws of the land, preventing crimes, and maintaining peace and order.
The State shall promote peace and order and ensure public safety through effective and efficient military and uniformed service composed of highly motivated officers, enlisted and uniformed personnel.
To this end, the State shall, as far as practicable, provide free legal assistance to military and uniformed personnel in criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings arising from service-related incidents.
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