A. Concept of constitution -- B. Constitution of the republic of the Philippines -- C. Concepts of state and government -- D. The government of the Philippines in transition -- Preamble -- Article I. National territory -- Article II. Declaration of principles and state policies -- State policies -- Article III. Bill of rights -- Preliminary considerations -- Due process of law -- A. Introduction -- B. Procedural due process -- C. Substantive due process -- Equal protection of the laws -- Unreasonable search and seizure -- Privacy of communication and correspondence -- Freedom of expression -- Freedom of religion -- Liberty of abode and to travel -- Right to information -- Freedom of association -- Inherent power of government -- A. Power of eminent domain -- B. Police power -- C. Power of taxation -- Non-impairment of obligation of contracts -- Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies -- Rights of persons under investigation -- Right to bail -- Rights of the accused -- A. Introduction -- B. Right to presumption of innocence -- C. Right to be heard -- D. Right to be informed -- E. Right to have a speedy trial -- F. Right to have an impartial trial -- G. Right to have a public trial -- H. Right to confrontation of witnesses -- I. Right to compulsory production of witnesses and evidence -- J. Right not to appear at trial -- Privilege of the writ of habeas corpus -- Right to speedy disposition of cases -- Right against self-incrimination -- Right against detention for political beliefs/involuntary servitude -- Prohibited punishments -- Right against imprisonment for debt/non-payment of poll tax -- Right against double jeopardy -- Ex post facto law/bill of attainder -- Article IV. Citizenship -- Article V. Suffrage.