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CALL TO ORDER

At 5:17 p.m., the President of the Constitutional Commission, the Honorable Cecilia Muñoz Palma, called the session to order.

NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PRAYER

The National Anthem was sung followed by a prayer led by Mr. Edmundo G. Garcia, to wit:

A reading from the Gospel according to Luke, Chapter 4, verses 16:19:

Then Jesus went to Nazareth, where He had been brought up, and on the Sabbath He went as usual to the synagogue. He stood up to read the Scriptures and was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it is written,

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has chosen me to bring good news to the poor.

"He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed and announce that the time has come when the Lord will save His people."

Dear God, our Father, You, who so loved the world that you pitched Your tent among us, be with us today as we work together in drafting the law of the land that will help set our people free: free from poverty and hunger, free from injustice and oppression, free to break down the barriers which prevent us from truly becoming brothers and sisters to one another.

Lord, Father of us all, forgive us for our shortcomings. Help us to listen and learn, to respect' the word of the other and to understand the concern of those who are poor and powerless.

We are a rich country, but our people are poor. We are an independent Republic, but we are still struggling to be sovereign. We want to be a nation, proud to walk our own path, before the concert of nations.

Lord of our history, Father of our people, be with us as we march towards a new day and help us realize in these halls that brother helped by brother is like a strong city built on the rock of faith in our people and hope that one day we shall all be free.    

Amen.

ROLL CALL

Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary-General of the Commission called the Roll and the following Members responded:

Abubakar, Y. R.	Natividad, T.C.
Alonto, A. D.	Nieva, M. T. F.
Aquino, F. S.	Nolledo, J. N.
Azcuna, A. S.	Ople, B. F.
Bacani, T. C.	Muñoz Palma, C.
Bennagen, P. L.	Rama, N. G.
Bernas, J. G.	Regalado, F. D .
Rosario Braid, F.	De los Reyes, R.
Brocka, L. O.	Rigos, C. A.
Calderon, J. D. .	Rodrigo, F. A
De Castro, C. M.	Romulo, R. J.
Colayco, J. C.	Rosales, D. R.
Concepcion, R. R.	Sarmiento, R. V.
Davide, H. G.	Suarez, J. E.
Foz, V. B.	Sumulong, L. M.
Garcia, E. G.	Tan, C.
Gascon, J. L. M. C.	Tingson, G. J.
Guingona, S. V. C.	Treñas, E. B.
Jamir, A. M. K.	Uka, L. L.
Lerum, E. R.	Villacorta, W. V.
Maambong, R. E.	Villegas, B. M.
Monsod, C. S.

With 43 Members present, the Chair declared the presence of a quorum.

The following Members appeared after the Roll Call: 

Padilla, A. B.	Quesada, M. L. M.
The following Members were absent:
Bengzon, J. F. S.	Tadeo, J. S. L.
Laurel, J. B.

READING AND APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL

On motion of Mr. Alonto, there being no objection, the reading of the Journal of the previous session was dispensed with and the said Journal was approved by the Body.

REFERENCE OF BUSINESS

On motion of Mr. Alonto, there being no objection, the Body proceeded to the Reference of Business.

REFERRAL TO COMMITTEES OF RESOLUTIONS

Upon direction of the Chair, the Secretary-General read, on First Reading, the titles of the following proposed Resolutions which were, in turn, referred by the Chair to the Committees hereunder indicated:

Proposed Resolution No. 229, entitled:

RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE IN THE NEW CONSTITUTION AN ARTICLE ON ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

Introduced by Honorable Tingson

TO THE COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

Proposed Resolution No. 230, entitled:

RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE IN THE NEW CONSTITUTION STATE POLICIES CONCERNING THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES

Introduced by Honorable De Castro

TO THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL PROVISIONS

Proposed Resolution No. 231, entitled:

RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE IN THE NEW CONSTITUTION STATE POLICIES TO PREVENT THE SAD EXPERIENCE OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE DURING THE TWENTY YEARS RULE OF THE DEPOSED REGIME

Introduced by Honorable De Castro

TO THE COMMITTEE ON PREAMBLE, NATIONAL TERRITORY AND DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

Proposed Resolution No. 232, entitled:

RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE IN THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION SECTION SIX OF ARTICLE X OF THE 1973 CONSTITUTION

Introduced by Honorable Treñas

TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY

Proposed Resolution No. 233, entitled:

RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE IN THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTION SECTION SEVEN OF ARTICLE X OF THE 1973 CONSTITUTION

Introduced by Honorable Treñas

TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY

Proposed Resolution No. 234, entitled:

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION IN THE ARTICLE ON THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT A SPECIFIC PROVISION REDEFINING THE POWER OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OVER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Introduced by Honorable Regalado

TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE EXECUTIVE

Proposed Resolution No. 235, entitled:

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE DISQUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE FROM PARTICIPATING AS COUNSEL IN JUDICIAL QUASI-JUDICIAL, OR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND PROHIBITIONS AGAINST THEIR HAVING FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS

Introduced by Honorable Regalado

TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE LEGISLATIVE

Proposed Resolution No. 236, entitled:

RESOLUTION PROPOSING A PROVISION IN THE NEW CONSTITUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF JUSTICE TO ADDRESS THE LEGISLATURE  

Introduced by Honorable Romulo

TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY

Proposed Resolution No. 237, entitled:

RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH FREEDOM PARKS IN ALL TOWNS, CITIES AND PROVINCES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Introduced by Honorable De los Reyes, Jr.

TO THE COMMITTEE ON CITIZENSHIP, BILL OF RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Proposed Resolution No. 238, entitled:

RESOLUTION TO STRENGTHEN THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION BY INCORPORATING IN THE NEW CONSTITUTION PROVISIONS REQUIRING THAT APPOINTMENTS THERETO SHALL BE MADE FROM A LIST OF NOMINEES SUBMITTED BY VARIOUS SECTORS AND INCREASING THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT AS COMMISSIONER

Introduced by Honorable Davide, Jr.

TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS AND AGENCIES

Proposed Resolution No. 239, entitled:

RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE ENTRY IN THE CIVIL SERVICE BY QUALIFIED AND COMPETENT MEN BY INCORPORATING IN THE NEW CONSTITUTION A PROVISION MANDATING COMPARABILITY OF PAY TO CIVIL SERVANTS WITH THAT IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR

Introduced by Honorable Davide, Jr.

TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS AND AGENCIES

Proposed Resolution No. 240, entitled:

RESOLUTION TO ENSURE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG CIVIL SERVICE BY CONSTITUTIONALLY MANDATING THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TO UNDERTAKE REFORMS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF CONCERN AND INCORPORATING IN THE NEW CONSTITUTION A PROVISION GRANTING BROADER POWERS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Introduced by Honorable Davide, Jr.

TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS AND AGENCIES

Proposed Resolution No. 241, entitled:

RESOLUTION PROPOSING THAT THE FIRST ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL LEGISLATURE AND ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS INCLUDING THOSE OF THE BARANGAY BE HELD ON MARCH 25, 1987 AFTER THE RATIFICATION OF THIS CONSTITUTION

Introduced by Honorable Ople, De los Reyes, Jr., Maambong and Natividad

TO THE COMMITTEE ON AMENDMENTS AND TRANSITORY PROVISIONS

Proposed Resolution No. 242, entitled:

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE DEATH PENALTY AS CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT EXPRESSLY BANNED BY THE 1986 CONSTITUTION

Introduced by Honorable Ople, Maambong, De los Reyes, Jr. and Natividad

TO THE COMMITTEE ON CITIZENSHIP, BILL OF RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Proposed Resolution No. 243, entitled:

RESOLUTION INTEGRATING THE PHILIPPINE CONSTABULARY AND THE INTEGRATED NATIONAL POLICE INTO THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

Introduced by Honorable Natividad, De los Reyes, Jr., Maambong and Ople

TO THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL PROVISIONS

Proposed Resolution No. 244, entitled:

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT OF CITIZENS, TEMPORARILY OUT OF THE COUNTRY, TO VOTE

Introduced by Honorable Natividad, Ople, De los Reyes, Jr. and Maambong

TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS AND AGENCIES

Proposed Resolution No. 245, entitled:

RESOLUTION ON THE INDIVIDUAL CITIZEN'S RIGHT TO GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT

Introduced by Honorable Ople, De los Reyes, Jr., Maambong and Natividad

TO THE COMMITTEE ON CITIZENSHIP, BILL OF RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Proposed Resolution No. 246, entitled:

RESOLUTION REDEFINING THE CITIZEN'S RIGHT TO VOTE AND BE VOTED UPON

Introduced by Honorable Maambong, Ople, De los Reyes, Jr. and Natividad

TO THE COMMITTEE ON CITIZENSHIP, BILL OF RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Proposed Resolution No. 247, entitled:

RESOLUTION GRANTING FULL AUTONOMY TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Introduced by Honorable Maambong, Natividad, De los Reyes, Jr. and Ople

TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Proposed Resolution No. 248, entitled:

RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE STATE SHALL ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT AN INTEGRATED AND COORDINATED APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENTAL PLANNING COMPATIBLE WITH THE PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Introduced by Honorable Rosario Braid

TO THE COMMITTEE ON PREAMBLE, NATION TERRITORY AND DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLE

Proposed Resolution No. 249, entitled:

RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE IN THE NEW CONSTITUTION A PROVISION THAT THE STATE SHALL PROVIDE SPECIAL PROTECTION AND CARE TO MOTHERS DURING PREGNANCY AND MATERNITY

Introduced by Honorable Sarmiento

TO THE COMMITTEE ON PREAMBLE, NATIONAL TERRITORY AND DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLE

Proposed Resolution No. 250, entitled:

RESOLUTION PROVIDING IN THE NEW CONSTITUTION THE ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY

Introduced by Honorable Garcia

TO THE COMMITTEE ON CITIZENSHIP, BILL OF RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Proposed Resolution No. 251, entitled:

RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE IN THE DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES A STATEMENT THAT NO OFFENDERS AND OFFENSES SHALL BE ABOVE OR BEYOND THE REACH OF LAW

Introduced by Honorable De los Reyes, Jr.

TO THE COMMITTEE ON PREAMBLE, NATIONAL TERRITORY AND DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

Proposed Resolution No. 252, entitled:

RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE INCORPORATION TO THE GENERAL PROVISIONS ON EDUCATION THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION UP TO THE SECONDARY LEVEL

Introduced by Honorable Tingson

TO THE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES

Proposed Resolution No. 253, entitled:

RESOLUTION TO INCORPORATE IN THE NEW CONSTITUTION AN ARTICLE TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE'S POLICY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE

Introduced by Honorable Guingona and Villegas

TO THE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Proposed Resolution No. 254, entitled:

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AN ORDINANCE APPENDED TO THE CONSTITUTION DECLARING THAT ALL FILIPINOS WHO VOTE FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE CONSTITUTION, WHO SO DESIRE, SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS SIGNATORIES OF SAID CONSTITUTION WITH THE SAME HONOR AND DISTINCTION AS THE MEMBERS OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION THAT FRAMED IT, IF, AFTER VOTING FOR ITS APPROVAL THEY AFFIX THEIR SIGNATURES ON SPECIAL SIGNATURE SHEETS PROVIDED FOR THE PURPOSE

Introduced by Honorable Calderon

TO THE COMMITTEE ON AMENDMENTS AND TRANSITORY PROVISIONS

Proposed Resolution No. 255, entitled:

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT AND FOR THIS PURPOSE INCORPORATING IN THE DRAFT OF THE NEW CONSTITUTION, THE PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT AS CONTAINED IN THE DRAFT CONSTITUTION APPROVED BY THE RE-CONVENED 1971 CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION WHICH WERE NOMENCLATURED THEREIN AS ARTICLE VIII WITH THE TITLE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

Introduced by Honorable Guingona

TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE EXECUTIVE

COMMUNICATIONS
Communication No. 29 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from Family Planning Organization of the Philippines, Bulacan Provincial Chapter, signed by Rev. Evangelista Siodora, transmitting Board Resolution No. 4, 1986, requesting a policy statement on population program

TO THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL PROVISIONS

Communication No. 30 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from the Court Personnel Organization of Baguio City and Benguet Province, signed by Mr. Herminio Alamar, suggesting a six-year term of the President and Vice-President

TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE EXECUTIVE

Communication No. 31 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from the Movement for a Philippine Federation of States, signed by Mr. J. E. Arcebuche, Secretary-General, proposing a federal form of government

TO THE COMMITTEE ON PREAMBLE, NATIONAL TERRITORY AND DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

Communication No 32 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from the Luzon Convention of Southern  Baptist Churches, Inc., signed by Rev. Jose Buluan, Rev. Feliciano Montenegro, Pastor Bernie Bernardo, and 43 other leaders arid pastors, supporting the retention of the provision stating the policy of separation of church and state

TO THE COMMITTEE ON PREAMBLE, NATIONAL TERRITORY AND DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

Communication No. 33 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from Mr. Geronimo R. Cruz of 34 Lilac, SSS Village, Marikina, Metro Manila, suggesting a National Assembly of Citizens, its composition and powers

TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE LEGISLATIVE

Communication No. 34 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from the Filipino Life Insurance Companies Association, Inc., signed by Mr. Daniel M. Mercado, Jr., proposing the revival of the "Filipino First" policy through a constitutional mandate that will correlate with this nationalistic policy

TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL ECONOMY AND PATRIMONY

Communication No. 35 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from Mr. Benito C. Jalandoni, Sr., of Bacolod City, proposing, among others, a presidential form of government, voiding of the decree that led to mass naturalization of aliens, and the raising of voting age to 21 and the disenfranchisement of the blind and those who cannot read and write

TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE

Communication No. 36 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from Mr. Teodoro Panopio of 14 Poland Street, Better Living Subdivision, Parañaque, Metro Manila, proposing a bicameral legislature with reduced membership and realistic salaries for the President, Vice-President and members of the legislative body instead of big allowances

TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE LEGISLATIVE

Communication No. 37 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines signed by Mr. Ricardo G. Librea, submitting a position paper on the restructuring and rebuilding of the economy

TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL ECONOMY AND PATRIMONY

Communication No. 38 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from Mr. Pedro C. Lomugdang of Sebaste, Antique, suggesting, among others, the redistribution of agricultural lands to the landless and deserving citizens, and providing more social services to the people

TO THE COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Communication No. 39 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from Mr. Tocod D. Macaraya of Marawi City, informing the Constitutional Commission that in a consultation meeting conducted by the Honorable Commissioner Ahmad D. Alonto with representatives of various organizations of Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Marawi City and Iligan City, the consensus was to invite the Commission to hold at least one public hearing at Marawi City and that committees were created to assist in the public hearings  

TO THE AD HOC PLANNING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEARINGS

Communication No. 40 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, signed by Mr. Lorenzo M. Tañada, submitting proposals on national security and international relations civil, political and human rights, and rights for the protection and welfare of workers

TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE

Communication No. 41 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, signed by Mr. Lean L. Alejandro, making corrections with regard to the errata in the proposals earlier submitted by Sen. Lorenzo M. Tañada in behalf of BAYAN

TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE

Communication No. 42 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from Mr. Luis Quibranza of Cebu City proposing a National Covenant to be written into the Constitution

TO THE COMMITTEE ON PREAMBLE, NATIONAL TERRITORY AND DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

Communication No. 43 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from Mr. Jose W. Diokno as Secretary of the Regional Council on Human Rights in Asia, enclosing a copy of the Declaration of the Basic Duties of the ASEAN Peoples and Government

TO THE COMMITTEE ON CITIZENSHIP, BILL OF RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Communication No. 44 — Constitutional Commission of 1986

Letter from the Consultative Assembly of Minority Peoples of the Philippines, signed by Mr. Ryan Aquino, requesting a special public hearing focusing on the national minority people’ problems and aspirations   

TO THE AD HOC PLANNING COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEARINGS

ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO COMMITTEES

On motion of Mr. Alonto, there being no objection, the Body approved the election of the following Members to the Committees hereunder indicated:

COMMITTEE ON PREAMBLE, NATIONAL TERRITORY AND DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
1.Hon. Edmundo G. Garcia
2.Hon. Crispino M. de Castro
3.Hon. Vicente B. Foz
4.Hon. Adolfo S. Azcuna

COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
1. Hon. Florenz D. Regalado
2. Hon. Cirilo A. Rigos
3. Hon. Alberto M. K. Jamir
4. Hon. Blas F. Ople

COMMITTEE ON AMENDMENTS AND TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
1. Hon. Rene V. Sarmiento
2. Hon. Christine Tan
3. Hon. Eulogio R. Lerum
4. Hon. Gregorio J. Tingson

Mr. Alonto also manifested that Mr. Serafin V.C. Guingona had requested to be relieved as a member of the Committee on Constitutional Commissions and Agencies, in view of which, upon Mr. Alonto’s motion, there being no objection, the Body approved the election of Mr. Francisco A. Rodrigo as a replacement.

At this juncture, Mr. Alonto moved for the election of Mr. Rustico F. de los Reyes, Jr. to the same Committee on Constitutional Commissions and Agencies in view of the increase of its membership from 11 to 12.

SUSPENSION OF SESSION

At this juncture, the Chair suspended the session.

It was 5:42 p.m.

RESUMPTION OF SESSION

At 5:50 p.m., the session was resumed.

WITHDRAWAL OF MR. ALONTO'S MOTION

Upon resumption, Mr. Alonto withdrew his motion.

MOTION OF MR. FOZ

Mr. Foz moved to increase the membership of the Committee on Constitutional Commissions and Agencies from 11 to 13.

MR. GUINGONA'S CLARIFICATION

At this juncture, Mr. Guingona clarified that he had not made any manifestation to withdraw from the Committee mentioned because he was never a Member thereof.

INQUIRY OF MR. OPLE

In reply to Mr. Ople's inquiry on whether the principle of equity is observed by giving Members with lesser Committee memberships more seats in the interest of fair distribution, the Chair stated that preference is given to Members with less than five Committee memberships.    

On the proportion of Commissioners who are already members of five Committees, the Chair stated that a list of all the Committees and their respective Members would be distributed to accordingly apprise the Body.

AMENDMENT TO THE RULES

At this juncture, Mr. Foz called for the previous question and, there being no objection, the Body approved his motion increasing the membership of the Committee on Constitutional Commissions and Agencies from 11 to 13 and authorizing the President of the Commission to appoint additional members thereto.

MOTION OF MR. ALONTO

Mr. Alonto moved for the postponement of the continuation of the free-wheeling discussion on citizenship to the next session.

MOTION OF MRS. NIEVA

Mrs. Nieva moved for the change in nomenclature of the Committee on Social Justice and Social Services to Committee on Social Justice on the ground that the Members of the Committee felt that social justice embraces the social services aspect. She also informed the Body of the changes in the Committee membership: Mr. Ople vice Mr. Uka and Mr. Rodrigo vice Mr. Romulo.

Mr. Ople seconded the motion.

INQUIRY OF MR. MAAMBONG

At this juncture, Mr. Maambong inquired if Mr. Alonto's motion had been withdrawn in the meanwhile and, reacting thereto, Mr. Alonto observed that the point was well-taken, in view of which, he temporarily withdrew his motion.

OBJECTION OF MR. DAVIDE

Mr. Davide objected to Mrs. Nieva's motion on the ground that the concept of social justice is distinct and separate from the concept of social services. He stated that it is precisely for this reason that the Declaration of Principles and State Policies of the 1973 Constitution provided for separate sections on social justice and on social services. He explained that social justice is not limited to social services but may include economic justice and, on the other hand, the concept of social services is limited to the field of education, health, housing, employment, welfare and social security to guarantee the enjoyment by the people of a decent standard of living.

MOTION OF MR. ALONTO

Mr. Alonto then moved for deferment of the consideration of the motion to the next session, to which Mrs. Nieva agreed.

There being no objection, the motion was approved by the Body.

MOTION OF MR. OPLE

At this juncture, in view of his observation that the subject of citizenship had already been amply discussed, Mr. Ople moved to terminate the free-wheeling discussion on it, and to calendar for the next day's session the Committee Report of the Committee on Preamble, National Territory and Declaration of Principles which Mr. Nolledo was ready to sponsor.

OBJECTION OF MR. DAVIDE

Mr. Davide objected on the ground that Mr. Ople's motion would in effect reconsider an earlier decision of the Body to defer consideration of the Committee Report on national territory until after July 7.

SUSPENSION OF SESSION

At this juncture, the Chair suspended the session.

It was 6:02 p.m.

RESUMPTION OF SESSION

At 6:04 p.m., the session was resumed.

APPROVAL OF MR. OPLE'S MODIFIED MOTION

Upon resumption, the Body approved Mr. Ople's modified motion to allow a brief extension of the free-wheeling discussion on citizenship in the next session and, thereafter, to commence a free-wheeling discussion on the provisions on national territory.    

ADJOURNMENT OF SESSION

On motion of Mr. Alonto, and there being no objection, the Chair declared the session adjourned until five o'clock in the afternoon of the following day.

It was 6:05 p.m.

I hereby certify to the correctness of the foregoing.

(SGD.) FLERIDA RUTH P. ROMERO
Secretary-General

ATTESTED:

(SGD.) CECILIA MUÑOZ PALMA
                President

Approved on June 25, 1986