ARTICLE XVTHE FAMILY
Section 1. The State recognizes
the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation. Accordingly, it
shall
strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its total development.
Section 2. Marriage, as an
inviolable social institution, is the foundation of the family and
shall
be protected by the State.cralaw:red
Section 3. The State shall
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(1) The right of spouses
to found a family in accordance with their religious convictions and
the
demands of responsible parenthood;
(2) The right of
children
to assistance, including proper care and nutrition, and special
protection
from all forms of neglect, abuse, cruelty, exploitation and other
conditions
prejudicial to their development;
(3) The right of the
family
to a family living wage and income; and
(4) The right of
families
or family associations to participate in the planning and
implementation
of policies and programs that affect them.
Section 4. The family has the
duty to care for its elderly members but the State may also do so
through
just programs of social security.
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