Tag: Constitution

  • Health is a Property Right: The 2025 PhilHealth Fund Controversy

    Imagine you have been saving money in a distinct jar for a medical emergency. You contribute to it monthly, knowing that one day, it might save your life. Suddenly, a family member takes that money to build a new garage, claiming the jar was “too full” and the money was just “sleeping.” They promise the…

  • BILL OF RIGHTS

    BILL OF RIGHTS

    BILL OF RIGHTS PRELIMINARIES Government Power vs. Individual Freedom 1. Among the changes brought about by the Period of Enlightenment was the shift of power from the crown to the individual. The long reign of monarchs came to an end, and the rule of the people became the standard. The government, while still the repository…