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1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE PHILIPPINES

Phil Con 87; New Features (1991)

No 1: How is the Bill of Rights strengthened in

the 1987 Constitution?

There are several ways in which the Bill of Rights is strengthened in the 1987 Constitution.

1. New rights are given explicit recognition such as, the prohibition against detention by reason of political beliefs and aspirations. The waiver of Miranda rights is now required to be made in writing with the assistance of counsel. The use of solitary, incommunicado and secret detention places is prohibited, while the existence of substandard and inadequate penal facilities is made the concern of legislation.