The 1935 Constitution of the Philippines

Section 1

The Philippines, is a republican state. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.

Section 2

The defense of the State is a prime duty of government, and in the fulfillment of this duty all citizens may be required by law to render personal military or civil service.

Section 3

The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy, and adopts the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the Nation.

Section 4

The natural right and duty of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency should receive the aid and support of the government.

Section 5

The promotion of social justice to insure the well-being and economic security of all the people should be the concern of the State.