1. As a commissioner in the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), you are investigating a case involving alleged police brutality during a protest. How would you ensure that the CHR fulfills its constitutional mandate under Article XIII to protect human rights while balancing the state’s duty to maintain public order?
A. Prioritize public order and downplay the human rights violations in favor of the state’s security interests.
B. Conduct a thorough investigation of the alleged human rights violations, ensuring that human dignity and the rights of the protesters are upheld, while acknowledging the state’s role in maintaining order.
C. Encourage leniency for the police, as their role in maintaining public safety is paramount.
D. Avoid investigating the case to prevent public scrutiny of law enforcement.
2.As a member of the Philippine Congress, you are tasked with reviewing a proposed law that enhances surveillance powers for law enforcement. However, civil society groups express concern that this may infringe on individual privacy rights. How would you ensure that this proposed law aligns with the Constitution’s commitment to human rights under Article II, Section 11?
A. Support the law without changes, as it strengthens national security.
B. Recommend modifications to ensure the law balances security with full respect for human rights, ensuring that any surveillance is conducted with appropriate safeguards to protect individual privacy and dignity.
C. Reject the law entirely, as any form of surveillance inherently violates human rights.
D. Encourage law enforcement to bypass privacy concerns if it ensures public safety.
3.The Philippines is being pressured by regional allies to reconsider its stance on nuclear weapons and participate in a regional defense pact that includes nuclear deterrence strategies. As a member of the Philippine Senate, how would you respond to this proposal in line with Article II, Section 8 of the Constitution?
A. Agree to participate in the pact, as nuclear deterrence is essential for national and regional security.
B. Oppose the proposal, reaffirming the Philippines’ constitutional stance against nuclear weapons and highlighting the importance of adhering to peaceful, diplomatic methods for conflict resolution.
C. Recommend accepting the pact on a trial basis to evaluate the potential benefits.
D. Support the proposal but with restrictions on where nuclear weapons can be stored in the Philippines.
4. A foreign military base has approached the Philippine government with a proposal to store nuclear weapons on its territory as part of a regional defense strategy. As a national security advisor, what would be your recommendation based on Article II, Section 8 of the Constitution?
A. Recommend accepting the proposal to enhance the Philippines’ defense capabilities.
B. Reject the proposal, citing the Philippines’ constitutional commitment to being nuclear-free and the renunciation of war, and focus on regional peace-building initiatives.
C. Recommend storing the nuclear weapons but keeping their presence classified from the public.
D. Agree to a limited-time agreement until the regional conflict subsides.
5.You are participating in an international conference on nuclear disarmament, where some countries are advocating for nuclear deterrence to maintain peace. How would you present the Philippines’ constitutional policy on nuclear weapons and war, and why is it important to uphold this stance?
A. Support nuclear deterrence, as it guarantees national security and keeps the Philippines aligned with stronger nations.
B. Reaffirm the Philippines’ constitutional commitment to a nuclear-free policy and its renunciation of war as a tool of national policy, emphasizing that lasting peace comes from disarmament and diplomacy, not nuclear weapons.
C. Suggest revising the Constitution to allow nuclear weapons as a defensive measure.
D. Avoid engaging in the debate to maintain neutrality.
