Preamble – 1987 Philippines Explanation English, Tagalog Version

The Preamble is the first part of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. Every Filipino must know the Preamble and understand its meaning by heart. Most students in college who study law and political science memorize the Preamble as it is the introductory part of learning the Philippine Constitution. It is also important to master the words, purpose, and meaning behind them.

Every word is beautiful and meaningful. We also share the Tagalog or Filipino version of Preamble below.

Preamble

We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.

preamble philippines explanation english tagalog version

Preamble Tagalog Version

Kami, ang nakapangyayaring sambayanang Pilipino, na humihingi ng tulong sa Makapangyarihang Diyos, upang bumuo ng isang makatarungan at makataong lipunan at magtatag ng isang Pamahalaan nakakatawan sa aming mga mithiin at mga lunggatiin, magtataguyod ng kabutihan sa bawat isa, mangangalaga at magpapaunlad ng aming kamanahan, at titiyak para saming sarili at angkanang susunod ng mga biyaya ng kalayaan at demokrasya sa ilalim ng pananaig ng batas at ng pamamahalang puspos ng katotohanan, katarungan, kalayaan, pag-ibig, pagkakapantay-pantay at kapayapaan, ay naglalagda at naghahayag ng Konstitusyong ito.

Preamble Philippines Meaning and Purpose

Every word in the Preamble is meaningful. It encourages love and passion for our country, the Philippines. It shows powerful messages about our profound roles and responsibilities to every Filipino and our society. As a free nation, we must act and spend our liberty with commitment focusing on the love of country, peace, and unity.

Tell us what you think about the Preamble. Do you think it still defines every Filipino nowadays? Share your views in the comments below.

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