Testing Constitutional Waters: Balancing State Power, Economic Development and Respect for Human Rights

• Main Authors: Candelaria, Sedfrey M, Pamfilo, Floralie M
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2006
• Subjects: Constitutional Law; Law
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/ateneo-school-of-law-pubs/26; http://ateneolawjournal.com/main/varticle/101
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

The Philippines, as a developing nation, is seriously confronted with the challenge of meeting the economic demands of a politically divided society. Pursuant to this, the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has taken steps to accelerate economic development during her term. Despite...