Article 3 ; Section 4

Article 3 ; Section 4
Bill of Rights
Shayne Chinnyreth Galo | Ailla Mei Estimada

Article 3 ; Section 4
“No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech,
of expression, or of the press or the right of the people
peaceably to assemble and petition the government for
redress of grievances.”

“No law should be made that would
block the freedom of the people in
any manner: speech, expression,
and of the press.

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
The right of an individual to speak or
utter whatever he wants without prior
restraint.
You can’t
say that.
Yes I can.
It’s my
Freedom of
Speech.

Mandatory Limitations:
“Freedom of speech does not
mean you can say anything
you want.”
1. Defamations and libel
2. Unwarranted attacks on other’s opinions
and beliefs
3. Spreading propaganda, malicious gossip
and hate speeches (slander)
4. Destroying the reputation of others

REMEMBER:
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 We must only write or publish information
that is true and that will not damage a
person’s reputation.
 Other limitations of freedom of speech
include anything lewd or obscene, anything
that provokes violence or disorder,
seditious messages, and clear and present
danger.

Right to a Free Press
The right of an individual to write, publish,
and circulate whatever he pleases without
restraint. It covers every sort of publication
such as newspapers, magazines, books,
leaflets, and the like, including radio and
television.
Filipinos must not be restricted from writing
or publishing their opinions and beliefs. They
must be free to wite, publish, and circulate
whatever they please without constraint.

Freedom of Assembly
The right of people to come together and
collectively express, promote, pursue,
and defend their idea.
Individuals may hold public meetings
or form associations, and may even
protest against the government for a
certain cause given that there is no
violence involved.

Right to Petition
The right of people to make a
complaint to, or seek the assistance of,
one’s government, without fear of
punishment or reprisals.
People may defend their right to petition the
government or other institutions for a redress of
grievances given that it is peacefully done with
the consent of all, and for a good cause.

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