Jeth, The Educator

Let me begin my argument by asking whether bill of rights exists because it is expressly written or simply because naturally it is the fundamental right that should be recognized even without a written instrument.  In the history of the world, natural law has been expressly recognized by many civilizations as foundation to its laws, rules and constitutions. Great scholars and philosophers regarded this law as inherent in people and are not created by society or court judges. In fact, Bill of rights of many countries including the Philippines was founded by the recognition of natural laws and rights such as but not limited to right to life, liberty and property. This further extends to right to security and unreasonable searches and seizures.  The Philippines, in its earliest stage and struggle in becoming an independent state, it was evident in all its constitutions the express provisions that seek to protect the individual rights of every Filipinos against the government. Hen...