The amendments to the Civil Service Act are aimed at eliminating the above-mentioned nationality requirements currently imposed on most public utilities by limiting the definition of “public service” to certain sectors and introducing the concept of “critical infrastructure”, which will be subject to certain foreign restrictions. Sitting members of the judiciary shall remain in office until they reach the age of seventy, become incapable of performing their duties or are removed for cause. In no case may a member serve for more than seven years before the ratification of this Constitution. The Congress gives top priority to the adoption of policies that protect and strengthen the right of all peoples to human dignity, reduce social, economic and political inequalities and eliminate cultural inequalities by equitably distributing wealth and political power for the common good. The President, the Vice-President, members of the Supreme Court, members of constitutional commissions and the Ombudsman may be removed from office for violation and conviction for culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, bribery and corruption, other serious crimes or treason of public trust. All other officials and employees may be removed from office in accordance with the law, but not by dismissal. (3) Civil servants or employees may be dismissed or suspended only on the grounds provided for by law. There is a Vice-President who has the same qualifications and term of office and who is elected with and in the same manner as the President. He may be removed from office in the same way as the President. Subject to the provisions of this Constitution and national development policies and programmes, the State shall protect the rights of indigenous cultural communities over their ancestral lands in order to ensure their economic, social and cultural well-being.
Existing international treaties or agreements that have not been ratified cannot be renewed or renewed without the consent of at least two-thirds of all senators. The State shall respect the dignity of every human person and guarantee full respect for human rights. (2) The State shall encourage and support research and studies on art and culture. All publicly owned land, waters, minerals, coal, petroleum and other mineral oils, all potential energy forces, fisheries, forests or timber, fauna, flora and fauna and other natural resources are the property of the State. With the exception of agricultural land, all other natural resources cannot be disposed of. The exploration, development and exploitation of natural resources are subject to full State control and supervision. The State may carry out these activities directly, or it may enter into co-production, joint venture, or production-sharing agreements with Filipino citizens or companies or associations owned by at least sixty per cent of such citizens. These agreements may be concluded for a maximum period of twenty-five years, renewable for a maximum of twenty-five years, under the conditions provided for by law. In the case of water rights for irrigation, water supply, fisheries or industrial purposes not related to hydropower development, the beneficial use may be the measure and limit of the subsidy.