Article XVI:

The flag of the Philippines shall be red, white, and blue, with a sun and three stars, as consecrated and honored by the people and recognized by law.

The Congress may, by law, adopt a new name for the country, a national anthem, or a national seal, which shall be truly reflective and symbolic of the ideals, history, and traditions of the people.  Such law shall take effect only upon its ratification by the people in a national referendum.

The State may not be sued without its consent.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines shall be composed of a citizen armed force which shall undergo military training and serve, as may be provided by law.  It shall keep a regular force necessary for the security of the State.

1. All members of the armed forces shall take an oath or affirmation to uphold and defend this Constitution.
2. The State shall strengthen the patriotic spirit and nationalist consciousness of the military, and respect for people's rights in the performance of their duty.
3. Professionalism in the armed forces and adequate remuneration and benefits of its members shall be a prime concern of the State.  The armed forces shall be insulated from partisan politics.
   No member of the military shall engage directly or indirectly in any partisan political activity, except to vote.
4. No member of the armed forces in the active service shall, at any time, be appointed or designated in any capacity to a civilian position in the Government including government-owned or controlled corporations or any of their subsidiaries.
5. Laws on retirement of military officers shall not allow extension of their service.
6. The officers and men of the regular force of the armed forces shall be recruited proportionately from all provinces and cities as far as practicable.
7. The tour of duty of the Chief of Staff of the Armed forces shall not exceed three years.  However, in times of war or other national emergency declared by the Congress, the President may extend such tour of duty.

The State shall establish and maintain one police force, which shall be national in scope and civilian in character, to be administered and controlled by a national police commission.  The authority of local executives over the police units in their jurisdiction shall be provided by law.

The State shall provide immediate and adequate care, benefits, and other forms of assistance to war veterans and veterans of military campaigns, their surviving spouses and orphans.  Funds shall be provided therefor and due consideration shall be given them in the disposition of agricultural lands of the public domain and, in appropriate cases, in the utilization of natural resources.

The State shall, from time to time, review to upgrade the pensions and other benefits due to retirees of both the government and the private sectors.

The State shall protect consumers from trade malpractices and from substandard or hazardous products.