Section 9. The Congress shall establish a national language commission composed of
representatives of various regions and disciplines which shall undertake, coordinate,
and promote researches for the development, propagation, and preservation of Filipino
and other languages.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Section 10. Science and technology are essential for national development and progress.
The State shall give priority to research and development, invention, innovation, and
their utilization; and to science and technology education, training, and services. It shall
support indigenous, appropriate, and self-reliant scientific and technological
capabilities, and their application to the country's productive systems and national life.
Section 11. The Congress may provide for incentives, including tax deductions, to
encourage private participation in programs of basic and applied scientific research.
Scholarships, grants-in-aid, or other forms of incentives shall be provided to deserving
science students, researchers, scientists, inventors, technologists, and specially gifted
citizens.
Section 12. The State shall regulate the transfer and promote the adaptation of
technology from all sources for the national benefit. It shall encourage the widest
participation of private groups, local governments, and community-based organizations
in the generation and utilization of science and technology.
Section 13. The State shall protect and secure the exclusive rights of scientists, inventors,
artists, and other gifted citizens to their intellectual property and creations, particularly
when beneficial to the people, for such period as may be provided by law.
SPORTS
Section 19. (1) The State shall promote physical education and encourage sports
programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including training for international
competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of
a healthy and alert citizenry.
(2) All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout the
country in cooperation with athletic clubs and other sectors.
ARTICLE XV
THE FAMILY
Section 1. The State recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation.
Accordingly, it shall strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its total development.