In the Philippines, the equivalent of the Miranda rights also exists and is required during arrest. It's based on Section 12, Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. When someone is arrested, they must be informed of: The right to remain silent. The right to have competent and independent counsel (lawyer), preferably of their own choice. Anything they say can be used against them in court. This is often referred to simply as the constitutional rights of the accused in the Philippines, o