MODULE 1: ROLE OF THE YOUTH IN NATIONBUILDING Viva Tomasino!!! LESSON 1: GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES. What is a good Filipino Citizen?

A good Filipino citizen is one who plays an active and intelligent role as a member of the community. He is one who fulfills his duties and obligations to the government and society. He possesses the traits of respectfulness, courtesy and consideration for parents and elders and for others. He observes punctuality, promptness, and good moral conduct. (Coloma, T.M. and Herrera, M.M.) How can you become a Good Citizen? You can become a good citizen by living in accordance with the good citizenship values derived from the Preamble of the 1987 Constitution: We the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God in order to build ajust humane society and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracyunder the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this constitution.The Filipino values presented in the Preamble have been simplified and categorized into the following: I. Pagkamaka-Diyos A. Faith in the Almighty God (imploring the aid of Almighty God)

B. Respect for Life C. Order D. Work E. Concern Generations for the Family and Future

II. Pagkamaka-Tao A. Love B. Freedom (independence and democracy) C. Peace D. Truth E. Justice III. Pagkamaka-Bayan A. Unity B. Equality C. Respect for Law and Government (rule of law) D. Patriotism (conserve and develop our patrimony) E. Common Good IV. Pagkamaka-Kalikasan. Concern for the Environment These sixteen values will help shape and guide our Nation towards a better tomorrow. It has been best exemplified in the event of EDSA 1, proving to us that we are a nation built in values. To look back on that story, check out this link: http://www.goodcitizenshipmovement.org/ind ex.php?option=com_content&view=section

&layout=blog&id=6&Itemid=3) Let us now explore the values that are inherently given to us and face the challenge of living a life in accordance with it.I. PAGKAMAKA-DIYOS A. The Good Citizenship Value of Faith in the Almighty GodIsa akong Katoliko at buong pusong tinatanggap ang kamatayan para sa Panginoon, kung ako man ay may sanlibong buhay, lahat ng iyon ay iaalay ko sa Kanya. -San Lorenzo Ruiz This is the basic value of the good Filipino citizen. As a Christian, you are asked to put God in the center of your lives and communicate with Him by means of prayers. You should look at Him as your ultimate source, one with infinite powers, to help you in your work, to enable you to meet your needs and to get you out of trouble and crisis. With this experience, you become fully aware of the things you can accomplish when you live a life of faith. It is ironic, however, that in a country where citizens are innately maka-diyos, many acts violating the laws of God are committed each day. How then can it be that you ask for Gods help and guidance then go against His wishes? Let us read this story by Bro. Andrew Maria, MMHC Faith Alone A devout widow who was known to be a living saint was crossing a bridge with her child when an accident happened. Her son fell off the bridge and plunged into the

deep water below. At this, some men got ready to jump into the water to save the child. However, the widow forbade them. Do not move, she told the men, my faith alone can save the child. After she had said this, the widow knelt on the bridge and prayed with great faith. In a short while, the child drowned and died. The widow wept. This story teaches us that Faith alone, without work, is useless. You have to remember that as Thomasians and future leaders of this country, you have to put your faith into action, live a life that that is based on good values; and serve as an inspiration to others who struggle with their own faith in Almighty God. B. The Good Citizenship Value of Respect for Life Your life and humanity is a gift from God. You are created from His image and likeness. This makes you a person of worth and dignity. In turn, you should uphold and recognize others dignity as persons and grow to appreciate their worth by keeping an open mind and charitable attitude so you may be able to appreciate others giftedness and special roles. Your body is Gods temple, it is sacred and by all means, you should be responsible for it because any form of violence against it defies the sanctity of life. Natural human

rights protect you from anything that endangers your life and well being. You should also be responsible for upholding the rights of others. You shall not be an advocate of violence or any means that may harm the life and dignity of others. Life is precious. It is your duty to respect, protect, nurture and preserve the human life from the moment of its conception. Thoughts to ponder on: s and vices that may lead to the destruction of my body, which is considered as Gods temple?

improve yourselves as citizens. You should learn to strive hard in arranging your lives in a certain way that will allow you to be more productive. Thoughts to ponder on:

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ip Value of Work Give fish to a man and he will have food for a day, teach him how to fish and he shall have food to eat throughout his lifetime -Chinese proverb Work is a gift and it has become part of your nature and destiny. God has given you talents to use as investments in your work and in return you are expected to settle for nothing less than excellent results. Hard work, quality work and honest work are what makes a citizen a good, productive and self-reliant member of the society. It is also important that you have the right values and attitude towards your work and dealings. You should always remember that no matter how much work you do,

worth and dignity due to them as human beings? C. The Good Citizenship Value of Order The value of Order is doing first things first. It is simply doing the right thing at the right time and the right place without hesitation. Order entails the discipline of mind, emotion and action. We need these so that we can live a peaceful, successful and productive life. Otherwise, it will trigger situations of panic, unrest, confusion, havoc and anarchy. You should understand that the value of Order is important in your quest to

what counts in the end is not the volume of work but the amount of love you put into your work. Learn to work with love, integrity, and honesty to achieve excellent results. Thoughts to ponder on:

A family is worth more than any worldly gain. Be vigilant and possess the resolve to always value your family as your most precious gift next to your life. Be strengthened by love, understanding and mutual respect for all members of your family.Thoughts to ponder on: o What are the most pressing issues that my family faces today? o Have I developed a strong personal conviction and resolve to value the well being and unity of my family in the midst of the growing threats against it? II. PAGKAMAKA-TAO A. The Good Citizenship Value of LOVE "Ang tenga kapag pinagdikit korteng puso...Extension ng puso ang tenga, kaya kapag marunong kang makinig, marunong kang magmahal.." -- Bob Ong Love means so much to us simply because love is the answer to our many questions during these trying times. It is by love that you care, respect, accept, forgive and trust. But why is it that our nation has never moved forward if we all have LOVE within us? Maybe not all of us ever learned how to live in love which holds us back to love

in school and in other endeavors? -given talents wisely? C. The Good Citizenship Value of Concern for the Family and Future Generations Respetuhin natin ang ating ina ,ilaw siya ng tahanan Bigyang galang ang ama, At ang payo ang susudan At sa magkakapatid,Kailang ay magmahalan Dapat lng ay pag usapan ang hindi nauuwaan -- Francis Magalona Mga Kababayan ko This value emphasizes that your family is a gift from God and that utmost attention must be focused on the family as sanctuary of life and a core unit of society. You draw inspiration and strength from your Family and in return you are expected to do your responsibilities as a member of the family to keep it intact and strong against the forces that tend to destroy its values and sense of unity.

others. This is what the Almighty God wants you to learn: learn to love. Love entails sacrifice, responsibility and service. Love binds us together as a nation. Love is the key to our national progress. Let it love be in the beginning, the middle and the end of our history as a nation. Thoughts to ponder on: o Am I a loving student, citizen, and person? How can I demonstrate the value of love to my family, friends and community? o How can I be a more loving person to others? o What benefits can I possibly reap from being a loving person? B. The Good Citizenship Value of FREEDOM Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought -Pope John Paul IIYou value Freedom by giving due recognition and respect to your individuality as persons with human rights and duties. Freedom is never without the virtue of responsibility. Freedom is the power to act or not to act. God gave our lives, and with that comes the freedom to choose what you want to make with it. The freedom our nation is enjoying now is a fruit of love, hardship and sacrifices

of our ancestors. EDSA I and II are examples of events in our history as a nation that showed how we protected our freedom from tyrant leaders and anarchy. You should practice freedom with a clear understanding of its limits, with a sense of discipline and chastity which will lead you to love your fellowmen, understand their plight, and do what is good and right while avoiding what is wrong and evil. Thoughts to ponder on: o As a student, in what ways can I demonstrate my commitment to freedom? C. The Good Citizenship Value of PEACE Peace means serenity of mind, simplicity of heart and tranquility of soul - St. Augustine You value Peace by doing well for others and for your country, living and working together in harmony and avoiding violence as a way of settling disputes. Peace begins with you. Peace is a God-given gift that you must nurture by prayer. This can be attained and sustained when you develop a deep consciousness of your faith in God, concern for your fellowmen, loyalty to your country and respect for your environment. You should be a person of peace, a builder of harmony among your fellowmen.

You should strive hard to foster the value of peace in your personal endeavors, abhor all means of violence and arrange your affairs in order. Thoughts to ponder on: o What can I do to have peace so I can shun violence? D.D. The Good Citizenship Value of TRUTH The value of truth is living and loving passionately with honesty and sincerity. Truth is important in our society because it is a condition for freedom. It entails transparency, honesty, integrity, sincerity, courage and humility. The truth also demands sacrifices and efforts but it is a worthy cause that highlights your own capacity as a person to do well and live with integrity. You are a person of integrity; let truth strengthen your character by honesty and responsibility. Honesty should be applied in all your roles in life because the truth will set you free and it should always prevail. There is no truth and no good in lies Thoughts to ponder on:

and its defense as a virtue of righteousness? E. The Good Citizenship Value of JUSTICE You value Justice by means of promoting ethical practices that enhance the essence of social justice. It also means the promotion of a healthy and humane working condition, fair and legal labor practices, correct use of power, moving purposefully away from graft, corruption and other evils. Justice is important in our life because it ensures us that our society fosters an atmosphere that respects human dignity, security, and one that allows every person an equal opportunity to pursue development and happiness. posterity,

Let me share with you a story that will simply show you that Justice is giving every man his due.To Every Man His Due Institute for Development Education Center for Research and Communication There was once a poor farmer who would come to town everyday in order to supply a baker with homemade bibingka. In exchange for five pounds of bibingka, the baker would give the farmer five pounds of bread for his family. One day, the baker decided to weigh the bibingka. He discovered that the bibingka was one pound short. This made the baker very angry, and he accused the

importance of the value of truth in my life, family, work and country?

my own dealings

farmer of having cheated him. But the farmer very calmly declared, You see sir, I am poor and I have no weights at home. So I take the five pounds of bread you give me and use it as a standard. In this way, I am sure of giving you an equal amount of bibingka. From the story mentioned above, reflect on this question: o As a citizen, have I done my share in giving my fellow men their basic share of justice by at least treating them with dignity and being mindful of their rights as much as I value my own? III. PAGKAMAKA-BAYAN A. The Good Citizenship Value of UNITY If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand, and if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand -Mark 3:24-25 When you say UNITY is a good citizenship value, you mean that all of us Filipino citizens are expected to be one as a people. It also means that YOU:

k for what is the best for your countrymen.Here is a story from Fr. Bel San Luis, SVD The Preying Lion Three bulls fed in a field together in the greatest peace and safety. A lion had long watched them in the hope of making prey of them, but found little chance so long as they kept together. He therefore began secretly to spread evil and slanderous reports of one against another till he fomented jealousy and distrust among them. Soon, they avoided each other and each took to feeding alone. This gave the lion the opportunity it had been waiting for. He fell on them singly and made an easy prey of them all. The story shows that whether in our country or our organizations, civic or church, we ought to be united, for the devil like the preying lion, divides and conquers. A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. You should put aside division, and agree to work as one this is not easy to do, but it is something you must do. It is a heroic task. But remember, YOU, are called to be a HERO. This is a time for heroes.

yourselves.

B. The Good Citizenship Value of EQUALITY There will never be real equality so long as one feels inferior or superior to another

-Mahatma Gandhi This value means treating one another with equality, utmost dignity and respect regardless of religion, cultural orientation, sex, social status, race, etc. All men are created equal and have every right to be treated fairly in the interest of love and justice. As good citizens, you should therefore refrain from making irrational judgments of people; act conscientiously and decisively to protect each persons right to equality. This is essential in establishing a community of happy, loving, caring and peaceful people. Thoughts to ponder on:

You should be a law-abiding citizen regardless of who sits at the helm of the government. Laws and government are meant to serve our own interests as citizens and not of the interest of the few, especially those who are in positions of power and authority. You should seek ways to know the law more so that you may be able to follow them with more understanding. You should not allow your values to be compromised by illegal acts and practices. Strive to take a critical stand in making a decision to follow laws and appreciate the work of government. You should perform your patriotic duty of maintaining a sense of respect for your duly constituted right and authority to promote peace and order for the sake of your country.

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equality? Am I aware of issues that threaten the value community/society? of equality in my

D. The Good Citizenship Value of PATRIOTISM Pilipino Muna. Tangkilikin ang sariling atin.

complacent with these issues?

-- Claro M. Recto Patriotism means that you should be a vigilant citizen, looking out for the welfare of your country. It calls for you to be committed to serve the interest of the nation no matter who is seated at the helm of the government Patriotism is every persons sense of duty and responsibility: to contribute to the

person/citizen?

ensure that the value of equality is safeguarded and promoted? C. The Good Citizenship Value of RESPECT FOR LAW AND GOVERNMENT

development of our country, protect our integrity, and uphold the rights and dignity of our people. Being proud of our personal and national identity and being responsible voters are some of the concrete examples of how we nurture the value of patriotism. Thoughts to ponder on:

-being and development of the group itself stability and security of a just order. The basic value of promotion of the common good clearly brings together other basic values and illustrates how the basic values are related and reinforce each other, e.g.: faith in Almighty God, unity, patriotism, work, love, peace and equality. To promote common good is an obligation of every member of society. It is to share what you have to the other members of society who need your help most so that their human dignity will be upheld. In doing this, you should be sincere and willing to be counted in the work of promoting the common good since the government needs all citizens to join in this mission. Now, are you ready to do your share in promoting the common good? Thoughts to ponder on: o Have I developed the habit of sharing my blessings to others specially those who are less fortunate? IV. PAGKAMAKA-KALIKASAN A. The Good Citizenship Value of CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Kabataan, kalikasan para sa kinabukasan, iwasan ang pagkakamaling ating naranasan,

can perform simple acts of patriotism? y country enough that I am inspired to serve her in any way I can?E. The Good Citizenship Value of COMMON GOOD Tumulong ka sa ikabubuti ng iyong kakapwaan at paunlarin mo ang iyong katarungang pangmadla. Di ka nabubuhay ng para sa iyo lamang ni para sa iyong mga anak. Ikaw ay bahagi ng lipunang pinagkakautangan mo ng mga tiyak na sagutin. -- Manuel L. Quezon The term common good refers to the sum total of goods and social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily. The common good consist of three essential elements: - his fundamental and inalienable human rights

Oras nang magtubos, daigdig natin 'wag sayangin, 'wag hayaang maubos -- Francis Magalona Kabataan para sa kinabukasan This value means launching an efficient and sustainable clean and green program nationwide.God made us stewards of His creation. You are aware that your existence and that of the generations after you are threatened by the destruction of the environment. In this alarming situation, you should develop a sense of urgency in the way you treat your environment: Respect the integrity of creation by means of using all environment resources properly and prudently. You should treat Mother Nature as your own mother and masterpiece, giving it great care and appreciating its wonders and beauty. The acts could be as simple as throwing that candy wrapper on the garbage can instead littering on the streets, avoiding the use of plastics, etc. Nature is Gods grace to you thats why you should take care of it so that you will have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, clean ocean to launch adventures and above all, a life thats healthy and a future worthy to be shared with the next generation.

These are the values embedded in the Preamble of 1987 Philippine Constitution. This module clearly explained the meaning of the values and responsibilities we have to do to be good citizens of the Philippines. Remember, these values are innately given to us by God. We should know how to use it properly taking into consideration not only our welfare, but also that of others for the betterment of our country. Ang Kabataan ang magulang ng bukas -- Milagros T. Hernandez, Tula. You, as the future movers of our country and parents of the future, are called to dedicate yourselves in the service of our Nation and motivate others by exemplifying the values of a good Filipino citizen.

The next lesson will provide you with a means to respond to that the challengeLESSON 2: The National Service Training Program: An Introduction The previous lesson showed the values that we need to live by in order to become good Filipino citizens. These serve as the bedrock for the National Service Training Program. After this Lesson, I hope you will be able to: 1. analyze the nature and history of the National Service Training Program and its components

2. carry out your role as a young citizen in service of our country through NSTP 3. appreciate the goals of the National Service Training Program in the Higher Educational Institutions I. Whats in it for me? NSTP what?? Why do I have to take up this course? Do I really have to?? Im sure these questions have somehow crossed, if not totally, entered your mind when you enrolled in this program, apart from choosing among ROTC, CWTS or LTS. You may have also asked: what is the connection or relevance of NSTP to my academic course? But you know what? In the grand scheme of things, your answer and your choice may probably, change your life. The reality is that the National Service Training Program is a required course mandated by law. However, if you look at it closely, its not just a requirement, its not just another subject --- it is a preparation and opportunity to improve yourself to be of service to others. It gives you the chance to be socially involved and have deeper awareness of yourself in relation to others. NSTP endows you with theoretical and practical knowledge and experiences that are needed for community service.

It opens a window for you to see the current situation of your community. At the same time, it trains you to respond to the present challenges, enhancing your instinct for national service. You see, the contributions of young people like you, the future leaders of our country, have been recognized by many. Jose Rizal, our National Hero said: The youth is the hope of the motherland.Are you familiar with the song Kabataan para sa Kinabukasan by Francis Magalona? It beautifully depicts how promising the Filipino youth can be. gamitin ang talino, maging tunay na bayani, makabagong Pilipino Sulong kabataan, ipakita ang lakas, tunay at wagas na pag-asa ng bukas Nasa palad mo ang kapalaran Your role, therefore, in shaping the future of our nation is truly significant. Remember Section 13, Article II of the 1987 constitution? The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nationbuilding and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.

See? Its right there in our constitutionYOU are a valuable constituent of our country. With all your potential, idealism and energy, YOU are capable of doing a lot of things for the good of othersto be of service to OUR nation. YOU can serve in a lot of ways. This is the concept that shaped the National Service Training Program. II. Footsteps: Service to the Country The following timeline would give you a glimpse on the evolution of the youths contribution to national service.