CHAPTER 3

The Essence of Values in NSTP

The Filipinos are a happy blend of several races, basically Malay with
Chinese, Spanish, Indian and American admixtures. Their values and ways of
life were shaped by several, sometimes conflicting cultures and the resulting
blend is what makes their own uniquely Filipino. In their veins run the rich
Christian values of Europe, the pragmatic and democratic values of America,
and the spiritual values of Asia.

How do we characterize a Filipino? He is brown, spiritual, timeless,

spaceless, humorist, resilient, somebody who has a tendency always think of
others---before thinking of himself. Seldom do all these profound qualities find
personification in people. Filipinos should allow – and should be allowed to
contribute their special traits to building the nation --- but first, we should
know and like ourselves.

This chapter presents and discusses the values which are vital to one’s
involvement and participation in activities related to NSTP. These are essential
values which should be imbibed by every NSTP student for effective community
service.

Definition of Values

Values are ideals that guide or qualify our personal conduct; they also
serve as a mirror of our personality and determinants of our behaviour. Values
are always positive; they speak as the universal truth.

The Filipino Cultural Values

Filipino cultural values are widely-held beliefs which make some

activities, relationships, goals and feelings important to the Filipino people’s
identity. When these Filipino values coalesce and mesh in a mutually
supportive system, it is called “Filipino values system.”

Understanding the Filipino Culture

The Filipino culture has six distinct elements. These are values, basic
personality, basic social unit, politics, economics, and technology. Each of
these aspects of the Filipino culture has a body of ideas called “content” which
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form and meaning to each aspect. This form and meaning are expressed
through “structures” or institutions which the Philippine society creates or the
orderly regulation of behaviour in established ways.

Values

The content of the Filipino values are the Filipino myths and religion
while structures are the Filipino oral and written traditions, churches, sacred
places, temples and mosques. The Filipinos internalize these values of their
culture and thus create for themselves a “world of meanings.”

Basic Personality

It is determined by the Filipino culture because of the selection of those

congruent types that are congruent with the culture. The content of the Filipino
basic personality is made up of Filipino beliefs and knowledge while the
structure is formed by the Filipino initiation and various rituals and formal and
informal education.

Basic Social Unit

The family is the basic social unit which constitutes to and maintains
the Filipino values. The content of the Filipino social unit is the family, groups
and community life while the structure is the lineage, marriage descent,
neighbourhood, peer group and villages.

Politics

The Filipino politics are the Filipino ideas and structures related to the
distribution and channeling of power within the Philippine society for its well-
being, order and regulation. The content of politics is the Filipino traditional
power units and democracy while the structures are the law, parliament,
councils, elders and chiefs.

Economics

The Filipino economics are the ideas which the Filipino society develops
and the structures which it creates for provision of food, clothing and shelter
for its members. The content of Philippine economics is the production by
private enterprises while its structure is capitalism and socialism.

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Technology

Filipino technology includes all that the Filipinos have invented to

make their life easier, less arduous, and shifted from the brink of mere survival
thus changing their way of life and giving them more control of their physical
environment. Its contents are communication and health while its structure is
composed of the various media, professional organizations, medicine, hospitals
and laboratories.

The NSTP and the Four (4) Perspectives

The goal of NSTP is to develop the civic consciousness of the Filipino

youth. It is therefore important that every NSTP student should have a clear
view or perspective of oneself as he relates to others, his country or state, his
environment and his own personal God. At the heart of these four perspectives
is the self which serves as the object and subject of his actions and decisions.

The succeeding discussions will present a clearer view of the four core
values and how they relate interdependently to another.

Understanding Oneself – A Fundamental Value

Self-awareness is the core foundation in understanding human

behaviour. It is the key to unlock one’s potentials and develop a higher degree
of self-fulfillment and satisfaction. Discovering the power of self provides us the
backbone to pursue life goals in a more rational and decisive manner.

As stated in the Philippine Constitution, “the state recognizes the vital

role of the youth in nation building and shall promote their physical,
intellectual and social well-being”. Thus it is important to consider that if we
were to mobilize the potential of the youth to help build our nation, they should
be aware of who they are as persons, and as Filipino citizens.

Basic Considerations on Self-Awareness

1. A person who knows oneself starts to learn about himself/herself the

moment he/she goes through challenging times.

2. A person who does not speak well of one self or often times reflects a
pessimistic disposition manifests less love for him/herself.

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 3. A person who knows oneself believes in himself or herself, anchors one’s
choices and actions based on one’s values.

4. A person who knows oneself is never too selfish to express one’s

appreciation and gratitude towards others.

5. A person who knows oneself always owns his/her actions and their
consequences.

6. A person who knows oneself is willing to laugh at one’s own mistakes or

foolishness without being embarrassed.

7. A person who knows oneself recognizes his/her capacities and potential,

his/her weaknesses and limitations, and how he/she can continuously
achieve personal growth and change.

Some Basic Guidelines to Self-Knowledge

1. Know your strengths and weaknesses.

2. Be open to feedback. The best way to discover oneself is to allow others

to be a mirror to you.

3. Develop one’s openness to feelings. People may not be comfortable when

they are asked to express their feelings but this could also be one
authentic way of freeing yourself from personal blocks and pretenses.

4. Be confident. Whatever you say, no matter what you feel, presents a

picture of who you are and what you are.

5. Learn to appreciate people. Good or bad, they are human beings. You
can only appreciate them, however, if you appreciate yourself.

6. Trust yourself.

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Activity: HOW WELL DO I KNOW MYSELF?

Instruction: Answer the following questions.

Choose a partner and share your answers.

1. What are three (3) of your personal qualities that you like most?
Why?

2. What are three (3) of your personal qualities that you like least?
Why?

3. As an NSTP student, how would these qualities help or block you

in rendering community service?

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SESSION CHECK:

Instruction: Accomplish the following statements before the end of the

session and submit to your faculty/facilitator.

1. Understanding oneself is important because .....

2. As an NSTP student, my self-knowledge is evident when I ...

3. One’s self-knowledge can be improved by ...

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 The Values of Being Makatao, MakaDiyos, Makakalikasan, and
Makabayan

The promotion of the Filipino values is embodied in the Preamble of

the 1987 Constitution. First, the value of being maka-Diyos which is
articulated in the faith in the Almighty; second, the value of being maka-tao
which focuses on truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace; third,
the value of being maka-bayan which includes respect for law, the
government of the Republic of the Philippines and its instrumentalities,
patriotism, promotion of the common good and building a just and humane
society; and lastely, the value of being makakalikasan which involves the
conservation and development of our patrimony.

Below are some indicators of these four values:

Faith and Spirituality (Being Maka Diyos)

 Respect for Life

 Order
 Integrity
 Concern for Family and Future Generaion

Shared Being

 Responsibility and Commitment

 Safety, Security and Comfort
 Commitment to Follow standards
 Respect of People’s Culture
 Community Spirit
 Compassion
 Unity
 Vigilance

Love of Country

 Unity in Diversity
 Equality/Justice
 Respect for Law and Government
 Patriotism (Kabayanihan)
  Promotion of Common Good

Concern for Love of Environment

L- Green the Land

A- Clean the Air

W- Freshen the Water

Being MAKADIYOS

Filipinos are very spiritual. We are transcendent. We transcend the

physical world, see the unseen and hear the unheard. We have a deep sense of
kaba (premonition) and kutob (hunch). A Filipino wife will instinctively feel her
husband or child is going astray, whether tellale signs present themselves.

God becomes our refuge when we experience problems. We draw our

strengths from our faith. “Bahala na ang Diyos” is the ultimate expression of
our faith in the Supreme Being.

Our spirituality makes us invoke divine presence or intervention at

nearly every bend of his journey. Rightly or wrongly, we are almost always
acknowledging, invoking or driving away spirits into and from their lives.
Seemingly trivial or even incoherent events can take on spiritual significance
and will be given such space or consideration.

This inherent and deep spirituality makes us, once correctly

Christianized, a major exponent of the faith.

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Song Analysis:

I BELIEVE

I believe for every drop of rain that falls.

A flower grows.
I believe that somewhere in the darkest night,
A candle glows.
A believe for everyone who goes astray,
Someone will come to show the way.
I believe, I believe.
I believe above the storm the smallest prayer
Will still be heard.
I believe that someone in the great somewhere,
Hears every word.

Every time I hear a new born baby cry

Or touch a leaf, or see the skies
Then I know why, I believe.

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 ACTIVITY
MY PERSONAL FAITH
EVALUATION AND RESOLUTION

STATEMENT YES NO RESOLUTION

1. I believe in the power of
Faith.
2. My faith is one of my
greatest strengths and
priorities.
3. I maintain a strong
personal Faith life.
4. My family maintains a
strong prayer life.
5. By my example, others are
inspired to live a life of faith
and prayer
6. I encourage others (my
family, friends and colleagues)
to be faithful in times of
personal setbacks and when
faced with moral questions.
7. I continually seek for ways
to strengthen my own faith.
8. My choices and decisions
are fruits of reflections and
discernment.
9. I believe that my blessings
are brought about by
providence and not merely by
my own works.
10. I live out my faith
everyday.

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SESSION CHECK:

Instruction: In not more than 100 words, write your own personal
reflections on how you are able to live out your own faith.

MY PERSONAL FAITH REFLECTIONS

Being MAKATAO

Filipinos are a touching people. We have lots of love and are not
afraid to show it. We almost inevitably create human chains with our
perennial akbay (putting an arm around another shoulder), hawak
(hold), and yakap (embrace).
We are always reaching out, always seeking interconnection. We
love human interaction and company. We always surround ourselves
with people and we hover over them, too. An average Filipino would have
and know at least 300 relatives.
We live bayanihan (mutual help); at play, we want a kalaro
(playmate) more than laruan (toy). When there are gatherings, our
invitations are open and it is more common even for guests to invite and
bring in other guests. When we travel, we do not want to be separated
from our group. So what do we do when there is no more space in a
vehicle? Kalung-kalong! ((Sit on one another). No one would leave the
group and wait for another vehicle with more space!
Family Orientation
Filipinos possess a genuine and deep love for family which
includes not simply spouse and children, parents and siblings, but also
grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents and other ceremonial
relatives.
Therefore we call our friend’s mother nanay or mommy; we call a
friend’s sister ate (eldest sister), and so on. We even call strangers tita
(aunt) or tito (uncle), tatang (grandfather), etc.
So extensive is our social openness and interrelations that we have
specific title for extended relations like hipag (sister-in-law), balae (child-
in-law’s parents), inaanak (godchild), ninong/ninang (godparents)
kinakapatid (godparent’s child), etc.
To the Filipino, one’s family is the source of personal identity, the
source of emotional and mental support, and one’s commitment and
responsibility.
Concern for family is manifested in the honor and respect given to
parents & elders, in the care given to children, the generosity towards kin
in need, in the great sacrifices one endures for the welfare of the family.
This sense of family results in a feeling of belongingness and
rootedness and in a basic sense of security.

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Pakikipagkapwa-Tao

Filipinos have the profound ‘ka’ institution, loosely translated as

“equal to the same kind” as in kasama (of the same company), kaisa (of
the same cause), kapanalig (of the same belief), etc. In our social fiber,
we treat other people as co-equals.

We are social weavers. We always have a way to gather all parts

so that they become one. We place a lot of premium on pakikisama
(getting along) and pakikipagkapawa (relating). Two of the worst labels,
walang pakikipagkapwa (inability to relate), and walang pakikisama
(inability to adjust) will be avoided by the Filipino at almost any cost.

Filipinos, because of their social “weaving” traditions, make for

excellent team workers.

Filipinos have pakiramdam (deep feeling/discernment). We know

how to feel what others feel, sometimes even anticipate what they feel.
Being manhid (dense) is one of the worst labels anyone could get and will
therefore, avoid at all cost. We know when a guest is hungry though we
are assured of his/her being full..

We can tell if people are lovers even if they are miles apart. We
know if a person is offended though he may purposely smile. We know
because we feel. In our pakikipagkapwa (relating), we get not only to
wear another man’s shoe but also his heart.

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Activity: SONG ANALYSIS

LEAN ON ME

Sometimes in our lives Those of your needs

We all have pain That you won’t let show
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise So just call (call) on me
We know that there’s alway tomorrow brother (hey)
(CHORUS) When you need a hand
Lean on me! (When you need a hand)
When you’re not strong We all need (need)
And I’ll be your friend somebody to lean on!
I’ll help you carry on (I just might have a
For it won’t be long problem)
‘Till I’m gonna need I just might have a
Somebody to lean on problem that you’ll
understand
Please! (please) We all need somebody
Swallow your pride (pride) to lean on!
If I have things
You need to borrow (Repeat Chorus)
(For) for no one can fill

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SESSION CHECK:

How well do you understand and practice the value of working

with others?

Instruction: Complete the following statements and submit to your

faculty/facilitator 30 minutes before the end of the session.

1. I can/I cannot work with my classmates in NSTP because ...

2. My family greatly influenced me in this work attitude

because of its values like ....

3. For me, teamwork is ....

4. The best way to achieve teamwork is ....

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Being MAKABAYAN

Also known as nationalism, being makabayan is defined as the attitude that the
members of a nation have when they care about their national identity; it also
includes the actions that the members of a nation take when seeking to achieve (or
sustain) self-determination.

It is also referred to as a firm sense of community and shared fate, a capacity to

feel compassion for countrymen.

PANATANG MAKABAYAN

Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas,

aking lupang sinilangan,
Tahanan ng aking lahi,
kinukupkop ako at tinutulungang
Maging malakas, masipag at marangal
Dahil mahal ko ang Pilipinas,
Diringgin ko ang payo ng aking magulang,
Susundin ko ang tuntunin ng paaralan,
Tutuparin ko ang mga tungkulin
ng isang mamamayang makabayan,
Naglilingkod, nag-aaral at nagdarasal
nang buong katapatan.
Iaalay ko ang aking buhay,
pangarap, pagsisikap
Sa bansang Pilipinas.

Some Questions to Asses One’s Sense of Nationalism:

1. Am I prous as a Filipino?

2. Do I Honor my heritage and take pride in my commitment to be a good

Citizen in my daily life?

3. Do I dedicate myself to simple acts of heroism that will have postitive

Effects on the lives of my countrymen?

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 4. Am I mindful of my country’s interest in my dealings; do I harm my

country by engaging in unfair or illegal activities?

5. Do I uphold the laws of my country?

Activity: SONG INTERPRETATION

The song “Bayan ko” sends a powerful message of what true nationalism is all
about. Examine each phrase of the song and share your own thoughts and
feelings as a Filipino.

BAYAN KO

Ang bayan kong Pilipinas

Lupain ng ginto't bulaklak
Pag-ibig na sa kanyang palad
Nag-alay ng ganda't dilag

At sa kanyang yumi at ganda

Dayuhan ay nahalina
Bayan ko, binihag ka
Nasadlak sa dusa

CHORUS
Ibon mang may layang lumipad
Kulungin mo at umiiyak
Bayan pa kayang sakdal-dilag
Ang 'di magnasang makaalpas

Pilipinas kong minumutya

Pugad ng luha at dalita
Aking adhika
Makita kang sakdal laya

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SESSION CHECK:

Instruction: Without looking the the lyrics of PANATANG MAKABAYAN in your

instructional material, fill in the blanks and submit the accomplished copy to
your faculty/facilitator30 minutes before the end of the session:

PANATANG MAKABAYAN

Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas,

aking _____________ sinilangan,

___________ ng aking lahi,

____________ ako at tinutulungang

Maging _________, masipag at ___________

Dahil _________ ang Pilipinas,

Diringgin ko ang_________

ng aking magulang _________

Susundin ko ang tuntunin aking ________

Tutuparin ko ang _________

ng isang mamamayang makabayan,

Naglilingkod, __________ at nagdarasal

nang buong __________

__________ ang aking buhay,

__________, pagsisikap

Sa bansang Pilipinas.

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Suffrage: An exercise of what it means to be makabayan

Understanding the Philippine Electoral Process

Suffrage Defined

It refers to the right and obligation to voteof qualified citizens in the election
of certain national and local officers of the government and in the decision of public
questions submitted to the people

Scope of Suffrage

1. Election

It is the means by which people choose their officials for definite

and fixed periods and to whom they entrust, for the time as their representatives,
the escercise of powers of government

2. Plebiscite

It is the name given to a vote of the people expressing their choice for or against
a proposed law or enactment submitted to them

3. Referendum

It is the submission of a law or part thereof passed by the national or local

legislative body to the voting citizens of a country for their ratification or
rejection.

4. Initiative

It is a process whereby the people directly propose and enact laws. Congress is
mandated by the constitution to provide as early as possible for a system of
initiative and referendum.

5. Recall

It is a method by which a public officer may be removed from the office during
his tenture or before the expiration of his term by the vote of the people after
registration of apetition signed by a required percentage of the qualified voters.

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The Holding of Elections

A. Every 2nd Monday of may for national and local elections

1. President and Vide President: every 6 years
2. Senators, Congressmen, Provincial, city, and municipal officials every 3
years
B. Every last Monday of October, Every 3 years for barangay and SK officials

C. Every 3 years from march 1993-ARMM elections

Registration defined

It refers to the act of accomplishing and filing a sworm of application for registration
by a qualified voter.

Why Register?

To exercise the right and obligation to vote in the election pf certain national and local
officers of the government and in the decision of public questions submitted to the
people

To have the opportunity to choose our leaders and to be heard and be counted

Qualifications of a voter

Article 5 section 1 of the Philippine constitution

One must be:

1. A Filipino citizen (male or female)

2. At least eighteen (18) years old of age or over

3. Have resided in the Philippines for at least one year and in the pkace where he
proposes to vote for atleast 6 months prceding the election.

4. Not otherwise disqualified by law

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Where to Register

COMELEC office of any barangay office where one resides

Validation of Registration

A process where in fingerprints of the voter would be captured electronically at

no expense for the voter.

Where to validate Registration

Barangay office whre the electorate resides.

What to do about transferring registration

 Apply with the lection officer of new residence for the transfer of registration
records
 Ask to accomplish 6 application forms from the barangay office where one
resides

Voting Practices

 Voting by populatrity
 Vote Buying

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Activity: FILM ANALYSIS: “ON THE JOB”

Guide Questions for analysis:

1. Identify and describe the characters in the film.

1.1 who do you like most? Explain your answer
1.2 who do you like the least? Why?

2. How is the present electoral exercise in the country mirrored in the film briefly
discuss your answer

3. What learning insights did you get from the film. Explaion your answer

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SESSION CHECK: VOTER’S ASSESSMENT

Instruction: Complete the following statements and submit your accomplished

paper to your faculty/ facilitator 30 minutes before the end of the session.

1. I wouk like to vote because …

2. I would like to vote for a candidate who is …

3. It is important to choose good leaders because …

4. When a candidate approaches me and makes an attempt to buy my viote, I wil

…

5. I will be vigilant during the lection period by …

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The elected leaders and Good Governance

Governance typically involves well- intemtioned people who bring their I deas,
experiences, preferences and other human strengths and shortcomings to the policy-
making table.

Good Governance never depends upon lawsm, but upon the personal qualities
of those who govern (Frank Herbert) The machinery of government is always
subordinate to the will of those who administer the machinery. The most important
element of government, therefore, is the method of choosing leaders.

Good governance is often used to describe the desired ofbjective of a nation

state’s political development, Good governance is anti- corruption; authority and its
institutions are accountable, effective and efficient, participatory, transparent,
responsive, consensus-oriented, and equitable.

Some Characteristics attached to good governance are : Participatory,

consesnsus oriented, accountable, transparent, responsive, and effective and efficient.
The views of minorities are taken into account and that the voices of the most
vulnerable in society are heard in decision-making. It also responds to the present and
future needs of society.

Characteristics of Good Governance

Participation

People’s participation is a key cornerstone of good governance. Participation

could be either direct or through legritimate intermediate istitutions or
representatives. Representative democracy does not necessarily mean that the
concerns of the most vulnerable in society would be taken into consideration in
decision making. Participatoion necessitates freedom of association and expression on
the one hand and an organized civil society on the other hand.

All men and women, inclusive of the physically challenged, should have a voice
in decision making, either directly or through legitimate intermediate institutions that
represent their interests. Such broad participation is builton freedom of association
and speech, as well as capabilities tomparticipate constructively. Participation is a
process whereby policy-making, prioritizing issues, accessibility to public goods and
services and also allocating resources is influenced by key stakeholders. It varies from
one context to another and subject to different projects and visions. Participatory
processes in a poverty reduction statgy promote information exchange and
transparency in decision making processes

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Transparency

Transparency means that the decisions taken and their enforcement are
consistent to rules and regulations. It also means that information is available and
accessible to those who will be affected by such decisions and their enforcement.
Enough information is provided using understandable forms and media.

Responsiveness

Good governance requires the institutions and processes serve all stake holders
within a reasonable timeframe.

Institutions and processes try to serve all stakeholders withina reasonable

timeframe.

Effectiveness and efficiency

Good governance speaks of processes and institutions that produce results

which are responsive to the needs of society while making the best use of resources at
their disposal. In the context of goo governance, efficiency also covers the sustainable
use of natural resources and the care and protection of environment

Accountability

The key requirement of good governance is accountability. Government

organizations, private sector and civil society organizations and must be accountable
to the public and to their institutional stakeholders. Accountability, however, varies
depending on whether decisions or actions taken are internal or external to an
organization or institution. An organization or an institution is accountable to those
who will be affected its decisions or actions. Accountability cannot be imposed without
transparency and the rulke of law.

Servant leadership: Attempts at Achieving Good governance

Who is servant leader?

The servant leader is servant first. It begins with the natural feeling that one
wants to serve, to serve first. Then the conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead.
That the person is sharply different from one who is leader first perhaps because of
the need to assuage an unusual power drive or acquire material possesions. The
leader first are two extreme types. Between them there are shadings and blends that
are part of the infinite variety of human nature.

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Expressions of a servant leader:

1. “YOU ARE IMPORTANT” – consider everyone’s capacity to share and contribute

ideas and opinions.
2. “I TRUST YOU” – listens to the words and wisdom of others in the group.
3. “YOU ARE A LEADER TO ME” – Provides opportunities for growth and
development in leadership among members.
4. “ IF YOU ARE BURDENED WITH OTHER THINGS OTHER THAN YOUR JOB,
FEEL FREE TO COME TO ME” – sensitive to the personal issues and concerns
of members which may have a direct or indirect effect in his/ her assigned job,
5. “DON’T WORRY, YOU CAN DO IT”- motivates and encourages members of
the group
6. “PLEASE CONSIDER THIS…” –presents opinions, Does not dictate
7. “THIS WILL HELP US IN THE FUTURE” – plans with members on longterm
basis, not a short term basis
8. “I WILL BE NOT LIKE THIS IF IT WERE NOT FOR YOU” – shares credits and
accomplishments with members, dopes not only think of himself/herself when
the group experiences success in their activities.

(Inspired by the article written by skip Prichard, posted Jsanuary 2013.)

Ten Principles of servant leadership

1. Listening – Servant leaders seek to identify and clarify the will of a group. They
seek to listen receptively to what is being said (and not said). Listening also
encompasses getting in touch with one’s inner voice, and seeking to understand
what one’s body, spirit and mind are communicating.
2. Empathy – servant leaders strive to understand and empathize with others.
3. Healing – One of the great strengths of servant leadership is the potential for
healing one’s self and others.
4. Awareness- Self awareness strengthens the servant leader.
5. Persuasion – Servant leaders seek to convince others, rather than coerce
compliance or use the positional authority.
6. Conceptualization- servant leaders must seek a delicate balance between
conceptualization and day to day focus (think beyond day to day realities)
7. Foresight – foresight is a characteristic that enables servant leaders to
understand lessons from the past, the realities of the present, and the likely
consequence of a decision in the future. It is deeply rooted in the intuitive mind
8. Stewardship- Every member of an institution plays significant roles in holding
their institution in trust for the great good of society
9. Commitment to the growth of people- servant leaders believe that the people
have an intrinsic value beyond their tangible contributions as workers. As such,
servant leaders are deeply committed to a personal, professional and spiritual growth
of each and every individual within the organization.
10. Building Community- servant leaders are aware that the shift from local
communities to large institutions as the primary shaper of human lives has
changed our perceptions and has caused a feeling of loss. Servant leaders seek to
identify a means for a building community among those who work within a given
institution.
Activity:

ROLE PLAYING: PRACTICES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

Instruction:

1. Recall a recent event or situation which showed the characteristics of good

governance in a government, private or civil society group or organization.

2. Describe the details of the event or situation.

3. Using role playing as a methodology, present the event or situation depicting

the characteristics and values of good governance

The faculty/ facilitator shall discuss the presentation and process the ideas/
feelings of the students on good governance

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SESSION CHECK:

Instruction: Answer the following questions and submit to your faculty/

facilitator 30 minutes before the end of the session.

1. Good governance is…

2. Among the principles of good governance, I believe in the principle

_____________________________________ because …

3. One of our elected leaders whom I admire most possesses the characteristics
cited in servant leadership because ….

4. As an NSTP student, I could help promote the value of good governance by ….

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Being MAKALIKASAN

Our country needs to be industrialized but it should not be at the expense of

the environment. Development is necessary but it has to come hand in hand with
environment conservation, for our country to become more productive.

Every living being has an intrinsic and inviolable right to a healthy planet in
which to live, thrive, reproduce and sustain life in accordance with the laws of nature.
A healthy mother earth has clean and pure air and water,naturally fertile soil,clean
and renewable energy and rich biodiversity

Living things have inherent responsibilities to be active stewards of the earth.

Thus our lifestyles must have harmony with nature, fully protective of present and
future generations. Any act that harms the environment, or failure to protect it, is a
crime against every living being.

Man as the steward of nature should be responsible in maintaining the balance

and proper use of resources. Any damage we do to our environment will be given back
to us in destructive forms. The slogan “Ang basurang itinapon mo ay babalik din sayo”
emphasizes how nature responds to man’s interaction with his physical environment.
The continuous flooding of metro manila is proof of how irresponsible act could result
to a life threatening experience. A lot of environmental groups have been lobbying
against the use of non-biodegradable materials to protect the environment

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Activity: SONG ANALYSIS

MASDAN MO ANG KAPALIGIRAN

Wala ka bang napapansin sa iyong mga kapaligiran?
Kay dumi na ng hangin, pati na ang mga ilog natin
hindi na masama ang pag-unlad
at malayu-layo na rin ang ating narating
ngunit masdan mo ang tubig sa dagat
dati'y kulay asul ngayo'y naging itim

ang mga duming ating ikinalat sa hangin

sa langit huwag na nating paabutin
upang kung tayo'y pumanaw man,
sariwang hangin sa langit natin matitikman

mayron lang akong hinihiling

sa aking pagpanaw sana ay tag-ulan
gitara ko ay aking dadalhin
upang sa ulap na lang tayo magkantahan

mga batang ngayon lang isinilang

may hangin pa kayang matitikman?
may mga puno pa kaya silang aakyatin
may mga ilog pa kayang lalanguyan?

bakit di natin pagisipan

ang nangyayari sa ating kapaligiran
hindi na masama ang pag-unlad kung
hindi nakakasira ng kalikasan

darating ang panahon mga ibong gala

ay wala nang madadapuan
masdan mo ang mga punong dati ay kay tatag
ngayo'y namamatay dahil sa 'ting kalokohan

lahat ng bagay na narito sa lupa

biyayang galing sa diyos kahit nong ika'y wala pa
ingatan natin at 'wag nang sirain pa
pagkat pag kanyang binawi, tayo'y mawawala na

mayron lang akong hinihiling

sa aking pagpanaw sana ay tag-ulan
gitara ko ay aking dadalhin
upang sa ulap na lang tayo magkantahan
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Guide Questions:

1. Choose one paragraph that struck you most in this song. Explain your choice

2. Give at least three reasons why there is a deterioration of our environment.

3. Present at least (3) Three concrete projects or activities how NSTP students
could help save the environment.

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SESSION CHECK:

The following are problems that presently affect our environment.

Based on your experience, rank them according to urgency, with the score
of 5 as most urgent and 1 as the least urgent. Explain your answer

Submit your accomplished paper to your faculty/ facilitator 30 minutes

before the end of the session.

PROBLEMS RANK REASON

Heavy Floods__________________________________________________________

Improper disposal of
garbage_______________________________________________________________

Deforestration_________________________________________________________

Air Pollution___________________________________________________________

Urban Squatting________________________________________________________

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