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MODULE 2: Good Citizenship

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

 State and explain the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution;

 Enumerate and discuss the good citizenship values cluster and its learning output
 Explain the concepts and processes of values education within the framework of national
development.
 Familiarize with the Bill of Rights

CONTENT:

OVERVIEW

Every country has existing laws and continue to enact laws to first and foremost ensure
the safety of its constituents. Laws to ensure peace and order and national development are
created and being implemented. The people are expected to abide with these laws. These laws
which are created for the people. It is the duty of the State to protect its people. No one is above
the law. Yet, there are still alarming cases of abuses and this can be blamed to one’s ignorance of
the law and his rights. Therefore, we must get acquainted and understand our rights as stated in
the Bill of Rights.

By its very nature, laws constitute norms of behavior of the people. The laws and values
of the people are related. Through the NSTP program being introduced in the tertiary level
embedded

And these good values will lead to good citizenship. It is about time to arouse the public
to show empathy and not apathy to others.

Article III of the Philippine Constitution is the Bill of Rights. It establishes the
relationship of the individual to the State and defines the rights of the individual by limiting the
lawful powers of the State. It is one of the most important political achievements of the Filipinos.
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BILL OF RIGHTS

Section 1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law,
nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.

Section 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects
against unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be
inviolable, and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable cause to
be determined personally by the judge after examination under oath or affirmation of the
complainant and the witnesses he may produce, and particularly describing the place to be
searched and the persons or things to be seized.

Section 3. (1) The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon
lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise, as prescribed by law.

(2) Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section shall be inadmissible for
any purpose in any proceeding.

Section 4. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press,
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of
grievances.

Section 5. No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without
discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall be required for the
exercise of civil or political rights.

Section 6. The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the limits prescribed by law
shall not be impaired except upon lawful order of the court. Neither shall the right to travel be
impaired except in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health, as may be
provided by law.

Section 7. The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be
recognized. Access to official records, and to documents and papers pertaining to official acts,
transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy
development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as may be provided by law.

Section 8. The right of the people, including those employed in the public and private sectors, to
form unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged.

Section 9. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.

Section 10. No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.

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Section 11. Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall
not be denied to any person by reason of poverty.

Section 12. (1) Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the
right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel
preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the services of counsel, he must be
provided with one. These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence of
counsel.

(2) No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate the free will
shall be used against him. Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other similar
forms of detention are prohibited.

(3) Any confession or admission obtained in violation of this or Section 17 hereof shall be
inadmissible in evidence against him.

(4) The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations of this section as well as
compensation to and rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices, and their families.

Section 13. All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua
when evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, or be
released on recognizance as may be provided by law. The right to bail shall not be impaired even
when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. Excessive bail shall not be
required.

Section 14. (1) No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of
law.

(2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is
proved, and shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of the nature
and cause of the accusation against him, to have a speedy, impartial, and public trial, to meet the
witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses and
the production of evidence in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may proceed
notwithstanding the absence of the accused provided that he has been duly notified and his
failure to appear is unjustifiable.

Section 15. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of
invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it.

Section 16. All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all
judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

Section 17. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

Section 18. (1) No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and
aspirations.
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(2) No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a punishment for a crime whereof
the party shall have been duly convicted.

Section 19. (1) Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman
punishment inflicted. Neither shall the death penalty be imposed, unless, for compelling reasons
involving heinous crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death penalty already
imposed shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua.

(2) The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against any prisoner or
detainee or the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities under subhuman conditions shall
be dealt with by law.

Section 20. No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.

Section 21. No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense. If an
act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a
bar to another prosecution for the same act.

Section 22. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.

PREAMBLE

We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just
and 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 democracy under the rule of law and a regime of
truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.

PURPOSE OF THE PREAMBLE

1. The preamble of the Constitution provides that we should establish a Government which
shall "conserve and develop our patrimony." Our "patrimony" includes our public forests,
mangroves, wildlife, and flora and fauna which should be conserved, protected and
renewed.

N.S.T.P as a citizenship training scheme focuses on translating this as reflected in the Preamble
of the Constitution into concrete action in building a better Philippines.

-Came from the latin word "PREAMBULARE" meaning "TO WALK BEFORE".
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-It is the Prologue of the Constitution.

-It is clustered into 4 groups: The Maka-Diyos, The Maka-Tao, The Maka-Bayan, and The
Maka-Kalikasan.

MEANING

A. The Maka-Diyos Cluster

 Maka-Diyos

 Faith in the Almighty God

 The Bible says, "But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he
who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He rewards those who
diligently seek Him" (Hebrew 11:6)

 Respect for life

 Because of that, We decreed upon the Children of Israel that whoever kills
a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land - it is as if he
had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one - it is as if he had
saved mankind entirely. And our messengers had certainly come to them
with clear proofs. Then indeed many of them, [even] after that, throughout
the land, were transgressors. (5:32 Qur'an)

 Order

 Assuredly, we have sent down the Book to you in right form for the the
good of man. Whoso guided himself by it does so to his own advantage,
and whoso turns away from it does so at his own loss. You certainly are
not their keeper. (39:41 Qur'an)

 Work

 Confucius says, "Give fish to a man, he will have food to eat for a day;
teach him how to fish and he shall have food throughout his lifetime."
And, "if man will not work, he shall not eat." (Thessalonians 3:10)

 Concern for the family and future generations

 "The family is an essential factor in the general, social and even political
life. Constant living together of husband and wife, and of parents and
children, contributes to the development of a strong sense of duty, of an
aptitude for heroic sacrifices, and of the love by future generations of the
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traditional and moral conquests of those who preceded them. The family is
an indispensable element of social cohesion and equilibrium.

 I shall live a life that is based on the right values and serve as an
inspiration to others who may be struggling to strengthen their own faith
in god.

 1. I have the gift of faith in God;

 2. The gift of faith in God in me needs to be nurtured;

 3. My life is strengthened by my faith in God; and

 4. A strong faith in God, coupled with other important values, will improve
my life and those of others

B.The Maka-Tao Cluster

 Love
o Love is a powerful force in nurturing an man.
 Freedom
o Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we
ought.
 Peace
o “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God.”
o “Since we began in the minds of men, It is in the minds of men that the defenses
of peace must be constructed.”
 Truth
o Truth “A man who seeks the truth and loves it must reckoned precious to any
human society.”
o “An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow
citizens.”
o “No legacy is as rich as honesty.”
 Justice
o Justice “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
o “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Matthew 7:12
o “Justice is giving everyman his due.”

C.MAKA BAYAN CLUSTER

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 Unity
o The value of unity is can be realized by participating those virtues that is stated in
quotations:
o 1st Behold how good and pleasant it is for the brethren to dwell together in unity
(Psamls 133.1)
o 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)
o Make my joy complete by being of the same kind, maintaining the same love, united
in spirit, intent on one purpose.(Philipians 2:2)
o as a body in one, though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many,
are one body, so also Christ.(1 corinthians 12-12)

 EQUALITY
o Moral lesson: Each person may differ in wordly stature, but each one bears the same
amount of dignity as another and all share one common destiny.

 Respect for Law and Government

o -Truth
o -Justice
o –Freedom

 Patriotism
o -Work
o -Respect for Life
o -Love
o -Equality
o –Peace

 Promotion of the Common Good

o -Concern for the Family and Future Generations
o -Concern for the Environment
o -Order

D. Maka-Kalikasan

 Concern for the Environment

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Good Citizenship and Good Governance for National Transformation

How do we become good citizens?

-These values define our identity as a people.

- We become good citizens by living according to these values.

-We become good citizens by being good Filipinos

All Filipinos must be good citizens

- All Filipinos are citizens of our republic.

- All Filipinos must live according to these values, whether rich or poor, young or old,
Catholic, Muslim or Protestant.

-We must live according to these values in all our actions, at all times, in all
circumstances.

-Living according to these values is not going to be easy.

- However, living according to these values will bring good fruit.

Good Citizen Contributes to nation-building

-The good fruit of good citizenship actions will not only benefit us personally but will
benefit our country as well.

-The good fruit of good citizenship is what contributes to nation building.

Good citizenship engenders love of country

- Good citizenship, no matter how small, contributes to nation-building.

- Through good citizenship:

-Even the poor can contribute to nation-building.

-Even children can contribute to nation-building.

- Through good citizenship, we show our love for our country.

- Through good citizenship, we develop our sense of nationhood, which has heretofore
eluded us, as a people.

Good Citizenship Engenders Unity

- Our core Filipino Values are our shared values.

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- A sense of our shared values can be a strong force to unite us, as a people, despite our
differences.

- Citizenship based on shared values can be a basis for unity.

Our NAtion is in Crisis

Our people are Suffering

Let us stop being part of the Problem

Let us be part of The solution

Let us be Good Citizens

By living the good citizenship Values Enshrined in the Constitution:

-Faith in God

-Unity

1. What are human rights?

Human rights, according to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, refers to norms that aim to
protect people from political, legal, and social abuses.

The United Nations (UN) defines human rights as universal and inalienable, interdependent and
indivisible, and equal and non-discriminatory.

 Universal and inalienable:

Human rights belong to all and cannot be taken away unless specific situations call for it.
However, the deprivation of a person's right is subject to due process.
 Interdependent and indivisible:
Whatever happens to even one right – fulfillment or violation – can directly affect the
others.
 Equal and non-discriminatory:
Human rights protect all people regardless of race, nationality, gender, religion, and
political leaning, among others. They should be respected without prejudice.
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LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

ACTIVITY SHEET

NAME:_______________________________________________________________________
DATE PERFORMED:_______________________________________SCORE: ____________

I. Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase based on Preamble.

PREAMBLE

We, the (1) _____________ Filipino people, imploring the aid of (2)____________________,
in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a Government that shall embody our
(3) ____________ and aspirations, promote the (4) __________________, conserve and develop
our (5) ____________________, and secure to ourselves and our (6) ______________, the
blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of (7)
___________________, justice, (8) ____________, love, (9) _______________, and (10)
____________, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.

II. Essay.

1. Is abortion a violation of the Bill of Rights Section 1? Explain.

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2. With the passage of Anti-Terror Bill, which sections of the Bill of Rights does it violate?
Explain.
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3. Cite violations of the Bill of Rights, Section 9

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RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE ESSAY

CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1
Introduction:
The introduction is inviting, states a clear
statement, and previews the structure of the
paper. There is one clear, well-focused
statement.
Supporting Details:
Relevant, telling, quality details give the
reader important information that goes
beyond the obvious and predictable.
Organization:
Ideas flow together smoothly and form
coherent arguments.
Grammar and Spelling:
No errors in grammar or spelling that
distracts the reader from the content.

ASSESSMENT:
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1.Which of the good citizenship values describe you? Choose only two and explain.

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2. The Good Citizenship Values based on the 1987 Philippine Constitution had been
clustered into four areas. Choose any one of the four clusters and explain it.

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3. How can you make yourself a good citizen?

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RUBRICS FOR GRADING THE ESSAY

CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1
Introduction:
The introduction is inviting, states a clear
statement, and previews the structure of the
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paper. There is one clear, well-focused

statement.
Supporting Details:
Relevant, telling, quality details give the
reader important information that goes
beyond the obvious and predictable.
Organization:
Ideas flow together smoothly and form
coherent arguments.
Grammar and Spelling:
No errors in grammar or spelling that
distracts the reader from the content.

MATERIALS:

Philippine Constitution of 1987. Retrieved from

https://www.officialgazzette.org.gov.ph.phil_const_1987