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MODULE 2

VALUES DEVELOPMENT FOR CITIZENSHIP TRAINING

This module deals with values development for good citizen ship, including the preamble
to the 1987 Constitution, the roots of and philosophy behind values, nationalism and patriotism
and personal development plan.

THE PREAMBLE
The preamble to the 1987 Constitution states:
“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”.

FILIPINO VALUES
The Filipino people possess certain values, shared perceptions on what we hold dear,
what we regard as important to us. These sixteen (16) values are enshrined in the above
Preamble of our
1987 Philippine Constitution.
These are:
1. Unity 10. Freedom
2. Patriotism 11. Love
3. Faith in Almighty God 12. Equality
4. Respect of Life 13. Peace
5. Respect for the law 14. Promotion of the
6. And Government 15. Concern for the environment
7. Work 16. Order
8. Truth environment
9. Justice
These values of the Filipino people serve as the guiding principles in our life as a nation
and provide the underlying framework for all provision of the Constitution.For an adult, his basic
values can be seen in his outward manifestations as well as in decisionmaking. There is always a
consistency in what he thinks and feels and what he says.

Every Filipino child needs to be helped to form his own values consistent with basic
Filipino values, if he is to grow into a citizen who is “maka-Diyos, maka-tao, maka-bayan, and
maka-kalikasan”.

GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES


1. Love for God or Pagkamaka-Diyos
The Philippines is the only Christian nation in Asia, our population being
predominantly Catholic. Therefore, religiousness is a prime Filipino value. Faith is the
deeply rooted submission to a divine Creator and believing in His authority over all
creations. It is also putting oneself in the hands of the Divine Authority which is an
expression of faith in and unconditional love for God.

2. Love for Fellowmen or Pagkamaka-Tao


St. Paul defines love in a different way: Love is patient; it never fails; it is eternal.
There are faith, hope, and love and the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 13). It
illustrates the real essence of love which strengthens the foundation of the family and
other social groupings. It is the strongest force within the human community. It provides
a deeper meaning to the purpose of human existence.

3. Love for Country or Pagkamaka-Bayan


Progressive countries are able to attain their economic goals because the people
have trust and confidence in their governments and are actively supporting their policies
and programs. The government, in turn, reciprocate their people’s support with honest,
sound, and dynamic governance.
4. Love for the Environment or Pagkamaka-Kalikasan
Environment refers to everything that surrounds us from the natural world to the
man-made physical structures. Human interventions are important to derive the full
benefits from natural resources, but such interventions have at times gone beyond the
limits of the domain reserved for human utilization.

ROOTS OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER


Here are some highlights from “A Moral Recovery Program: Building a People-Building
a Nation” by Patricia Licuanan (1988)

The strengths and weaknesses of the Filipino have their roots in many factors much as:
1. The Family and Home Environment.
Child-bearing practices, family relations, and family attitudes and orientation are the
main
components of the home environment.
2. The Social Environment.
The main components of the social environment are social structures and social system
such as interpersonal, religious and community interaction.
3. Culture and Language.
Much has been written about Filipino cultural values. Such characteristics as warmth and
person orientation, devotion to family, and sense of joy and humor are part of our culture and
are reinforced by all socializing forces like the family, schools and peer groups. Filipino
culture
rewards such traits and corresponding behavioral patterns develop because they make one
more likable and enable life to proceed more easily.
4. History
We are the product of our colonial history, which is regarded by many as the culprit
behind

our lack of nationalism and our colonial mentality. Colonialism developed a mindset in the
Filipino which encouraged us to think of the colonial power as superior and more powerful.
As a second-class citizen beneath the Spanish and the Americans, we developed a dependence
on foreign powers that makes us believe we are not responsible for our country’s fate.

5. The Educational System.


Aside from the problems inherent in the use of a foreign language in our educational
system, the educational system leads to other problems for us as a people. The lack of suitable
local textbooks and dependence on foreign textbooks, particularly in the higher school levels,
force Filipino students as well as their teachers to use school materials that are irrelevant to
the Philippine setting. From this comes a mindset that things learned in school are not related
to real life.

6. Religion.
Religion is the root of the Filipinos’ optimism and capacity to accept life’s hardships.
However, religion also instills in us attitudes of resignation and a preoccupation with the
afterlife and superstitions.

7. The Economic Environment.


Many local traits are rooted in the poverty and hard life that is the lot of most Filipinos.
Our difficulties drive us to take risks, impel us to work very hard, and develop in us the ability
to survive.

8. The Political Environment.


The Philippine political environment is characterized by a centralization of power.
Political
power or authority is concentrated in the hands of elite and the participation of most Filipinos
often is limited to voting in elections.
9. Mass Media.
Mass media reinforce our colonial mentality. Advertisements using Caucasian models
and
emphasizing a product’s similarity with imported brands are part of our daily lives.
10. Leadership and Role Models.
Filipinos look up to their leaders as role models. Political leaders are the main models,
but all other leaders serve as role models as well. Thus, when our leaders violate the law or
show themselves to be self-serving and driven by personal interest, when there is lack of
public accountability, these is a negative impact on the Filipinos.

NATIONALISM AND PATRIOTISM


The term nationalism is generally used to describe two things. The first in the attitude of
the members of a nation which includes the concepts of national identity, origin, ethnicity, and
cultural ties. The second is the action that members of a nation take when seeking to achieve or
sustain full statehood with complete authority over domestic and international affairs.

Patriotism is love of and devotion to one’s country. The word comes from the Greek
patris, meaning “fatherland”. However, patriotism has different meaning over time, and its
meaning is highly dependent upon context, geography, and philosophy. Although patriotism is
used in certain vernaculars as a synonym for nationalism, nationalism is not necessary
considered an inherent part of patriotism. Likewise, patriotism is strengthened by adherence to a
native religion, particularly some communities that may have their own holy places. This also
implies a value preference for a specific civic or political community.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN


Wells (2012), in his book seven Simple Steps-Life Transformation Guide, states that
success
requires an articulated goal. It is not a product of wishful thinking. Purpose will set the context
and
get you thinking about your life and what is important to you.
Be guided by these components suggested by Wells.
1. Your True Self
2. Make It Personal
3. Know Your Outcome
4. Design Success
5. Harness the Power
6. Accept Success
7. Life is Circular
Look forward to the future, and move on beyond the completion of your plan.

CONCLUSION
A value literally means the worth or importance of a particular thing. Some things have
greater value than others. Things with greater value are more preferred and sought out by
individuals. They serve as a basis for decision-making since people normally choose those which
will bring them happiness and contentment both intrinsically and extrinsically.

Happiness is the end point of every human action. This desire for happiness helps create
the picture of what we really need and want to have or experience. In the process we are able to
identify the things which we value most.

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