MODULE1

GOOD CITIZENSHIP

Learning Objective: At the end of the module, the students will

be able to internalize moral values necessary for
harmonious existence with people and
circumstances.

Methodology : Asynchronous Online

Requirements :
Activities:
 Poster 50%
 Parody 50%

100%

Content : 1. Who are the citizens of the Philippines?

2. What are the duties and obligations of Citizens?

3. How can we become Good Citizens?

4. Preamble of the 1989 Philippine Constitution
5. The Basic Values of the Filipino People

Time Allotment : 3 hours

Who are the Citizens of the Philippines?

Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the following are
citizens of
The Philippines:

 Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of
this Constitution;
 Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines
 Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect
Philippine Citizenship upon reaching the age of majority; and
 Those who are naturalized in accordance with law

What are the duties and obligations of Citizens?

 To be loyal to the Republic

 o This means that we have faith and confidence in the Republic
and love and devotion to the country
o We have to be proud being Filipinos, respect our customs,
traditions language and institutions

 To defend the State

o Considering the fact that our country is our home, it is prime
duty to love and defend the state at all costs regardless of our
creed, religious beliefs, and wisdom
o Loving one’s country can be shown not by words but by deeds
o It should be a continuous flame of love considering the fact that
we receive the benefits and protection from the State of which
we are a part. In return, it is our primary and honorable duty to
defend it against any peril whether from within or from without.

 To contribute to the development and welfare of the State

o We can do this in the form of paying our taxes willingly and
promptly, by helping maintain peace and order, conserving
natural resources, the promotion of social justice by suggesting
supportive measures beneficial to the people as a whole, by
patronizing local products and trade and by engaging in
productive work.

 To uphold the Constitution and obey the laws

o It is our prime obligation to uphold the Constitution and obey
laws. If the people would disregard them, our country would
collapse and we will not have peace and order

 To cooperate with duly constituted authorities

o In every organization, there is always a leader to manage the
affairs of all constituents. If the members will not cooperate, we
can never expect to become successful in all undertakings that
our government would like to do for the good of its citizens.

 To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard for the rights of
others
o No man is an island and we have to live with others. In the
exercise of our rights, we have to see to it that we also respect
the rights of other people. If we do this, we can expect
harmonious relationship among members of the society.
 To engage in gainful work
o It is stated in the Bible that if we want to eat, we have to work. It
is our obligation as citizens of our country to become productive,
by engaging in gainful work so that we can provide the basic
needs of our family and ourselves as well.

 To registered and vote

o It is our prime duty as citizens of the Philippines to register and
vote. Suffrage is both a privilege and a duty which every
qualified citizen must perform.
 o It is not sufficient to just register and vote, but it is coupled with
intellectual judgment during election. We have to consider the
different political issues by different candidates, so that, at least,
we can choose the right person to manage government affairs.

How can we become Good Citizens?

We can become good citizens by living in accordance with good
citizenship values which can be derive from the preamble of the Philippine
Constitutions such as:
 Faith in God
 Patriotism
 Work
 Respect for Life
 Respect for Law and Government
 Truth
 Justice
 Freedom
 Love
 Equality
 Peace
 Promotion of the Common Good
 Concern for the Family and Future Generations
 Concern for the Environment and Order

Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution

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
prosperity, the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule
of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality and
peace, to ordain and promulgate this Constitution.

The Basic Values of the Filipino People

OUR BASIC VALUES WHAT IT MEANS

1. Unity We want to be as one people. We
cherish oneness- as co-citizens of our
country, as members of our family, as
co-workers in an institution.
2. Patriotism We want the best of our country. We
want our country be respected and
honored its citizenry and by the
whole world.
3. Faith in Almighty God We want to have God present in our
lives. We want to have a relationship
 of trust in him. We want to ask for
God’s help beyond what we ourselves
can do.
4. Respect for life We want all human life to be
preserved, nurtured and
safeguarded.
6. Respect for Law and We want that the rule of law be
Government upheld by all and at all times, that
Government be accorded respect and
all laws be complied with.
7. Truth We want that we ourselves and
others be true; that the truth reign in
our land.
8. Justice We want that everyone be given
what is due him/her as a human
being, and that what governs all
relationships is morally and legally
upright.
9. Freedom We want that each one of us be able
to experience our freedom of will.
10. Love We want that each one of us desire to
love and be loved. Love begets love.
If love reigns in our hearts, the
harmonious relationship of all the
people will prevail.
11. Equality We want that each one of us have the
opportunity to be fully human, and
that no one be victim of prejudices or
biases of any kin, and that the
interest of one not be sacrificed
against his will for the good of
another.
12. Peace We want to live in a serene and
secure community, with a
harmonious relationship with our
neighbors. A place which tranquil
could expect harmony among others
and ourselves as well as with the
environment.
13. Promotion of the Common We want all Filipinos to meet their
Good basic minimum needs and to have
opportunities to develop and use our
god-given potentials.
14. Concern for the Family and We want what is best for our family
Future Generations and for very single member in the
present and future generations.
15. Concern for the Environment We want the environment to be
and Order preserved and nurtured, and for
ourselves and others to be good
stewards of the environment.
16. Order We want organizations, system, and
predictability in all aspects of our
daily lives and our life as a nation.
17. Work Everybody wants to have a job to
support the basic needs of his family.

Self – Test: (Integrating Activity)

A. Poster making (to be submitted next meeting)

Create a poster integrating all the concepts you’ve learned in this module
“Good Citizenship”. Prepare a one-page interpretation about the poster.

The poster will be evaluated based on the following criteria: creativity (30%),
innovativeness/originality (40%), and Interpretation (30%).

B. Parody (to be posted on your FB account)

Choose at least five (5) Filipino values you possess. Create a parody out of
your chosen values. Video yourself singing the parody with any
accompaniment. Post it on your Social Media accounts.

The Parody will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

uniqueness/creativity (30%), impact to viewer (30%), cores values presented
(30%), and time (not more than 5 minutes) (10%)

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Reference:
DELA CRUZ, SONIA G. NSTP National Development via National
Service Training Program (CWTS & ROTC). 2005