Research Paper

NSTP 2

(National Service Training Program 2)

BSA - 1 - B
 Title:
Good Citizenship Values
and Youth Moral Recovery
Program for Nation
Building
 Objectives

 At the end of the lesson, the student are expected to:

 State and explain the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine

Constitution;

 Enumerate and discuss the good citizenship values clusters and

its learning outputs;

 Differentiate nationalism from patriotism based on its meaning

and contents;
According to Commissioner Teresita D. Baltazar, "Good governance is not enough to let us work
on being good citizens. Let us translate the good citizenship values derived from the Preamble of
the Philippine Constitution into concrete action in order to build our nation" (Modules on Good
Citizenship Values, 2004).

She maintains that, "If we have to build a better nation we have to demand from ourselves, each
of us to be a good citizen that is value-based and values-driven. Let's not leave our future in the
hands of our leaders alone. If we cannot find heroes among our leaders, let us find them among
the ordinary people, who will build our nation by heroic act of being good citizens all the days of
their lives by living the Philippine Constitution which contains a provision which has a direct and
indirect bearing upon the development of strong and sound nationalism among our people. By
living according to good citizenship values, we can derive this from the Preamble of our
Constitution." Senator Leticia R. Shahani (1993) asserts that there is a need to change structures
and to change people. She explains that, "Building a people means eliminating our weaknesses
and developing our strengths and this starts with analysis, understanding, and appreciation of
these strengths and weaknesses… we must change. And understanding oneself is the first step.'
 To give the strengths and weaknesses of a Filipino, she proposes the
following goals for change:

 Develop in the Filipino a sense of patriotism and national pride—a

genuine love, appreciation, and commitment to the Philippines and
Filipino things.

 Develop a sense of the common good, the ability to look beyond

selfish interest, a sense of justice, and a sense of outrage at its
violation.

 Develop value and habits of discipline and hard work, self-

reflection, and analysis, along with the internalization of spiritual
values.
 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 patrimony, and
secure to ourselves and posterity the blessings of
independence and democracy under the rule of law and
regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace,
do ordain and promulgate this constitution."
 Ø Pagkamaka-Tao
I. The Good Citizenship Values
Cluster (Based on the 1987 1. Love
Philippine Constitution, taken from the 2. Freedom
Modules on Good Citizenship Values— 3. Peace
4. Truth
The Institution Building Team, 2004) 5. Justice

Ø Pagkamaka-Diyos Ø Pagkamaka-Bayan

1. Unity
1. Faith in the Almighty 2. Equality
2. Respect for Life 3. Respect for Law and Government
3. Order 4. Promotion of the Common Good
4. Work Ø Pagkamaka-Kalikasan
5. Concern for the Family and Future
Generations 1. Concern for the Environment
 II. The Good Citizenship Values and Its Learning Outputs (Models on
Good Citizenship Values, 2004)

A. Faith in the Almighty

Jesus said to them, "Have faith in God. Whoever says to the mountain, 'Be lifted up
and thrown to the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he
"says will happen, it shall be done for him." (Mark 11.•22-23)

Learning Outputs

Ø To enable the students to recognize their unique faith in God as Filipinos

Ø To affirm the students' unique gift of faith and illustrate to them how they can
continue to live a life of faith in God
 B. Respect for Life

"Life is raw material. We are artisans. We can sculpt our existence

into something beautiful, or debase it into ugliness. It's in our
hands." (Cathy Better)

Learning Outputs

Ø To enable students to realize the. relevance of human dignity in their

lives

Ø To inspire students to be stewards of life

 C. Order

"Order is the sanity of the mind, the health of the body, the peace of the city,
the security of the State. As the beams of the house, as the bones of the
body, so is order to all things." — (Robert Southey)

Learning Outputs

To identify the significance of the value of order in the lives of the
students and in nation-building

To apply orderliness in health of body and mind of the people for unity
and peace of the community
 D. Work

"If a man will not work, he shall not eat." — (2 Thessalonians 3:10)

"Give fish to a man and he will have food to eat for a day; Teach him
how to fish and he shall have food to eat throughout his lifetime." —
(Confucius)

Learning Outputs

Ø To appreciate the value of work

Ø To identify the significance of work and labor in one's life

 E. Concern for the Family and Future Generations

"When His parents saw Him, they were astonished, and his mother
said to him, 'Son, why have you done this to us? Your Father and I
have been looking for you with great anxiety...." He went down
with them to Nazareth and was obedient to them; and His mother kept all
these things in her heart." (Matthew 19:4-7)

Learning Outputs

Ø To have a deeper appreciation of value of family

 To assess their own family values

 F. Concern for the Family and Future Generations

"When His parents saw Him, they were astonished, and his mother
said to him, 'Son, why have you done this to us? Your Father and I
have been looking for you with great anxiety...." He went down
with them to Nazareth and was obedient to them; and His mother kept all
these things in her heart." (Matthew 19:4-7)

Learning Outputs

Ø To have a deeper appreciation of value of family

To assess their own family values

 G. Love

"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)

Learning Output

Ø To illustrate the real essence of love and how it can

truly be applied
 H.Peace

"Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men of

goodwill." - (Luke 2:14)

Learning Output

To identify ways by which the people can promote the

value of peace in their homes, workplace, communities,
and country
 I. Truth

"The truth can be hidden for a time but it cannot be overcome."- (St.
Augustine)

"If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it."
(Marcus Aurelius)

Learning Output

Ø To highlight the basic importance of truth in one's life, its role

in nation development and in building a more just and humane society
 J. Justice

"You, Lord, are just in all your ways, faithful in all your works." (Psalm
145:17)

"Treat others the way you want to have them treat you." —
(Matthew 7:12)

Learning Output

Ø To identify the relevant social issues that highlight the value of justice
 K. Unity

"Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." —
(Psalms 133)

"Let's work together to attain the common good for our community people..." — (SJ
Lee, 2004)

Learning Outputs

Ø To realize the importance of the value of unity in nation building and progress

Ø To identify relevant implications when value of unity is either present or absent

in the community
 L. Equality

"That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by
their creator with inalienable rights..."— (Thomas
Jefferson)

Learning Output

Ø To identify the relevance and implications of the value

of equality
 M. Respect for Law and Governance

"The law is not meant to curtail freedom; it is meant to

ensure that every citizen acts responsibly while exercising
his freedom." — (TIBI, 2004)

Learning Output

Ø To develop a sense of appreciation of law and

government
 N. Patriotism

"The Filipino is worth dying for." — (Sen. Benigno Aquino, Jr.)

"Patriotism is not a short outburst of emotions; but lifetime

of dedication." — (AR Stevenson)

Learning Output

Ø To appreciate the value of patriotism in the light of our being Filipino

Ø To identify concrete ways wherein the citizen may practice his

sense of patriotism on a daily basis
 O. Promotion of the Common Good

"Common good is a substantial and extremely fertile estate, no

crowding or diminishment as it is shared with others." — (St. Augustine)

Learning Outputs

Ø To identify ways by which the participants will be able to promote the

common good

 To awaken interest in the promotion and protection of the interests of

the common good
 P. Concern for the Environment

"For 200 years we've been conquering nature. Now we're beating it to death." —
(MacMillan)

"And now, we have to do something. .J to save our only Planet Earth… before it's
too late!" — (SJ Lee,2004)

Learning Outputs

Ø To save our environment and nature relative to its present state of degradation

Ø To identify concrete ways of caring for the environment on a daily basis

 III. Nationalism and National Pride

A. Nationalism is a patriotic feeling of love for one's

own country or a strong deep-seated attachment to
one's native land. It is an attitude of mind that values
and places the welfare of the country over that. Of all
others. It is a "dynamic Filipinism." Nationalism is
not developed, nor does it come through by accident
or chance. It is fed and nourished systematically over
a period of time.
 B. National Pride 5. The Nipa Hut — National House

All of us must be proud of being a Filipino. As 6. The Barong Tagalog — National Costume (for
a good citizen, every Filipino should know the men)
different national symbols and their meanings.
The national symbols of our country are: 7. The Balintawak — National Costume (for
women)
1. The Filipino Flag - National Flag
8. Dr. Jose Rizal — The National Hero
2. The Philippine National Anthem — National
Hymn 9. Tinikling, Cariiosa, Pandanggo sa Ilaw — The
Filipino Folk Dances
3. The Sampaguita — National Flower
10. Ang Panatang Makabayan — The Patriotic
4. The Narra Tree — National Tree Pledge

11. The National Seal of the Philippine Republic

 C. Teaching of Nationalism 5. Use native materials for classroom
instruction/use.
To carry out the program of teaching nationalism,
the following practical activities should be 6. Study biographies of great Filipinos.
undertaken:
7. Commemorate historical events of national
1. Use classroom decorations that include pictures importance.
of Filipino great men, local historical scenes,
and inspiring quotations by Filipino patriots. 8. Celebrate special days — (e.g. National Heroes
Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, etc.).
2. Establish a Filipiniana Section in the library.
9. Organize educational field-trips to places of
historical interest in and around Manila.
3. Establish a social science museum to exhibit
relics and documents with cultural and 10. Visit beautiful spots in the Philippines.
historical values.
11. Organize pageant presentations on Filipino
4. Require the extensive use of Filipino hymns talents.
and folk songs.
12. Organize educational exhibit of Philippine
IV. Contents and Meaning of Filipino Nationalism
(Gregorio C. Pitacsil)

Ø The Historic Service of Nationalism

Nationalism is the cementing principle that unites the

people of a nation, in order to realize an ideal that
becomes national with respect and dignity it deserves
among other nations.
 Ø The Development of Filipino Nationalism

The lack of national sentiments was the cause of all the failures of
the sporadic revolts in the Philippines from 1565 to 1872.

The Execution of Burgos, Gomez, and Zamora in 1872 and Jose Rizal in
1896 emotionally united the people due to their national demand for
reform. The Katipunan, with Bonifacio as leader, initiated the
uprising movement. The Philippine Revolution under Aguinaldo, with its
adoption of the Filipino Flag, the singing of National Anthem, and the
promulgation of the Malolos Constitution, completed the
needed symbols that expressed our national sentiments — the elements
that bind and unite the Philippines to develop the Filipino nationalism.
Ø The Program of Filipino Nationalism

The program of Filipino nationalism has

been to forge instruments that would
liberate and completely emancipate
Filipinos in all aspects of the national
life.
 V. PATRIOTISM 2. Patriotism

Patriotism refers to love for or devotion to Ø Love of country

one's country. The Filipino Civic Code
3. Love of Fellowmen
was formulated to ensure that patriotism
can be developed in oneself and practiced Ø Love of fellowmen as brothers/sisters or
by all. companion in life's journey

A. The Filipino Civic Code 4. Respect for Parents and Elders

General Ø Honor to parents through grateful and dutiful

service to them
1. Faith in Divine Providence 5. Reverence for Heroes

Ø Guides the destinies of people and Ø Veneration of the memories of the nation's
nations heroes
 Individual 7. Frugality

1. Honor Ø Live within your means and save part of your earnings for the rainy
days. Avoid extravagance, pretense, and dissipation.
Ø Value your honor as you value your life.
8. Purposeful Living
2. Devotion to Truth
Ø Ever keep in mind an honorable purpose.
Ø Be truthful and honest in thought and in action.
9. Perseverance
3. Fortitude
Ø Be persistent in whatever things of good report you may wish to do.
Ø Bear suffering with fortitude.
10. Punctuality
4. Self-Reliance
Ø Do your work on time; leaving nothing undone that you can do today.
Ø Have confidence in yourself and in your own power/capacity. Be punctual.

5. Humility 11. Cleanliness

Ø Be humble. Acknowledge your own shortcomings; no human being is Ø Keep your body clean and your clothes neat at home and
perfect. other surroundings. Cleanliness is essential to good health
and community welfare.
6. Self-Control
12. Appreciation of the Beautiful
Ø Temper your will and curb your passions. Long life, peace,
and happiness are the fruits of moderation and self-control. Ø Learn to appreciate the beauty in nature and in art.
 Social

1. Industry 6. Tolerance

Ø Be industrious and do your work well. Ø Be tolerant of the ways, beliefs, and opinions of others.

2. Interest in Education 7. Civic Courage

Ø Develop your faculties through study without departing Ø Be vigilant against oppression or injustice in any form.
from the path of virtue.
8. Judicious Imitation
3. Respect for Law and Authority
Ø Improve yourself through the judicious imitation of good
Ø Respect the law and duly constituted authorities for customs and practices.
peace, morality, and progress of the community.
9. Sportsmanship
4. Sense of Duty and Responsibility
Ø Observe the rules of sportsmanship in any contest
Ø Contribute to the common good as a matter of civic duty. or competition.

5. Justice and Righteousness 10. Good Breeding

Ø Strive to be fair and just in your dealings with everybody. Ø Treat everybody, high and low, with courtesy.
 B. The Good Citizenship Value of Patriotism

To uphold the good citizenship value of PATRIOTISM means

that we should be good and loving citizens constantly vigilant for
the welfare of our country. It means to be ready to sacrifice
ourselves for the love of our country. NINOY is an epitome of
our country's hero coined with his famous saying that "Filipino is
worth dying for... It is better to die on our feet than to live in our
knees." (Inspirational Talks on Good Citizenship Values for Flag
Raising Ceremonies, EDSA People Power Commission, Quezon
City).
 Some points to ponder:

Ø Patriotism is a call for every citizen.

Ø Our country needs people who are committed to serve the interest of the nation no matter who are seated at the
helm of the government.

Ø Our country's heroes, the ones who will move our country to greater heights are not found in pedestals or
pinnacles of power and prestige; they are found in the hearts and deeds of ordinary people seeking to be good
citizens in their everyday, lives. ("Consistency" vs. "One-shot-deal")

Ø There is such a thing as unsung heroes but none whose deeds do not touch the life of at least one person.

Ø Patriotism is about loving one's country by being a steadfast good citizen in one's daily encounter of the challenges
of life and society.

Ø Patriotism inspires a citizen to respond to the call of service to his nation and look after his fellowmen in need.

Ø Patriotism is every person's sense of duty and responsibility to contribute in the development of his country the
protection of his integrity and the upholding of the rights and dignity of his people.
 Some concrete examples of how we may cultivate the value of patriotism:

1. Loving our country. Let us be vigilant and ready to defend it from internal and external threats.

2. Patronizing our country. In the dawn of globalization, let us not disregard our country's products
and good works. Let us be proud of what our country produces and be supportive of these in
the midst of formidable foreign commercial competition.

3. Upholding and living good citizenship values so that we may serve as an inspiration to our
fellowmen especially the youth who strives to become good citizens themselves.

4. Being proud of our personal and national identity. Let us just be proud of our heritage and learn to
understand our history.

5. Being vigilant and proactive citizens. Let us try to be well-informed of the issues affecting our
country.

6. Being law-abiding citizens. Let us respect and uphold the Constitution and all other laws of the land
(paying taxes, obeying traffic rules, etc.)
7. Doing simple acts of service to our fellowmen. Let us reach out and share our time and talents
with our fellowmen.

8. Being with good and honest workers. Let us perform our duties as we should and with high-
level of competence, aiming always for excellence.

9. Being kind and compassionate to others who may not be as fortunate as we are in terms of
material wealth. Let us share our blessings with our fellowmen.

10. In our undertakings. Let us bear in mind the integrity and welfare of our country. We should
not go into undertakings that tend to against national interest.

11. Cognizant of ourselves as Filipinos with dignity and pride. We should not be dissuaded by
material temptations.

12. Being responsible voters. Let us choose candidates according to our conscience.
 C. The Human Acts, Integrity, Discipline, and Hard Work

1. A human act is an act which proceeds from the deliberate free will of man. It is any sort of
activity, internal or external, bodily or spiritually performed by a human being. Human acts
refer only to those acts that proceed from a deliberate and freely willing human being.

2. Integrity is a firm adherence to a code of moral and values; its quality or state of being is
complete or undivided and honest.

3. Discipline is the orderly or regular pattern of behavior in accordance with a self-imposed

rule or self rules and with the rules of organization. It is a training or experience that corrects,
molds, strengthens or perfects especially the mental faculties or moral character in order to
acquire some corrected knowledge or skill.

4. Hard work is a need to work with utmost effort or energy, that of being industrious, working
with endurance based on the human ability and capacity to work deliberately in many sort of
activities.
 D. Duties and Rights of the Filipino People Necessary to Properly Control the Human Acts

1. Duties of the People

The people of our Republic must understand that they have certain duties or obligation to perform. These duties are
the price of freedom and of the rights which we enjoy.

The following are the duties of our people to the state:

a. to vote honestly and wisely

b. to obey the laws of the land

c. to respect public authority

d. to be loyal to the Republic

e. to defend the Motherland

f. to pay taxes to the government

g. to take active interest in local, national, and international affairs

 2. Rights

The following are the various classes of rights that a citizen of a

democratic state must enjoy:

a. Natural Rights — rights conferred upon to human being by God — this cannot be
taken from the person

Example: the right to life, to love, and to marry

b. Civil Rights ― rights granted by the state for promotion of common welfare of
individual citizen

Example: right to life, to own property, to marry, to enter into any contracts, to seek
justice in the courts
 c. Political Rights ― rights conferred by the state to the people so that they may participate in
government

Example: right to citizenship, suffrage, freedom of speech, freedom of press, to petition the
government for redress of grievances

d. Constitutional Rights ― rights recognized and protected by the constitution and part of the
fundamental law of the land

Example: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom to choose one's residence, freedom from
slavery

e. Statutory Rights ― rights conferred by statutes or law promulgated by lawmaking body and can be
abolished by the same body

Example: right to inherit property, minimum wage, to go on strike for higher wages and better
working conditions
 3. Filipino Citizen-Voter Education (A Primer of Citizen Participant in Election, 2003).

The Filipino Citizen-voters education covers political and electoral system, human rights, and governance that serves
to contribute the efforts at affecting matured and informed political
attitudes and decisions of Filipino citizen-voters.

a. What is right of suffrage?

Suffrage is the human right to vote which, for the Philippines, is indicated in three documents:

Ø the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR);

Ø the International Covenant on Civil and Political Right; and

Ø the 1987 Philippine Constitution

They all call for universality of the right; equality in access to public service; and secrecy of voters.

The political choices and decision you make will determine the kind of government that will serve the country. The
will of the people, then will be best expressed in clean, orderly, and honest elections.
 b. Who are qualified to vote in the Philippine elections?

Ø Citizens of the Philippines

Ø 18 years old and above on the day of the election.

Ø A resident of the Philippines for one year and in the city or municipality wherein he/she
propose to vote at least six months before the election.

c. Who are qualified to vote under the Overseas Absentee Law?

Ø Filipino citizens abroad

Ø 18 years old and above on the day of elections

Ø Immigrants with affidavit to resume residence in the Philippines

Ø Permanent residents with affidavit of intent to resume residence in the Philippines

d. Who are disqualified by law to vote in Philippine elections?

Ø Person sentenced to be imprisoned for not less than one year

Ø Person who committed rebellion, sedition, violation of the

anti-subversion and firearms law, or any crime against natural
security on disloyalty to the government

Ø Insane or incompetent persons

 e. What are the action points for citizen-voters in exercising the right of suffrage?

1. Before Elections

Prepare to exercise the right of suffrage and the right to an informed and free choice.

Ø Register during the period allowed for voter registration.

Ø Be informed of the 'issues, platforms, and personalities of the political candidates.

Ø Set specific guidelines in choosing government leaders in terms of the candidate's social
affiliations and interests, competence, lifestyle, and performance records.

Ø Conduct/participate in public debates that would inform citizens and gain the commitment of
the candidates to integrate, foremost, the interests and welfare of the citizen in their program of
government.
 2. During Elections

Ø Exercise vigilance and the right to vote.

Ø Vote according to your conscience.

Ø Protect the integrity of your own vote from any other undue influence.

Ø Volunteer in organizations that work for clean and peaceful elections.

Ø Watch out for instances of cheating in the elections and inform

authorities and the rest of the electorate of such activities.
 3. After Elections

Ø Practice continued vigilance and participate in governance.

Ø Be vigilant in the counting and canvasing of votes.

Ø Attend consultations and public hearings, and participate in local special bodies.

Ø Legislate advocacy — a process where citizens talk with the lawmakers and other implementers in

Ø the government to ensure that the concerns and welfare of the general public are included in the discussion and
making of laws.

The citizen voter can also engage in the political and electoral process in other ways such as:

a. making views known to the elected representatives;

b. supporting/campaigning for a political party;

c. supporting initiatives of the civil society organizations to ensure honest and peaceful elections; and

d. running for office.

 1. The Election Process. f. Preparation of election returns and
other reports
These are the steps to be followed for
the Election Process. g. Distribution of election returns

a. Registration day h. Boards;

b. Revision day Ø Board of Canvassers (For President

and Vice President)
c. List of votes Ø Board of Canvassers (For Senators)
Ø Board of Canvassers
d. Casting of votes (Provincial/City/District/Municipal)

e. Counting of votes i. Proclamation of winning candidates

 5. Citizen-voter Participation in Political Affairs

a. Initiation and Referendum

Through the system of initiative and referendum, the people can directly propose,
exact, and reject laws at the local level. Citizens may directly propose amendments
to the Constitution by a petition of at least 12% of the total numbers of registered
voters where 3% of registered voters in each legislative district is presented.

b. Plebiscite

Through plebiscite, the people approve or reject the call for a Constitution, approve
or reject proposed changes in the Constitution and, at the local level, express their
will on certain local issues.
 c. Sectoral Representation

The Party-list system of representation gives sectors the chance to be represented in congress together
with our Congressmen/women.

The Constitution and the 1991 Local Government Code (LGC) allow for representation of sectors in
the local legislature or Sanggunian.

d. Local Special Bodies

Ordinary citizens are called to sit in local special bodies such as the local health boards, school
boards, peace and order councils and development councils for consultation. The barangay assembly
has the power to hear and judge the report of Sangguniang Barangay's (SB) performance.

e. Absentee Voting System

Republic Act 9189 or the Overseas Absentee Voting Law provides for a system, which allows
qualified Filipino abroad to vote in national elections in the Philippines.
Thank You For
Listening
 GROUP 1 MEMBERS - BSA 1 - B

1. Jericho Miles B. Fernandez

2. Mico J. Fernandez
3. Lorenz A. Gahilomo
4. Eden Sheyne S. Lisama
5. Mae D. Batal
6. Jovan M. Camillon
7. Manihaban A. Tanjil
8. Moh Usama M. Oniar
9. Gamidie K. Dasou
10. Reginald S.
11. Mansur D. Mukaddamin
12. Hudrie A. Abdulpatra
13. Erold Rainer E. Cadalig
14. Aljabar U. Arola
15. Kate Trisha A. Morales

SALJITA JAINATUL HADJALA, MPA, CC.

Instuctor