Filipino Good Citizenship Values

Good Citizenship Values

• Filipinos are guided by 16 basic values, embodied in the preamble.
• Faith in God is crucial; a good Filipino obeys God's teachings and lives accordingly.
• Faith is the conviction of things hoped for, based on spiritual experience rather than proof.
• Faith comes from hearing and understanding God's word.
• Respect for life is paramount; Filipinos recognize the absolute value of human life and dignity.
• Human life is valuable; the dignity of every person is important, including one's own.
• Order is essential; Filipinos value order and respect the law.
• Valuing order includes respecting the law and carrying out actions decently and orderly.
• Obeying the law is equated to obeying God.
• Disobeying the law means disobeying God and will face consequences.

Work

• Filipinos value diligence and excellence.
• Filipinos are recognized as hardworking and creative workers and valued partners.

Family and Future Generations

• The family is the basic unit of society and Filipinos look after the welfare of their family and future generations.
• Filipinos model good examples for their children.
• Important lessons learned in the family impact how a person interacts with others.

Love, Respect and Peace

• Good Filipinos treat others with immense love as brothers and sisters.
• Filipinos see the goodness in every person.
• Filipinos do not cover up wrongdoing when law is broken, but instead, submit the matter to proper authorities.
• Filipinos assert their rights.
• Filipinos seek to live in harmony with others and avoid violence.
• Conflict should be resolved peacefully.
• Filipinos value integrity in their lives, family, work and country.
• Filipinos avoid intrigue, gossip and lies.
• Filipinos are fair in transactions, especially with the poor and powerless.

Unity, Equality and Respect for Law

• Filipinos work together and cooperate with others.
• Filipinos treat all people equally, valuing others regardless of their status or wealth.
• Filipinos respect the laws of the land.
• Filipinos support government programs.
• Good Filipinos will not do anything that will harm the country's image.

Concern for the Environment

• Filipinos conserve water, land, and air.
• Filipinos participate in environmental protection efforts.
• Filipinos get involved in planting trees and waste segregation.
• Filipinos keep the environment clean and respect nature.

Environmental Awareness and Protection

• Environmental concerns are crucial for future generations.
• Environmental degradation is a severe issue.
• Philippines has existing environmental laws.
• Environmental Act of 2008 promotes environmental awareness and education.

Solid/Waste Management

• Solid waste management is an environmental concern in the Philippines.
• Garbage disposal involves individuals (tapon), and government trucks (hako).
• Improper disposal leads to congestion or burning of waste.
• Segregating biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste is vital.
• Examples of biodegradable waste include food waste, yard waste, and wet paper.
• Composting is a process of decomposing biodegradable wastes.

Health

• Increased cases of vector-borne diseases are linked to changing temperatures.
• Changing temperatures threaten biodiversity.
• Coastal sea levels will affect communities and businesses.
• Ways to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions can help mitigate climate change.

Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction

• Disaster management involves mitigation, preparedness, and response efforts.
• Authorities need to prevent, reduce, and address the impact of disasters.
• Community members play a role in disaster preparedness.

Understanding Hazards Turning Into Disasters

• Potentially damaging events (natural or man-made) cause injury, loss, environmental damage.
• Vulnerability refers to factors impacting a community's susceptibility to disasters (physical, social, environmental, economic).
• Exposure refers to a location or community's susceptibility to hazards (people, infrastructure, housing).
• Different perspectives (political, biological, etc.) on hazards and disasters are necessary considerations.
• Emergency management, preparedness, risk analysis, and coping strategies are vital for effectively responding to disasters.

Explore the fundamental values that guide Filipinos in their citizenship. This quiz covers important principles such as faith in God, respect for life, the rule of law, and the significance of family and future generations. Test your knowledge on these core values that shape the Filipino identity.