Module 1: Good Citizenship PDF

GOOD citizenship Prepared by: Arnold D. Sarmiento Module 1 Who are the Citizens of the Philippines? Who are the Citizens of the Philippines? According to Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the following are citizens of the Philippines: Those who a...

GOOD citizenship Prepared by: Arnold D. Sarmiento Module 1 Who are the Citizens of the Philippines? Who are the Citizens of the Philippines? According to 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. This means that we have faith and confidence in the Republic and love and devotion to the country. We have to be proud being Filipinos, respect our customs, traditions language and institutions. To defend the State. It is prime duty to love and defend the state at all costs regardless of our creed, religious beliefs, and wisdom. Loving one’s country can be shown not by words but by deeds. What are the duties and obligations of Citizens? To contribute to the development and welfare of the State. 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. 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. What are the duties and obligations of Citizens? To cooperate with duly constituted authorities. 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. 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. What are the duties and obligations of Citizens? To engage in gainful work. 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. 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. How can we become Good Citizens? We can become good citizens by living in accordance with good citizenship values which can be derived from the preamble of the Philippine Constitutions such as:  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. The Basic 2. Patriotism We want the best of our country. We want our country Values of be respected and honored its the Filipino citizenry and by the whole world. People 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.  OUR BASIC VALUES WHAT IT MEANS 4. Respect for life We want all human life to be preserved, nurtured and safeguarded. The Basic 5. Respect for Law and We want that the rule of law Values of Government be upheld by all and at all times, that Government be the Filipino accorded respect and all laws People 6. Truth be complied with. We want that we ourselves and others be true; that the truth reign in our land.  OUR BASIC VALUES WHAT IT MEANS 7. 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. The Basic 8. Freedom We want that each one of us Values of be able to experience our freedom of will. the Filipino 9. Love We want that each one of us People desire to love and be loved. Love begets love. If love reigns in our hearts, the harmonious relationship of all the people will prevail.  OUR BASIC VALUES WHAT IT MEANS 10. 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 The Basic 11. Peace good of another. We want to live in a serene and secure Values of community, with a harmonious the Filipino relationship with our neighbors. A place which tranquil could expect harmony People among others and ourselves as well as with the environment. 12. Promotion of the We want all Filipinos to meet their basic Common Good minimum needs and to have opportunities to develop and use our God-given potentials.  OUR BASIC VALUES WHAT IT MEANS 13. Concern for the We want what is best for our family Family and Future and for very single member in the Generations present and future generations. 14. Concern for the We want the environment to be The Basic Environment and Order preserved and nurtured, and for Values of ourselves and others to be good stewards of the environment. the Filipino 15. Order We want organizations, system, and People predictability in all aspects of our daily lives and our life as a nation. 16. Work Everybody wants to have a job to support the basic needs of his family. 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. REFERENCE: DELA CRUZ, SONIA G. NSTP National Development via National Service Training Program (CWTS & ROTC). 2005 ACTIVITY A. Group Collage (take home activity – to be submitted on the second meeting) Each group (with 5 to 6 members) will be required to prepare a collage integrating all the concepts learned in good citizenship. In addition, the group will also prepare a one-page interpretation for the collage made they prepared. The collage will be evaluated based on the following criteria: creativity (30%), innovativeness/originality (40%), and use of recyclable materials (30%). Size: 1 whole size of cartolina paper B. Role Playing (to be presented on the second meeting) The class will be divided into six (6) groups (with 10 to 11 members) to play role that depicts the character and values of good Filipino citizen. They will be given 15 minutes to present their play. The role playing will be evaluated based on the following criteria: impact of role playing (40%), cores values presented (50%), and time (7 minutes - 15 minutes) (10%)