Lesson 4(NSTP.docx

**Citizen training: the Filipino training** [Origin and Definition of Filipino Citizenship] -The study of the concept of Filipino citizenship requires a better grasp of the definitions of \"Filipinos\" and \" Citizenship\". On the other hand, the term \"Filipino\" can be rooted in the 16th Century...

**Citizen training: the Filipino training** [Origin and Definition of Filipino Citizenship] -The study of the concept of Filipino citizenship requires a better grasp of the definitions of \"Filipinos\" and \" Citizenship\". On the other hand, the term \"Filipino\" can be rooted in the 16th Century when the Spanish conquistador Ruy Lopez de Villalobos and his men baptized their acquired territory in the Pacific as \"La Isla Filipinas\" (The Philippine Islands). -The name was coined to honor Prince Philip, who was later crowned as King Philip II of Spain. -As colonialism progressed, Spanish settlers who were born in the Philippines were referred to as \"Filipino\" (\"Insulares\" or \"Creoles\" were also used) to distinguish them from those who born in Spain(known as \"Peninsulares\") However, indigenous inhabitants of the colony (branded as \"Indio\") like Jose Rizal. -Began calling themselves as \"Filipinos\" in the 19th century while imagining the possibility of the independent Filipino nation. These locals succeeded in declaring independence in June 12, 1898, and since then, the term \"Filipinos\" was used to refer to all citizens of the Philippines. [Citizenship] -On the other hand, the term Citizenship\" refers to the membership of an individual in his/her community or country. It is a title given to a native-bom of a specific Country or a foreigner who was able to profess his/her allegiance to a particular state. Even though a country, In theory, is said to be \"Immortal\" every citizen has the responsibility to participate in the process of building a nation. -Combining the two concepts, Filipino citizenship pertains to the membership of Filipinos in the Filipino nation-state, which was painstakingly fought for and established by Filipino founding fathers after more than 300 years of colonialism. Because it is the product of the blood sacrificed by Filipino heroes, every citizen across time has duties and obligations to strengthen the nation for the present and next generation. [Indigenous people(IPs) in the Philippines] -The indigenous peoples of the Philippines are the original inhabitants of the country before the start of the country\'s colonial period. The Philippines is the home to roughly 110 ethno-linguistic groups, with 14-17 million indigenous peoples (UNDP, 2013) who are residing in a particular ancestral domains. Today, their rights are protected by the 1987 Philippine Constitution and are reinforced through Republic Act No. 8371, known as the Indigenous People Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997. -The Philippines is a culturally diverse nation. This feature of our country was taken advantage by colonial powers to further the ends of there colonialism or imperialism in the part of the world. Such perspective, however, blurred the truth about common roots of Filipino culture. Recent academic studies in history and anthropology trance the Filipino origin to one common ancestor- the Austronesian. Although theories about the peopling of the Philippines may vary (i.e., Migration Waves Theory, Austronesian Migration Theory and Nusantao), it may still be prove that \"unity in diversity\" is possible in a complex society such as the Filipino nation. The following are some of the ethno-linguistic groups found in the Philippines : [A Ways of Acquiring Filipino Citizenship] -Generally, there are two ways by which citizenship can be obtained by an individual. The first of birth, either by blood relationship (jus sanguinis) or by place of birth(jus so). People under this category are known as natural born citizens -in the Philippines, the constitution states that an individual is an Filipino if his/her mother or father is a Filipino regardless of the place of birth. In the sense, the Philippines practice the doctrine of jus sanguinis. -The second is by voluntary means, or by committing to judicial acts to acquire citizenship. People under this category are known as naturalized citizen. The following are the requirements for foreigners to become naturalized citizens of the Philippines, as started in Commonwealth Act No. 473 or\" The Revised Naturalization Law: - They should be 21 years old or above on the hearing day - They must posses real estate in the country that is worth Php. 5,000 or more, have a profitable trade or lawful occupation. - They must be able to speak English, Spanish or any of principal languages in the country - They should have lived in the country continuously for not less than 10 years - They should be in good moral standing - They must have enrolled their children in any recognized school in the country If Filipino citizenship can be require, it is also possible to lose it. The following are the ways to lose citizenship: - Being naturalized in another country Define rejection of citizenship - Becoming a deserter of the armed forces - If woman acquire the nationality of a foreign husband - Cancelled of the certification of naturalization - Being armed forces of the foreign country Pledging oath of allegiance toward another country\'s [Duties and Obligations of Filipino Citizens] The 1987 Constitution does not have specific provision regarding the duties and obligations of citizens, albeit Article V of the 1973 Constitution gives us a glimpse of these: - Citizens have the obligation to defend the Republic or the flag, defend and contribute to the state, support the constitution, and cooperate to authorities. - They need to respect the rights to others. - They have to become productive citizens and have productive sources of income - to sustain their families. - They have the right and the obligation to vote. -Citizenship by birth or by naturalization is not enough. Having a membership title is just an entry point. What matter more is that everyone performs his/her duties and obligations for the ultimate purpose of nation-building. Being informed and active in community \'works despite limited reach and resources are expected from you, the youth, being the fair hope of our motherland.