MODULE 1 Good Citizenship

MODULE1
GOOD CITIZENSHIP
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

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
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
Loving one’s country can be shown not by words but
by deeds
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.
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

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.

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 register 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.
 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
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.
PREAMBLE OF THE 1987

PHILIPPINE 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.
5. Respect for Law and Government We want that the rule of law be upheld by
all and at all times, that Government be
accorded respect and all laws be complied
with.
6. Truth We want that we ourselves and others be

true; that the truth reign in our land.
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.
8. Freedom We want that each one of us be able to

experience our freedom of will.
9. 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.
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 good of
another.
11. 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.
12. Promotion of the Common Good We want all Filipinos to meet their basic
minimum needs and to have opportunities
to develop and use our god-given
potentials.
13. Concern for the Family and Future We want what is best for our family and for
Generation very single member in the present and
future generations.
14. Concern for the Environment and Order We want the environment to be preserved
and nurtured, and for ourselves and others
to be good stewards of the environment.
15. Order We want organizations, system, and

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.

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Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time

To be loyal to the Republic

the duties and obligations of citizens

the duties and obligations of citizens

the duties and obligations of citizens

the duties and obligations of citizens

the duties and obligations of citizens

the duties and obligations of citizens

the duties and obligations of citizens

PREAMBLE OF THE 1987

3. Faith in Almighty God We want to have God present in our lives.

4. Respect for Life We want all human life to be preserved,

6. Truth We want that we ourselves and others be

7. Justice We want that everyone be given what is due

8. Freedom We want that each one of us be able to

10. Equality We want that each one of us have the

11. Peace We want to live in a serene and secure

15. Order We want organizations, system, and

16. Work Everybody wants to have a job to support

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