Ma. Bernadette O.

Tañamor
Instructor
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this chapter, the learners are expected to:

1. determine the nature of philosophical values of being a Filipino and

justify this perspective;
2. explain the popular values of good citizenship; and
3. demonstrate the concept of values development for good
citizenship in relation to real-life situations.
PREAMBLE
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 posterity the
blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law
and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace,
do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
PREAMBLE
- Is an introductory and preliminary statement in a document that
explains the document’s purpose and underlying philosophy. It may
cite historical facts pertinent to the subject of the statute. The
preamble of the constitution of the Philippines dictates that the
Filipino people are the sovereign masters of the Philippine Islands.
PHILOSOPHY OF VALUES
● Understanding the philosophy of human values is necessary in understanding
Filipino values such as family closeness and solidarity (pagkamalapit at pagkakaisa
ng pamilya), politeness (pagkamagalang through the use of po or ho), hospitality,
and gratitude (utang na loob).

● Values are both subjective and objective. They involve a subject or person who
values and an object of value to be realized. Justice is objective because it is a
value and that should be realized by all. There is a difference between value and
disvalue such as pleasure and pain, life and death, poverty and affluence, heroism
and cowardice, truth and falsehood, right and wrong, holiness and sinfulness. The
difference is not only in the mind or simply a matter of personal taste or
preference. It is real and evident.
FILIPINO VALUES
1. It is obvious that certain values take on distinctively Filipino flavor for us. The
Greek idea of moderation or meden agan, the Roman in medio stat virtus, and
the Confucian and Buddhist doctrine of the middle way or path, find their
Filipino equivalent in walang labis, walang kulang or katamtaman lamang.
2. Speaking of Filipino values, we do not mean that elements of these Filipino
values are absent in the value systems of other people and cultures. All
people eat, talk and sing; but they eat a variety of food, speak various
languages, and sing different songs. Thus, we easily recognize Filipino,
American, Chinese, Japanese, or any other foreign food, language, or music.
The difference lies in the way these elements are ranked, combined, or
emphasized, so that they take on a distinctively Filipino slant or cast.
FILIPINO VALUES
3. Universally, human values in the Filipino context (historical, cultural, socio-
economic, political, moral, and religious) take on a distinctive set of Filipino
meanings and motivations. This is true not lonely of the aims and goals, beliefs,
convictions, and social principles of the traditional value system of the lowland
rural family but also of what Fr. Horacio de la Costa, S.J. calls the Filipino
“nationalistic” tradition (pagsasarili, pagkakaisa, pakikipagkapwa-tao, and
pagkabayani.
4. Values in the sense of historical consciousness had evolved among the Filipino
people, leading to the concept of justice evolving from inequality to equality and
to human dignity. From the tribe, to the family, and to the nation, consciousness
of different values varies during the distinct periods of Philippine history.
VALUES
– comes from the Latin word “valere”. Defined as any object,
activity or frame of mind that a person considers to be very
important to his or her life.

PERSONALISM
- a study of man as a person – unique, a who, a subject and a self

PERSONHOOD (PAGKATAO)
– individual unique personhood, in as much as the individual is the
person, and the person in the individual. Being with others is very
important as the Saying “No man is an island” meaning no man lives
alone. People need people.
CORE AND RELATED VALUES
1. Physical – health, physical fitness, cleanliness, harmony with material universe, art & beauty

2. Intellectual – truth, knowledge, creative and critical thinking

3. Moral – love, integrity, honesty, self-worth, self-esteem, personal discipline

4. Spiritual – spirituality, faith in God

5. Social, Family Society – social responsibility , mutual love, respect, fidelity, responsible,
parenthood, concern for others/common good, freedom/quality, social justice/respect; human
rights- peace/active nonviolence, popular participation

6. Economic- economic efficiency, thriftiness, conservation of resources, work ethics, self-

reliance, productivity, scientific, and technological knowledge.

7. Political – nationalism, common identity, national unity, esteem, commitment, civic

consciousness/pride, bayanihan, solidarity, loyalty to our country
WHAT IS A GOOD FILIPINO CITIZEN?
- is one who plays an active and intelligent role as a member of the
community. He is the one who fulfils his duties and obligations to the
government and society. He possesses the traits of respectfulness,
courtesy and consideration for parents and elders and for others. He
observes punctuality, promptness and good moral conduct.
 THE GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES
1. Love for God or Pagkamaka-Diyos
The Philippines is the only Christian nation in Asia, our population
being predominantly Catholic. Therefore, religiousness is a prime Filipino
value.
Faith is the deeply rooted submission to a divine Creator and
believing in his authority over all creations. It is also putting oneself in the
hands of the Divine Authority which is an expression of faith in and
unconditional love for God.
a. Faith in the Almighty God imploring the aid of the Almighty God
b. Respect for Life
c. Order
d. Work
e. Concern for the family and future generations
THE GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES
2. Love for Fellowmen or Pagkamaka-Tao

- St. Paul defines love in different way. 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). It illustrates the real essence of love which strengthens
the foundation of the family and other social groupings. It is the strongest
force within the human community. It provides a deeper meaning to the
purpose of human existence.
a. love
b. freedom, independence and democracy
c. peace
d. truth
e. justice
THE GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES
3. Love for Country or Pagkamaka-Bayan

Progressive countries are able to attain their economic goals

because the people have trust and confidence in their governments and are
actively supporting their policies and programs. These governments, in turn,
reciprocate their people’s support with honest, sound, and dynamic
governance.
A. Unity
B. Equality
C. Respect for law and government rule of law
D. Patriotism, conserve and develop our patrimony
E. Common good
THE GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES
4. Love for the Environment or Pagkamaka-Kalikasan

Environment refers to everything that surrounds us from the natural world to the
man-made physical structures. Human interventions are important to derive the full
benefits from natural resources, but such interventions have at times gone beyond the
limits of the domain reserved for human utilization.

It is high time we work hand in hand to protect our natural resources and
ecosystem. In our own little way, we can start taking care of our immediate environment
and participate in the sustainable management of our natural resources.
Roots of the Filipino Character
1. The Family and Home Environment
Child-bearing practices, family relations, and family attitudes and
orientation are the main components of the home environment. Child-bearing in the
Filipino family generally is characterized by high nurturance, low independence
training, and low discipline. The Filipino child grows up in an atmosphere of affection
and low discipline.

In a large family where we are encouraged to get along with our sibling and
other relatives, we learn pakikipagkapwa-tao. In an authoritarian setting we learn
respect for age and authority; at the same time, we become passive and dependent
on authority. In the family, children are taught to value family and to give it primary
importance.
Roots of the Filipino Character
2. The Social Environment
The Main components of the social environment are social structures and
social systems such as interpersonal, religious, and community interaction. The social
environment of the Filipino is characterized by a feudal structure with great gaps
between the rich minority and the poor majority. These gaps are not merely economic
but cultural as well, with the elite being highly Westernized and alienated from the
masses. This feudal structure develops dependence and passivity.
Roots of the Filipino Character
2. The Social Environment
The Main components of the social environment are social structures and
social systems such as interpersonal, religious, and community interaction. The social
environment of the Filipino is characterized by a feudal structure with great gaps
between the rich minority and the poor majority. These gaps are not merely economic
but cultural as well, with the elite being highly Westernized and alienated from the
masses. This feudal structure develops dependence and passivity.
Roots of the Filipino Character
3. Culture and Language
Much has been written about Filipino cultural values. Such characteristics as
warmth and person orientation, devotion to family, and sense of joy and humor are
part of our culture and are reinforced by all socializing forces like the family, school
and peer group. Filipino rewards such traits and corresponding behavioral patterns
develop because they make one more likable and enable life to proceed more easily.

Aside from emphasizing interpersonal values, Filipino culture is also

characterized by an openness to the outside world which is easily incorporates foreign
elements without a basic consciousness of our cultural core. This is related to our
colonial mentality and to the use of English as the medium of instruction in schools.
Roots of the Filipino Character
4. History
We are the product of our colonial history, which is regarded by many as the
culprit behind our lack of nationalism and our colonial mentality. Colonialism
developed a mindset in the Filipino which encouraged us to think of the colonial
power as superior and more powerful. As a second-class citizen beneath the Spanish
and then the Americans, we developed a dependence on foreign powers that makes
us believe we are not responsible for our country’s fate.
Roots of the Filipino Character
5. The Educational System
Aside from the problems inherent in the use of a foreign language in our
educational system, the educational system leads to other problems for us as a
people. Th lack of suitable local textbooks and dependence on foreign textbooks,
particularly in the higher school levels, force Filipino students as well as their teachers
to use school materials that are irrelevant to the Philippine setting. From this comes a
mindset that things learned in school are not related to real life.
Roots of the Filipino Character
6. Religion
Religion is the root of the Filipino’s optimism and capacity to accept life’s
hardships. However, religion also instills in us attitudes of resignation and a
preoccupation with the afterlife and superstitions.

7. The Economic Environment

Many local traits are rooted in the poverty and hard life that is the lot of
most Filipinos. Our difficulties drive us to take risks, impel us to work very hard, and
develop in us the ability to survive. Poverty, however, has also become an excuse for
graft and corruption, particularly among the lower rungs of the bureaucracy. Unless
things get too difficult passivity sets in.
Roots of the Filipino Character
8. The Political Environment
The Philippine political environment is characterized by a centralization of
power. Political power or authority is concentrated in the hands of the elite and the
participation of most Filipinos often is limited to voting in elections.

Similarly, basic services from the government are concentrated in Manila

and its outlying towns and provinces. A great majority of Filipinos are not reached by
such basic services as water, electricity, roads, and health services. Government
structures and systems are often ineffective or inefficient.
Roots of the Filipino Character
9. Mass Media
Mass media reinforce our colonial mentality. Advertisements using
Caucasian models and emphasizing a product’s similarity with imported brands are
part of our daily lives.

10. Leadership and Role Models

Filipino look up to their leaders as role models. Political leaders are the main
models, but all other leaders serve as role models as well. Thus, when our leaders
violate the law or show there is lack of public accountability, there is a negative
impact on the Filipinos.
NATIONALISM
• The term nationalism is generally used to describe two things. The first is
the attitude of the members of a nation which includes the concepts of
national identity, origin, ethnicity and cultural ties.

• The second is the action that the members of a nation take when seeking
to achieve or sustain full statehood with complete authority over
domestic and international affairs.
PATRIOTISM
• Is the love of and devotion to one’s country.
• The word comes form the Greek word patris, meaning “fatherland”.
• However, patriotism had different meanings over time, and its meaning
is highly dependent upon context, geography, and philosophy. Although
patriotism is used in certain vernaculars as a synonym for nationalism,
nationalism is not necessarily considered an inherent part if patriotism.
• Likewise, patriotism is strengthened by adherence to a native religion,
particularly some communities that may have their own holy places.
This also implies a value preference for a specific civic or political
community.
Development of Nationalism and Patriotism in the Philippines
Nationalism is characterized by the attachment of superiority to one’s
country, an aspiration for its continuity and prosperity, and maintaining a high regard
and respect for its laws, principles and policies. A country is an artificial body of
people that need protection and identity. The government constitutes all non-political
and political personnel in the service of the country. They range from the President to
the last civil servant. Philippine nationalism witnessed an upsurge of patriotic
sentiments and nationalistic ideals in the late 1800s as a result od the Filipino
Propaganda Movement from 1872 to 1892. It became the main ideology of the first
Asian nationalist uprising, years before Philippine nationalism was developed.

The term Filipino originally referred to Spaniards born in the Philippines and
not the native inhabitants. But certain events finally led to the development of native
patriotism and transcended the cultural and geographical boundaries that had been
barriers to the unification of the inhabitants of the archipelago.
Personal Development Plan
Wells (2012), In his book Seven Simple Steps-Life Transformation Guide,
states that success requires an articulated goal. It is not a product of
wishful thinking. Purpose will set the context and get you thinking about
your life and what is important to you.

Prepare your own personal development plan. Be guided by these

components suggested by Wells.
Personal Development Plan
1. Your True Self – Begin with some introspection to help you define your
values, your patterns, and your beliefs.
2. Make It Personal – Understand success and achievement, and what it
means to you ad to others.
3. Know your Outcome – Set your goals and how to achieve them. This
section is really about knowing where you’re going.
4. Design Success – Lay out your “success blueprint”. If the prior section
covers where you’re going, this is about how you’ll get there.
Personal Development Plan
5. Harness the Power – Determine to make your plans a reality. In order to
succeed, you need more than a plan; that plan needs to be executed.

6. Accept Success – Establish a mindset to succeed in bringing your desired

outcomes to fruition.

7. Life is Circular – Look forward to the future, and move on beyond the
completion of your plan.
Thank you and
Keep Safe!