MODULE

1
GOOD CITIZENSHIP

Learning Objective: At the end of the module, the students are expected to
internalize moral values necessary for harmonious
existence with people and circumstances

Methodology : Lecture-discussion
Group dynamics

Requirements : Attendance 30%

Activities
Group Role Playing 30%
Group Collage 40%

100%

Content : 1. Who are the citizens of the Philippines

2. What are the duties and obligations of Citizens
3. How can we become Good Citizens
4. Preamble of the 1989 Philippine Constitution
5. The Basic Values of the Filipino People

Time Allotment : 3 hours

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

o This means that we have faith and confidence in the Republic and love
and devotion to the country
o We have to be proud being Filipinos, respect our customs, traditions
language and institutions

 To defend the State

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

 To contribute to the development and welfare of the State

o 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

o 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

o 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
o 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
o 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

o 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.
o 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

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.
The Basic Values of the Filipino People

OUR BASIC VALUES WHAT IT MEANS

1. 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. 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. 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. 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 We want what is best for our family and for
Future Generations very single member in the present and
future generations.
14. Concern for the Environment and We want the environment to be preserved
Order 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.

Self – Test: (Integrating 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%)

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Reference:
DELA CRUZ, SONIA G. NSTP National Development via National Service Training Program (CWTS
& ROTC). 2005