“CITIZENSHIP

AND GOOD
GOVERNANCE”
For you, what is your
understanding about
a good governance?
Good governance set of requirements that
conform with the organizations or the
citizens
Good Governace In
National Governement

According to
Fukuyama (2013), There
are two dimensions to
qualify governance as a
good or bad: the
capacity o the state and
the bureaucracy’s
autonomy.
 Good Governance In Local Government

1. EMPOWERED 2. NEIGHBORHOOD 3. COMMUNITY

CITIZENS COUNCILS COUNCILS
 Bill of rights may be defined as
a declaration and enumeration
of a person’s rights and
What is Bill privileges that the constitution is
of rights? designed to protect against
violation by the government or
by an individual or groups of
individuals.
  Natural rights- are rights that believe it is
important for all animals or even living beings
to have out of natural law. Ex. The right to live
and right to love.
 Constitutional rights- they are the rights that are
CLASSES OF conferred and protected by the constitution.
RIGHTS Ex. Freedom of speech and press
 Statutory rights- are an individual's legal rights,
given to him or her by the local and national
ruling government. These are generally
designed to protect citizens.
 Political rights
Classification Of Civil rights
Constitutional Social economic
rights
Rights of the accused
Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (RA
8491 S. 1998)
 An act of prescribing the code
of the National flag and any
other heraldic items and
What is Republic Act (RA) devices of the Philippines. This
8491? act declares that reverence and
respect shall at all times,and
be accorded to the flag and
any other national symbols.
IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS FOUND IN THE CODE

 “Military” – shall mean, all branches of Armed Forced of the Phiippines (AFP)
 Festoon – hang in a curved shape between two points as decorations
 Flag – shall mean the Philippine flag
 Fly – shall mean the part of a flag outside the hoist or length
 Symbol – any conventional sign that reveals achievement and dignity
 Half-Mast – lowering the flag to one half the distance between the top and the bottom of
the staff
 Hoist – part of the flag nearest the staff attached
 Inclement Weather – this means a typhoon signal is raised in the locality
 National Anthem – shall means the Philippine National Anthem
Understanding Our National Flag

The flag of the Philippines shall be blue, white, and red with an
eight-rayed golden yellow sun and three five-pointed stars. The
flag shall be displayed in some institutions.

Our flag shall be raised in any constitution.

Where can our Philippine
flag be Displayed?
  To dip the flag to any person or object by
way of compliment or salute.
To use the flag;
 As covering for ceilings, walls, statues etc.

What is the  As a staff or whip

prohibited acts in  As a pennant in the hood, side, back, and top
the flag code? of motor vehicles
Display the Flag:
 Under any painting or picture
 Below any platform
 “ Lupang Hinirang” is our
What is our National Anthem
National
Anthem?
What is our National Motto?

The national motto is “ MAKA-

DIYOS, MAKA-TAO,
MAKAKALIKASAN AT
MAKABANSA
 What are the
Penalties in
violating RA 8491? Any person or judicial entity which
violates any of the provisions of
this Act shall, upon conviction and
be punished by a fine.
  Electoral system refers to the detailed constitutional
THE ELECTORAL arrangement and voting system that covers the vote into
a determination of which individuals and political
SYSTEM parties are elected to position of power.
The Historical
Underpinnings of
Philippine elections
  No elections for ruling authorities
 Government was based more on tangibles

Pre – colonial a) Kinship

Philippines b) Customs/traditions
c) Favors
d) Unwritten law
  Colonial government also known as “Spanish colonial
government “ in this period the government was lead
Colonial by the Governor General. He was considered as the
representative of Spain and the King himself. He is the
government highest officer in the island and responsible for
implementing laws from the mother country.
  In this period the foundation for elections in the
American Philippines was founded by the Americans, government
institutions and electoral system were patterned after
colonial rule the American system.
  In this period the Philippines was free in
the rule of Americans and it gives a
chance to govern their own country.

Commonwealth  The Philippines election were dominated

by a single party and more
accommodating electoral system was
introduced.
The Philippine
political system

Philippines has multiparty system it

includes representatives from
more than one social, cultural, or
economic groups, especially
members of ethnic or religious
groups

Most of our candidates run under a

political party, which helps them
advance their causes and build
their campaigns. Ideally, these
parties should align with the
candidates’ ideologies so that the
proper programs and platforms are
created for the electorate.
What is election?/ what is suffrage?

 Election, the formal process of selecting a person for

public office or of accepting or rejecting a political
proposition by voting.
1. General elections - elections are held in the same day
all nationals and local offices.
2. National elections – election for the national officials
3. Local elections - election for local officials.
4. Special elections – this election are determined by the
congress in the date different from the regular
elections.

 Suffrage is the right to cast a vote in public elections.

  Universal declaration of human rights (UDHR) – Article
21 (1-3) December 10, 1948
1.
The three
Everyone has right to take part in the government of his country, directly or
through freely chosen representatives.

instrument that  The international covenant on civil and political rights –

Article 1 (a-c) March ,1976
embody the 1. To vote and to be elected at genuine periodic elections.

human right to  The 1987 Philippines constitutions

vote 1. The congress shall provide a system for securing the secrecy and sanctity of ballot
as well a system for absentee voting qualified Filipino abroad. The congress shall
also design a procedure for the disabled and illiterates to vote without the
assistance for other persons.
 1. Registration
 Registration day
 List of voters
1. Election day
 Counting of votes

Election process  Casting votes

 Distribution of election returns

1. Canvassing and proclamation

 Proclamation of winning candidates
 Board of canvassers
 Requirement for registration:

 A Filipino citizen.
 At least 18 years old.
 A resident of the Philippines for one year and of the city
Voter or municipality wherein he proposes to vote.
Registration  Not otherwise disqualified by law.
 We should register at the COMELEC office.
 We should validate our registration at the Barangay
offices.
The Comelec

 The Commission on Elections

(COMELEC) is the premier
guardian of the ballot. Its principal
role is to enforce and administer
all laws and regulations relative to
the conduct of elections,
plebiscites, initiatives,
referendums and recalls.
  We should the consider the following qualification of the
elective officials.
President
a) Faithfully and conscientiously fulfill his/her duties
b) To preserve and defend the constitution
c) To execute its laws
Election in the d) To do justice to every man
Philippines Congress
a) To make laws and pass resolution
b) The power to tax and levy imposition
c) To cancel or extend the martial law
d) To grant the president emergency powers in times of war
and national distress
Our voting
practices
1. Voting by popularity
2. Vote-buying
 Issues in the
political system of
the Philippines  Political patronage is the appointment or hiring of a person to a
government post on the basis of partisan loyalty. Elected officials at the
national, state, and local levels of government use such appointments to
reward the people who help them win and maintain office.

 Political dynasty- a family or group that maintains power for several

generations.
 Top 4 factors that determine the vote of
the Filipino electorate:
 Candidate’s public servant image;
 Political machinery;
 Candidate’s popularity; and
Voter’s Behavior  Endorsement of traditional networks
and organization, which include the
family the church, the ward leaders,
formal groups and association.
What qualities should we look for?

 R – righteous governance - a candidate that promotes

justice, righteousness, and peace for all law-abiding
Filipinos.
 I – integrity - a candidate that we can trust based on his/her
solid character and willing to take the responsibility of
his/her decisions.
 G – giftedness – a candidate who has the abilities and
qualification to lead his/her country, he must also have the
strengths and personality traits to communicate people.
 H – heart – a candidate who has heart for god , for the
people, and for the nations.
 T – track record – we need to consider the past experience
of the candidate’s based on area of expertise before running
the office.
Action to be taken by the Filipinos leaders and voters
Before election:
 Register for voter registration
 Be informed for the platforms and issues of the political
candidates.
 Set specific guidelines in choosing government leaders.

During election
 Vote according to your conscience; and
 Be vigilant in protecting the integrity of votes

After election
 Be vigilant on counting and canvassing of votes
 Participate in local government activities in the barangay
level
 Attend consultation meeting concerning issues in the
barangay level
 Support initiatives of the civil society
 Make views known of the elected reprensetantives int the
government
  Values – come from the Latin word
“valere.” All of our values taken together
are called value system.

THE CORE
VALUES OF  Corporate culture – system of values
NSTP shared in any given place or organization.
The system and overarching value that
characterizes education is HUMAN
DIGNITY.
  Personalism
 Personhood (pagkatao)

MAN AS A
PERSON LOVE OF GOD, OF ONESELF, OF
NEIGHBOR, AND OF COUNTRY
Love the Lord, your God with all your heart,
with all your soul, and with your entire mind
-Matthew
22:37
  Physical
 Intellectual
 Moral
CORE AND  Spiritual
RELATED
VALUES  Social, Family, Society
 Economic
 Political
WHAT IS A GOOD FILIPINO CITIZEN?
1.MAKA-DIYOS (Pagkamaka-Diyos)
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

2.MAKA-TAO (Pagkamaka-tao)
a.Love
b.Freedom, independence, and democracy
c.Peace
d.Truth
e.Justice
3. MAKA-BAYAN (Pagkamaka- bansa)
A .Unity
B. Equality
C. Respect for law and government rule of law
D. Patriotism, conserve, and develop our
patrimony
E. Common good

4. MAKA-KALIKASAN (Pagkamaka - kalikasan)

 Making of a good filipino citizen

 Making of a good filipino citizen

 • Follow Traffic Rules
 •Be punctual and do not procrastinate
 •Pay your tax
 •Be a responsible parent
 •Conserve water and Energy
 •Protect our environment
 •Report Crimes
 •Be a responsible netizen
 •Make an honest vote
 Obey the law Respect other Build a good Help your town Be a
and ordinances Filipinos, relationship achieve responsible
especially the with your progress worker
elders neighbor