Module 2: Citizenship Training

Learning Outcomes:

After completion of the module, the students will be able to:

1. discuss the important function of the Constitution
2. explain the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution;
3. enumerate salient provisions of the Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines
4. enumerate the desirable traits, characteristics and rights of the Filipino people
and their contribution to the national development.
5. appreciate concept of becoming a good citizen that shall enable them to
participate in the community development activities

Introduction:
This course is a fundamental course in the General Education and it will helps
you to understand the value, principles and concepts of citizenship. Citizenship is
defined as the status of a person recognized under the custom or law of a sovereign
state as .In some countries, e.g. the United States, the United Kingdom, nationality
and citizenship may differ in its meaning. It may also mean or refer to relationship
between an individual and concepts and its protection. It further implies on the status of
freedom with accompanying responsibilities. In school it may be simply referred to being
a member of and supporting one’s community and country. Helping students explore
citizenship and connecting it to their lives are the keys to true understanding. Hence, it
is imperative to learn by heart the meaning, value, principles and concepts of
citizenship.

Lesson Proper:
Lesson 1. Philippine Constitution

What is the Constitution?

A constitution is a system for government, codified as a written document, which

contains fundamental laws and principles. It usually contains fundamental political
principles, and establishes the structure, procedures, powers and duties of a
government.

The Constitution of the Philippines is the supreme law of the Philippines. The
Constitution currently in effect was enacted in 1987, during the administration of
President Corazon C. Aquino, and is popularly known as the “1987 Constitution”.
Philippine constitutional law experts recognize three other previous constitutions as
having effectively governed the country – the 1935 Commonwealth Constitution, the
1973 Constitution, and the 1986 Freedom Constitution. Constitutions for the Philippines
were also drafted and adopted during the short-lived governments of President Emilio
Aguinaldo (1898) and Jose P. Laurel (1943).
 The Philippines has had a total of six constitutions since the Proclamation of
Independence on June 12, 1898. In 1899, the Malolos Constitution, the first Philippine
constitution, the first Philippine constitution - the first republican constitution in Asia
was drafted and adopted by the First Philippine Republic, which lasted from 1899 to
1901. (www.officialgazette.gov.ph./constitutional_day)

What is the main function of the Constitution?

The Constitution has three main functions. First it creates a national government
consisting of a legislative, an executive, and a judicial branch, with system of checks
and balances among the three branches. Second, it divides power between the federal
government and the states.

The function of the constitution is to provide for the governmental powers, the
legal system and rights of citizens in the nation.
(https://home.edu/shapiro/rights_course/chapter1text.htm.)

What is the present constitution of the Philippines?

Philippine Constitution. The present Constitution of the Philippines: Approved by

the 1986 Constitutional Commission on October 12, 1986, the 1987 Constitution of the
Republic of the Philippines was presented to President Corazon C. Aquino on October
15, 1986. It was ratified on February 2, 1987 by a plebiscite. It was also proclaimed in
force on February 11, 1987. (www.officialgazette.gov.ph./constitutions/)

Former constitutions of the Philippines:

1. The 1973 Constitution: as Amended in October 16-17, 1976, on January 30, 1980,
and April 7, 1981. The 1973 Constitution: draft presented to President Marcos by
the 1971 Constitutional Convention on December 1, 1972; deemed ratified by
Citizens’ Assemblies held from January 10 to 15, 1973, proclaimed in force by
Proclamation by President Marcos, January 17, 1973.

2. The 1943 Constitution: as approved by the Preparatory Committee on Philippine

Independence, September 4, 1943 and ratified by the KALIBAPI Convention,
September 7, 1943. The 1935 Constitution: as amended on June 18, 1940, and on
March 11, 1947.

3. The 1935 Constitution: as approved by the 1934 Constitutional Convention on

February 8, 1935, certified by the President of the United States on March 25, 1935,
and ratified by plebiscite on May 14, 1935.
4. The Jones Law of 1916: enacted into law by the United States Congress on August
29, 1916.

5. The Philippine Organic Act of 1902: enacted into law by the United States Congress
on July 1, 1902
6. The 1899 Malolos Constitution: approved by the Malolos Congress on November
29, 1898, draft returned by President Aguinaldo on December 1, 1898 for
amendments, which the Congress refused; approved by President Aguinaldo on
December 23, 1898; formally adopted by the Malolos Congress on January 20,
1899, promulgated by President Emilio Aguinaldo on January 21, 1899.

The Preamble

The Preamble is like an introduction or preface of a book. As an introduction is

not a part of the contents but it explains the purpose and objectives with which the
documents has been written.

As such the preamble provides the guidelines of the constitution. The preamble,
in brief, explains the objectives of the Constitution in two ways,

1. About the structure of the governance

2. About the ideals to be achieved in independent
The preamble is considered the key of the constitution. The preamble to the
Philippine Constitution explains that they are forming a government based on the values
of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace.

For further reading click and read the following links

https://www.wattpad.com/138746509-philippine-constitution-1987-preamble-and-
article#:~:text=The%20preamble%20introduces%20the%20Constitution%20by%
20explaining%20the,of%20truth%2C%20justice%2C%20freedom%2C%20love%
2C%20equality%2C%20and%20peace.

Bill of Rights

A bill of rights, sometimes called a declaration of rights or a charter of rights, is

list of the most important rights of the citizens of a country. The purpose it to protect
those rights against infringement from the public officials and private citizens.

Bill of rights may be entrenched or unentrenched. An entrenched bill of rights

cannot be amended or repealed by a country’s legislature through regular procedure,
instead requiring a supermajority or referendum; often it is part of country’s constitution,
and therefore subject to special procedure applicable to constitutional amendments. A
bill of rights that is not entrenched is a statute law and as such can be modified or
repealed by the legislature at will.

In practice, not every jurisdiction enforces the protection of the rights articulated
in its bill of rights.
 The bill of rights, along with the Constitution, became the law of the land.

(https://en.wikipedia.org./Bill_of_rights)

https://correctphilippines.org/wiki/proposed-philippine-constitution/article-4-bill-of-duties/

Duties and Responsibilities of Filipino Citizen

1. To be loyal to the Republic

2. To honor the Philippine Flag
3. To defend the State
4. To contribute to State development and welfare
5. To uphold the Constitution and obey the laws
6. To cooperate with the duly constituted authorities in the attainment and
preservation of a just and orderly society.
7. To exercise rights responsibility and with due regard for the rights of
others.
8. To engage in gainful work
9. To register and cast his votes

For further reading click and read the following links

(https://www.googles.com.ph)

https://prezi.com/p/m9y4lz0mezno/nstp-citizenship-training/

Lesson 2. Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines (RA 8491 s 1998)

 Definitions of a Code

 Understanding the National Flag

 Characteristics of the Philippine Flag

 Prohibited act in the Flag code

For your readings click and read the following links

https://www.apttrendingph.com/2018/11/republic-act-no-8491-or-flag-and.html
Lesson 3. Values Formation

 Definition of Values

 Dimension of Human Person

 Makadiyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, Makabansa.

For your readings click and read the following links

https://www.iedunote.com/values#:~:text=Values%20are%20different%20for%20
each%20person.%20These%20can,second%2C%20the%20degree%20to%20w
hich%20they%20value%20it.

https://www.lifepersona.com/what-are-the-dimensions-of-the-human-
being#:~:text=%20Characteristics%20of%20human%20dimensions%20%201%2
0Physical.,is%20related%20to%20his%20intention%20to...%20More%20

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maka-Diyos,_Maka-
tao,_Makakalikasan_at_Makabansa