Modular Unit 2

Good Citizenship

Learning Objectives

At the end of this modular unit, you are expected to:

1. Understand the principles underpinning good citizenship, rights and responsibilities of citizens, service
and volunteerism for national development;

2. Describe and analyze issues that relate to the good citizenship values, rights and responsibilities of
student- citizen in the country;

3. Make reasonable decisions, address issues, explain concepts and/or solve problems using relevant
example pertaining to exercise of rights, fulfilment of obligations, and promotion of values towards
responsible citizenship; and

4. Appreciate the significance of good citizenship towards the attainment of national development.

Overview
The citizenship education topic of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) affords the
implementing institutions the opportunity to develop consciousness not only in the national terms, but
also in terms of global civic rights and responsibilities.

The program components of NSTP are structured in a way that the student-trainee’s notion of the
relationship between the state and the people has changed and the service opportunities have been a
core means for learning how citizenship is applied.

The NSTP Law is a legislations that sees the youth as partners of the state in promoting civic
consciousness, and aims to develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being
through civic service. In so doing, it inculcates patriotism and nationalism in the youth, and advance their
involvement in civic and public affairs.

As an enabling law, it enjoin students and young people to strengthen their social awareness and
civic engagements. It requires implementers to design a program that supports the National service
Training program, take in two semesters or in one summer with at least 54 training hours, and carries a
total credit load of six (6) units. There are two (2) course: one which provides the theoretical component
and one which supplements theoretical learning by service extension which paved the way for a
curriculum framework on citizenship and civic consciousness.

This framework and vision for students engaging in civic service and community work equip the
trainees with an understanding of citizen rights, duties and roles in a civil society and provides theoretical
and practical learning experiences for mindedness, service community participation.
 Consistent with the aims of the program is broadening the student-trainee’s world view-from a
love of country, nation and community, to concern, action for others beyond nationalism. Truly,
citizenship cannot and should not be confined to the national boundaries of one’s country or to patriotism
and loyalty to one’s own homeland. On the contrary, an intense focus on nationalism and patriotism alone
can stand in contradiction to a broader notion of humanity.

This module focuses on the rights and responsibilities of citizens. More specifically, it offers the
following themes:

1. The bill of rights of Filipinos

2. Basic Values of Filipinos

3. Nationalism and Patriotism for National Development

4. Community Service and Volunteerism

Input no 1. The Bill of Rights of Filipinos
“There is no Constitution worthy of the name without a bill of or declaration of rights”

-Justice Laurell

Article III of the Philippine Constitution is the Bill of Rights. It establishes the relationship of the
individual to the State and defines the rights of the individual by limiting the lawful powers of the State.
It is one of the most important political achievements of the Filipinos (Smith, 1945)

Importance of Bill Of Rights

A bill of rights is a constitutional enumeration of rights and privileges guaranteed by the State
to all persons within its territory. It is the statement of individual liberties which citizens, residents and
sojourners in the country enjoy abuses in against the exercise of government power. In short, it is the
people’s shield against government abuse.

The peaceful attainment of peace will depend on our nation’s libertarian use of freedom-freedom of
thought, speech and association. The rights proclaimed in the Bill of Rights are the “ten commandments”
of our constitutional faith. They are the means of and ends of security and survival.

Below is the Bill of Rights provided for in Article II, 1987 The Philippine Constitution:

Section 1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall
any person be denied the equal protection of law.

Section 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against
unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be inviolable, and no
search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable cause to be determined personally
by the judge after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may
produce, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.

Section 3. (1) The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon lawful
order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise, as prescribed by law. (2) Any
evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any
proceeding.

Section 4. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or the press, or the right
of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.

Section 5. No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise
thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or
preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or political
rights.

Section 6. The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the limits prescribed by law shall not be
impaired except upon lawful order of the court. Neither shall the right to travel be impaired except in the
interest of national security, public safety, or public health, as may be provided by law.
Section 7. The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access
to official records, and to documents and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions, as
well as to government research data used as basis for policy development, shall be afforded the citizen,
subject to such limitations as may be provided by law.

Section 8. The right of the people, including those employed in the public and private sectors, to form
unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged.

Section 9. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.

Section 10. No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.

Section 11. Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not be
denied to any person by reason of poverty.

Section 12. (1) Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the right to be
informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel, he must be
provided with one. These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence of counsel. (2) No
torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate the free will shall be used
against him. Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other similar forms of detention are
prohibited. (3) Any confession or admission obtained in violation of this or Section 17 hereof shall be
inadmissible in evidence against him. (4) The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations
of this section as well as compensation to the rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices and
their families.

Section 13. All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when
evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, or be released on
recognizance as may be provided by law. The right to bail shall not be impaired even when the privilege
of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. Excessive bail shall not be required.

Section 14. (1) No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law. (2) In
all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until contrary is proved, and shall enjoy
the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation
against him, to have a speedy, impartial, and public trial, to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have
compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence in his behalf.
However, after arraignment, trial may proceed notwithstanding the absence of the accused: Provided,
that he has been duly notified and his failure to appear is unjustifiable.

Section 15. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of invasion
or rebellion, when the public safety requires it.

Section 16. All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial quasi-
judicial, or administrative bodies.

Section 17. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

Section 18. (1) No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspirations. (2) No
involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a punishment for a crime whereof the party shall
have been duly convicted.
Section 19. (1) Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment inflicted.
Neither shall death penalty be imposed, unless, for compelling reasons involving heinous crimes, the
Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death penalty already imposed shall be reduced to reclusion
perpetua. (2) The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against any prisoner
or detainee or the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities under subhuman conditions shall be
dealt with by law.

Section 20. No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.

Section 21. No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense. If an act is
punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a bar to another
prosecution for the same act.

Section 22. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.

LEARNING EXERCISES 2.1

Name __________________________ Course: ___________________ Time:________

Trainer: ________________________ Date: _____________________ Rating: ______

The Bill of Rights of Filipinos

Critical Thinking

1. What rights are guaranteed (protected) as a citizen and which are important to you?

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2. What responsibilities came with your rights?

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3. At what point does the common good of society limit your rights?

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4. Do you think you are a responsible citizen? If so, why? If not, why?

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 LEARNING EXERCISE 2.2

Name: ________________________________ Course: ______________ Time; _________

Teacher: ______________________________ Date: _______________ Rating: _________

The Bill of Rights of Filipinos

1. List of three possible criteria you would use to describe a responsible citizen.

2. Explain one (1) reason why being a responsible citizen is necessary to live in a free society.

The following shall serve as rubric in the evaluation of the student output:

Score Indicators

10 points Student lists criteria for a responsible citizen and explains each accurately and clearly.
The student clearly explains one reason why being a responsible citizen is necessary to live in free
society

7-9 points Student lists three criteria but does not explain accurately and/or clearly or the students
lists three criteria but only explains two clearly.

4-6 points Student lists two or three criteria but does not explain accurately and/or clearly and list
one reason why being responsible citizen is necessary to live in a free society but the student does not
explain at all.

1-3 points Student lists only one or two criteria for a responsible citizen and does not explain at all
the importance of responsible citizen to a free society

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Input no 1. The Basic Values of the Filipinos
NSTP as a citizenship training scheme focuses on translating the good citizenship values as
reflected in the Preamble of the Constitution into concrete action in building a better Philippines. Hence,
emphasis in this input is placed on the 16 basic Filipino values based on the 1987 Philippine Constitution

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 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

Meaning of Preamble

-The term preamble is derived from the Latin word “preambulare” which means “to walk before”. It is
the prologue of the Constitution. Clustered below are the good citizenship values that are reflected in the
Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution

The Maka-Diyos Cluster

1.Faith in the Almighty God

2.Respect for Life

3. Order

4. Work

5. Concern for the Family and Future Generations

The Maka Tao Cluster

6. Love

7. Freedom

8. Peace
9. Truth

10. Justice

The Maka-Bayan Cluster

11. Unity

12.Equality

13. Respect for the Law and Government

14. Patriotism

15. Promotion of Common Good

The Maka-Kalikasan Cluster

16. Concern for the environment

The Good Citizenship Values Clusters

The Maka-Diyos Cluster

Faith in the Almighty God

The Bible says, “But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must
believe that He is, and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6).

Respect for Life

We ordained for the Children of Israel that if any one slew a person-unless it be for murder or for
spreading mischief in the land-it would be as if he slew the whole people: and if any one saved a life, it
would be as if he saved the life of the whole people. Then although there came to them our messengers
with clear signs, yet, even after that, many of them continued to commit excesses in the land (5:32) Qur’an

Order

Assuredly, we have sent down the Book to you in right form for the good of man. Who so guided
himself by it does so to his own advantage, and whoso turns away from it does so at his own loss. You
certainly are not their keeper (39:41) Qur’an.

Work

Confucius says, “Give fish to a man, he will have food to eat for a day; teach him how to fish and
he shall have food throughout his lifetime.” and, “if man will not work, he shall not eat” (2 Thessalonians
3:10).

Concern for the Family and Future Generations

“The family is an essential factor in the general, social and even political life. Constant living
together of husband and wife, and of parents and children, contributes to the development of a strong
sense of duty, of an aptitude for heroic sacrifices, and of the love by future generations of the traditional
and moral conquest of those who preceded them. The family is an indispensable element of social
cohesion and equilibrium” (as cited in http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jose-Panganiban-artist-guild/).

I shall live a life that is bases on the right values and serve as an inspiration to others who may be struggling
to strengthen their own faith in God.

1. I have the gift of faith in God;

2. The gift of faith in God in me needs to be nurtured;

3. My life is strengthened by my faith in God; and

4. A strong faith in God, coupled with other important values, will improve my life and those of others
LEARNING EXERCISE 2.3

Name______________________ Course________________ Time___________

Tariner____________________ Date___________________ Rating ____________

The Basic Values of The Filipinos (Maka-Diyos Cluster)

I. Creatively draw a symbol of the EDSA People Power experience, or a symbol of the success of t EDSA.

II. Reflect further on the symbol drawn by answering the following questions:

1. What does your illustration tell you?

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`2. What qualities emerged when we united as a people during our EDSA People Power experience?

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3. What are effects of faith and prayer in our lives?

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4. Do we continue to profess the same faith in God and in appreciate the value of prayer in
ordinary times when there is no conflict or imminent danger to our lives and nation? Explain
briefly.

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5. Do we give enough time each day to thank God for being faithful to us despite of our
unfaithfulness to Him? Explain briefly.

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The Maka-Tato Cluster

Love

“When man has love, he is no longer at the mercy of forces greater than himself becomes the
powerful force” (Leo Buscaglia). Moreover, “love is the will to extend oneself for the purpose of nurturing
one’s own or another’s spiritual growth” (M. Scott Peck).

Freedom

According to Pope John Paul II, “freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the
right to do what we ought”.

Peace

It is always great to remember, what the Bible says, “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will
be called children of God” (Mathew 5:9)

An unknown author wrote about the value of peace, as such:

Juanito was an idealistic person. He wanted everybody to be happy and lead meaningful lives. So
one day, he strode to church and prayed hard for World peace. He continued praying for the same
intention for a year, yet nothing seemed to change.

One day, he decided to narrow down his scope and pray for peace in his own country instead. He
prayed for the same intention for another year, yet violence and disturbance still seemed to be in an
upsurge.

Anxious for his prayer to be finally heard, he decided to pray for peace within his family instead.
He kept this intention for another year with no significant result.

Finally, on the verge of frustration, he decided to pray for peace. He prayed for this intention for
the next year. Each time he did so, he felt more at peace with himself and his personal issues, his family,
his neighbors until it reached a point in time that Juanito was considered a man of peace, a friend of
everybody especially of the neediest among his countrymen.

The UNESCO Constitution also reminds us that, “since was begin in the minds of men, it is in the
minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed.”

Truth

It is worthwhile to be familiar and understand some of the following famous quotations and
anecdotes which make us better and wiser persons:

1. Quotations:

“A man who seeks truth and loves it must be reckoned precious to any human society” (Frederick the
Great)

“An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow, in the exercise of power
over his fellow citizens”
2. Anecdotes (compiled by J. Maurus)

When Mahatma Gandhi appeared for the London matriculation Examination, the paper on general
knowledge contained the following questions: “What is more golden than gold?

Justice

According to martin Luther King Jr., “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

To Jimmy Carter, “the law is not the private property of lawyers, nor is justice the exclusive province of
judges and juries. In the final analysis, true justice is not a matter of courts and law books, but a
commitment in each of us to liberty and mutual respect.”

In Mathew 7:12, it says, “treat others the way you want to have them treat you.”

And by the Institute for Development Education Center for Reasearch Communication, “justice is giving
every man his due.”
LEARNING EXERCISE 2.4

Name_____________________________ Course____________ Time_______________

Trainer___________________________ Date_______________ Rating _____________

The Basic values of the Filipinos (Maka-Tao)

Think of a slogan that will truly depict the nature of citizenship values under the Maka-Tao cluster. Each
slogan shall comprise of not more than 12 substantive work .

1. Love ______________________________________________________________

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2. Freedom ______________________________________________________________

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5. Justice ______________________________________________________________

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The Maka-Bayan Cluster

Unity

The value of unity can be realized by practicing the virtues stated in the following quotations:

“Behold how good and pleasant it is for the brethren to dwell together in unity.” (Psalms 133.1)

“If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself,
that house will not be able to stand.” (Mark 3:24-25)

“Make my joy complete by being of the same kind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on
one purpose.” (Philippians 2:2)

“As a body in one, though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so
also Christ.” (1 Corinthians 12-12)

“Remember, upon the conduct of each depends the fate at all.” (Alexander the Great)

Equity

To appreciate the value of equity, consider this anecdote:

Skulls

Andrew Maria Almonte, MMHC

One day, a groupof skulls in a cemetery had a conversation.

“Hey,” said a skull to another, “who were you when you were alive?”

“Yes, I was once his slave,” replied another skull. “He was a tyrant, a ruthless and merciless king!”

“I am your king remember?”

“Shut up!” shouted the slave-skull. “You are no longer my king nor am I your slave anymore! We are the
same now-rotten skulls!”

Moral Lesson: Each person may differ in worldly stature, but each one bears the same amount of dignity
as another and all share one common destiny.

The Maka-Kalikasan Cluster

Concern for the Environment

The Giving Tree

Fr. Benigno P. Beltran, SVD

Once there was a tree… and she love a little boy. And everyday the boy would gather her leaves,
make them into a crown and play king of the forest. The boy would also play hide and seek, climb her
branches and eat her mangoes. At the end of the day when he was tired, the boy would sleep in her shade.
And the boy loved the tree… very much… and the tree was very happy.
 But the time went on… and the boy grew older. And the tree was often alone. Then one day, the
boy went to the tree who said: “Come, boy, come and climb up my trunk, swing from my branches, eat
my mangoes, play in the shade and be happy.

But the boy stayed away for a long time… Then one day, the boy came back to the tree who shook
with joy and said: “Come, boy, come and climb up my trunk, swing from my branches, eat my mangoes,
play in the shade and be happy.” “I am too busy to climb trees”, said the boy. “I want a house to keep me
warm.” “I want a wife and children and so I need a house. Can you give me a house?” “I have no house,”
said the tree. “The forest is my house, but you may cut off my branches and build a house.” And so the
boy cut off her branches and carried them away to build his house. And the tree was happy.

But the boy stayed away for a long time… Then one day, the boy came back and the tree was so
happy that she could barely speak. “Come boy,” she whispered, “come and play.” “I am too old to play,”
said the boy. “I want a boat that will take me far away from her. Can you give me a boat?” “Cut down my
trunk and make a boat,” said the tree. “Then you can sail away… and be happy.” And so the boy cut down
the trunk and made a boat and sailed away. And the tree was happy… but not really

And after a time, the boy came back again. “I am sorry, boy,” said the tree. “But I have nothing
left to give you… my mangoes are gone.” My teeth are too weak for mangoes,” said the boy.” My branches
are gone,” said the tree. “You cannot swing on them.” I am too old to swing on branches,” said the boy.
“My trunk is gone,” said the tree. “You cannot climb.” “I am too tired to climb,” said the boy. “I am sorry,”
sighed the tree. “I wish that I could give you something… but I have nothing left. I am just an old stump. I
am sorry.’ I don’t need very much now,” said the boy. “Just a quiet place to sit and rest. I am very tired.”
“Well” an old stump is good for sitting and resting. Come, boy, sit down and rest.” And the boy did and
the tree was happy.

Personal Resolution:

I am a steward of creation. I understand that my very existence and that of generations after me
are threatened by the destruction of the environment. I pledge to be a more discerning individual by using
all environment resources properly and prudently. I shall develop a conscious effort to preserve and
protect the environment from further degradation. I shall treat the environment as though it were my
own masterpiece, giving it great care and priding myself of its wonders and beauty. I shall ever be thankful
of the grace of God and the dedication of people in their work to ensure that my family and I have clean
air to breathe, clean water to drink, clean oceans to launch adventures and above all, a life that’s healthy
and a future worthy to be shared with next generations.

Some example of how participants may cultivate and encourage the value of Concern for the
Environment for student-trainees.

1. Develop a more conscious and consistent of habit of keeping your sorroundings clean as well as using
environmental resources such as water and electricity wisely and prudently.

2. Have a deeper understanding of the dire state of the environment and in your own capacity contribute
to the work of preserving it.

3. Understand the process of recycling and apply this process in school and in your homes.
4. Protect rivers and waterways along the community by teaching people alternative waste disposal
systems and by encouraging them to use the rivers instead for livelihood and other meaningful purposes.

Local communities depend on their citizens to help make it a great place to live and work.
LEARNING EXERSICES 2.5

Name _________________________________ Course______________________ Time_________

Trainer________________________________ Date________________________Rating________

The Basic Values the Filipinos (Maka-kalikasan)

Identify three (3) environmental issues or concerns in your community and determine how NSTP and
student-trainees could address solutions to each.

Environmental issue/concern No1:

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Proposed Solutions:

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Environmental issue/concern No2:

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Proposed Solutions:

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Environmental issue/concern No3:

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Proposed Solutions:

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Highlights

Our Nation is in Crisis

Our People are Suffering

Let Us Stop Being Part of the Problem

Let Us be Part of the Solution

Let Us be Good Citizens

By Living the Good Citizenship Values Enshrined in the Constitution:

FAITH IN GOD. Be God-fearing and live according to His will.

UNITY. Work together and share with one another.

PATRIOTISM. Place the good of the country above one’s own.

WORK. Be diligent and earn an honest living. Do not engage in crime and corruption.

RESPECT FOR LIFE. Recognize the absolute value of human life and the human dignity of every person.
Do not inflict harm on others.

RESPECT FOR LAW AND GOVERNMENT. Obey the laws of the land and support governing programs.

THRUTH. Stand up for the truth and avoid intrigue and mudslinging

JUSTICE. Give everyone their due. Do not oppress or take advantage of anyone
FREEDOM. Assert your right to be able to do the right things

LOVE. Look after the good and welfare of one another

EQUALITY. Treat one another as brothers and sisters being children of one God and one nation

PEACE. Live and work together in harmony. Avoid violence as a way of setting disputes.

PROMOTION OF THE COMMON GOOD. Put the welfare of the greater number of people who are over
one’s own. Do not be greedy and selfish.

CONCERN FOR FAMILY AD FUTURE GENERATIONS. Look after the welfare of your family and future
generations.

CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. Keep your surroundings clean and conserve natural resources.

ORDER. Respect the human rights of one another and comply with your duties and responsibilities.

Good Citizenship and Good Governance for National Transformation

How to become good citizen?

• These values defines our identity as a people

• We become good citizen by living according to these values

• We become good citizen by being good Filipinos

All Filipinos must be good citizen

• All Filipinos are citizens of our republic.

• All Filipinos must live according to these values, whether rich or poor, young or old, Catholic,
Muslim or Protestant.

• We must live according to these values in all our actions, at all times, in all circumstances.
• Living according to these values is not going to be easy.

• However living according to these values will bring good fruit.

Good citizenship contributes to nation- building

• The good fruit of good citizenship actions will not only benefit us personally but will benefit the
good fruit of good citizenship is what contributes to nation-building our country as well.

• The good fruit good citizenship is what contributes to no-nation building

Good citizenship engenders love of country.

• Good citizenship, no matter how small,m contributes to nation –building

• Through good citizenship:

-Even the poor can contribute to nation-building

-Even children can contribute to nation-building

• Through good citizenship, we show our love for our country

• Through good citizenship, we develop our sense of nationhood, which has therefore eluded us,
as a people.

Good citizenship engenders unity

• Our core Filipino values are our shared values.

• A sense of our shared values can be a strong force to unite us, as apeople despite our
differences.

• Citizenship based on shared values can be a basis for unity.

UNIT TEST 1

Name___________________________ Course: __________ Time ________

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The Basic Values of the Filipinos (Good Citizenship Clusters)

I. Choose the letter that corresponds to the citizenship values in each item

1. Concern for the Environment

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

2. Love

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

3. Faith in the Almighty

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

4. Respect for Life

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

5. Order

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

6. Freedom

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan
b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

7. Unity

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

8. Equality

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

9. Respect for Law and Governmnet

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

10. Patriotism

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

11. Concern for the Family and Future Generation

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

12. Justice

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

13. Truth

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao
14. PeacePromotion of the Common Good

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

15. Peace

a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan

b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao

II. Using the Legend below, supply the on the space provided the good citizenship values cluster that is
described in each item.

Legend:

MD Maka-Diyos MT Maka-Tao

MB Maka-Bayan MK Maka-Kalikasan

_____1. Has a sense of oneness with everyone; to live in peace and harmony with others; shares what
he has.

_____2. Loves his country; is proud of his country; is ready to come to its defense, if such should ever be
necessary.

_____3. Believes that God is almighty and can do all things, knows and acknowledge s his dependence
on God .

_____4. Knows that work is an essential part of human being; that work is aduty; seeks to use his talents
and resources to build, to contribute to the betterment of his own life, that of others and of society as
well.

_____5. Is grateful for his life; cherishes his life and that of others; he does his best to nurture and
protect life and will not do anything that would unnecessarily endanger life.

_____6. Knows and obeys the laws pertinent to his life and work; encourages others to obey tha law;
respects authority and obeys government.

_____7. Is honest in all ways and at all time ; has integrity; knows his place; seeks to always
communicate accurately, clearly and effectively

_____8. Gives his person his due; knows and respects his rights of and the rights of others; deals fairly
with everyone.
_____9. Cherishes his freedom and is careful to preserve it; uses his freedom in his daily life and his
work with utmost responsibility

____10. Cares of others; is willing to make sacrifice for the good of another; is patient, kind, gentle,
understanding and forgiving

____11. Respects the basic equality of human beings and their having the same dignity as himself, does
not use his position to exploit others

____12. Has serenity based on order; has a sense of harmony with others, and has no on-going conflict
with anyone, not hostile to anyone

_____13. Loves his family and does his best for the; recognizes the family as the foundation of the
nation and seeks to strengthen it and actively promote its development

_____14. Considers himself as a steward of the created things he has control over or can influence in
some way; strives to keep the environment healthful, neat, and pollution free

____15. Is organized in his thoughts, words, deeds, in his relationships, and in the use of resources; is
neat; seeks to be self-reliant in his basic needs
Input no.3: Nationalism and Patriotism
The history of nationalism and patriotism in our country is as old as the history of humankind.

The term “nationalism” is generally used to described two things, first is the attitude that the members of
a nation have which includes the concepts of national identity such as common origin, ethnicity and
cultural ties. The other one is the actions that the members of the nation take when seeking to achieve
(or sustain) self-determination. These involve having full statehood complete authority over domestic and
international affairs. On the other hand, “patriotism” is love of and/or devotion to one’s country.
However, patriotism has had different meanings overtime, and it’s 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 of patriotism. Likewise, patriotism
is strengthened by adherence to a native religion, particularly because such a community usually has its
holy places inside its motherland. This also implies a value preference for a specific civic political
community.

Nationalism is characterized by an attachment of superiority to one’s county, an aspiration for its

continuity, prosperity, and maintaining a high regard and respect for the laws, principles and policies of
that country.

Silent Provisions of Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (as Embodied in Republic Act No. 8491)

The Philippine Flag

A flag is sacred and respected feature of the nation which it symbolizes. Each nation’s flag has a
specific way in which it should be displayed and folded.

Our national flag is the symbol of our country. It shows our unity as a people. It stands for our higj
ideals and noble heritage. Therefore, when you show respect for the flagh, you also show respect for our
country and people. One way to show respect is to handle the flag properly.

The Philippine National Flag is said to be the primary symbol of the nation’s camaraderie,
solidarity and unity. It is therefore, the symbol of nationalism and patriotism in our country. And so, let us
learn more about its history and origin. The national flag of the Philippines is a horizontal bicolor with
equal bands of blue and red, and with a white equilateral triangle based at the hoist side; in the center of
the triangle is a golden yellow sun with eight primary rays, each containing three individual rays; and each
corner of the triangle is a five-pointed golden yellow star.

The flag was first conceptualized by Emilio Aguinaldo. The first flag was sewn in Hongkong by
Marcelo Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenzana, and Doña Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, niece of Jose Rizal,
the Philippines national hero. The flag is displayed with the blue field on top in times of peace, and with
the red field on times of war. The Philippine flag is unique in the sense that it can indicate a state of war
when the red field is displayed on top or on the observer’s left when the flag is displayed vertically, with
the white equilateral triangle at the top end.

Section 10 of RA 8491 states that when the flag is displayed on a wall during peace time, the blue
field is the observers’ left.
Construction

The Flag’s length is twice its width, which translates into an aspect ratio of 1:2. The length of all
the sides of the white triangle is equal to the width of the flag. S Each star is oriented in such manner that
one of its tips point which it is located.

Flag Protocol

The flag should be displayed in all government buildings, official residences, public plazas, schools
every day throughout the year. The days of the 28th of May (National Flag Day) and the 12th of June
(Independence Day) are designated as flag days, during which all offices, agencies and instrumentalities
of government, business establishments, institutions of learning and private homes are enjoined to
display the flag. But in recent years, the flag days are now from May 28 to June 30 yearly. By the law, the
Philippine flag must be permanently hoisted and illuminated at night at the following locations:

1. Malacañang palace, the Presidential Residence

2. The Congress of the Philippines buildings:

a. Sense of the Philippines

b. House of the Representatives of the Philippines building (Batasang Pambansa Complex)

3. Supreme Court of the Philippines building

4. The Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila

5. Aguinaldo, Shrine in Kawit cavite

6. Barasoain Shrine Malolos, Bulacan

7 Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers

8. Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolution

9. All international ports of entry

10. All other places as may be designated by the National Historical Institute

Haft-mast

The flag may be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning. Upon the official announcement of the
death of the President, the flag should be flown at the half-mast for ten days. The flag should be flown at
haft-mast for seven days following the death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice, and the President of
the Senate of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The flag may also be required to fly at a half-must upon the death of other persons to be
determined by the National Historical Institute, for a period less than seven days. The flag shall be flown
at half-mast on all the buildings and places where the decedent was holding office, on the day of death
until the day of internet of an incumbent member of the Supreme Court, the Cabinet, the Senate or the
House of Representatives, and such other persons as maybe determined by the National Historical
Institute.

When flown at half-mast, the flag the flag should be first hoisted to the peak for a moment then
lowered to the half-mast position. It should be raised to the peak again before it is lowered for the day.

Folding the Flag

1. Hold the flag at each of its four corners and pull it taut. The folder holds the corners at the end
with the blue and red fields.

2. Fold the flag in half, lengthwise, with the red field covering the blue field. Pull it taut again
making sure the open side’s edges are flush with one another.

3. Fold it in half again, the closed side over the open side, again maintaining the faltering tension
and parallel, flush edges on the open side. The blue field should now be displayed face up.

4. Take the closed side’s blue field corner and fold it over the open side such that what was the
bottom edge is now parallel and flush with the open side forming a right triangle (a triangle with
a ninety-degree angle.

5. At the right angle, fold the flag again such that a new right triangle is formed still keeping the
open edges parallel.

6. Fold the right-angled corner of the new triangle over such that it forms a new right triangle
with what had been the bottom edge now flush with the side of the flag below it.

7. Continue this sequence of folds creating right triangles until the flag is completely folded into a
right triangular bundle. The white field and yellow sun should now predominate in the visible
areas of the flag.

Prohibited Acts

According to Republic Act 8491 itself, the flag cannot be used in the following rationalist:

1. Defacing or ridiculing the flag by dipping the flag as a salute, or adding additional marks on the
flag;

2. as drapery, festoon, tablecloth, a covering, or as part of a costume or a uniform;

3. As trademark or for commercial or agricultural labels or designs;

4. As part of merchandise or any advertisement or infomercial; and

5. As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles.

Moreover, the flag may not be displayed “horizontally face-up, or under any painting, picture or
platform.” It may also not be displayed in “discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos,
gambling joints and places of vice or where frivolity prevails”
Pledge

The pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine flag, “Panunumpa sa Watatwat” (distinct from the
Patriotic Oath of Allegiannce , “Panatang Makabayan” should be recited while standing with the right
hand with palm open raised shoulder high. Individuals whose faith or religious beliefs prohibit them from
making such to s pledge are permitted to excuse themselves, but are required by law to show full respect
when the pledge is being rendered by standing at attention.

Filipino English Translation

Ako ay Pilipino I am a Filipino

Buong katatpatang nanunumpa I pledge my allegiance

Sa watatwat ng Pilipinas To the flag of the Philippines

At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag And to the country it represent

Na may dangal, katarungan at kalayaan With honor, justice and freedom

Na pinakikilosng sambayanang Put in motion by one nation

Maka-Diyos For God

Maka-Tao for the People

Maka-kalikasan at for Nature and

Maka-bansa for the Country

The law makes no statement regarding the language in which the pledge must be recited, but the
pledge is written (and therefore recited) in the Filipino language.

The National Anthem

The National anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang.

The national Anthem shall always be sung in the national language within or without the country.
The rendition of the National anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical
arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe.

When the National Anthem is played at public gathering, whether by a band or by singing or both,
or reproduced by any means, the attending public shall sing the anthem. The singing must be done with
fervor.

As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one
displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note, all persons
shall execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left chests. Those in military, scouting, citizen’s
military training and security guard uniform shall give the salute prescribed by their regulations. The salute
shall be completed upon the last note of the anthem.

The anthem shall not be played and sung for more recreation, amusement or entertainment
purposes except on the following occasions:

1. International competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative;

2. Local competitions;

3. during the “signing off” and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television stations;

4. Before the initial and last screening of films and before the opening of theater performances; and

5. Other occasions as maybe allowed by the Institute.

All officials and employees of the national and local government, and any agency or
instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations, privately-owned
entities or offices displaying the national flag and government institutions of learning are hereby directed
to comply strictly with the rules prescribed for the rendition of the anthem. Failure to observe the rules
shall be a ground for administrative discipline.

The National Motto

The National Motto shall be “Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Maka-Kalikasan, at Makabansa

The National Coat-of-Arms

The National Coat-of-Arms shall have: Paleways of two (2) pieces, azure and gules; a chief argent
studded with three (3) mullets equidistant from each other; and, in point of honor, ovoid argent over all
the sun resonant with eight minor and lesser rays. Beneath shall be the scroll with the words “REPUBLIKA
NG PILIPINAS,” inscribed thereon.

The Great Seal

The Great Seal shall be circular in form, with the arms as described in the preceding section, but
without the scroll and the inscription thereon. Surrounding the whole shall be a double marginal circle
within which shall appear the words “RepubliKa ng Pilipinas”. For the purpose of placing The Great Seal,
the color of the arms shall not be deemed essential but tincture representation must be used.

The Great Seal shall also Bear the National Motto

The Great Seal shall be affixed to or placed upon all commissions signed by the President and
upon such other official documents and papers of the Republic of the Philippines as may be provided by
law, or as may be required by custom and usage. The President shall have custody of the Great Seal.
The 12 Little Things We Can Do For Our Country Are Small Acts of Patriotism

First: Follow traffic rules. Follow the law.

1. Traffic rules are the most basic of our country’s laws. If we learn to follow them, it could be the
lowest form of national discipline we can develop as a person. A culture of discipline is crucial to
our destiny as a nation

2. Whenever we follow traffic rules, we show our love to our neighbor, our love for the Filipino.

Second: Always ask for official receipt

1. Asking for OR’s leads to higher tax collections, which means more funds for our government,
which could strengthen our economy and lead us to progress.

2. Whenever we help our government in helping our people, we show our love for our neighbors.

Third: Don’t buy smuggled goods. Buy local. Buy Filipino.

1. Our money should support our economy, not the economy of other countries. Buying Pilipino
means supporting the Filipinos.

2. Whenever we support one another as Filipino, we show our love for our neighbors.

Fourth: Speak positively about us and our country

1. Every Filipino is an ambassador of our country. Each one of us, whenever we maybe, is a
salesman of our country.

2. Whenever we speak positively of our people, we show our love to our neighbors.

Fifth: Respect your traffic officer, policeman and other public servants

1. Respect honors and dignifies a man. It compels him to do his job right.

2. There is love of neighbor whenever we respect those in authority.

Sixth: Throw your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve.

1. Philippines is the country given to us as a people. It is the birthplace of our race. It is the home
of the Filipino. We should keep it beautiful.

2. When we keep our environment and our country clean, we show our love for our people.

Seventh: Support your church

1. Whenever we help our church, we help our Creator in His works on earth.

2. Whenever we help our church, we show love for our neighbor.

Eight: During election, do your solemn duty

1. When we fight for our votes, we fight for our right to make our own destiny, as a people and as
a nation.
 2. There is love of neighbor when we elect good leaders for our country and people.

Ninth: Pay your employees well

1. A company must bring prosperity not only to its owners but also to its employees. Blessings
must be shared. It builds families. It builds our nation.

2. There is love of neighbor when we value and pay our employees appropriately.

Tenth: Pay your taxes

1. Taxes are lifeblood of our government. It’s what builds our public schools, hospitals and
roads. It is what pays teachers, soldiers and other public servants.

2. There is love of neighbor whenever we pay our taxes properly so our government can help
more people.

Eleventh: Adopt a scholar or poor child

1. Investing on our youth is investing on our country’s future. Every family who can afford,
should adopt one poor child as scholar.

2. There is love of neighbor whenever we help a child get an education.

Twelfth: A good parent/ a good elder sibling. Teach kids to love our country

1. If we start planting seeds of patriotism in the hearts and minds of the youth today, they
would become giant patriots of our country someday.

2. There is love of neighbor whenever we teach and raise or show good examples to children as
patriots; by loving our country through loving our people.

Love of neighbor, God’s Second Highest commandments, is contained in each of these 12 little things
Input No. 4: Leadership and the Youth
Leadership is the highest potent quality of an individual to be greatly successful in life. It is the key
dynamic factor that can encourage one to actively participate in many ventures that lead to the
attainment of goals. It is also the key force to developing teamwork to ensure completion of common
goals and purpose.

It is in this premise that the youth, in their role as nation-builders, must develop leadership
potentials such as knowledge, skills and positive attitude to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in meeting
their goals and develop the spirit and ethics of services for the good of others. Hence, the need for training
the youth to be servant leaders is very essential.

Leadership Defined

Leadership is a process of giving control, guidance, headship, direction and governance to a group
or organization. It is a key dynamic factor that motivates and coordinate organizations accomplish their
objectives. Without being inspired by a leader, the whole organization or a department might drift along
with no definite focus on key objectives such as trying to improve the worker’s safety.

Leadership is the art of influencing and directing others to do assigned tasks or goals, in such a
way as to attain them. There is obedience, respect, loyalty, and cooperation. Leadership can be exercised
by anyone irrespective of the framework of command. Also, it is the process of guiding and directing the
behavior of the people in the work environment,

• Leadership is the ability to inspire, tp build confidence and gain support among the people to
attain organizational goals.

• Leader as Guide is one who assumes the role of a director, organizer, mentor, guru or adviser.

• Leader as a Frontrunner is one who can spearhead, shading light, a trailblazer, and groundbreaker.

• Leader as Head is one who can be called as chief, manager, superior, principal, boss and superior.

Servant leader is a kind of servant hood and done as a sense of vocation. It also implies
stewardship of good citizenship and community. It is a means of serving others more than oneself.

April et al. (2002) support the notion of servant leadership in complex organizations, where a
major role of the leader is to synthesize and develop a sense of community in the organization, with
shared power and decision-making and group-oriented approaches. Servant leadership has a long
pedigree of religion and involves a sense of servanthood, with leadership as a state of being (a sense of
vocation). It also it also implies stewardship (a recognition of shared ownership independence rather than
personal ownership of the organization), one consequence of which is a sense of citizenship and
community. The servant leader facilitates the surfacing of other ideas and networks, and helps to create
their futures.
Principles of Servant Leadership

According to spears (2002), the following are the principles underpinning servant leadership:

1. Listing. The servant leader seeks to identify the will of the group and the helps clarify that will.
He or she will seek to listen receptively to what is being said.

2. Empathy. The servant leader strives to understand and empathize others. People need to be
accepted and recognized for their special unique spirits.

3. Healing. One of the greatest strengths of a servant leader is the potential of healing one’s self
and others because many people have broken spirits and have suffered from a variety of emotional hurts.

4. Awareness. It aids one in understanding issues involving ethics and values and view most
situations from a more integrated and holistic position.

5. Persuasion. Another characteristics of a servant leader is the primary reliance on persuasion

rather than positional authority in making decisions within an organization.

6. Conceptualization. Servant leaders seek to nurture their abilities to ‘’dream great dreams’’. The
ability to look at problems from a conceptualized perspective means that one must think beyond today’s
realities.

7. Foresight. This enables the servant leader to understand the lessons from the past realities to
the present and the likely consequence of a decision for the future.

8. Building Community. Servant Leadership suggest that the true community can be created among
those who work in business and other institution.

Qualities of Servant Leaders

The following are the qualities of a servant leader:

1. Puts others ahead of his own agenda. The first mark of servant hood is the ability to
put others ahead of yourself and your personal desires.

2. Possesses the confidence to serve. The real heart of servant hood is security. Show me someone
who is basically insecure. How we treat others is really a reflection of how we think of ourselves.
Philosopher-poet Eric Hoffler captured that thoughts.

The remarkable thing is that we really live our neighbor as ourselves, we do unto others as we do
unto ourselves. We hate others when we tolerate ourselves. We forgive others when we forgive ourselves.
It is not love of self but hatred of self which is at the root of the troubles that afflict our world.

The law empowerment says that only secure leaders give power to others. It is also true that only
secure leaders exhibit servanthood.

3. Initiates service to others. It is a way of serving without being compelled. It manifests one’s
concern to do things for others especially during crisis. You can really see the heart of someone who
initiates service to others. Great leaders see the need, seize the opportunity and serve without expecting
anything in return.
 4. Is not position-conscious. Servant leaders don’t focus rank or position. When Colonel Norman
Schwarzkopf step into the minefield, rank was the last thing on his mind. He was one person trying to help
another. If anything, being the leader gave him a greater sense of obligation to serve

5. Serves out of love. Servanthood is not motivated by manipulation of self-promotion. It is fueled

with live (willingness to serve). In the end, the extend of your influence depends on the depth of your
concern for others. That is why it is important for leaders to be willing to serve.

To internalize the deeper meaning of servant leadership, one must apply the following process:

1. Reflecting on it. As a leader, one must reflect about himself to determine who he is as a person and
identify his inner leadership intention.

“Where is your heart when it comes to serving others? Do you desire to become a leader for the
perks and benefits? Or are you motivated by manipulation of self-promotion.”

If you really want to become the kind of leader that people want to fallow, you will have to settle
the issue of servanthood. If your attitude is to be served rather than to serve, you may be headed for
trouble. If this is an issue in your life, then heed this advice.

a. Stop lording people, and start listening to them

b. Role play for advancement, and start risking your own interests for other’s benefit.

c. Stop seeking your own way, and start serving others.

d. it is true that one who would be great must be like the least and servant of all…

2. Bringing it home. To improve your skill in servanthood, you must do the following:

a. Perform small acts. When was the last time you performed acts of kindness to others? Start
with those closest to you: your spouse, children, and parents. Find ways today to do small things that
show others you care.

b. Learn to walk slowly through the crowd. One of the greatest lessons I learned as young leader
from my father. I call it walking slowly through the crowd. The next leagues, or employees, make it your
goal to connect with others by circulating among them and talking to people. Focus on each person you
meet. Learn his name. if you know it already, make your agenda of getting to know each person’s needs,
wants, and desires. Then later when you go home, make a note to yourself to do something for half a
dozen of those people (anecdote of a leader, anonymous)

c. Move into action. If an attitude of servanhood is conspicuously absent from your life, the best
way to acquire it is to start serving. Begin serving with your body and your heart will catch up. Sign up to
serve others for six months at your Church, a community agency of a volunteer organization. If your heart
changes than it works.

3. Daily take- away. Albert Schweitzer wisely stated “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing
I know. The ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve”.
If you want to lead on the highest level, be willing to serve on the lowest.
 In the truest sense, servanthood is the gift of doing good for others which sometimes include the
exclusion of meeting personal needs. Servants look for a ways to do for others both within and beyond
the congregation and community. Servants do not choose to serve, but serve from a sense of identity and
call. Gifted servants never feel put upon or taken advantage of, but see each opportunity to do for others
as a way to be true to self and in service to others. As leaders, the need to reflect on it, bring it home and
take it away daily is a great passion for going along with one’s inner intention for the good of others.

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

(By Steven Carrey)

I. Independence or Self-Mastery. The first three habits surround moving from dependence to
independence (i.e. self-mastery)

Habit 1. Be proactive. Take initiative in life by realizing that your decisions (and how) they align
with life’s principles) are the primary determining factor for effectiveness in your life. Take responsibility
for your choices and the subsequent consequences that follow.

Habit 2. Begin with the end of Mind. Self-discover and clarify your deeply important character
values and life goals. Envision the ideal characteristics for each of your various roles and relationship in
life.

Habit 3. Put First Things First. Plan, prioritize and execute your week’s task based on importance
rather than urgency. Evaluating if your efforts exemplify your desired character values, propel you
towards goals, and enrich the roles and relationships that were elaborated in habit 2.

II. Interdependence. The next three have to do with independence (i.e. working with others):

Habit 4. Think Win- Win. Genuinely strive for mutually beneficial solutions or agreements in your
relationships. Valuing and respecting people by understanding a “win” for all is ultimately a better long-
term revolution than if only one person in the situation had gotten his way.

Habit 5. Seek First to be Understand, then to be Understood. Use empathic listening to be

genuinely influenced by a person, which compels them to reciprocate the listening and take an open mind
to being influenced by you. This creates an atmosphere of caring, respect and positive problem solving.

Habit 6. Synergize. Combine the strengths of people through positive teamwork, so as to achieve
goals no one person could have done alone. Get the best performance out of the group of people through
encouraging meaningful contribution, and molding inspirational and supporting leadership.

III. Self- Renewal. The last habit relates to self-rejuvenation

Habit 7. Sharpen the Saw. Balance and renew your resources, energy and health to create a
sustainable, long- term, and effective lifestyle.
 Beatitudes for Leaders
George Kuitholil

Blessed is the leader who knows where he is going

why he is going and how to go there.

Blessed is the leader who knows discouragement ,

who presents no alibi.

Blessed is the leader who leads for the good of the most concerned,

and not for the personal gratification of his own ideas.

Blessed is the leader who develops leader while leading.

Blessed is the leader who has his head in the clouds

but his feet on the ground.

Blessed is the leader who considers criticism and opposition,

as a call to improvement and challenge to prove his worth.

Blessed is the leader who considers leadership

an opportunity for service.

Blessed is the leader who, in spite of being honest and sincere,

experiences hardship, misunderstanding and personal loss.

In the long run, he will find that the trouble he takes is small

compared to sense of personal fulfillment

and achievement for the good of all.

LEARNING EXERCISE 2.6

Name __________________________ Course________________ Time________________

Tariner_________________________ Date__________________ Rating_______________

Principles of Leadership

The “Where Am I” tree exercise serves as a guide in determining one’s levelas a leader. To
choose one’s desired position will mean how he/she works in order yo become very effective in the
implementation of a certain duty. Your location in the tree may help you realize that your potentials
may be enhanced or improved.

As a servant leader, select and color one number that best describes your position. Explain your
answer why you choose such.
UNIT TEST 2

Name________________________________ Course________ Time_____________

Trainer________________________________Date__________ Rating____________

Nationalism and Patriotism

I. Identification. Identify what is being asked in the statement. Write your answer on the space provided
before the number.

_________1. The primary symbol of the Philippines

_________2. The Philippine National Anthem

_________3. Composer of the National Anthem

_________4. Law which provides for the basis of the national flag and heraldic code.

_________5. The attitude that the members of a nation have which includes the concept of national
identity such as common origin, ethnicity and cultural ties.

_________6. The term that refers to the love of and/or devotion to one’s country.

_________7. The date of celebration for the national flag day.

_________8. The language in which the pledge must be recited.

_________ 9.it is what indicated when Philippine flag’s red field is displayed on top or on the observer’s
left when the flag is displayed vertically, with the white equilateral triangle at the top end.

_________10. The Philippine flag flown at half- mast signifies what?

II. Enumerate the following:

A. Provinces that are represented by the eight rays of the sun in the National Flag

1._______________ 5._________________

2________________ 6._________________

3.________________ 7._________________

4.________________ 8._________________
B. They were the ones who had sewn the National flag

9.________________

10________________

11________________

C. The dates when the national flag is being raised by private buildings

12.________________ 14.________________

13_________________ 15.________________