Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Good Citizenship
Learning Objectives
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:
-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)
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 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 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.
Critical Thinking
1. What rights are guaranteed (protected) as a citizen and which are important to you
3. At what point does the common good of society limit your rights?
4. Do you think you are a responsible citizen? If so, why? If not, why?
Yes, Because I don't do things than can affect or can be danger to someone,
and im proud to say that i am not a trouble or hindrance in my current
society/Place.
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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Reason: We will always respect each other. Because of this, good fellowship
begins when we are friends and when we help each other. if we are united it will be
easier to solve all problems.
Reason: because when we disobey we are still miserable .if we always follow them
we are free to do what we want to do. and we move freely
Criteria 3. Tolerance
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Preamble
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
3. Order
4. Work
6. Love
7. Freedom
8. Peace
9. Truth
10. Justice
11. Unity
12.Equality
14. Patriotism
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).
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).
“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.
4. A strong faith in God, coupled with other important values, will improve my life and those of others
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:
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`2. What qualities emerged when we united as a people during our EDSA People Power experience?
The effect of faith and prayer in our lives is to be steadfast in whatever trial
we face and to have peace of our mind
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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.
Yes, we must continue to believe and pray to God even on a day without hardship
or trials that we experience in our lives so that our faith in him will increase
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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.Yes,we need to thank the Lord everyday because it gives us a
chance T0 livE_____
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)
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”
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.”
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 LET ALL THAT YOU DO BE DONE WITH LOVE
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
“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!”
“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.
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.
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.
__Overpopulation
Proposed Solutions:
____Pollution
Proposed Solutions:
_____Deforestation
Proposed Solutions:
____planting trees
Highlights
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
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Through good citizenship, we develop our sense of nationhood, which has therefore eluded us,
as a people.
• A sense of our shared values can be a strong force to unite us, as apeople despite our
differences.
UNIT TEST 1
I. Choose the letter that corresponds to the citizenship values in each item
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
a. Pagkamaka-Diyos c. Pagkamaka-Bayan
b. Pakamak-Kalikasan d. Pagkamaka-Tao
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
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
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
_MT____1. Has a sense of oneness with everyone; to live in peace and harmony with others; shares
what he has.
__MB___2. Loves his country; is proud of his country; is ready to come to its defense, if such should ever
be necessary.
_MD____3. Believes that God is almighty and can do all things, knows and acknowledge s his
dependence on God .
__MT___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.
_MK____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.
_MT____6. Knows and obeys the laws pertinent to his life and work; encourages others to obey tha law;
respects authority and obeys government.
_MB____7. Is honest in all ways and at all time ; has integrity; knows his place; seeks to always
communicate accurately, clearly and effectively
__MT___8. Gives his person his due; knows and respects his rights of and the rights of others; deals fairly
with everyone.
__MT___9. Cherishes his freedom and is careful to preserve it; uses his freedom in his daily life and his
work with utmost responsibility
_MT___10. Cares of others; is willing to make sacrifice for the good of another; is patient, kind, gentle,
understanding and forgiving
_MT___11. Respects the basic equality of human beings and their having the same dignity as himself,
does not use his position to exploit others
MT____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
_MT____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
_MK____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
__MT__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
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.
Silent Provisions of Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (as Embodied in Republic Act No. 8491)
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:
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.
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;
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.
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.
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:
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
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 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 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 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
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.
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.
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.
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. When we keep our environment and our country clean, we show our love for our people.
1. Whenever we help our church, we help our Creator in His works on earth.
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.
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.
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.
1. Investing on our youth is investing on our country’s future. Every family who can afford,
should adopt one poor child as scholar.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
b. Role play for advancement, and start risking your own interests for other’s benefit.
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.
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 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 leads for the good of the most concerned,
In the long run, he will find that the trouble he takes is small
Principles of Leadership
The “Where Am I” tree exercise serves as a guide in determining one’s level as a leader. To
choose one’s desired position will mean how he/she works in order to 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
Trainer________________________________Date__________ Rating____________
R.A. No. 8491 4. Law which provides for the basis of the national flag and heraldic code.
Nationalism 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.
Patriotism 6. The term that refers to the love of and/or devotion to one’s country.
Times of war 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.
Sign of mourning 10. The Philippine flag flown at half- mast signifies what?
A. Provinces that are represented by the eight rays of the sun in the National Flag
1. Manila 5. Tarlac
2. Bulacan 6. Batangas
3. Cavite 7. Laguna
B. They were the ones who had sewn the National flag
C. The dates when the national flag is being raised by private buildings
12. April 1 14. May 28