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A. Critical Thinking. Answer each question below in the space provided.

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

According to Article III of the Philippine Constitution, which is the Bill of Rights, I am granted security
and protection against those in the government who wish to misuse their authority. As a Filipino
citizen, the rights stated in the Bill of Rights ensured that no one could strip me of my personhood,
providing me with protection, privacy, assurance regarding the permanence of freedom of speech,
and the right to liberty in many situations. Like in criminal prosecutions, the defendant and the
plaintiff are given equal to the eyes of the law, not until the defendant will be proven guilty under
the due process of the law. Thus, the most crucial for me is Article III, Section 18 Subsection 1 of the
Philippine Constitution, which states that "No person shall be detained solely because of his political
belief and aspiration," as the people need to know this right now because some of them are afraid
to speak up.

2. What responsibilities come with your rights?

Because freedom entails responsibility, some individuals believe that being free is only an illusion of
a democratic society. However, freedom may take various forms, but the most important thing is
that it is available to us and that we can make use of it. Though freedom is power, the more we use
it, the more we must be cautious and intelligent, or else everything will go wrong. With this sort of
power, we must be accountable and conscious of our actions. Given the rights, and as Filipino
citizens, we should keep in mind that the privilege offered by our nation will be extended to the
country as well. In summary, because this freedom protects us all, we reciprocate it to our nation.
By being loyal, respecting it, protecting it, contributing to it, and so on. Most importantly, they grant
us the right to register and vote, and it is our job as Filipinos to select the most qualified candidate
to lead the country and its laws. As a result, we must use intellectual discernment during elections.
3. At what point does the common good of society limit your rights?

Freedom comes with constraints, and although exercising our rights is a good thing, we should not
abuse them. We are allowed to provide various opinions from different perspectives, just as we are
free to give different ideas from other perspectives; but, while stating the point of view, we should
be conscious that it may generate conflict and can violate the basic ethics in humankind.

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

As of today, I believe I am still a responsible citizen since I never violate anyone's rights and am not a
threat to the people or society, which indicates I am doing a good job of being a law-abiding citizen. I
am also exercising my rights by teaching others about their misconceptions about historical events,
and I am a good citizen just by being politically and socially conscious of contemporary concerns.

Criteria 1: Being political aware.

Reason: The consciousness in politics gives us more distinct features of being a responsible citizen.
In today's culture, it is critical that every one of us keeps informed about what is going on in the
political sphere and act on it democratically, especially the election is coming. We should be mindful
of our decisions as a voter because the elected officials will shape society and life. The political
spectrum influences or has impacted laws and pricing.

Criteria 2: Giving contribution to the society.

Reason: I included this as a requirement since it is our responsibility as Filipino citizens to contribute
to the improvement of society, not just the “pabigat,” because we all live in the same country, and
the more people who help, the more we gain. Cooperation is also being responsible; by just paying
taxes, being a worker or employer, or being a member of an organization, you are assisting in the
growth of our society.

Criteria 3: Obeying the law.

Reason: A person who obeys the law can be attractive and intellectual in addition to being a
responsible citizen. The rule of law is the cornerstone of peace, and following it is one method to
keep a community in harmony. Furthermore, not only does observing the law make a person a
responsible citizen but preventing or stopping someone from committing a crime also qualifies him
as a responsible citizen.
 UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Critical Thinking. In your own words, briefly tackle about the following topics.

1. Human rights are universal and inalienable

Let us begin with human rights language. This is our right, provided to all people regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or age. As a result, it is universal in the sense that it applies to
everyone; everyone has a right, and these human rights were established or fulfilled to promote
peace and freedom for all of us. Finally, it is absolute and inalienable in the sense that human rights
might contain a sovereign hope that cannot be taken or given away.

Art 18.

Although a person may formally and ritually convert to another religion, according to the halakhah
s/he remains a Jew

Eight abstained: six communist nations, led by the Soviet Union, plus South Africa and Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan, which signed the declaration, disagreed and critiqued the Saudi position, as did Turkey, a
predominantly Muslim nation. Honduras and Yemen, both members of the U.N., failed to either
vote or abstain.

Disadvantages of the UDHR

Doesn't have the power to be legally enforced.

Not followed everywhere, is optional to follow.

Better in paper, not in practice as it is easy to go against without suffering major or any consequences.

Some second world countries can't follow some of the laws

In 2018, the 10 countries with the highest prevalence of modern slavery are North Korea, Eritrea,
Burundi, the Central African Republic, Afghanistan, Mauritania, South Sudan, Pakistan, Cambodia
and Iran.

2. Human rights are interdependent and indivisible

3. Human rights are equal and non-discriminatory

4. Human rights are both rights and obligations