Good morning girls, guys, and everything in between!

Before we formally start our presentation,

let me ask you a question.

What does it take to be a good filipino citizen? Don’t worry, there’s no wrong answer here.

Thank you so much for entertaining my question! Maybe you already have an idea why did I
asked you that question ‘cause apparently, as it is pretty obvious, and if you also already
browse our syllabus, this morning, we will be talking about the Good Citizenship Values. All of
your answers are actually correct, but let us delve more deeper about what Good Citizenship
Values is really is. Himay-himayin natin!

Citizenship - defined as the sense of belonging to a community and having the rights and
responsibilities that come with it. Exp. A Filipino citizen will have different citizenship rights and
responsibilities compared to a US citizen. But either way, if you are a citizen and you belong in a
community, you should or shall rather, participate in the activities of the place that you are a
citizen of and help it grow and take care of each other.
Good Citizenship - is when one properly fulfills their roles as a citizen. As per Theodore
Roosevelt, the first requisite of being a good citizen means that “a person shall be able and
willing to pull his own weight; that he shall not be a mere passenger, but shall do his share in
the work that each generation of us finds ready to hand; and, furthermore, that in doing his work
he shall show, not only the capacity for sturdy self-help, but also self-respecting regard for the
rights of others."
Values - the beliefs people have, especially about what is right and wrong and what is most
important in life, that control their behavior; the importance or worth of something for someone.

So, if we are going to combine all of these, Good Citizenship Values means a person who
belongs in a community or a citizen who possesses a strong value about fulfilling his rights
given to him and responsibilities properly that come along with it.

Why do we have to exercise these values?

Good citizenship values strengthen unity. As Filipinos, we have our shared values which can be
a strong force to unite us as people despite our differences. Moreover, stimulates love of
country making the seemingly gargantuan task of building the nation easier. Through good
citizenship, even the poor, the young, and the old can contribute to nation building.

Jhona’s turn

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Brief History
The pre-Hispanic belief system of Filipinos consisted of a pantheon of gods, spirits, creatures,
and men that guarded the streams, fields, trees, mountains, forests, and houses. Bathala, who
created earth and man, was superior to these other gods and spirits. Regular sacrifices and
prayers were offered to placate these deities and spirits--some of which were benevolent, some
malevolent. Wood and metal images represented ancestral spirits, and no distinction was made
between the spirits and their physical symbol. Reward or punishment after death was
dependent upon behavior in this life.

Anyone who had reputed power over the supernatural and natural was automatically elevated to
a position of prominence. Every village had its share of shamans and priests who competitively
plied their talents and carried on ritual curing. Many gained renown for their ability to develop
anting-anting, a charm guaranteed to make a person invincible in the face of human enemies.
Other sorcerers concocted love potions or produced amulets that made their owners invisible.

Upon this indigenous religious base two foreign religions were introduced -- Islam and
Christianity -- and a process of cultural adaptation and synthesis began that is still evolving.
Spain introduced Christianity to the Philippines in 1565 with the arrival of Miguel Lopez de
Legaspi. Earlier, beginning in 1350, Islam had been spreading northward from Indonesia into
the Philippine archipelago. By the time the Spanish arrived in the 16th century, Islam was firmly
established on Mindanao and Sulu and had outposts on Cebu and Luzon.

When the United States took over the Philippines in the first half of the century, the justifications
for colonizing were to Christianize and democratize. The feeling was that these goals could be
achieved only through mass education (up until then education was reserved for a small elite).
Most of the teachers who went to the Philippines were Protestants, many were even Protestant
ministers. There was a strong prejudice among some of these teachers against Catholics. Since
this Protestant group instituted and controlled the system of public education in the Philippines
during the American colonial period, it exerted a strong influence. Subsequently the balance has
shifted to reflect much stronger influence by the Catholic majority.

Another dynamic nationalized Christian sect is the lglesia ni Kristo, begun around 1914 and
founded by Felix Manolo Ysagun. Along with the Aglipayans and Iglesia ni Kristo, there have
been a proliferation of Rizalist sects, claiming the martyred hero of Philippine nationalism, Jose
B. Rizal as the second son of God and are incarnation of Christ. Leaders of these sects
themselves often claim to be reincarnations of Rizal, Mary, or leaders of the revolution; claim
that the apocalypse is at hand for non-believers; and claim that one can find salvation and
heaven by joining the group.

Maka-diyos and first bullet- Jhona

To develop this value we need to:

● Participate actively in school-organized religious groups.

● Recite a prayer seriously and passionately when obligated to lead.

● Observe silence when inside religious places.

● Maintain proper decorum while in a scared activity.

● Respect religious symbols and not using it in vain.

● Research and listen to other's religious perspective.

We can promote this value by:

 ● Expressing and engaging in personal spiritual beliefs

● Respecting each spiritual belief, even it is of others.

● Respecting religious symbols, sacred places, and religious events.

● Willingness to explore about other ways of spiritual life expression.

● Sensitivity in tackling other's religious beliefs and affiliations

● Living in peace and harmony regardless of diversity of culture and beliefs.

Maka Diyos Cluster Intro

Respect for life - A good Filipino recognizes the absolute value of human life and the
human dignity of every person including himself.

Being pro-life doesn't just mean not engaging in abortion nor being in favor of it. Being pro-life
includes valuing other people – how they feel, what could harm their physical, mental, moral and
spiritual well-being. Among the practices that show respect to others and their dignity as a
person are not smoking in public, not throwing litter which will cause accidents or put their
health in peril, not saying words that hurt people and scar them for life. Most importantly, being
pro-life means valuing oneself and seeing oneself as a person of great worth and value. When
one respects his/her life he/she takes good care of her hygiene, is mindful of the things that
he/she says about himself/herself, is careful not to do things that will harm her moral, spiritual,
physical and social well-being, nor does he/she allow other people to damage them as well.

The restrictive, colonial, and archaic 1930 Revised Penal Code abortion law has never reduced
the number of women inducing abortion. It has only endangered the lives of hundreds of
thousands of Filipino women who have made personal decisions to induce abortion for various
reasons (economic – 75%; too young, under 25 years old – 46%; health reasons – one-third;
rape – 13%) but are unable to access safe abortion services. When one’s daughter, sister, wife,
or mother becomes pregnant as a result of rape, there are many Filipinos who will support their
female family member’s decision to undergo such therapeutic abortion. However, even rape
survivors are not expressly allowed by Philippine law to undergo abortion. Without access to
safe abortion, a 10-year old girl who became pregnant after being raped by her own father
would be forced to carry her pregnancy to term – the rape and forced pregnancy violates her
rights, and at the same time she is at high risk of dying, as pregnancy and childbirth at her
young age is extremely risky. Decriminalizing abortion upholds women’s rights to life and other
fundamental human rights, and confirms that women’s rights – the rights of those with legal
personality (Art. 41 of the Civil Code) – prevail over prenatal protection. Abortion is a very
serious decision and each decision depends on circumstances. That’s why I tell people: I am
not pro-abortion, I am pro-choice. And that’s an important distinction.

Concern for the Family and Future Generation - A good Filipino looks after the
welfare of his/her family and the future generation. He/she helps in household chores,
has a loving relationship with all the members of his/her family, is kind and considerate
to them, and shows a good example to the younger members. As the basic unit of society, the
family is the child’s first glimpse of community, hence it is important that children are shown
good examples in their respective homes early in life. Whatever is learned from the family has
big implications in how he/she’s going to treat other people in his/her community. Among the
good practices that a family could adopt is open communication. A child raised in a family which
has maintained open communication is most unlikely to turn to harmful influences for solutions
to problem or for affirmation.

Encouragement:

In the face of adversities, it is often our faith in God that sustains us and gives us the strength to
persevere. Remember, dear friend, that faith is not the absence of fear or tribulations, but rather
the unwavering belief that God is always with us, guiding and protecting us through it all. When
everything seems uncertain and overwhelming, hold onto your faith tightly, for it is the anchor
that will keep you steady amidst the storms of life.

Conclusion Statement:

As I conclude, placing our faith in God amidst adversities is essential because it provides us
with hope, strength, and peace that transcends all understanding. It reminds us that we are
never alone in our struggles and that there is a purpose for every trial we face. In applying the
value of Godly core values in NSPT, we can learn to treat others with love, compassion, and
respect, just as God has shown to each one of us. Let us remember the words from Proverbs
3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your
ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."