MCWTS

002 NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING

PROGRAM- CWTS

FLEX Course Material

This module has been
designed to help you:

Develop your social and

political consciousness as
a citizen and a member
of the community
To strengthen your love
NATIONALISM:
for the country
Enhance your
GOOD CITIZENSHIP
understanding about your
rights and duties as a AND VOLUNTEERISM
citizen of the Philippines
Develop your sense of
Filipino Nationalism and
Patriotism
Develop your ethics of
service
Reflect on how are you as
a citizen according to your
rights and obligation
Reflect and realize your
contribute for the
betterment of our
community
To understand how do the
government works
Develop your sense of
volunteerism

MISCHELLE S. AGUJA
Faculty, National Service Training
Program
 FOCAL POINTS Focus Questions

What is Nationalism and what is Patriotism?

Who are the citizens of the Philippines?
What is it to be a good citizen?
What are the Filipino Values and Traits?
As a Filipino, what are my rights and obligations to my
country?
How can I contribute to the betterment of my community?
How to become a Good Citizenship?
What is Good governance and characteristics
What is the sense of volunteerism?

PART 1
Good Citizenship

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Values Development
Good governance

PART II.
Volunteerism

INSIDE
 Table of Contents

• Introduction to Nationalism
• Ways to show Nationalism and Patriotism
• Citizenship and its Kind
• Rights and Obligation of a Citizen
• Good Citizenship
• Preamble
• The Good Citizenship Values
• Importance of Values
• Why, Where, Who, What, and How Values should be taught
• Importance of Values
• The Values of Being
• The Values of Giving
• Where do our Values come from?
• 10 Classic Filipino Values …………
• Good Governance
• Branches of Government page 19
• Characteristics of Good Governance
• Volunteerism
• Benefits of Volunteerism
• Features of Voluntary Services
• What are the expected Values in Volunteerism?
• References …
 PRE-ASSESSMENT

It is assumed that you have learned and understood the

importance of NSTP and its goals. Just few questions before
we go to the next lesson. Limit your answer to 2-3 sentences.

1. What are the three (3) components of NSTP?

2. What qualities/characteristics you have that makes you a

good citizen of the Philippines?

3. How can you contribute to make your community better?

4. What do you think is your role as a Filipino?

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INTRODUCTION
It was discussed in module 1
that NSTP aims to develop the
sense of social consciousness
of the students, to be a good
citizen and contribute to nation
building. NSTP will serve as a
training process for the
students to develop their sense
of patriotism to know their
roles and engage themselves in
volunteerism for the welfare of
the Filipinos.

NATIONALISM
“I am Pinoy”
In order to decide how can you be part of
“ Proud to be Pinoy”
the solution, you must be aware first of the
issues, problems concerns, and needs of the
as we always say but
community and the whole nation.
We got to talk about Nationalism.
How do you consider yourself
a nationalist?
Nationalism is an identification with one's
own nation and means to give more Do you know the symbol of your
importance to unity by way if cultural country and explain every part
background, language and heritage and you that makes it?
will defend it no matter what.
Do you know the lyrics of the
National Anthem?
• It is when the people of this nation
become united and work together for Can you name the presidents of
common aims the Philippines from Aguinaldo to
Duterte?
• Nationalism is inseparable to Patriotism, to
be Patriotic is to be nationalistic Do your know the Philippine
National Heroes?
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The Philippine nationalism
was born during the 19th
century when our heroes
expressed their love, devotion
to our nation by fighting for
our Freedom and
Independence from the other
countries. The most popular
revolutionary is our National
hero, Dr. Jose Rizal who
fearlessly showed his
Nationalism through fighting
for our freedom in a silent but
powerful way, though his
novels, essay and articles until Figure 1: Philippine Heroes (From right to left: Andres Bonifacio,
his last breath. Jose Rizal, Emilio Guinaldo, Apolinario Mbini Juan Luna, Marcelo H
Del Pilar, Emilio Jacinto and Melchora Aquino)

Ways to show Nationalism

Filipino Nationalism is a love and respect for

your Nationality as a Filipino. Here are some
ways to show your Nationalism:
• Be Proud with your Filipino identity.
• Learn more about the history and remember
our heroes and their contributions.
KNOWING OUR NATIONAL HEROES
• Be willing to learn more about our culture,
AND REMEMBERING THEIR
and practice our values and traits.
CONTRIBUTION IS ONE WAY OF
• Respect our national anthem and sing with SHOWING NATIONALISM
pride.
• Patronize and promote our very own, the
locally made products, movies, singers,
artists.
• Speak our own language.
• Bring your Nationality wherever you are.
• Be aware of the issues in your country
• Love your family 6
 What is Patriotism?

Patriotism is a national
pride. The feeling of love,
devotion and sense of
attachment to a homeland
and alliance with other
citizens who share the
same sentiment.

Here are some ways to express your patriotism:

• Be a productive citizen.
• Love your countrymen.
• Be compassionate and do good things to
others.
• Take care of the environment
• Keep your surroundings clean “LOVE FOR THE COUNTRY IS NEVER
• Respect the constitution and obey the ERASED, ONCE IT GETS TO THE HEART”

laws • – DR. JOSE RIZAL

• Contribute for the betterment of our
country and countrymen
• Serve your country, join volunteerism
• Fight for your country
• Utilize your rights and duties as a
Filipino
• Promote peace and safe community
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What is Citizenship?

Citizenship is the position

or status of being a citizen
of a particular country
being vested with the
rights, privileges, and
duties of a citizen.

Filipino Citizenship

We always say, “I am Pinoy” “I am proud to be Pinoy” “Pinoy ako sa

dugo at diwa” and even Filipinos who have already been living in another
country say that, because we are proud to be Filipino and will remain
Filipino by blood.
In the Philippines, Filipinos are the people who are the citizens of the
country. Citizenship is a legal status and a relationship to the nation with
specific legal rights and obligation.
As a Filipino citizen, we enjoy the our constitutional rights protected by
the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
As a citizen, we also assumes the duties as a member of the Philippine
nation. If you enjoy your right to freedom of expression, therefor, it is
your duty to protect, fulfill and respect the right to freedom of
expression of others.
We can be a good citizen by practicing your rights and performing your
duties as a Filipino

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 The following are citizens of the
KINDS OF Philippines:
CITIZENSHIP
1. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at
(based on the 1987 the time of the adoption of this Constitution;
Philippine
2. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of
Constitution)
the Philippines;

3. Those born before January 17, 1973, of

Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship
upon reaching the age of majority; and

4. Those who are naturalized in accordance with

law

Therefore, our Filipino Citizenship is based on:

1. Filipino by birth
• Jus soli (right of soil) which means a person’s
nationality at birth is determined by the place
of birth.
• Jus sanguinis (right of blood) which is the legal
principle that, at birth, an individual acquires
the nationality of his/her natural parent/s. • A natural born Filipino (with
Filipino Parents) who have
2.Filipino by naturalization
become naturalized citizens of
another country are allowed to
• Foreigners who do not have Filipino blood,
retain or re-acquire their Filipino
nevertheless, can obtain Philippine citizenship
citizenship. It applies to Dual
under number 4, through Nturalization.
Citizenship

3. Statelessnes
• -person is someone who is "not” considered as a
national by any state under the operation of its law.

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 RIGHTS AND OBLIGATION AS A CITIZEN OF THE
PHILIPPINES

We have mentioned that as a citizen, we have our rights and duties. Rights
and Duties are inseparable from each other, yet it goes side by side. Your
rights are the privileges you can enjoy as a citizen while duties are your job
to do something about or think about which affects your life and other
people’s lives.

Below, you will find more rights and responsibilities that all citizens should
be exercised and respected.

RIGHTS ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and defend the constitution

• Freedom of Speech, of the Press & Assembly .
(Pertains to freedom of expression to ensure • Obey the traffic laws
that voices of people are heard & their views • Stay informed of the issues affecting your
are considered)
community
• Right to Form Unions, Associations, or
• Respect the rights and beliefs
Societies. (Only for purpose not contrary to
law) • Pay taxes honestly

• Right to Privacy. (Comes with the right to • Defend and fight for the country if the need
access to all government documents) should arise

• Right to express yourself • To be loyal to the Republic

• Right to a prompt, fair trial • Contribute to the development and welfare

• Right to vote and to be voted of the country and countrymen.

• Right to a free education • Honor the Philippine Flag

• Freedom from discrimination • Campaigning against Graft and Corruption

• Right to receive a minimum wage • Maintaining Sanitation and Cleanliness of

surroundings

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Good Citizenship

How is it to be a Good Citizen? Obeying the laws? Paying taxes?

Let’s talk about it.

A Good citizen is a person who properly fulfills his or her role as a

citizen. Everyone of us has a duty, unfortunately not everyone of us is
fulfilling that duty.

Our heroes taught us to love and take care our country, inspired us
to fight to protect our country and wants us to be devoted to the
country. Yet, in our present time, why it seems nothing have
changed? The problem is, we only blame our corrupt government
and our elected leaders for their mess. We demand good
governance, but we have not demanded from ourselves to change in
ourselves.

Figure 2 Images shows the good citizenship acts and not

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• The 1987 Philippine Constitution gives us a very clear vision of the kind
of people we should be and how we can live the values as a good
citizen.

• Let us translate the good citizenship values derived from the Preamble
of the Constitution into concrete action in order to build our nation-

• Faith in God, Unity, Patriotism, Work, Respect for Life, Respect for law
and Government, Truth, Justice, Freedom, Love, Equality, Peace,
Promotion of the Common Good, Concern for the Family and Future
Generations, Concern for the Environment and Order.

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Remember the famous
remarks of Dr. Joze Rizal,
“Ang kabataan ang pag asa
ng bayan”.
THE GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES
(based on the 1987 Philippine
Constitution)

Our national hero believes

that youths are the present • PAGKAMAKA- DIYOS
and the future of the nation’ • Faith in the Almighty
the key to a progressive and
• Respect for Life
and strong nation.
• Concern for the Family and Future
We can make it a better world,
Generations
if we live by the values. We
should base our actions
through these values. Be Maka • PAGKA MAKA-TAO
Diyos, Maka tao, Maka- • Love
kalisanan at maka-bansa. No
• Freedom
matter how small, will give us
that sense of nationhood. We
• Peace
just have to take a look at the • Truth
mess we are in and we will • Justice
realize that it is in the absence
of these values that has
brought the sinfulness,
• MAKA-KALIKASAN
discord, greed and selfishness, • Concern for the Environment
violence and murder, anarchy,
intrigue, oppression,
• PAGKA-MAKABAYAN
exploitation, hatred, war,
broken homes, environmental • Unity
degradation, violation of • Equality
human rights. • Respect for Law and Government
• Patriotism
• Promotion of Common Good

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• According to Cornelius J. Van der Poel, a “value refers to the understanding of a certain
good for an individual or society which is considered worthy of realization.” Meaning,
we all believe that it is good for us and make us a better human being.m
• Values is defined as the bases of judging what attitudes and behavior are correct and
desirable and what are not. It is important and lasting beliefs shared by members of a
culture about what is good or bad, desirable, or undesirable.
• To develop a value is to acquire it gradually, and by successive changes to move from the
original position to one providing more opportunity for effective use.
• Values development is the act, the process or result of developing values for human
dignity.

Values should be taught: Importance of Values

WHEN: • Values are extremely

Values should be taught to all people of all ages with
powerful. They guide
differing agenda and changing emphasis depending on
their maturity. It should be taught now and always. people and determine
WHERE: what behavior is
Values are best taught at home, in either positive or
acceptable and what
negative sense. They can be far more influential than what
is taught in school. behavior is not.
WHO:
Parents are the crucial examples and instructors of values. • Values can make our
They are considered as subcontractors serving as
society safe and
supplement, support and backup of parents.
workable
WHAT:
Decide which values to teach. A teaching system should be
carefully selected • Values is the most
HOW: significant and effective
There are methods especially designed in teaching values thing to attain
to pre- schoolers, elementary pupils, adolescents and
people in the community happiness.
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Values have to do with being and with giving. It is who we
are and what we give rather than what we have that make up
our truest inner selves.

Values of Being is who are we. These are given as they are gained and practice on
the “outer” self as they are developed in the “inner” self.

• Honesty – one must be practiced with other individuals, with institutions, with
society and within oneself. The inner strength and confidence are bred by
exacting truthfulness, trustworthiness and integrity.

• Courage- means daring to attempt difficult things that are good. It is the
strength not to follow the crowd, to say no and mean it and influence others by
it.

• Peaceableness- this means calmness, peacefulness and serenity. It is the

tendency to accommodate rather than argue. It is the ability to understand how
others feel rather than simply reacting to them.

• Self-reliance and Potential – these refer to a person’s individuality, awareness

and development of his/her gifts and uniqueness. One must take responsibility
for one’s own actions. The tendency to blame others for difficulties must be
overcome. One must have a commitment to personal excellence.

• Self Discipline and Moderation – these refer to physical, mental and financial
self-discipline. These involved moderation in speaking, in eating and in
exercising . These also include the controlling and bridling of one’s own
appetites and understanding the limits of boy and mind.

• Fidelity and Chastity – these refer to the value and security within marriage and
of restraints and limits before marriage. These involve the commitment that go
with marriage and responsibility that go with sex.

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The values of giving is what we give. These are gained and
developed as they are practiced.

• Loyalty and Dependability –refer to loyalty to family, employers, country, church,

schools and other organizations and institutions.

• Respect – respect for life, property, parents, elders, nature and the beliefs and rights of
others. It means self-respect and the avoidance for self- criticism.

• Love- means individual and personal caring that goes beneath and beyond loyalty and
respect.

• Unselfishness and Sensitivity – pertain to becoming personal caring that goes beneath
and centered. Refer to empathy, tolerance, brotherhood and sensitivity to the needs of
people and situations.

• Kindness and Friendships – refer to awareness that being kind and considered is more
admirable than being tough or strong. The tendency to understand rather than confront
and be gentle particularly towards those who are young, old and weak.

• Justice and Mercy – refer to obedience to law and fairness in work and play.

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• If we want to build a better nation, each of 10 Classic Filipino
us, young and old, rich or poor, Muslim, Values
Christian, we all have to demand of
• Hospitality
ourselves, we should live these values at all
• Respect and Care for
times no matter what. Ask ourselves if what
Elderly
the world we want to live in and decide if
• Strong Family Ties
we are going to be part of the solution, or
• Generosity and
part of the problem.
Helpfulness
• Utang na loob
• There is still hope for our country, if we will • Compassion
all be a good citizen day by day all the days
• Damayan System
of our lives if we want to build a strong,
• Religious
peaceful and progressive nation. Good
citizenship is the duty of every Filipino. • Loving and Caring

Good citizenship is values-based and values- • Conservatism

driven.

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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF
THE GOVERNMENT?
Good governance is about how
our public institutions conduct
public affairs and manage
public resources. It is about
government decision making
and how the decisions are
implemented. The
government’s main role is to
promote and ensure the
welfare of the people and to
govern the nation towards
healthy and safe socio-
economic system for the
country to its best.
The Philippines is a republic
with a presidential form of
government wherein the
power is divided into three
branches with equal power:
Executive, Legislative and
Judicial. Each one of them has
to perform a big role with
equal power for check and
balance.
• LEGISLATIVE BRANCH is authorized to make
laws, alter and repeal them through the power
vested in the Philippine Congress. Devided into
two: Senate and House of Representatives.
• EXECUTIVE BRANCH carries out laws. It is
composed of the President and the Vice
President who are elected by direct popular vote
and serve a term a term of six years.
The constitution grants the President authority to
appoint his Cabinet. These departments form a
large portion of the country’s bureaucracy.
• JUDICIAL BRANCH -evaluates laws. It holds
the power to settle controversies involving
rights that are legally demandable and
enforceable.
-it determines whether or not there has been a
grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or
excess of jurisdiction on the part and
instrumentality of the government.
- It made up of a supreme Court and lower
courts.
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The Philippine
government seeks to
act in the best
interests of its citizens
through this system of
checks and balances.
As citizens, we want to live
in a peaceful and prosper
community and so we are
demanding from our
government on their good
governance. Good
governance sets the
normative development
standards. It fosters
participation, ensures the
ff:
Transparency
demands accountability
promotes efficiency
upholds the rule of law in
economic, political and
administrative institutions
and processes.
Good governance has 8 major Characteristics:
1. Rule of Law. Good governance requires fair legal
frameworks that are enforced by an impartial regulatory
body, for the full protection of stakeholders.
2. Transparency – the information should be provided in
easily understandable forms and media; that it should be
freely available and directly accessible to those who will be
affected by governance policies and practices, as well as the
outcomes resulting therefrom; and that any decisions taken
and their enforcement are in compliance with established
rules and regulations.
3.Responsiveness. Good governance requires that
organizations and their processes are designed to serve the
best interests of stakeholders within a reasonable
timeframe.
4. Consensus Oriented. Good governance requires
consultation to understand the different interests of
stakeholders in order to reach a broad consensus of what is
in the best interest of the entire stakeholder group and how
this can be achieved in a sustainable and prudent manner.
5.Equity and Inclusiveness
The organization that provides the opportunity for its
stakeholders to maintain, enhance, or generally improve
their well-being provides the most compelling message
regarding its reason for existence and value to society.
6. Effectiveness and Efficiency. Good governance means that
the processes implemented by the organization to produce
favorable results meet the needs of its stakeholders, while
making the best use of resources – human, technological,
financial, natural and environmental – at its disposal.
7.Accountability is a key tenet of good governance. In
general, an organization is accountable to those who will be
affected by its decisions or actions as well as the applicable
rules of law.
8. Participation either directly or through legitimate
representatives, is a key of good governance. It needs to be
informed and organized, including freedom of expression
for the best interests of the organization and society in
general.
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 ASSESSMENT TASK

Activity learning REFLECTION PAPER

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VOLUNTEERISM

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 Figure 3 the adventures bag crew members volunteering in a Beach clean-up drive in Cebu

One of the ways to show your love for the country is to give your support and service to
your community through active volunteering.

• Volunteerism is a practice of contributing one’s time, talents and resources freely for
charitable, educational or other worthwhile activities, especially in one’s community
without tangible compensation.
• It is one powerful way for the youth to gain a strong sense of civic engagement and bring
about positive transformational change in their communities.

•Features of Voluntary Services

THEY ARE ACTIONS THEY ARE ACTIONS THEY ARE INITIATED BY

FOR OTHERS THAT ARE THAT ARE NON-MONEY CARING HEARTS
FREELY GIVEN REWARDING

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What are the expected
values in Volunteerism? Benefits of Volunteerism
Volunteers are more likely to develop
A volunteer must be:
civic skills, to attach more importance
to serving the public interest as a
1. COMMITMENT.
Volunteers are attached to, personal life goal and to be more
identified with and politically active.
involved in community
services.

Here are some surprising benefits to

2. PROFESSIONALISM.
Observed work ethics in Volunteers:
performing their
responsibilities with
socially and morally • It can help volunteers make friends,
accepted behavior.
connection to others

3. CREATIVITY Search
constantly for new • Learn new skills
strategies and methods of
doing a task for improved
results.
• Development of skills

4. UNITY. Supports
teamwork to achieve the • Volunteering can advance your career
common goal.

• It brings fun and fulfilling life

• Protect the volunteers from mental and

physical health. It makes you active,
reduce stress, depression and provide
sense of purpose.

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 ASSESSMENT TASK

NATIONALISM: YES OR NO
Write YES if the statement is correct, write NO if the statement is not
correct.

________1. To be loyal to the President is your duty as a citizen of the

Philippines.

________2. One way you can show your Nationalism is by learning

the history of the Philippines.

________3. A natural-born Filipino who is a naturalized citizen of

another country can acquire his/her Filipino Citizenship.

________4. As a citizen of the country I have the right so speak up

and express my opinion on political issues

_______5. Paying your taxes honestly is your right.

_______6. People all over the world believes in the same values.

_______7. The values of giving are gained and practice on the outer
self and developed in the inner self.

_______8. The executive branch of government evaluates laws.

_______9. I cannot engage myself in volunteering since I am just a

student without a job.

_______10. A volunteer must receive a recognition in return to

his/her service.

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 SUMMARY

• Nationalism is the identity of one’s country (culture, language,

traditions and history) that distinguish from other nations while
Patriotism is a pride of being a citizen of the country with a feeling
of love, devotion, and desire to help your countrymen.
• A key to a strong nation is nationalism and patriotism
• You can be a good citizen by practicing your rights and performing
your duties as a citizen of the Philippines. Every human being has a
certain rights to enjoy and it is every human being’s obligation to
take care of, respect and fulfill.
• Our Filipino citizenship is based on Jus sanguinis (by blood) and
Jus Soli (place of birth) and by naturalization
• A good citizen lives by Filipino values: Pagka Makatao, Maka-Diyos,
Maka-kalikasan at Maka-bansa.
• Values is important as it can make our society safe, workable and a
key to happiness.
• We acquire our values from our Family, School, Media, Peers,
culture and Religion and it can improve and change
• Good citizenship is the duty of every Filipino.
• Good governance is about the government’s decision making and
implementation which must always be for the sake of the country
and its people
• The Philippines is a republic and a democratic country wherein the
government is divided into three branches with equal power:
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
• Good governance sets the normative development standards. It
fosters participation, ensures the Transparency; demands
accountability; promotes efficiency; upholds the rule of law in
economic, political and administrative institutions and processes.
• Volunteerism is a practice of contributing one’s time, talents and
resources freely for charitable, educational or other worthwhile
activities, especially in one’s community without tangible
compensation.

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 KEY TERMS

• Nationalism
• Patriotism
• Good Citizenship
• Philippine Constitution
• Jus Soli
• Jus Sanguinis
• Rights and Obligation
• Preamble
• 1987 Philippine Constitution
• Filipino Values and Traits
• Makadiyos, Makatao, Maka-kalikasan,
Makabansa
• Values of Being and Values of giving
• Good governance
• Branches of the Government
• Democracy
• Volunteerism

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