GOOD CITIZENSHIP

WHO ARE THE CITIZENS OF

THE PHILIPPINES?
Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution provides that the
following are citizens of the Philippines: 

 Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the

adoption of this Constitution;
 Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines
 Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who
elect Philippine Citizenship upon reaching the age of majority;
and
 Those who are naturalized in accordance with law
 What are the duties and obligations of
citizens?

 To be loyal to the Republic

This means that we have faith and confidence in the Republic
and love and devotion to the country
We have to be proud being Filipinos, respect our customs,
traditions language and institutions
To defend the State
Considering the fact that our country is our home, it is prime
duty to love and defend the state at all costs regardless of our
creed, religious beliefs, and wisdom
Loving one’s country can be shown not by words but by deeds
It should be a continuous flame of love considering the fact that
we receive the benefits and protection from the State of which
we are a part. In return, it is our primary and honorable duty to
defend it against any peril whether from within or from without.

the duties and obligations of citizens

To contribute to the development and welfare of the
State
We can do this in the form of paying our taxes willingly and
promptly, by helping maintain peace and order, conserving
natural resources, the promotion of social justice by suggesting
supportive measures beneficial to the people as a whole, by
patronizing local products and trade and by engaging in
productive work.

the duties and obligations of citizens

To uphold the Constitution and obey the laws
It is our prime obligation to uphold the Constitution and obey
laws. If the people would disregard them, our country would
collapse and we will not have peace and order

the duties and obligations of citizens

To cooperate with duly constituted authorities
In every organization, there is always a leader to manage the
affairs of all constituents. If the members will not cooperate,
we can never expect to become successful in all undertakings
that our government would like to do for the good of its
citizens.

the duties and obligations of citizens

To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard for
the rights of others
No man is an island and we have to live with others. In the
exercise of our rights, we have to see to it that we also respect
the rights of other people. If we do this, we can expect
harmonious relationship among members of the society.

the duties and obligations of citizens

To engage in gainful work
It is stated in the Bible that if we want to eat, we have to work.
It is our obligation as citizens of our country to become
productive, by engaging in gainful work so that we can provide
the basic needs of our family and ourselves as well.

the duties and obligations of citizens

To register and vote
It is our prime duty as citizens of the Philippines to register
and vote. Suffrage is both a privilege and a duty which every
qualified citizen must perform.
It is not sufficient to just register and vote, but it is coupled
with intellectual judgment during election. We have to consider
the different political issues by different candidates, so that, at
least, we can choose the right person to manage government
affairs.

the duties and obligations of citizens

HOW CAN WE BECOME
GOOD CITIZENS?
We can become good citizens by living in accordance with good citizenship values
which can be derive from the preamble of the Philippine Constitutions such as:
Faith in God
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
 We the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the
aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and
humane society and establish a Government that shall
embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the
common good, conserve and develop our patrimony,
and secure to ourselves and our prosperity, the
blessings of independence and democracy under the
rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love,
equality and peace, to ordain and promulgate this
Constitution.

PREAMBLE OF THE 1987

PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
 Kami, ang nakapangyayaring sambayanang Pilipino, na
humihingi ng tulong sa Makapangyarihang Diyos, upang bumuo
ng isang makatarungan at makataong lipunan at magtatag ng
isang Pamahalaan nakakatawan sa aming mga mithiin at mga
lunggatiin, magtataguyod ng kabutihan sa bawat isa,
mangangalaga at magpapaunlad ng aming kamanahan, at titiyak
para saming sarili at angkanang susunod ng mga biyaya ng
kalayaan at demokrasya sa ilalim ng pananaig ng batas at ng
pamamahalang puspos ng katotohanan, katarungan, kalayaan,
pag-ibig, pagkakapantay-pantay at kapayapaan, ay naglalagda
at naghahayag ng Konstitusyong ito.

PREAMBLE OF THE 1987

PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
THE BASIC VALUES OF THE FILIPINO
PEOPLE
OUR BASIC VALUES WHAT IT MEANS
1. Unity We want to be as one people. We cherish
oneness- as co-citizens of our country, as
members of our family, as co-workers in an
institution.
2. Patriotism We want the best of our country. We want
our country be respected and honored its
citizenry and by the whole world.

3. Faith in Almighty God We want to have God present in our lives.

We want to have a relationship of trust in
him. We want to ask for God’s help beyond
what we ourselves can do.

4. Respect for Life We want all human life to be preserved,

nurtured and safeguarded.
OUR BASIC VALUES WHAT IT MEANS

5. Respect for Law and Government We want that the rule of law be upheld by all
and at all times, that Government be accorded
respect and all laws be complied with.

6. Truth We want that we ourselves and others be true;

that the truth reign in our land.

7. Justice We want that everyone be given what is due

him/her as a human being, and that what
governs all relationships is morally and
legally upright.

8. Freedom We want that each one of us be able to

experience our freedom of will.
OUR BASIC VALUES WHAT IT MEANS
9. Love We want that each one of us desire to love
and be loved. Love begets love. If love
reigns in our hearts, the harmonious
relationship of all the people will prevail.

10. Equality We want that each one of us have the

opportunity to be fully human, and that no
one be victim of prejudices or biases of any
kin, and that the interest of one not be
sacrificed against his will for the good of
another.

11. Peace We want to live in a serene and secure

community, with a harmonious relationship
with our neighbors. A place which tranquil
could expect harmony among others and
ourselves as well as with the environment.
OUR BASIC VALUES WHAT IT MEANS
12. Promotion of the Common Good We want all Filipinos to meet their basic
minimum needs and to have opportunities to
develop and use our God-given potentials.

13. Concern for the Family and Future We want what is best for our family and for
Generation very single member in the present and future
generations.

14. Concern for the Environment and Order We want the environment to be preserved
and nurtured, and for ourselves and others to
be good stewards of the environment.

15. Order We want organizations, system, and

predictability in all aspects of our daily lives
and our life as a nation.

16. Work Everybody wants to have a job to support the

basic needs of his family.