PREAMBLE

1987 Philippine Constitution

BASIC VALUE OF THE FILIPINO FROM
PREAMBLE

• As a citizenship training program, the NSTP is based on translating the

ideals of good citizenship embodied in the Constitutional Preamble in
practical steps to create a better Philippines.
• Therefore, the 16 Filipino core values based on the Philippine
Constitution in 1987 are highlighted in this input.
PREAMBLE
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 posterity, the blessings of independence
and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth,
justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace,
do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
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 on the next slides are the good citizenship values that are
reflected in the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution:
Good Citizenship Values
The Maka-Diyos Cluster The Makatao Cluster The Makabayan Cluster
1. Faith in the Almighty 7. Love 12. Unity
2. God 8. Freedom 13. Equality
3. Respect for life 9. Peace 14. Respect for the law and government
4. Order 10. Truth 15. Patriotism
11. Justice 16. Promotion of common good
5. Work
6. Concern for the family The Makakalikasan Cluster
and future generations
17. Concern for the environment
The Good Citizenship Cluster
• Values as herein written supports Article IX Constitutional
Commissions... THE 1987 CONSTITUTION...

The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full
respect... The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation
building and shall promote.... Philippine citizenship may be lost or
reacquired in the manner provided by law.
Good Citizenship Values
By Living the Good Citizenship Values Enshrined in the Constitution:
• FAITH IN GOD. Be God-fearing and live according to His will.
• UNITY. Work together and share with one another.
• PATRIOTISM. Place the good of the country above one's own.
• 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.
Good Citizenship Values
• RESPECT FOR LAW AND GOVERNMENT. Obey the laws of the land
and support government programs.
• TRUTH. Stand up for the truth and avoid intrigue and mudslinging.
• JUSTICE. Give everyone their due. Do not oppress or take advantage
of anyone.
• FREEDOM. Assert your right to be able to do the right things.
• LOVE. Look after the good and welfare of one another.
• EQUALITY. Treat one another as brothers and sisters being children of
one God and one nation.
Good Citizenship Values
• PEACE. Live and work together in harmony. Avoid violence as a way of
settling 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 AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. Look after the
welfare of your family and future generations.
• CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. Keep your surroundings clean and
conserve our natural resources.
• ORDER. Respect the human rights of one another and comply with your
duties and responsibilities.