Activity

1. Discuss among your group mates the strengths and weaknesses we have as Filipinos.

2. What possible solutions we need to have in order tosolve these problems?

Look for your group representative to report your outputin the class.

Develop a sense of patriotism and national pride - a genuine love, appreciation, and commitment to the Philippines and Filipino things.

Goals for Change:

Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution

“We, the Sovereign Filipino people imploring the aid of the 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 patrimony, and secure to ourselves and posterity the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law andregime of truth, justice, and freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this constitution.”

• Develop values and habits of discipline and hard work,self-reflection, and analysis, along with the internalizationof spiritual values.

• Develop a sense of the common good, the ability to lookbeyond selfish interest, a sense of justice, and a sense ofoutrage at its violation.

I. The Good Citizenship Values Cluster (Based on the 1987 Philippine Constitution)

1. Faith in the Almighty

2. Respect for Life

3. Order

4. Work

5. Concern for the Family and Future Generations

A. Pagkamaka-Diyos

B. Pagkamaka-Tao

1. Love

2. Freedom

3. Peace

4.Truth

5. Justice

1. Unity

2. Equality

3. Respect for Law and Government

4.Patriotism

5. Promotion of the Common Good

C. Pagkamaka-Bayan

D. Pagkamaka-Kalikasan

- concern for the environment

II.The Good Citizenship Values and Its Learning Outputs

A. Faith in the Almighty Jesus said to them,“Have faith in God.Whoever says to themountain, ‘Be liftedup and thrown to thesea,’ and does not doubt in his heart butbelieves that what hesays will happen, itshall be done for him.”(Mk. 11:22-23)

Recognizing our unique faith in God as Filipinos

Affirm our unique gift of faith and continue to live a lifeof faith in God.

B. Respect for Life

“Life is raw material. We areartisans. We can sculpt ourexistence into somethingbeautiful, or debase it intougliness. It is in our hands.”

Cathy Better

It makes us realize the relevance of human dignity in ourlives.

We are stewards of life

C. Order

is the sanity of the mind, the health of the body, thepeace of the city, the security of the State. As the beams of the house, as the bones of the body, so isorder to all things.

Robert Southey

Orderliness of lifein nation-building

orderliness in healthof body and mind of thepeople for unity and peace of the community

D. Work

“If a man does not work, he shall not eat.” (2 Thess. 3:10)

Give fish to a man and he will have food to eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he shall have food to eat throughout his lifetime.” Confucius

Appreciate the value of work

Identify the significance of work and labor in one’s life.

E. Concern for the Family and Future Generations

“When His parents saw Him, they were astonished,and His mother said to him, ‘Son, why have you done this to us? Your Father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety...’ He went down with them to Nazareth and was obedient to them; and His mother kept all these things in her heart.” (Matthew 19:4-7)

Appreciate the value of family

Asses our family values

F. Love

“Love is patient... It never fails, it is eternal... There arefaith, hope, and love and the greatest of these is love.”(1 Cor. 13)

Illustrate the real essence of love and how it can betruly applied.

Love is sacrifice

G. Freedom

“consists not in doing what we like but in having the right to do what we ought.” (Pope JP II)

Appreciation of the value of freedom in our life

H. Peace

“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace tomen and women of goodwill.” (Luke. 2:14)

Identify ways by which we can promote the value of peaceat home, in the workplace, communities, and country.

I. Truth

“The truth can be hidden for a time but it cannot beovercome.”

St. Augustine

“If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.

Marcus Aurelius

To highlight the basic importance of truth in one’s life,its role in nation development and in building a morejust and humane society.

J. Justice

“You, Lord are just in all your ways, faithful in all yourworks.” Psalm 145:17

“Treat others the way you want to have them treat you.” Mt. 7:12

Identify relevant social issues that highlight the valueof justice.

“Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.”

Psalm 133

“Let us work together to attain the common good for ourcommunity people...” SJ Lee, 2004

K. Unity

Realize the importance of the value of unity in nationbuilding and progress.

Identify relevant implications when value of unity iseither present or absent in the community.

L. Equality

“That all men are created equal; that they are endowedby their Creator with inalienable rights...” Thomas Jefferson

Identify the relevance and implications of the value of equality.

M. Respect for Law and Governance

“The law is not meant to curtail freedom; it is meant toensure that every citizen acts responsibly while exercisinghis freedom.” TIBI, 2004

Develop a sense of appreciation of law and government.

N. Patriotism

“The Filipino is worth dying for.” Sen. Benigno Aquino, Jr.

“Patriotism is not a short outburst of emotions, but alifetime of dedication.” AR Stevenson

Appreciate the value of Patriotism in the light of ourbeing Filipino.

Identify concrete ways wherein the citizen may practicehis sense of patriotism on a daily basis.

“Common good is a substantial and extremely fertileestate, no crowding or diminishment as it is shared

with others.St. Augustine

O. Promotion of the Common Good

Identify ways by which we can promote the common good.

Awaken our interest in the promotion and protection of theinterests of the common good.

“For 200 years we’ve been conquering nature. Nowwe’re beating it to death.”

MacMillan

“And now, we have to do something...to save our onlyPlanet Earth...before it’s too late!”

SJ Lee, 2004

P. Concern for the Environment

Save our environment and nature relative to its presentstate of degradation.

Identify concrete ways of caring the environment on adaily basis.

III. Nationalism and National Pride

A. Nationalism

is a patriotic feeling of love for one’s own country ora strong deep-seated attachment to one’s native land. It is an attitude of mind that values and places the welfare of the country over that of all others. It is a “dynamic Filipinism.” Nationalism is not developed, nor does it come through by accident or chance. It is fed and nourished systematically over a period of time.

B. National Pride

All of us must be proud of being a Filipino. As a good citizen, every Filipino should know the different national symbols and their meanings.

National Flag

Filipino Flag

National Hymn

Sampaguita

Narra Tree

Philippine National Anthem

National Flower

National Tree

National House Nipa Hut

National Costume (Men) Barong Tagalog

National Costume (Women) Balintawak

National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal

Filipino Folk Dances

Tinikling,

Cariñosa

Pandanggo sa Ilaw

The Patriotic Pledge

Panatang Makabayan

National Seal of the Philippine Republic

C. Teaching of Nationalism

To carry out the program of teaching nationalism, thefollowing practical activities should be undertaken.

1. Classroom decorations about Filipino great men, local historical scenes, and inspiring quotations by Filipinopatriots.

4. Require the extensive use of Filipino hymns and folk songs.

5.Use native materials for classroom instruction/use.

2. Establish a Filipiniana Section in the Library

3. Establish a social science museum to exhibit relicsand documents with cultural and historical values.

6. Study biographies of great Filipinos.

7. Commemorate historical events of national importance.

8.Celebrate special days (National Heroes Day, Flag Day,Independence Day, etc.)

9. Organize educational field trips to places of historicalinterest in and around Manila.

10. Visit beautiful spots in the Philippines.

11. Organize pageant presentations on Filipino talents.

12.Organize educational exhibit of Philippine products.

IV. Contests and Meaning of Filipino Nationalism(Gregorio C. Pitacsil)

A. The Historic Service of Nationalism

Nationalism is the cementing principle that unites thepeople of a nation, in order to realize an ideal thatbecomes national with respect and dignity it deservesamong other nations.

B. The Development of Filipino Nationalism

- lack of national sentiments was the cause of all thefailures of the sporadic revolts in the Philippines from1565 –1872.

The Execution of Burgos, Gomez, and Zamora in 1872and Jose Rizal in 1896 emotionally united the people dueto their national demand for reform. The Katipunan, with Bonifacio as leader, initiated the uprising movement.

The Philippine Revolution under Aguinaldo, with its adoption of the Filipino Flag, the singing of NationalAnthem, and the promulgation of the Malolos Constitution, completed the needed symbols that expressed our national sentiments – the elements that bind and unite the Philippines to develop theFilipino nationalism.

C. The Program of Filipino Nationalism

to forge instruments that would liberate and completelyemancipate Filipinos in all aspects of the national life.

V. PatriotismRefers to love for or devotion to one’s country. TheFilipino Civic Code was formulated to ensure thatpatriotism can be developed in oneself and practicedby all.

A. The Filipino Civic Code

General

1. Faith in Divine Providence

- guides the destinies of people and nations

2. Patriotism

- love of country

3. Love of Fellowmen

- love of fellowmen as brothers and sisters or companion in life’s journey.

4. Respect for Parents and Elders

- honor to parents through grateful and dutiful service to them

5. Reverence for Heroes

- veneration of the memories of the nation’s heroes.

Individual

1. Honor

- value your honor as you value your life.

2. Devotion to Truth

- be truthful and honest in thought and in action.

3. Fortitude

- bear suffering with fortitude

4. Self-Reliance

- have confidence in yourself and in your own power/ capacity.

5. Humility

- be humble. Acknowledge your own shortcomings; no human being is perfect.

6. Self-Control

- temper your will and curb your passions. Long life, peace, and happiness are the fruits of moderationand self-control.

7. Frugality

- live within your means and save part of your earnings for the rainy days. Avoid extravagance, pretence, and dissipation.

8. Purposeful Living

- ever keep in mind an honorable purpose.

9. Perseverance

- be persistent in whatever things of good report you may wish to do.

10. Punctuality

- do your work on time; leaving nothing undone that you can do today. Be punctual.

11. Cleanliness

- keep your body clean and your clothes neat at home and other surroundings. Cleanliness is essential to good health and community welfare.

12. Appreciation of the Beautiful

- learn to appreciate the beauty in nature and in art.

Social

1. Industry

- be industrious and do your work well.

2. Interest in Education

- develop your faculties through study without departing from the path of virtue.

3. Respect for Law and Authority

- respect the law and duly constituted authorities for peace, morality, and progress of the community.

4. Sense of Duty and Responsibility

- contribute to the common good as a matter of civic duty.

5. Justice and Righteousness

- strive to be fair and just in your dealings with everybody.

6. Tolerance

- be tolerant of the ways, beliefs, and opinions of others.

7. Civic Courage

- be vigilant against oppression or injustice in any form.

8. Judicious Imitation

- improve yourself through the judicious imitation of good customs and practices.

9. Sportsmanship

- observe the rules of sportsmanship in any contest or competition.

10. Good Breeding

- treat everybody, high and low, with courtesy.

B. The Good Citizenship Value of Patriotism

To uphold the good citizenship value of patriotism, we should:

be good and loving citizens constantly vigilant for thewelfare of our country.

be ready to sacrifice ourselves for the love of ourcountry.

Ninoy is an epitome of our country’s hero