Module 3

Roots of the Filipino Character

At the end of this module, the students should be able to:

Identify the strength and weaknesses of Filipino characters
Know the roots of Filipino Character
Responds to help building strong Filipino characters

ROOTS OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER

The Family and Home Environment

B. The Social Environment
C. Culture and Language.
D. History
E. The Educational System
F. Religion
G. The Economic Environment.
I. Mass Media.
J. Leadership and Role Models.

STRENGTHS OF FILIPINO CHARACTER

A. Pakikipagkapwa-Tao (regard for others).

B. Family Orientation.
C. Joy and Humor
D. Flexibility, Adaptability and Creativity
E. Hard work and Industry
F. Faith and Religiosity
G. Ability to Survive

WEAKNESSES OF THE FILIPINO CHARACTER

A. Extreme Personalism.
B. Extreme Family-Centeredness
C. Lack of Discipline.
D. Passivity and Lack of Initiative.
E. Colonial Mentality.
F. Kanya-Kanya Syndrome.
G. Lack of Self-Analysis and Self-Reflection.

Module 4
Objectives:
At the end of this module, the students should be able to:
Know the meaning and importance of nationalism and patriotism.
Recognize their role in building a strong democratic nation.
Develop the spirit of n nationalism and patriotism

FILIPINO NATIONALISM AND PATRIOTISM

Self-Awareness and Values Development

CONCEPT OF NATIONALISM

Nationalism is a devotion of love for one’s country. A country’s identity is seen through its culture, traditions,
religions, beliefs, and even the unity or togetherness of the people in it. The history of the Philippines reflects the
kind of nationalism the Filipinos have. Their heroes stood and fought to preserve the Filipino identity and attain
freedom and independence.

POSITIVE BENEFITS OF FILIPINO NATIONALISM

1. It could develop our own national identity.

2. It will be good for the local economy.
3. National unity.
4. Less regionalism.

WHAT WE CAN DO AS FILIPINO IN OUR COUNTRY?

THE FOLLOWING ARE 10 MODERN WAYS TO EXPRESS FILIPINO NATIONALISM

1. Respect the Philippine
2. Be a productive citizen.
3. Be aware of the issues in our country.
4. Stand proud for every Filipinos achievement
5. Patronize and support our own products
6. Preserve the Filipino culture.
7. Respect everyone and value our traditions.
8. Speak out our own language.
9. Remember and commemorate our heroes’ sacrifices for our country.
10. 10. Love our family, our neighbors, and our compatriots.

10 PRACTICAL WAYS ON HOW DEMONSTRATE FILIPINO PATRIOTISM

 Be an active citizen.
 Study the history of your country.
 Be updated on current events.
 Be a hero.
 Celebrate holidays.
 Be informed
  Register and vote
 Have ideas
 Engage

GOVERNMENT ACT FOR NATIONALISM

Republic Act NO. 9850

RA 9163: National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001

Module 5

Good Citizens Values

Self-Awareness and Values Development

Objectives:
At the end of this module, the students should be able to:
Enumerate and explain the values towards God, country, nature and fellow man.
Defend the necessity to cultivate these sets of values
Evaluate personal and societal values based on Biblical perspectives
Make a commitment to develop and promote the Filipino values within self and

Values are the important and enduring beliefs shared by the members of a culture about what is good or desirable
and what is not. They influence the behavior of an individual and serve as broad guidelines in all situations. These
are standards or ideas which most people have about the worth of good qualities such as kindness, freedom, mercy,
respect, and love.

MAKA-DIOS VALUES

As the constitution defines it, “…imploring the Aid of Almighty God,” the Filipino people recognizes the Supreme
Being as a leader, the one who gives gave power and wisdom to the leaders of the state. They recognize their total
dependence on His guidance and leadings. Faith, truth, and order are only a few of the Filipino values directed
towards God.

THE VALUE OF FAITH

The Philippines is known as the only Christian Country in the Asian regions.

Benefits of faith in a Christian Perspective

Faith brings salvation.

Faith brings all the benefits of salvation into our lives

Faith brings answers to prayer.

How to develop faith?
Spend time listening to the word of God.
Spend time reading the word of God.
Spend time talking to God in Prayer.

Enemies of faith
Ignorance.
Fear.
Doubt.
Discouragement.

How to overcome the enemies of faith?

You must cultivate a personal relationship with God through prayer and obedience.
You must allow the Holy Spirit to work in your life
You must fully surrender your life to God
You must remember God’s promises
You must look back to the miracles happened in your life

Personal Resolution

THE VALUE OF TRUTH

Principles of Truth
If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you
free. John 8:31-32

Significance of Truth

We are living in the world of darkness full of lies and deceit, because we know that this is the place where the father
of all lies resides.

Points to Ponder:
Truth is an important to society because it is a condition for freedom.
Truth entails transparency, honesty, integrity, sincerity and humility.
The most essential quality for leadership is not perfection but credibility: Being truthful.
Honesty should be applied in all our roles in life- as a spouse, parent, child, sibling, teacher, colleague, superior,
subordinate, public servant, etc.
Identify the fruits of a culture as against the negative effects of a culture of lies.
The truth entails sacrifices and effort but is worthy cause that highlights our own capacity as persons to do well
and live with integrity.
When I doubt about a certain issue that tends to challenges one’s integrity, look towards the “Absolute Truth” that
is God and discover that only good things of value and those that esteem truth spring forth Him (“I am the way, the
truth and the life” --- John 14:7)
No one has a monopoly on truth. In the end, the truth always prevails.

Personal Resolution

THE VALUE OF ORDER

Principles of Order

God Brought Order to the Universe Genesis

Deepening Points

God is our number one value, foremost priority, and source of all our motivations and inspirations.

MAKA-BAYAN VALUES

VALUE OF PATRIOTISM

VALUE OF RESPECT FOR LAW AND GOVERNMENT

Principles of Respect-They show that the demands of the law are written in their hearts, while their conscience also
bears witness and the conflicting thoughts accuse or even defend them. Romans 2:15

MAKA-KALIKASAN VALUES

A positive valuethatshows concerned with the maintenance of ecological balance, protection and the conservation of
the environment

VALUE OF CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Principles of Concern for the Environment

Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and the cattle, and over all the wild animals and
all the creatures that crawl on the ground. Genesis 1:26

You and Your Environment

The way you felt the time you were doing your work up to the time you beheld them reflected your sense of
ownership of your work, your pride for having done a splendid job out of your efforts, sacrifices and creativity, and
your own determination to succeed in your given task.

MAKA-TAO VALUES

Equality Perspectives
Then God said: Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Genesis 1:26
Injure not the poor because they are poor, nor crush the needy at the gate; for the Lord will defend their cause.
Proverbs 22:22-23

Principles of Equality
Equality proclaims that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights;
Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth therein, without distinction of any kind, committing
States to take all possible measures to ensure non-discrimination in the enjoyment of all human rights.

What Equality Means to Most People

1. An ordinary Filipino citizen

2. Small-scale Filipino Entrepreneurs
3. The Filipino Youth
4. The Filipino Worker
THE VALUE OF CONCERN FOR THE FAMILY AND FUTURE GENERATION

Biblical Perspective
From the Creator ‘made them male and female’ and said ‘for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and
be join with his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’. So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore, what
God has joined together, let no man put asunder. Matthew 19:4-7

THE VALUE OF FREEDOM

Biblical Perspectives
God gave man the power to think, to know what is good and what is right. And has the freedom to choose and to
decide, because human was not created like a robot. God wants His children to exercise this power and freedom for
the good and for His glory.

The Proper Use of Freedom

In this country and throughout the world, we value Freedom.

The Value of Freedom

With great freedom comes great responsibility as well as living up to the rights of freedom. Being free is a big part
of life we must all keep the rights of freedom alive for all people. Having a life of complete freedom must be live to
respect all the rights that freedom gives each of us in life.

THE VALUE OF JUSTICE

Biblical Principles of Justice

“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter; fear God and keep His commandment for this is the whole duty of
man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good or whether it be
evil. Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14

Four Types of Justice

Distributive justice, Procedural justice, Restorative justice and Retributive justice

The value of God’s justice

How Can We Value Justice?

THE VALUE OF PEACE

What is Peace?
In its purest form, peace is inner silence filled with the power of truth. Peace is the prominent characteristic of what
we call a civilized society, and the character of a society can be seen through a collective consciousness of its
members.
Peace is living free without doubt and fears. Learning to trust God and putting all our worries in His hands

The Source of True Peace

The Promise of Peace

The promise of peace gives hope; peace is the foundation the major building block upon which a healthy fictional
society stands. Peace is the prominent characteristics of what we call a civilized society, and the character of a
society can be seen through the collective consciousness of its members.
THE VALUE OF COMMON GOOD

What is Common Good Values?

The common good is a term that can refer to several different concepts. In the popular meaning, the common good
describes a specific “good” that is shared and beneficial for all (or most) members of a given community. This is
also how the common good is broadly defined in philosophy, ethics, and political science.

VALUE OF RESPECT FOR LIFE

The Biblical principles about respecting life

“Thou shall not kill.” Exodus 20:13. Foundationally, God calls us to RESPECT ALL HUMAN LIFE, TO HIGHLY
VALUE ALL PEOPLE, and TO REGARD ALL HUMAN BEINGS WITH UTMOST ESTEEM as image-bearers
of God Himself. This includes the poor, the unborn, the elderly and the infirmed. Whether or not they are able to
contribute to society, whether or not they have a so-called “quality of life,” we are to consider ALL human life
sacred, because every one of us has been created in the image of God.

The benefits of respecting life

Respect for life shows respect for God.
Respect for life extends to every stage of life.
Respect for life makes our living meaningful.
Respect for life extends our happy life.

VALUE OF UNITY
Biblical Principles of Unity
Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Psalms 133:1
If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will
not be able to stand. Mark 3:24-25

What is Unity?

A Call for Unity in these Areas

1. Unity in Christ
2. Be united with the nation.
3. Be united with your people
4. Be united with your local community.
5. Be united with your Organization of Work.
6. Be united with your family.

THE VALUE OF LOVE

Origin of Love
The Bible indicates that love is from God. In fact, the Bible says "God is love." Love is one of the primary
characteristics of God. Likewise, God has endowed us with the capacity for love. This capacity for love is one of the
ways in which we are "created in the image of God."

Living with Love

The power of love is held within each of us every moment

This is not a conditional love or the type of love one may try to use to earn favors or expect validation, rather this is a
universal and unconditional love that recognizes the beauty in life every moment. It is of a higher nature.

It is in the sharing and giving of love to others that we receive the same that we give.

Each of us desires to understand and realize this experience of love.

Points to Ponder:
To love is to will the good of another.
Love is a decision here, now and forever.
Love is a commitment to action, an intellectual and thoughtful decision
Love entails responsibility, sacrifice and service
Love is the key to our Nation’s progress. A giant step to national reconciliation and resolution.
Love cures people-both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.
The Law of Love surpasses every other law.
The true measure of Love loves without measure.
Love is a gift from God and God himself. He who lives in love lives in God.