NSTP: GOOD

CITIZENSHIP VALUES
Who is a good Filipino citizen?

• A good Filipino citizen is one who plays an active and

intelligent role as a member of the community. He is one
who fulfills his duties and obligations to the government
and society. He possesses the traits of respectfulness,
courtesy and consideration for parents and elders and for
others. He observes punctuality, promptness, and good
moral conduct. Coloma, T.M. and Herrera, M.M.
How can you become good citizens?
• You can become good citizens by living in accordance with the good
citizenship values we can derive from the preamble of the 1987
constitution:

• “We the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty

God in order to build a just 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.”
The Filipino values presented in the preamble have been
simplified and categorized into the following:

I. Pagkamaka-Diyos.

A. Faith in the Almighty God

B. Respect for life
C. Order
D. Work
E. Concern for the family and future generations
II. Pagkamaka-Tao

A. Love
B. Freedom independence and democracy
C. Peace
D. Truth
E. Justice
III. Pagkamaka-Bayan

A. Unity
B. Equality
C. Respect for law and government rule of law
D. Patriotism conserve and develop our patrimony
E. Common good
IV. Pagkamaka-Kalikasan

A. Concern for the environment

These are the sixteen values that will help shape and guide our nation
towards a better tomorrow and provide the fundamental structure
for all the provisions of the constitution.

EDSA 1 is the best example where in concrete actions of these Filipino

values have been shown and it also proved that we area nation built
on values.
I. Pagkamaka-Diyos

• “Isa along katoliko at buong pusong tinatanggap and kamatayan

para sa Panginoon, kung ako man ay may sanlibong buhay, lahat ng
iyon ay iaalay ko sa Kanya.”
-San Lorenzo Ruiz.
A. The good citizenship values of faith in the Almighty God

This is the basic value to put God in the center of your lives and communicate
with Him by means of prayers. You should look to Him as your ultimate source,
one with infinite powers to help you in your work, to enable you to meet your
needs and to get you out of trouble and crisis. With this experience, you become
fully aware of the things you can accomplish when you live a life of faith.

It is ironic, however, that in a country where citizen are innately “maka-Diyos”,

there are committed each day, many acts violating the laws of God. How can it
be that you ask for God’s help and guidance then go against His wishes?

Faith alone
By Bro. Andrew Maria, MMHC
A devout widow who was known to be living saint was crossing a bridge
with her child when an accident happened. Her son fell off the bridge and
plunged into the deep water below. At this, some men got ready to jump
into the water to save the child. However, the widow forbade them.

“do not move,” she told the men.” My faith alone can save the child.”

After she had said this, the widow knelt on the bridge and prayed with
great faith. In a short while, the child drowned and died. The widow wept.

What is the moral of the story?

B. The good citizenship value of respect
for life
Your life and own humanity is a gift from God, created from His own image and likeness which
makes you a person of worth and dignity as persons and grow to appreciate each others’ worth
by keeping an open mind and charitable attitude so you may be able to appreciate others’
giftedness and special roles in your life and in the society.

Your body is God’s temple, it is sacred and by all means you should be responsible for it because
any form of violence against it defies the sanctity of life. Our natural human rights protect you
from anything that endangers your life and well being. You should also be responsible for
upholding the rights of others. You shall not be an advocate of violence or any means that may
harm the life and dignity of others.
Life is precious. It is your duty to respect, protect, nurture and preserve the human life from the
moment of its conception.
Thoughts to ponder:
As a student, do I have habits and vices that may lead me to destroy my own body which is
considered as God’s temple?
Do I treat other people well and give them the worth and dignity due to them as human beings?
C. The good citizenship value of order

The value of order is doing “first things first.” It is simply doing the right thing at
the right time and right place without hesitation.
Order entails the discipline of mind emotion and action. We need these so that we
can lay a peaceful successful and productive life. Otherwise it will trigger
situations of panic unrest confusion havoc and anarchy.
You should understand that the value of order is important in your quest to
improve yourselves as citizens. You should learn to strive hard in arranging your
lies in a certain way that will allow you to sere as inspiration to others by your
examples and by a meaningful life guided by the order everyday.

Thoughts to ponder:
Do I recognize the benefits of living an orderly life?
Have I sorted out my priorities in life?
D. The good citizenship value of work.

“GIVE FISH TO A MAN AND HE WILL HAVE FOOD FOR A DAY TEACH HIM HOW TO FISH AND HE
SHALL HAVE FOOD TO EAT THROUGHOUT HIS LIFETIME.”
- Chinese proverb
Work is a gift and it has become part of your nature and destiny. God has given you talents to use
as investments in your work and in return you are expected to settle for nothing less than
excellent results.
Hard work quality work and honest work are what makes a citizen a good productive and self-
reliant member of the society.
It is also important that you have the right values and attitudes toward your work and dealings.
You should always remember that no matter how much work you do what counts in the end is
not the volume of work but the amount of love you put into your work. Learn to work with love
integrity and honest to achieve excellent results.
Thoughts to ponder:
Am I a committed student who gives my best in school and in other endeavors?
Do I use my God-given talents wisely?
E. The good citizenship value of concern for the family and future generations
Respetuhin natin and ating ina ilaw siya ng tahanan bigyang galang ang ama at ang payo
ang susundan at sa magkakapatid kailangan ay magmahalan dapat lang ay pagusapan ang
hindi nauunwaan.
This value emphasizes that your family is a gift from God and that utmost attention must be
focused on the family a sanctuary of life and a core unit of society.
You draw inspiration and strength from you family and in return you are expected to do
your responsibilities as a member of the family to keep it intact and strong against the
forces that tend to destroy its values and sense of unity.
A family is worth more than any worldly gain. Be vigilant and possess the resolve to always
value your family as your most precious gift next to your life. Be strengthened by love
understanding and mutual respect for all members of our family.
Thoughts to ponder:
What are the most pressing issues my family faces today?
Have I developed a strong personal conviction and resolve to value the well being and unity
of my family in the midst of growing threats against it?
II. PAGKAMAKA-TAO

“Ang tenga kapag pinagdikit korteng puso… extension ng puso ang

tenga kaya kapag marunong kang makinig marunong kang magmahal…”
-Bob Ong

Love means so much to us, simply love is the answer to our many
questions during these trying times. It is by love that you care respect,
accept, forgive and trust.

But why is it that our nation has never moved forward if we all have
LOVE within us?
A. The good citizenship value of love
Maybe not all of us ever learned how to live in love which holds us back to
love others. This is what the Almighty God wants you to learn; learn to
LOVE.
Love entails sacrifice, responsibility and service. Love binds us together as a
nation. Love is the key to our national progress. Let it love be in the
beginning the middle and the end of our history as a nation.
Thoughts to ponder:
Am I a loving student, citizen and person?
How can I demonstrate the value of love to my family friends and
community?
How can I be a more loving person to others?
What benefits can I possibly reap from being a loving person?
B. The good citizenship value of freedom
“Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought”
-Pope John Paul II
You value freedom by giving due recognition and respect to your individuality as persons
with human rights and duties. Freedom is never without the virtue of responsibility.
Freedom is the power to act or not to act. God gave out lives, and with that comes the
freedom to choose what you want to make with it.
The freedom our nation is enjoying now the fruits of love hardship and sacrifices of our
ancestors. EDSA I and II are examples of events in our history as a nation that showed how
we protected our freedom from tyrant leaders and anarchy.
You should practice freedom with a clear understanding of its limits, with a sense of
discipline and chastity which will lead you to love your fellowmen understand their plight,
and do what is good and right while avoiding what is wrong and evil.
Thoughts to ponder:
As a student in what ways can I demonstrate my commitment to freedom?
C. The good citizenship value of peace
You value peace by doing well for others and for your country living and working
together in harmony and avoiding violence as a way of settling disputes.
Peace begins with you. Peace is a God- given gift that you must nurture by prayer. This
can be attained and sustained when you develop a deep consciousness of your faith in
God, concern for your fellowmen loyalty to your country and respect for your
environment.
“Peace means serenity of mind simplicity of heart and tranquility of soul”
- St. Augustine
You should be a person of peace a builder of harmony among your fellowmen. You
should strive hard to foster the value of peace in your personal endeavors.
Thought to ponder:
What do I need to have peace and be able to shun violence?
Why do I need peace?
How can I give peace?
D. The good citizenship value of truth
The value of truth is living and loving passionately with honesty and sincerity.
Truth is important in our society because it is condition for freedom. It entails
transparency honesty integrity sincerity, courage and humility. The truth also
demands sacrifices and efforts but it is a worthy cause that highlights your own
capacity as a person to do well and live with integrity.
You are a person of integrity; let truth strengthen your character by honesty and
responsibility. Honesty should be applied in all your roles in life because the truth
will set you free and it should always prevail.
“There is no truth in a good in lie”
Thought to ponder:
Am I a truthful person?
Do I recognize the importance of the value of truth in my life? Family? Work? and
country?
A.E. Good citizenship value of justice
B.
You value justice by means of promoting ethical practices that enhance the
essence of social justice. It also means the promotion of a healthy and
humane working condition, fair and legal labor practices, correct use of
power, moving purposefully away from graft, corruption and other evils.

Justice is important in our life because it ensures us that our society fosters an
atmosphere that respects human dignity, security, and one that allows every
person equal opportunity to pursue posterity, development and happiness.
Let me share with you a story that will simply show you that justice is giving
every man his due.
“To every man his due”
There was once a poor farmer who would come to town everyday in order to
supply a baker with homemade bibingka. In exchange for five pounds of
bread for his family.
One day, the baker decided to weigh the bibingka. He discovered that the
bibingka was one pound short. This made the baker very angry, and he
accused the farmer of having cheated him.
But the farmer very calmly declared, “you see sir I am poor and I have no
weights at home. So I take the five pounds of bread you give me and use it as
a standard. In this way I am sure of giving you an equal amount of bibingka.
From the story mentioned above reflect on this question:
As a citizen, have I done my share in giving my fellow men their basic share
of justice by at least treating them with dignity and being mindful of their
rights as much as I value my own?”
III. PAGKAMAKA- BAYAN
A. The good citizenship value of unity
“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
When you say unity is a good citizenship value, you mean that all we Filipino citizens are expected to
be one as a people.
It also means that YOU:
Want your country to be united always.
Are able to think of others as you would of yourselves.
Are willing to lend a helping hand to others.
Want and are willing to work for what is the best for your countrymen.
The story shows that whether in our country or organizations, civic or church, we ought to be
united, for the devil like the preying lion, divides and conquers.
“A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand.”
You should put aside division, and agree to work as one this is not easy to do, but it is something
you must do. It is a heroic task. But remember, you, are called to be a hero. This is a time for heroes.
B. The good citizenship value of equality
“There will never be real equality so long as one feels inferior or superior to another”
- Mahatma Gandhi
This value means treating one another with equality and utmost dignity, respect for fellow
human beings, regardless of religion or cultural orientation, sex, social status, race, etc.
All men are created equal and have every right to be treated fairly in the interest of love and
justice. As good citizens, you should therefore refrain from making irrational judgments of
people; act conscientiously and decisively to protect each person’s right to equality. This is
essential in establishing a community of happy, loving, caring and peaceful people.
Thoughts to ponder:
What does the value of equality mean to me? How important is it to me?
Do I treat others with a strong sense of equality?
Am I aware of issues that threaten the value of equality in my community/society?
How do these issues affect me as a person/citizen?
As a concerned citizen, what can I do to ensure that the value of equality is safeguarded and
promoted?
C. The good citizenship value of respect for law and government
You should be a law-abiding citizen. Regardless of whoever sits at the helm
of the government.
Laws and governments are meant to serve our own interests as citizens and
not of the interest of the few, especially those who are in positions of power
and authority.
You should seek ways to know the laws more so that you may be able to
follow them with more understanding and also strive hard to appreciate the
government and its functions so that you can contribute to the efforts of
improving the lives of your country men. You should not allow your values to
be compromised by illegal acts and practices. Strive to take a critical stand in
making a decision to follow laws and appreciate the work of government.
Pilipino muna. Tangkilikin ang sariling atin.
- Claro M. Recto
Patriotism means that you should be a good citizen ever vigilant for the
welfare of your country. It calls you to be committed to serve the interest of
the nation no matter who are seated at the helm of the government.
Patriotism is every person’s sense of duty and responsibility: to contribute to
development of our country, protecting our integrity, and upholding the
rights and dignity of our people.
Being proud of our personal and national identity and being responsible
voters are some of the concrete examples on how we cultivate the value of
patriotism.
Thoughts to ponder:
As a student. What are some ways in which I can perform simple acts of
patriotism?
Do I love my country enough that I am inspired to serve her in any way I can?
D. The good citizenship value of common good

Tumulong ka sa ikabubuti ng iyong kakapwaan at paunlarin mo ang

iyong katarungang pangmadla. Di ka nabubuhay ng para sa iyo lamang
ni para sa iyong mga anak. Ikaw ay bahagi ng lipunang
pinagkakautangan mon g mga tiayk na sagutin.:
- Manuel L. Quezon
The term common good refers to the sum of the total of goods and social conditions which allow
people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily.
The common good consists of three elements:
1.Respect for the person as such—his fundamental and inalienable human rights.
2.The social well-being and development of the group itself.
3.The peace for the stability and security of a just order.
The basic value of promotion of the common good clearly brings together other basic values and
illustrates how the basic values are related and reinforce each other, e.g. : faith in Almighty God,
unity, patriotism, work, love, peace and equality.
To promote common good is an obligation of every member of society. It is to share what you have to
the other members of society who need your help most so that their human dignity will be upheld. In
doing this, you should be sincere and willing to be counted in the work of promoting the common
good since the government needs all citizens to join in this mission.

Thoughts to ponder:
Are you ready to do your share in promoting the common good?
Have I developed the habit of sharing my blessings with others specially those who are less
fortunate?
IV. PAGKAMAKA- KALIKASAN
A. The good citizenship value of concern for the environment
“Kababaan, kalikasan o pera sa kinabukasan, iwasan ang
pagkakamaling ating naranasan, oras nang magtubos, daigdig natin
wag sayangin wag hayaang maubos.”
- francis magalona Kabataan para sa kinabukasan
This value means launching an efficient and sustainable “clean and
green” program nation wide.
God made us stewards of His creation. You are aware that your
existence and that of generations after you are threatened by the
destruction of the environment. In this alarming situation, you should
develop a sense of urgency in the way you treat your environment:
respect the integrity of creation by means of using all environment
resources properly and prudently.
It is in every person’s mission of stewardship that he or she be more conscious
of his/her actions when he/she relates with the environment. You should treat
Mother Nature as your own mother and masterpiece, giving it great care and
appreciating its wonder and beauty. The acts could be as simple as throwing
that candy wrapper on the garbage can instead of car or jeepney windows,
avoiding the use of plastics, re-using your old clothes instead of buying new
ones and the likes.

Nature is God’s grace to you that’s why you should take care of it so that you
will have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, clean ocean to launch
adventures and above all, a life that’s healthy and a future worthy to be shared
to the next generation. These are the values embedded in the preamble of 1987
Philippine Constitution; this module clearly explained the meaning of the values
and responsibilities we have to do to be good citizens of the Philippines.
Remember, this value is innately given to us by God. We should know how
to use it properly taking into consideration not only our welfare, but also
that of others for the betterment of our country.

“Ang kabataan ang magulang ng bukas”

- Milagros t. Hernandez, Tula.

You, as the future movers of our country and parents of the future, are
called to dedicate yourselves in the service of our nation and motivate
others by exemplifying the values of a good Filipino citizen.
Thoughts to ponder:

How do you respond to the challenge of saving the environment?

Are our current efforts to save the environment enough to protect it?
Does or future generations have the chance of enjoying nature with all
its glory?
What project/activity/program can you suggest to the government to
strengthen love for the environment?
THANK YOU!