“ A person who neglects his duty as a citizen is not entitled to his rights as a

citizen”

Understand the principles underpinning good citizenship, rights, and responsibilities of citizens, service and volunteerism for national development

Describe & analyze issues that relate to the good citizenship values, rights and responsibilities of student-citizens in the country

Make reasonable decisions, address issues, explain concepts and/or solve problems using relevant examples pertaining to exercise of rights, fulfillment of obligations, and promotion of values towards responsible citizenship, and

Appreciate the significance of good citizenship towards the attainment of national development.

The Bill of RightsBasic Values of FilipinosNationalism and Patriotism for

National DevelopmentCommunity Service and

Volunteerism

“There’s no Constitution worthy of the name without a bill or declaration of rights”Article III Phil Constitution 1987Establishes the relationship of the

Individual to the State & Defines the RIGHTS of the Ind’l by limiting the lawful powers of the State.

BILL OF RIGHTS – constitutional enumeration of rights & privileges guaranteed by the State to all persons within its territory. Statement of individual liberties which citizens,

residents & sojourners in the country enjoy abuses in against the exercise of government power

People’s shield against government abuse Ten Commandments of our Constitutional Faith Means of Self-government & sovereignty Means to Truth Means of an ENDS of Security & survival

NSTP as a CITIZENSHIP training scheme focuses on translating the GOOD citizenship values as reflected in the PREAMBLE of the Constitution into concrete action in building a better Philippines

16 Basic Filipino Values in the Constitution

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 COMMON GOOD, CONSERVE

AND DEVELOP OUR PATRIMONY, AND SECURE OURSELVES 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

Latin word: “preambulare” –means “to walk before”

The PROLOGUE of the Constitution

• I shall live a life that is based on the right values and serve as an inspiration to others who may be struggling to strengthen their own faith in God.• I have the gift of faith in God• The gift of faith in God in me needs to be nurtured• My life is strengthened by my Faith in God and• A strong Faith in God, coupled with other important

values, will improve my life and those of others.

Love is a powerful force in nurturing manFreedom is consist of doing what we like, but in having

the right to do what we ought.Let there be peace on earth.. And let it begin with me….Let the peace of the nation begin in the minds of its

citizensA man who seeks truth and loves it must be reckoned

precious to any human society Giving justice to anyone is a fair treatment to everyone

UnityEquality

Rotten skullsEach person may differ in worldly

stature, but each one bears the same amount of dignity as another and all share one common destiny.

Story: The Giving TreePersonal Resolution:

I am a steward of creation. I understand that my very existence & that of generations after me are threatened by the destruction of the environment. I pledge to be more discerning individual by using all environmental resources properly & prudently. I shall develop a conscious effort to preserve & protect the environment from further degradation. I shall treat the environment as though it were my own masterpiece, giving it great care & priding myself

The Maka-Kalikasan

of its wonders & beauty. I shall never ever be thankful of the grace of God & the dedication of people in their work to ensure that my family and I have clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, clean oceans to launch adventures and above all, a life that’s healthy and a future worthy to be shared with the next generations

Nationalism –attitude that the members of a nation have w/c includes the concept of national identity (common origin, ethnicity,cultural ties); actions that members of the nation take when seeking to attain (sustain) self-determination

Patriotism – love of and/or devotion to one’s country

Nationalism and Patriotism