Module 3 CWTS 1 Citizenship
Module 3 CWTS 1 Citizenship
OVERVIEW
In the previous module, you learned the different aspects of self to fully understand the behaviors
of individuals, then you learned also how to express your commitment in upholding the Filipino core values
by supporting NSTP activities and in performing your roles as individuals.
In our next lesson, we will tackle Good Citizenship on how we apply in our daily life as a Filipino,
it will specifically discuss Factors Determining Citizenship and Responsibilities of a Filipino Citizen.
DISCUSSION
Introduction
A good Filipino citizen is one who plays an active and intelligent role as a member of the
community. He/she is one who fulfills his duties and obligations to the government and society. He/she
possesses the traits of respectfulness, courtesy and consideration for parents and elders and for others.
He/she observes punctuality, promptness, and good moral conduct.
You can become good citizens by living in accordance with the good citizenship values we can
derive from the preamble of the 1987 Philippine 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”.
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natural resources, to operate public utilities, to administer educational institutions, and to manage the mass
media. Commonly, it imposes the duty of allegiance to the political community.
3. Marriage to a citizen
Citizenship can also be obtained by marrying a citizen which is termed Jure Matrimonii.
- Marriage of a Filipino Citizen (whether male or female) to an alien spouse does not make
Filipino an alien nor the husband or wife, an alien, a Filipino.
- The Filipino citizenship is retained unless by the act or omission of the Filipino, renouncing
his or her citizenship.
4. Naturalization
- States normally grant citizenship to people who have immigrated to that state and have
resided there for the given number of years. Sometimes aspiring citizen may have to pass
a test, swear allegiance to their new state and renounce their prior citizenship.
- The present Naturalization law of the Philippines is Commonwealth Act No. 473.
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- The renunciation if the former nationality and the fact of entrance to similar
relationship towards a new body politic.
(Section 4. Citizens of the Philippines who marry aliens shall retain their citizenship, unless by their act or
omission they are deemed, under the law, to have renounced it.)
Under Section 2 of the Revised Naturalization Law the applicant must possess the following
qualifications for Philippine Naturalization.
1. He must not be less than twenty-one years of age on the day of the hearing of the petition;
2. He must have resided in the Philippines for a continuous period of not less than ten years;
3. He must be of good moral character and believes in the principles underlying the Philippine
Constitution, and must have conducted himself in a proper and irreproachable manner during
the entire period of his residence in the Philippines in his relation with the constituted
government as well as with the community in which he is living;
4. He must own real estate in the Philippines worth not less than five thousand pesos, Philippine
currency, or must have some known lucrative trade, profession, or lawful occupation;
5. He must be able to speak or write English or Spanish or anyone of the principal languages; and
6. He must have enrolled his minor children of school age in any of the public or private schools
recognized by the Bureau of Public Schools of the Philippines where Philippine history,
government and civics are taught or prescribed as part of the school curriculum, during the
entire period of the residence in the Philippines required of him prior to the hearing of the
petition for naturalization as Philippine citizen.
Under Section of 4 of the Revised Naturalization Law, the following persons cannot qualify for
Philippine citizenship of the Revised Naturalization Law
1. Persons opposed to organized government or affiliated with any association or group of persons
who uphold and teach doctrines opposing all organized governments;
2. Persons defending or teaching the necessity or propriety of violence, personal assault, or
assassination for the success and predominance of their ideas;
3. Polygamists or believers in the practice of polygamy;
4. Persons convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude;
5. Persons suffering from mental alienation or incurable contagious diseases;
6. Persons who during the period of their stay in the Philippines, have not mingled socially with
the Filipinos, or who have not evinced a sincere desire to learn and embrace the customs,
traditions, and ideals of the Filipinos;
7. Citizens or subjects of nations with whom the Philippines is at war; and
8. Citizens or subjects of a foreign country other than the United States, whose laws do not grant
Filipinos the right to become naturalized citizens or subject thereof.
3.3 Citizens of the Philippines
Under the present Constitution, the following are considered citizens of the Philippines:
a. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution.
b. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines.
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c. Those born before January 17, 1973 of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon
attaining the age of majority.
d. Those who are naturalized in accordance with law.
Hence, based on Article IV, Section 1 (2) of our 1987 Constitution, the basic rule on citizenship in the
Philippines, irrespective of the place of birth, is that a person born of either a Filipino father or a Filipino
mother shall be considered a Philippine citizen following the jus sanguinis rule.
Unlike the rule in American law, however, where the Congress cannot strip a person of his citizenship
absent his voluntary renunciation, our Constitution expressly provides that 'Philippine citizenship may be
lost or reacquired in the manner provided by law. “Thus, our Congress can provide for specific grounds
that could result in loss of one's Philippine citizenship such as those provided under Commonwealth Act
No. 63.
Alexander L. Lacson is a Filipino bestselling author of patriotic books, a poet, lawyer, businessman,
civil society leader, and NGO leader. He is best known as the bestselling author of the book "12 Little
Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country.
After Lacson and his wife chose to stay in the Philippines instead of moving abroad, they decided to
promote the idea that conditions in the Philippines could be improved if individual Filipinos stayed in their
homeland and took action. Lacson reasoned: "The answer is in us as a people; that hope is in us as a people.
When he published a 108-page book titled 12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country,
it struck a nerve among many Filipinos.
The 12 "little things" are:
Whenever we are on the road obeying traffic rules and using common sense are essential.
Traffic rules are in place to help protect you and others while operating a vehicle on the road.
Be mindful of the following; Observe speed limit, be mindful of traffic signs and signals, signal
your intentions and pass with care and only where allowed.
2. Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt.
It is very important to ask for an official receipt for it will help you separate chargeable
and non-chargeable income and identify your actual deductions if there is any.
It can also help you to keep track of deductible expenses most especially in business,
keeping receipts of all your transactions will help you claim all of your possible deductions.
A good Filipino citizen we are obliged to support our own products as for buying
local products means that you support yourself too, when you spend your money on a locally-
owned business instead of a multinational brand, your money goes to purchasing other service
providers, farms, and businesses which strengthens the country’s economic base. Also, it can
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reduce your carbon footprint, buying from a local business requires a significantly smaller
carbon footprint to get a product from the maker to your doorstep. Whether it’s a product that
someone made from their own home, a farm, or a local warehouse, it requires less
transportation to get to you thereby reducing any impact on the environment in terms of
transportation, fuel, pollution, and congestion. Job creation: Local businesses are a source of
income to many communities especially those in need. By supporting Filipino products, your
money directly goes to them and puts food on a family’s table, instead of to the pockets of
multinational companies. Local Food Products are much healthier for it comes from local
manufacturers and farms, especially those made in small batches, use little to no preservatives
and chemicals compared to those produced by commercial farms, who tend to use more
insecticides and hormones.
As a consumer, you’ll have access to wider options when you shop from locally
owned businesses, who are more in tune with what the community needs and wants at a fair
price. International companies develop products based on sales targets and profits more
importantly, without keeping the diversity of the community in mind. This is why more
Filipino businesses are creating unique, thoughtful products to cater to a smaller niche but with
a bigger impact. Be wiser and think about the next time you’re making a decision about where
to spend your money. Going local is always the better choice.
4. When you talk to others, especially foreigners, speak positively about us and our
country.
Essentially, we Filipinos can be proud of our humanity. We are a highly-relational
people, proficient in emotionally and socially connecting with others. Our innate humanity is
very much apparent in the caring ways we interact with those close to us including others
outside our kin circle. In fact, this trait is one of the distinct assets of millions of Filipino
doctors, nurses, care givers, and nannies who work abroad. Aside from which, we Filipinos
are creative though being creative is not an exclusive trait possessed only by Filipinos, what
makes ours distinct is the artistry, expressiveness, spontaneity, and humor that altogether
define Filipino creativity.
Aside from the abundance of world-renowned Filipino talents in music and the
performing arts, our country is rich with visual artists, fashion designers, animators and many
other artists. Filipinos are making waves in the international scene, particularly in the
entertainment, creative, and design industries, we Filipinos can be proud of our creativity.
While being creative is not an exclusive trait possessed only by Filipinos, what makes ours
distinct is the artistry, expressiveness, spontaneity, and humor that altogether define Filipino
creativity.
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cameras. Truly, Filipinos reveal a positive spirit of adapting to distress and finding something
pleasant amidst the misery.
Filipino qualities the best way we can. After all, each one of us is the most convincing
spokesperson of our country— the good and the bad we project ultimately impacts the country’s
image.
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No exercise is better for the human heart than to reach down and lift someone else up.
This truly defines a successful life. For success is the sum, not of our earthly possessions, but
of how many times we have shown love and kindness to others.
In 2003, P83 billion was collected from individual income taxes. But 91 percent of
this amount came from salaried workers from the government and private sector, people who
had no choice since their income taxes were withheld mandatorily. Only P7 billion of the P83
billion came from businessmen and professionals like doctors, lawyers, accountants and
architects, among others.
You can make a difference in the future of our country by making a difference in the
world of children.
12. Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow the law and love our country.
Today's children will someday rule and lead this world. But whether they will be bad
rulers or good leaders will depend largely on how we raise them today. Our future is in the
hearts and minds of our children.
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SUPPLEMANTAL MATERIAL
Play the video from the given link below and discuss what you’ve been learn on what it takes to be a
Good Citizen.
Philippines: What it takes to be a Good Citizen Links in World Bank Group:
https://olc.worldbank.org/content/philippines-what-it-takes-be-good-citizen
ACTIVITY
1. List the answers of all Filipinos who were interviewed and answered the question “What does it
take to be a good citizen” in given video link.
2. The table below consist of the list of Characteristics of a Good citizen. Read them carefully and
vertically rank them from 1-8 to assess and give yourself a score as to how GOOD are you as a
citizen; 1 being the most important and 8 being the least.
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3. Express your responsibilities as a Filipino Citizen or being a Good Citizen in your community.
Choose one (1) from the following: Write an essay, compose a poem, compose a song or
Infographic.
Rubrics for Essay
(How can you express your responsibilities as a Filipino Citizen or being a good citizen in your
community)
• Structured •Rambling
format format
Grammar/mechani • Manipulates • Uses complex • Uses • Uses simple
cs complex sentences sentences compound sentences
• sentence for effect/impact • Few sentences
structure • No punctuation or punctuation or • Too many
• punctuation/m mechanical errors mechanical punctuations
echanics errors and/or
mechanical
errors
Language • Vocabulary is • Vocabulary is • Vocabulary • Vocabulary is
• Vocabulary; sophisticated and varied, specific is used unsophisticat
use of correct as are and properly ed, not used
vocabulary sentences which appropriate though properly in
• Tone vary in structure • Frequently sentences very simple
and length uses subj may be sentences.
• Uses and specific v simple • Uses subject
manipulates correctly • Infrequently specific
subject specific • Writer’s tone uses subject vocabulary
vocabulary for emerges and is specific too
effect generally vocabulary sparingly
• Writer’s tone is appropriate to correctly
clear, consistent audience • Writer’s tone
and appropriate exhibits some
for intended level of
audience
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audience
sensitivity
Content/ • Central idea is • Central idea • The central • Central idea
Information well developed and clarity idea is and clarity
• Clarity of and clarity purpose are expressed purpose are
purpose purpose is generally though it may absent or
• Critical and exhibited evidence essay be vague or incompletely
original throughout the • Evidence of too broad; ex and
thought paper critical, careful • Some sense of maintained
• Use of • Abundance of thought and purpose is • Little or no
examples evidence of critical, analysis and/or main essay evidence of
careful thought and insight Some critical,
analysis and/or • There are evidence of careful
insight good, relevant critic careful thought
• Evidence and supporting thought and analysis
examples are vivid examples and analysis and/or
and specific, while evidence and/or insight insight
focus remains • There are • There are
tight examples too few, no
and examples
evidence, and
though evidence or
general they are
most
irrelevant
Unique The essay is written or The essay is written The essay is This essay is not
presented in such a or presented in written or engaging, nor
way that it effectively such a way that presented does it
engages the reader and engages the reader in such a way that differentiate
distinctly it engages and stands out in it effectively, itself from
the reader and it some way from distinctly and other essays
occasionally engages other essays occasionally responding
the differentiate itself responding to the engages the to the same
from other essays same prompt. reader, however it prompt.
responding to the mostly
same prompt. fails to
differentiates
itself from other
essays responding
to the same
prompt.
TOTAL SCORE
(15 pts.)
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Creativity The student The student The song composed The song
composed an composed an is not very original, composed is not
original song with a original song but but there are some very original. The
clear theme. there are some elements that are message is not
elements that are not not excellent. conveyed.
excellent.
Tempo and The melody and Tempo and rhythm Tempo and rhythm The song is
Melody rhythm were are consistent. The are sometimes choppy with a
perfectly performed. melody is mostly unclear or slow unnatural mix of
Students could clap smooth and clear. down and speed up. tempo. The
along to a steady The melody is melody of the
beat. apparent is some song is unclear.
places but unclear
in others.
Organization The writer clearly The writer lacked The writer lacked The song was
organized one of the following: two of the unorganized and
information, used clearly organized following: difficult to
mostly correct information, correct clearly organized follow.
grammar and grammar and information, correct
spelling and used spelling usage, grammar and
legible handwriting. and/or legible spelling usage,
handwriting. and/or legible
handwriting.
Relevance to The themes are The theme from the The theme from the The theme from
the Theme clearly explained and composition is composition is not the composition
relevant. explained but clearly explained is totally not
specific details as and specific explained and
evidence that evidence that specific evidence
support this theme supports this claim that supports this
are not provided. is not provided. claim is not
provided.
Total Score (15 pts.)
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4. Answer the following questions and write the letter of your correct answer in the blank
______1. The principle of citizenship is based on the “law of the soil” or “jus soli.” This signifies that
citizenship is based on which of the following?
A. Who are person is born to C. Where a person is born
B. Naturalization D. Citizens obligations and
Responsibilities
______2. The principle of law of blood in determining someone's citizenship is based on-
C. Where they born C. Naturalization
D. Taking test to prove citizenship D. Who they were born to
______3. The following are qualifications for applicants for Philippine Naturalization, except?
A. He must not be less than twenty-one years of age on the day of the hearing of the
petition;
B. He must have resided in the Philippines for a continuous period of not less than
ten years;
C. He must own real estate in the Philippines worth not less than five thousand pesos,
Philippine currency, or must have some known lucrative trade, profession, or
lawful occupation.
D. Passing a Philippine History and Government Exam.
______5. Which of the following is a member of an official political body, such as a nation, country or
state, who is born in the country of their citizenship?
G. Native born citizen C. Naturalized Citizen
H. Immigrant D. Alien
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REFERENCES
II. Ang, M.J., Tajolosa, R.A.,Mendoza, M.A., & Jose, G.E. ( 2013). NSTP-CWTS 1. Malabon City,
Philippines: Mutya Publishing House
III. Alex Lacson's 12 Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country. (March 2012).
Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxi_67YuebU
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