Module 1 – Citizenship Training

Lesson 5 - Good Citizenship Values

Learning Objectives

At the end of the topic, students are expected to:

a. analyze the preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution;

b. give the duties and obligations of Filipino citizens;
c. cite activities in teachingnationalism.

Learning Content

Developing Good Citizenship

Every right has a corresponding responsibility. Next to the right to live is the right
for citizenship. It provides man the necessary protection of the state, identity, education,
job opportunities, securities and all other rights provided by existing laws.

To the students and instructor, you may access the diagnostic test on Philippine
Citizenship at https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=philippine-
citizenship-test-practice.

Preamble of the 1987 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 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.

Citizenship

Citizenship is a term denoting membership of a citizen in a political society,

which membership implies, reciprocally, a duty of allegiance on the part member and
duty of protection on the part of the State.

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Citizen

A citizen is a person having the title of citizenship. He is a member of a

democratic community who enjoys a full civil and political rights and its accorded
protection inside and outside the territory of the State.

Article IV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution identifies the following as citizens
of the Philippines:

1. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of said
Constitution;
2. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines; those born before
January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine Citizenship upon
reaching the age of majority; and
3. Those who are naturalized in accordance with law.

Great ideal in the life of every citizen

The greatest ideal in the life of every citizen must be patriotism or love of
country. This achieved through the exercise the positive nationalism and the defense of
our sovereignty when it is threatened by outside and inside forces.

Next to loyalty to God is loyalty to country which is sealed by a pledge of

allegiance such loyalty is neither through compulsion of force, as motivated by certain
material considerations.

Filipino citizen’s loyalty

As a citizen, we have several objects of loyalty in our country, superiors or duly

constituted authorities, principle, our flag, our word of honor.

Filipino may differ in physical features but they are bound by their love for the
country they call their own. They are proud of the cultural heritage and prouder still to
belong to a race of people known for their courage and love of freedom.

Loyalty must be inspired by the respect and faith in the cause to which we
subscribe. It should not be servility or fanaticism. Loyalty is based on love of country,
respect for superiors, belief in the cause and principle, reverence for national symbols and
loyalty to one’s world of honor.

Acquiring Citizenship
1.There are two principles of citizenship in the world, “jus solis” (by blood) and
“jus sanguinis” (by birth).
2. A baby who was born within the air space or within 12 nautical miles from the
boarder of the United States will automatically have US citizenship regardless of
the parent’s nationality.

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3. Commonwealth Act No. 473 provides the qualifications and processes for
acquiring Filipino citizenship.

Learning Activity

Directions:Compose a three –stanza poem encouraging good citizenship (English

or Filipino). Record yourself while reciting it.

Learning Assessment

Directions:Answer the following questions:

1. How do you internalize the Preamble of our Constitution?

2. Think of other possible activities to demonstrate the inculcating of nationalism.

Learning References

1. 1987 Philippine Constitution

2. Commonwealth Act No. 473
3. GuilloJr.,Romeo M, Content Standards of Literacy Training Service, Morlanda
Publishing, 2011
4. July 25, 2020 https://thepointsguy.com/2018/01/what-is-the-citizenship-of-a-
baby-born-on-an-airplane/
5. July 25, 2020 https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=philippine-
citizenship-test-practice.

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Lesson 6 – Voter Citizenship Education

Learning Objectives
At the end of the topic, students are expected to:
a) recognize the duties and responsibilities as voter;
b) inspire to participate actively in activities whether in national or local elections

Learning Content
The Filipino citizen-voter education cover the political and electoral system, human
rights, and governance that serve to contribute to efforts at developing matured and informed
political attitudes and decisions of Filipino citizen-voters.

1. What is election?
Election is the means by which the people choose their officials for definite and fixed
periods

2. What are the different types of electoral exercises?

The two (2) types of electoral exercises are:
a) regular elections (national, local, barangay, ARMM, SK)
b) special elections (plebiscite, referendum, initiative, recall)

3. What is the right of suffrage?

Suffrage is the human right to vote to which, in the Philippines, is embodied in three
documents:
a) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
b) The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; and
c) The 1987 Philippine Constitution.

These documents all call for universality of the right; equality in access to public
service; and secrecy of voters. The political choice and decision you make will determine
the kind of government that will serve the country. The will of the people, then, will be
best expressed in clean, orderly and honest election.

4. Who are qualified to vote in Philippine elections?

a) Citizens of the Philippines;
b) Those who are 18 years old and above on the day of elections;
c) A resident of the Philippines for one year and in the city or municipality wherein
he/she proposes to vote for at least six months before the elections.

5. Who are qualified to vote under the Overseas Absentee Voting Law?
a) Filipino citizen abroad

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b) Those who are 18 years old and above on the day of elections
c) Immigrants with affidavit to resume residence in the Philippines
d) Permanent residents with affidavit of intent to resume residence in the Philippines.

6. Who are disqualified by law to vote in Philippine elections?

a) Persons sentenced to be imprisoned for not less than one year
b) Persons who committed rebellion, sedition, violation of the anti-subversion and
firearms law, or any crime against national security or disloyalty to the government
c) Insane or incompetent persons

7. How often are the elections held?

a) Every 2nd Monday of May for national and local election
National and local elections are held on the second Monday of May every third
year starting 1992. The presidential and vice presidential elections are held every six
years. Election Days in which the president and vice president and barangay officials
are not elected are called "midterm elections"; Election Days in which the president
and vice president are elected are called "presidential elections". Barangay-level
officials, although are currently elected in the same year as the other officials, are
elected separately the succeeding months.
b) Every last Monday of October, every 3 years for barangay and SK officials
Barangay-level elections, starting from 2007, are to be held every three years
during the last Monday of October, although these elections are frequently postponed
(and incumbents' terms are extended) as a cost-saving measure.
c) Every 3 years from March 1993 – ARRM elections
Elections for the positions in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim
Mindanao (BARMM), starting from 2011, are to be held every three years during the
second Monday of May.

8. What are the actions points for citizen-voters in exercising the right of suffrage?
a) Before elections
Prepare to exercise the right of suffrage and the right to an informed and free choice.
 Register during the period allowed for voter registration.
 Be informed of the issues, platforms, and personalities of the political
candidates.
 Set specific guidelines in choosing government leaders in terms of the
candidate’s social affiliations and interests, competence, lifestyle, and
performance records.
 Conduct/participate in public debates that would inform citizens and gain the
commitment of the candidates to integrate, foremost, the interests and welfare
of the citizen in their program of government.
b) During elections
Exercise vigilance and the right to vote.
 Vote according to your conscience

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 Protect the integrity of your own vote from any other undue influence
 Volunteer in organizations that work for clean and peaceful elections
 Watch out for instance of cheating in the elections and inform authorities and
the rest of the electorate of such activities.
c) After elections
Practice continued vigilance and participate in governance.
 Be vigilant in the counting and canvassing of votes
 Attend consultations and public hearings, and participate in local special
bodies.
 Legislate advocacy – s process where citizens talk with lawmakers and other
implementers in the government to ensure that the concerns and welfare of
the general public are included in the discussion and making of laws.
d) The Election process
These are the steps in the election process:
 Registration day
 Revision day
 List of votes
 Casting of votes
 Counting of votes
 Preparation of election returns and other reports
 Distribution of election returns
• Board of Canvassers (for President and Vice President
• Board of Canvassers (for Senators)
• Board of Canvassers (for Provincial/City/District/Municipal)
 Proclamation of winning candidates
e) Citizen-voter participation in Political affairs
 Initiation and Referendum
Through the system of initiative and referendum, the people can directly
propose, exact, and reject laws at the local level. Citizens may directly
propose amendments to the Constitution by a petition of at least 12% of the
total number of registered voters where three (3) % of registered voters in
each legislative district are presented
 Plebiscite
Through plebiscite, the people approve or reject the call for a Constitution,
approve or reject proposed changes in the Constitution and, at the local level,
express their will on certain local issues.
 Sectoral Representation
The party-list system of representation gives sectors the chance to be
represented in Congress together with Congressmen/women or
Representative. The Constitution and the 1991 Local Government Code
(LGC) allow for representation of sectors in the local legislature or
Sanggunian.
 Local special Bodies
Ordinary citizens are called to sit in local special bodies such as the local
health boards, school boards, peace and order councils, and

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developmentcouncils for consultation. The barangay assembly has the power

to hear and judge the report of Sangguniang Barangay’s (SB) performance.
 Absentee Voting system
Republic Act 9189 or the Absentee Voting Law provides for a system which
allows qualified Filipinos abroad to vote in national elections in the
Philippines.

Learning Activity

Directions: Interview any of the following:

a) a former barangay official
b) an incumbent barangay official
c) three (3) members of the community who cast their votes three (3) times already.

Ask them how the election mean for them; how active are they before, during and after
election. For non-barangay officials, ask their participation after the election. Record your
interview and make a report or narrative.

Learning Assessment
Directions: Answer the following test items.
1. What do you call to the right of every citizen in legal age to elect their government
official? _______________________
2. Qualified Filipino citizen shall register for election at the barangay office.
True _____ or False _____
3. President of the Republic of the Philippines are elected every three years.
True _____ or False _____
4. Governor and Mayors are elected at the same election period.
True _____ or False _____
5. Judicial positions are also elected officials of the government.
True _____ or False _____
6. According to the election code, election for barangay officials and SanguniangKabataan
(SK) officials are held at the same time.
True _____ or False _____
7. Registered and qualified Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) are allowed to cast their
votes.
True _____ or False _____
8. All Filipino citizens are qualified to vote.
True _____ or False _____
9. The following are the qualified to vote in Philippine elections except one.
a) A resident of the Philippines for one year and in the city or municipality wherein
he/she proposes to vote for at least six months before the elections.

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b) Filipino citizen with dual nationality

c) Citizens of the Philippines;
d) Those who are 18 years old and above on the day of elections;
10. Who among the following Filipino citizen are not granted to exercise their right to vote
by law during elections?
a) Insane or incompetent persons
b) Persons who committed rebellion, sedition, violation of the anti-subversion and
firearms law, or any crime against national security or disloyalty to the government
c) Persons sentenced to be imprisoned for not less than one year
d) Persons sentenced to be imprisoned for lifetime.

Learning References
1. Modules on 16 Good Citizenship Values: Reference for Values Formation by Good
Citizenship Movement, EPPC in partnership with CHED. Institution Building Team EDSA
People Power Commission. 2010.
2. Soriano (SR), L.E. RA (Commissioner Chairperson) Modules on Good Citizenship Values
Good Citizenship Movement, Institution Building Team EDSA People Power Commission.
2004.
3. Your Vote. Our Future: Citizen Participation in Election 2003 (A Primer)

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