DIMENSIONS OF DEVELOPMENT

GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES

Our nation is in crisis our people are suffering

Let us stop being a part of the problem

Let us be part of the solution Let us be good citizens By living the good citizenship
values enshrined in the constitution.

FAITH IN GOD -Be God-fearing and live according to His will. UNITY-Work
together and share with one another.

PATRIOTISM – Place the good of the country above one’s Own.

WORK Be diligent and earn an honest living. Do not engage in crime and
corruption.

RESPECT FOR LIFE – Recognize the absolute value of human life and human
dignity of every person. Do not inflict harm on others.

TRUTH – Stand up for the truth and avoid intrigue and mudslinging.

 
JUSTICE – Give everyone their due. Do not oppress or

FREEDOM – Assert your right to be able to do the right Take advantage of anyone
Things.

LOVE – Look after the good and welfare of one another.

EQUALITY – Treat one another as brothers and sisters Being children of one God
and one nation.

PEACE – Live and work together in harmony. Avoid violence as a way of settling
disputes.

PROMOTION OF THE COMMON GOOD-Put the welfare of the greater number

of people over one’s own. Do not be Greedy and selfish.

CONCERN FOR FAMILY AND FUTURE GENERATIONS – Look after the

welfare of your family and future generations.

CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT – Keep your surroundings clean and

conserve our natural resources.

ORDER-Respect the human rights of one another and comply with your duties and
responsibilities.

The challenge to every Filipino be a good citizen and build a peaceful and
progressive nation.
 

From: EDSA PEOPLE POWER COMMISSION GOOD

CITIZENSHIP MOVEMENT

Morals of Good Citizenry

Article II, Section 13 of the Philippine Constitution recognizes the vital role of the
youth on nation-building, and promotes and protects their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth
patriotism and nationalism and encourage their involvement in public and civic
affairs.

The provisions are reaffirmation and culmination of Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s expectation
that the “… youth are the fair hope of the Fatherland.”

The roles played by the youth in the past for nation

Building had caught the attention of the government. Their

Demonstrations and activism opened the eyes and minds of

Filipino leaders and supporters for needed reforms throughout the

Country. The Filipino youth, like their other counterparts in some

 

Parts of the world, exposed the corrupt practices of their elders,

And expressed the urgency of changes for reform.

Today, the State provides various assistance to the youth especially in education
such as scholarship grants, study now-pay later programs, summer jobs, sports and
league competitions, summer youth camps and series of youth training.

The right-thinking individuals would want to have the best of everything for
themselves. Besides wanting to be successful in the endeavor, they would like
themselves to be regarded by their fellowmen as honorable people, of good
character reputation. They must strive to be good citizens to be worthy of the
respect and confidence of their countrymen.

Good Filipino Citizen

There are desirable traits of the Filipino youth needed for national development.
Foremost of which is love of country that is expressed by the love for the mother
tongue – our native language, Filipino. How many of the Filipino youth dwell in
enriching their language through reading, writing, and speaking? While English is
the international language in business, trade, industry, and diplomacy, the youth
should become not only proficient but also proud of the Filipino language.

 
Love of country is also patronizing Filipino cultural arts, products, and inventions,
promoting and conserving the natural resources of the country. Love of country
means serving the Philippines no matter how inadequate the returns are. It is true
that the greener pastures in terms of material wealth are in the First World
Countries. The true patriotic and loyal Filipinos see the blessings in having limited
material resources for as long as their services uplift the nation’s welfare.

Year in and year out, the government appropriates money, manpower, and
materials for the education of the youth from elementary to college. When these
students graduate and find jobs in other countries, the return of government
expenses may just go down the drain, so to speak. While their dollar remittances
are acknowledged to form the big bulk of the country’s Gross National Product,
the services they would otherwise render in their own country are the loss and the
bane of local development as they cause the shortage of needed manpower.

Other desirable traits in the Filipino youth needed in national development are
continuous interest to learn, thrift, industry. Sense of service, perseverance,
creativity or inventiveness, honesty, personal discipline, respect, integrity, sense of
responsibility, assertiveness, and sensitivity to the needs of others.

Good governance is not enough. People should work on being good citizens. They
should translate the good citizenship values derived from the Preamble of the
Constitution into concrete action in order to build the nation.

 
 

The Good Citizenship Value Clusters

The Good Citizenship Movement EPPC in partnership with CHED (2006) releases
the following Good Citizenship Clusters:

PAGKAMAKA-DIYOS

1. Faith in the Almighty

2. Respect for Life

3. Order

4. Work

 
5. Concern for the family and future generation

PAGKAMAKA-TAO

1.  Love

2.  Freedom

3.  Peace

4.  Truth

5.  Justice

PAGKAMAKA-BAYAN

1.  Unity

2.  Equality

3.  Respect for law and government

4.  Patriotism

5.  Promotion of the common good

PAGKAMAKA-KALIKASAN

1. Concern for the environment

 
2. Environmental Sanitation

The history of nationalism and patriotism in the country is as old as the history of
mankind. Oftentimes, this is a part of the discussion in educational institutions
since this is the major thrust of the government and the backbone of human
principle. However, this basic understanding does not manifest in most part of the
land. The philosophy of nationalism nowadays does not concern itself much with
the aggressive and dangerous form of nationalism that often occupies center stage
in the news and in sociological research. Although this form can be of significantly
instrumental value mobilizing oppressed people and giving them a sense of
dignity.

The term “nationalism” is generally used to describe two things: first is the attitude
that the members of a nation which includes the concept of national identity such
as common origin, ethnicity and cultural ties; second, is the actions that the
members of the nation take when seeking to achieve (or sustain) set.
Determination. These involve having full statehood with complete authority over
domestic and international affairs.

Whereas, “patriotism is love of and/or devotion to one’s country. The word comes
from the Greek patris, meaning fatherland. Patriotism has had different meanings
over time, and its meaning is highly dependent upon context, geography and
philosophy. Although patriotism is used in certain vernaculars as a synonym for
nationalism, it is not necessarily considered an inherent part of patriotism.
Patriotism is strengthened by adherence to a native religion, particularly because
such a community usually has its holy places inside its motherland. This also
implies a value preference for a specific civic or political community.

PATRIOTISM AND NATIONALISM IN THE PHILIPPINES

 
Nationalism is characterized by an attachment of superiority to one’s country, an
aspiration for its continuity. Prosperity, and maintaining a high regard and respect
for the laws, principles and policies of that country. A country is an artificial body
composed of several persons. In short an association of men’. Its purpose ranges
from providing protection to providing an identity to its citizens, its members. At
this point you will draw the most defining distinction between a country and a
government. The government constitutes all non- political and political personnel
in service of the country. This will range from the President to the last civil servant
where as the country is constituted of both the servants (individuals in government)
and the masters (the ordinary citizens).

Philippine Nationalism is an upsurge of patriotic sentiments and nationalistic ideal

in the Philippines in the late 1800s that came as a result of the Filipino Propaganda
Movement from 1872 to 1892. It became the main ideology of the first Asian
nationalist revolution, the Philippine revolution of 1896. Spain already ruled the
Philippines for about 333 years before Philippine nationalism

Was developed. Towards the 19th century, the bureaucratic centralized government
established in Manila has caused widespread discontent in the entire archipelago,
but there was yet no united front against the Spanish Regime. Many revolts were
caused by either personal discontent or territorial defense.

The belated development of Philippine nationalism was caused by the natives’

tendency to be regionalist. The geography of the Philippines did not help. The
Philippine insular and the people were divided by water. In fact, the term
“Filipino” originally means Spaniards bond in the Philippines and not the native
inhabitants. But certain events eventually led to the development of native
patriotism. Things that happened which transcended the cultural and geographical
boundaries that had been barriers to the unification of the inhabitants of the
archipelago.

The earliest signs of Filipino Nationalism could be seen in the writings of Luis
Rodriquez Varela, a Creole educated in liberal France

 
And highly exposed to the romanticism of the age. Knighted under the Order of
Carlos III, Varela was perhaps the only Philippine Creole who was actually part of
European nobility. The court gazette in Madrid announce that he was to become a
Conde and from that point on proudly called himself “Conde Filipino”. He
championed the rights of Filipinos in the islands and slowly made the term
applicable to anyone born in the Philippines. However, by 1823 he was deported
together with other creoles (allegedly known as Hilo’s del Pais), after being
associated with a Creole revolt in Manila led by the Mexican Creole Andres
Novales. Varela would then retire from politics but his nationalism Was carried on
by another Creole Padre Pelaez, who campaigned

For the rights of Filipino priests and pressed for secularization of

Philippine parishes. The Latin American revolutions and decline of

Friar influence in Spain resulted in the increase of the regular

Clergy (friars) in the Philippines. Filipino priests were being

Replaced by Spanish friars and Pelaez demanded explanation as

To the legality of replacing a secular with regulars-which is in

Contradiction to the Exponi nobis. Pelaez brought the case to the

Vatican and almost succeeded if not for an earthquake that cut his

Career short and the ideology would be carried by his more

Militant disciple, Jose Burgos. Burgos in tum died after the

Infamous Cavite Mutiny, which was pinned on Burgos as his

Attempt to start a Creole Revolution and make himself president or “rey indio”.
The death of Jose Burgos, and the other alleged conspirators Mariano Gomez and
Jacinto Zamora, seemingly ended the entire creole movement in 1872. Governor-
General Rafael de Izquierdo unleashed his reign of terror in order to prevent the
spread of the creole ideology which is the Filipino nationalism (Craig, 2007).

The Philippines have cradled, from the past up to the present times, some of these
greatest heroes that inspired millions of Filipino people in every generation, and
through their works and visions, revolutionized the course of Philippine history.
Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines and the pride of the Malayan
race, through his inspirational works and radical novels became the icon of
freedom during the Philippine Revolution (1896-1898).

Filipinos have a great list of historical personalities – people often found in books
and other reading materials with abundant discussions from their birth, legacies
and death. However, we have more heroes than we expected. There are many
personages who, instead of being the central character of most historic battles and
events, find themselves more useful as undercover, or doing what seems to be
minor, yet equally significant tasks.

Unsung Heroes were the so-called “Forgotten People” in Philippine history people
who, unfortunately, were not given much attention in traditional studies and
mainstream histories, but are equally heroic in their own simple yet significant
ways. They are the peripherally discussed or rarely mentioned people who have
nonetheless distinguished themselves for their heroic deeds and martyrdoms. They
have often worked behind “prominent” heroes, but have done dangerous and
complicated tasks which made many battles and revolts possible, if not successful.
And now, Filipinos should recognize the heroism and patriotism of these “Unsung
Heroes” who have contributed to the development

Of Filipino nationalism and the transformation of Philippine society. One of them

was Macario Sakay, who was born in Tondo in September 13, 1907; he relentlessly
fought against the American rule during the American colonization. He founded
the Tagalog Republic, an organization which pushed for Filipino self

-Gen Order

Determination and independence. Jose Palma, born also in Tondo, was a poet aside
from being a soldier. He wrote a Spanish poem titled “Filipinas” which was
published in the La Liga Filipina. The verses of “Filipinas” later became the lyrics
to the Philippine National Anthem. Galicano Apacible became the first president of
La Solidaridad, a society of Filipino intellectuals in Spain who tried to represent
the Philippines to bring forth its issues and concerns in the Spanish parliament.

History of the Philippine Flag

The Philippine National Flag is said to be the primary symbol of the nation’s
camaraderie, solidarity and unity. It is, therefore, the symbol of nationalism and
patriotism in the country. The national flag of the Philippines is a horizontal
bicolor with equal bands of blue and red, and with a white equilateral triangle
based at the hoist side. In the center of the triangle is a golden yellow sun with
eight primary rays, each containing three individual rays and at each corner of the
triangle is a five-pointed golden yellow star.

The flag was first conceptualized by Emilio Aguinaldo. The first flag was sewn in
Hong Kong by Marcela Agoncillo, her daughter. Lorenza, and Doña Delfina
Herbosa de Natividad, niece of José Rizal, the Philippines’ national hero. The flag
is displayed with the blue field. On top in times of peace, and with the red field on
top in times of war. The Philippine flag is unique in the sense that it can indicate a
state of war when the red field is displayed on top or on the observer’s left when
the flag is displayed vertically, with the white equilateral triangle at the top end.

The flag is horizontally divided into two fundamental colors, royal blue and scarlet
red, with a white equilateral triangle based at the hoist side. The blue field stands
for peace truth and justice. The red field stands for bravery, and the white field
stands for equality and fraternity. At the center of the triangle is a golden yellow
sun with eight primary rays to represent the first provinces that sought
independence from Spain such as Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila,
Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Tarlac. Each containing three individual rays, and at
each corner of the triangle is a five-pointed golden yellow star. Accordingly, the
stars of the Philippine flag represent the three majors geographical

subdivisions of the country, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao or the so called

LUZVIMINDA.
common an article, however, published by the National Historical Institute
corrected news paper correcting the misinterpretations about the three stars.
Accordingly, the country's flag actually illustrates you the story of Philippine
Revolution. In the proclamation of the country's independence, the three stars
represented the three islands where the revolution against Spain actually started,
Luzon, Mindanao and Panay, where this revolutionary movement broke out.

Another common historical error being taught is about the eight rays in the flag
which represent the eight provinces which first revolted against Spain in 1896. The
proper historical basis during the proclamation of Philippine independence
explained that the eight provinces - Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva
Ecija, Tarlac, Laguna, and Batangas - were declared in a state of war almost as
soon as revolutionary movement was initiated.

How to Display the National Flag

The National Flag flies all naval vessels and on merchant ships of Philippine
registry, of more than 1,000 gross tons. When planted on the ground the flagpole
should be at a prominent place. and should be as such height to give the National
Flag commanding position in relation to the buildings in the vicinity. The flagpole
shall not be of equal height or higher than the Independence Flagpole at the Rizal
Park, Manila. If flown from a flagpole, its blue field should be on top, in time of
peace and the red field if in time of war. If in hanging position, the blue field shall
be to the left (observer's point of view) in time of peace, and the red field to the left
in time of war. When the National Flag flies with flags of other countries, the flags
must be of equal size and on separate staffs of the same height. The National Flag
shall be hoisted first and lowered last.

If the National Flag is displayed in a semi circle of flags with other countries or
house flags, the National Flag should be at the center. When displayed in a row or
in a parade with flags of other countries, the National Flag shall be on the left
(observer's point of view) of the other flags. The flags of other countries Should be
arranged in alphabetical order from left to right When honoring the dead, the
National Flag may be used to cover the caskets of the honored dead of the military,
veterans of previous wars, National Artists and of civilians who have rendered
distinguished service to the nation. The National Flag shall be placed in such cases
in a way the white triangle shall be at the head, and the blue shall cover the right
side of the casket. The National Flag shall not be lowered to the grave or allowed
to touch the ground, but shall be folded solemnly and handed over to the heirs of
the deceased or next of kin.

The National Flag shall be displayed in private buildings and residences or raised
in the open flag-staffs in front of said buildings every April 9 (Araw ng
Kagitingan); May 1 (Labor Day); (National Flag Days) from May 28 to June 12
(Independence Day); last Sunday of August (National Heroes Day); Nov. 30
(Bonifacio Day); and December 30 (Rizal Day); and on such other days as may be
declared or approved by the President and/or local chief executives.

More important is the prohibition to mutilate, deface, defile, trample on, cast
contempt, or commit any act or omission casting dishonor or ridicule upon the
National Flag or over its surface. Never use the National Flag as drapery, festoon
and tablecloth. The National Flag cannot be used as cover for ceilings, walls,
statues or other objects or as a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor
vehicle. The National Flag cannot used in whole or in part as a costume or
uniform, under any painting or picture, trademarks, or industrial, commercial or
agricultural labels or designs.

National Symbol

Symbols can signify many things. Domination, nationalism and national identity
are no exclusion. The most common symbols of sovereignty and nationhood are
the National Flag and National Anthem. Others, such as a pledge of allegiance and
the ones described below are by now recognized as the Philippine Symbols:

The Philippine Mango is a tropical fruit prevalently known to be yellow in color

which achieves its delicious and sweet taste through its scrupulous harvest
procedures. Philippine Mango is recognized worldwide for its best qualities, which
cannot be beaten by any kind of mangoes around the globe. The Narra tree is a
striking, large and strong shady tree. It is one of the most want woods for furniture
but because there are only a few trees left, cutting down a narra tree is no longer
allowed.  The Philippine Eagle or also known as the "monkey eating eagle stands
over 3 feet (1m) tall. It has a large, sharp, curved beak It has feathers that seem to
bristle on its head. It is a giant forest raptor and is considered as an excellent
hunter.  The carabao or "kalabaw" in Filipino is a tamed type of water buffalo in
the Philippines. Being the farm animal of choice for pulling the plow and cart used
to tow farm produce to the market; carabaos are warmly associated with farmers.
Lechon is a very popular and famous food among Filipinos. Lechon (litson in
Tagalog) is a roasted whole pig cooked over burning charcoals. It is a dish that is
almost a fixed part and menu centerpiece of any Filipino celebration like fiestas,
family celebrations (like parties and marriages) and also a favorite dish during
Christmas.  Voter's Education Election is the means by which the people choose
their officials for definite and fixed periods. A responsible citizen of a country
must be very vigilant in practicing one's right in choosing a leader of the country. It
is held every 2nd Monday of May, every six years for national and local elections
and every last Monday of October, every 3 years for barangay and SK officials.
The term of office of President, Vice-President and Senators is 6 years while for
governors, board members, congressman, mayor and councilors are 3 years. The
ARMM election is held every 3 years beginning from March 1993.

Different Types of Electoral Exercises

Regular Elections

 
National

Local

Barangay

ARMM

Sangguniang Kabataan (SK)

Special Elections

Plebiscite

Referendum

Initiative

Recall

Registration however, is an act of accomplishing and filling of a sworn application

for registration by a qualified voter for them to have the opportunity to choose our
leaders, get heard and be counted, whether rich or poor have guaranteed
opportunity to participate for better services from the executive, policies and laws
from the legislative. Go out and register or revalidate your registration at the
National Youth Council Voters (Voters Education Advocate).

A voter must be a Filipino citizen, eighteen (18) years old, a resident of the
Philippines for one year and in the city or municipality wherein he proposes to vote
for at least six months immediately preceding the election unless otherwise
disqualified by law.

Validation of registration is a process wherein fingerprints of the voter would be

captured electronically at no expense to the voter at the COMELEC office.
Transferring your registration may be applied with the Election officer of new
residence for the transfer records.

As if a new voter, you must register during the period allotted 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
candidates’ social affiliations and interests, competence, lifestyle, performance
records and participation in public debates to inform citizens of their commitments,
interests, and programs in the government. This process can be used to remind and
hold the elected leaders accountable to the promises made during the campaign.

During Election day, vote according to your informed conscience. Protect the
integrity of your own vote from any undue influence, Volunteer in organizations
that work for clean and peaceful elections, and watch out for instances of cheating
in elections and inform authorities and the rest of the electorate of such activities.

After casting your vote, be vigilant in the counting and canvassing of votes. Attend
consultation and public hearings, and participate in local special bodies, legislative
advocacy a process where citizens talk with the 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. The citizen voter can also engage in
the political and electoral process in other ways by making views known to the
elected representatives, candidate or party-list group, and supporting initiatives of
civil society organizations to ensure honest and peaceful election results.

Good Governance

Governance is the exercise of power or authority – political, economic,

administrative or otherwise to manage a country’s resources and affairs. It
comprises the mechanisms, processes, and institutions through which citizens and
groups articulate their interests, exercise their legal rights, meet their obligations,
and mediate their differences. Good governance means competent management of
a country’s resources and affairs in a manner that is open, transparent, accountable,
equitable, and responsive to people’s needs.
 

There are two key elements of good governance, namely,

 

·         POLITICAL

·         ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES.

POLITICAL PRINCIPLES
 

Good governance is based on the establishment of a representative and accountable form of government.
Good governance requires a strong and pluralistic civil society, where there is freedom of expression and
association.

Good governance requires good institutions – sets of rules governing the actions of individuals and
organizations and the negotiation of differences between them. Good governance requires the primacy of
the rule of law.

Maintained through an impartial and effective legal system. Good governance requires a high degree of
transparency and accountability in public and corporate processes. A participatory approach to service
delivery is important for public services to be effective.

ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES
 

Good governance requires policies to promote broad based economic growth, a

dynamic private sector and social policies that will lead to poverty reduction.
Economic growth is best achieved in an efficient, open, market-based economy.

Investment in people is a high priority, through policies and

Institutions that improve access to quality education, health

 
And other services that underpin a country’s human

Resource base. Effective institutions and good corporate governance are needed to
support the development of a competitive private sector. In particular, for markets
to function, social

Norms are needed that respect contract and property

Rights. Careful management of the national economy is vital in order to maximize

economic and social advancement.

Good governance is an essential precondition for sustainable development. Various

countries that are quite similar in terms of their natural resources and social
structure have shown strikingly different performance in improving the welfare of
their people. Much of this is attributable to standards of governance. Poor
governance stifles and impedes development. In countries where there is
corruption, poor control of public funds, lack of accountability, abuses of human
rights and excessive military influence, development inevitably suffers.

A landmark study by the World Bank, Assessing Aid – What Works, What doesn’t
and Why (1998), demonstrated crucial role that good governance plays in
enhancing the effectiveness of aid. The study found that where there is sound
country management, an additional one percent of GDP in aid translates into a one
per cent decline in poverty and a similar decline in infant mortality whereas in a
weak policy and management environment aid has much less impact. Findings like
these clearly indicate that the returns from development assistance are generally
greater in developing countries characterized by good governance.

One element of good governance that is needed for sustained development is an

economy that operates in an ethical, accountable and appropriately regulated
environment, which facilitates competition in the marketplace. Without this, there
will be no driver for economic growth and sustainable development will not be
possible. A dynamic private sector, operating in a properly functioning competitive
market system creates jobs and income, generates wealth and helps ensure that
resources are used efficiently.

References:

Republic Act No. 8436, 1998. "An Act Authorizing the Commission on Elections
to Use an Automated Election System In National or Local Elections and in
Subsequent National and Local Electoral Exercises, Providing Funds Therefore
and for other Purposes."

Republic Act No. 9369 "An Act Amending Republic Act No. 8436, Entitled "An
Act Authorizing The Commission on Elections to Use an Automated Election
System In The May 11, 1998 National or Local Elections And In Subsequent
National And Local Electoral Exercises, to Encourage Transparency, Credibility,
Fairness and Accuracy of Elections, Amending for the Purpose Batas Pampansa
Blg. 881, as Amended, Republic Act No. 7166 and other Related Elections Laws,
Providing Funds Therefore and for other Purposes"