Citizenship Training: ARTICLE IV of 1987 Philippine Constitution

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Citizenship Training

ARTICLE IV of 1987 Philippine Constitution


ASSIST. PROF. RICHARD N. BRIONES, RGC

CWTS IMPLEMENTER
ARTICLE IV of 1987
Philippine Constitution
Citizenship
CITIZENSHIP DENOTES MEMBERSHIP OF A PERMANENT CHARACTER IN A
POLITICAL COMMUNITY. A CITIZEN OF A STATE IS ONE WHO OWES ALLEGIANCE
TO IT AND IS CORRESPONDINGLY ENTITLED TO ITS PROTECTION
Methods of Acquiring Citizenship

A. Citizenship by birth
A.1. Jus sanguinis – under this principle a child follows the nationality or
citizenship of the parents regardless of the place of birth.
A.2. Jus soli- under this principle a child’s citizenship is determined by the place of
birth.

B. Citizenship by naturalization
Naturalization refers to an act whereby person acquires a citizenship different from
that person’s citizenship at birth

*The Philippine law on citizenship adheres to the principle of jus sanguinis


Duties and
Obligations of a
Filipino Citizen
Duties and Obligations of a Citizen

1.To be loyal to the Republic


2.To defend the State.
3.To contribute to the development and welfare of the State.
4.To uphold the constitution and obey the laws.
5.To cooperate with the duly constituted authorities.
6.To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard for the rights of others.
7.To engage in gainful work
8.To register and vote.
How can we become
Good Citizens
• We can become good citizens by living in accordance with good
citizenship values which we can derive from the preamble of the
constitution.

• First, let us try to look at what are the duties and obligations of a
citizen and the preamble of the Philippine Constitution.
Duties and Obligation of Citizens
• To be loyal to the Republic. This
means that we have faith and confidence in
the Republic and love for devotion to the country. We have to be proud
being Filipinos, respect our customs, traditions, language and
institutions.
• To defend the State. Considering
the fact that our country is our home, it is
our prime duty to love and defend the state at all costs regardless of our
creed, religious, beliefs, and wisdom.
Duties and Obligation of Citizens
• To contribute to the development and of the State.
• We are part of the State and we directly receive the benefits from the government in the
form of infrastructure, peace and order, etc.
• In return, how can we contribute to the development and welfare of the State?
• We can do this in the form of :
• By paying our taxes willingly and promptly,
• by helping maintain peace and order,
• by conserving natural resources,
• by promotion of social justice
• by suggesting supportive measures beneficial to the people as a whole
• by patronizing local products and trade and by engaging in productive work.
Duties and Obligation of Citizens
• To uphold the Constitution and obey the laws.
• It is our prime obligation to uphold the Constitution and obey the
laws. If the people would disregard them, our country would collapse
and we will not have peace and order.
• To cooperate with duly constituted authorities.
• In every organization, there is always a leader to manage the affairs of
all the constituent. If the members will not cooperate, we can never
expect to become successful in all the undertakings that our
government would like to for the good of its citizens.
Duties and Obligation of Citizens
• To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard for the rights of
others.
• No man is an island and we to live with others. In the exercise of our
rights, we have to see to it that we also respect the rights of other
people. If we do this, we can expect harmonious relationship among
members of the society.
• To engage in gainful work.
• It is our obligation as citizens of our country to become productive,
by engaging in gainful work so that we can provide the basic needs
of our family and ourselves as well.
Duties and Obligation of Citizens
•To register and vote. It is our
prime duty as citizens of the
Philippines to register and vote.
Suffrage is both a privilege and
duty, which every qualified
citizen must perform.
The Good Citizenship Values
(based on the 1987 Philippine Constitution)

• PAGKAMAKA-DIYOS
1.Faith in the Almighty
2.Respect for Life
3.Order
4.Work
5.Concern for the Family and Future Generations
The Good Citizenship Values
(based on the 1987 Philippine Constitution)
• PAGKAMAKA-TAO
1.Love
2.Freedom
3.Peace
4.Truth
5.Justice
• PAGKAMAKA-KALIKASAN
Concern for the Environment
1. Faith in Almighty
Faith in Almighty is an innate trademark Filipino
Values. All of us have it.
-inculcated in our culture
-observed during disasters and catastrophes.
-When confronted with adversity and feeling
helpless.
2. Every Filipino should recognize their unique
Faith in God and also reflect on the blessings of
God in their lives.
2. Patriotism
• Love your Country. Be vigilant and
ready to defend it from internal and
external threats.
• Patronize your country and her works.
Filipino Values Contained in the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine
Constitution
3. Work
• Our country will progress if every
Filipino puts value in honest hard
work.
• Achievement is getting things
done well, while activity is a https://www.sendfriend.io/filipino-values-and-work-ethic-not-your-average-employee/

matter of merely staying busy


• Pray and Work (ora et labora)
Filipino Values Contained in the Preamble of the 1987
Philippine Constitution
4. Respect for Life
• Human life must be respected, protected and preserved
from the moment of conception.
• We should uphold and recognized each other’s dignity
as person and grow to appreciate each other’s worth.
• Every person is safeguard by basic human rights and is
responsible fro rights of others.
• Every person should be given the opportunity to lead a
purpose-driven life.
Abortion

Hit and Run

Crime

Illegal drugs
Prostitution

War
5. Respect for Law &
Government
Respect for legal authority and law (and
also moral values and standards of
behavior) is what distinguishes a
civilized order from the primitive and the
anarchist.
It implies that substantive rules and
procedures are observed and that change
will be effected in accordance with such
rules and procedures.
Filipino Values Contained in the Preamble of the 1987
Philippine Constitution
6. Truth

Truth matters, both to us as individuals and


to society as a whole. As individuals, being
truthful means that we can grow and
mature, learning from our mistakes.
For society, truthfulness makes social
bonds, and lying and hypocrisy break them.
Filipino Values Contained in the Preamble of the 1987
Philippine Constitution
7. Justice

• Justice, quite simply, forms the foundation of


a civilized society.
• Societies without just laws tend to be harsh and
intolerant, often leading to conflict. We hold up the
rule of law and the ideal of justice as being blind to
social status, wealth or anything else.

https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/justice-fairness.html
Assessing your Sense of Fairness (Ask these questions to
yourself)

• Do I want the things that will help me to live a ‘good’ life (that is, a life that I will look back on
with pride and not with regret)?
• Do I have more or less than my fair share of the good things in life?
• Do I want to see a fair distribution of goods in the world, and do I dislike seeing unfairness in
the way that things are distributed? For example, do you find it difficult to justify the differences
between the developed and developing world and feel slightly uncomfortable when you think
about poverty?
• How difficult do I find it to see others having good luck? Ask yourself how you would feel if
your partner or sibling won the lottery, and whether you would feel delighted for them, or
envious. How do you show your feelings towards others’ undeserved good luck?
• How much pleasure do I take in others’ bad luck?

https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/justice-fairness.html
Filipino Values Contained in the Preamble of the 1987
Philippine Constitution
8. Love

These 5 values spell love, no matter how you look at them.


• When we say ‘mano po’ to our elders as a sign of respect, it is with a hope and a
prayer that they will live with us forever.
• When we invite you with a ‘kain po’ we are verbalizing the value of sharing even if
we only have enough for ourselves.
• When we run to you in the spirit of ‘bayanihan’ in order for you to accomplish a task
you cannot do by yourself, our actions are telling you how much we care for you.
• When we return the favor you extended to us at a time of our need, our ‘utang na
loob’ shows its gratefulness to you forever.
• And when we welcome you into our homes despite our modest conditions, we are
simply living God’s great commandment to love your neighbors as you love yourself.

https://medium.com/illumination/5-filipino-values-that-spell-l-o-v-e-95ee0b0bb22c
Filipino Values Contained in the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine
Constitution
9. Equality

Social equality is a state of affairs in which


all people within a specific society or
isolated group have the same status in
certain respects, often including civil rights,
freedom of speech, property rights, and
equal access to social goods and services.

https://www.freepik.com/search?dates=any&format=search&page=1&query=
equality&sort=popular

https://www.longdom.org/scholarly/social-equality-journals-articles
Filipino Values Contained in the
Preamble of the 1987 Philippine
Constitution
10. Peace
“Peace is not something you wish
for; It's something you make,
Something you do, Something you
are, and something you give
away.” –Robert Fulghum

Photo courtesy: Patricia Lourdes Viray (Philstar.com) - July 4, 2017


Filipino Values Contained in the Preamble of
the 1987 Philippine Constitution

1. Promotion of Common Good


The common good refers to policies,
decisions, and actions that are beneficial
for most or all members of a given
community or society. ... Plato viewed
the common good as anything that
promotes social harmony, cooperation,
and friendship among citizens.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/constructive-
controversy/201802/democracy-depends-promoting-the-common-good
Filipino Values Contained in the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine
Constitution
12. Concern for the Family and
Future Generations
One value that Filipinos are known for
is the “close family ties” that results to
extended family structure. It is
because Filipinos believe that families
should be together and help each other
out. Family and relatives do as much
as they can to support each other even
financially.

Photo Courtesy: Save the Children Philippines


13. Order
• Learn to Prioritize: do first things
first.
• Sorting of activities according to level
of importance or urgency
• Goal setting
• Orderly in studies-work by
establishing a system and routine
14. Unity
“Unity can only be manifested by the Binary. Unity itself and the idea of Unity are already two.” –Budhha
We cherish oneness – as co-citizens of our country, as members of our family, as co-workers in an institution

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2016/05/160505-philippines-
people-power-steve-mccurry/
Filipino Values Contained in the Preamble of the 1987
Philippine Constitution
15.Freedom

Freedom is not Absolute: The


Subjective and Relative Nature
of Human Liberty.
But freedom is not absolute. It is
a relative and subjective concept.
“Absolute freedom does not exist;
what does exist is the freedom to
choose anything you like and then
commit yourself to that decision.”
― Paulo Coelho

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/293114-absolute-freedom-does-not-exist-what-does-exist
Filipino Values Contained in the Preamble of the
1987 Philippine Constitution
16. Concern for the Environment
A Clean Environment Is Essential for Healthy Living: The more you
don't care about our environment, the more it will become polluted with contaminants
and toxins that have a harmful impact on our health. Air pollution can cause respiratory
diseases and cancer, among other problems and diseases.
https://www.eraenvironnement.com/reasons-why-we-should-care-about-the-8927-environment/
A mining operation in Surigao del Norte, a province in the Philippines. DENR

YaleEnvironment 360.
Published at the Yale School of the Environment
End of discussions
Learning Activity # 3
• Isang bukas na liham para kay Inang Bayan.

(Deadline of submission and specific instructions will be posted on our google


classroom dashboard).
ARTICLE V: SUFFRAGE

Suffrage is the right and obligation of qualified


citizens to vote in the election of certain national
and local officials of the government and in the
decision of public questions submitted to the
people.
Who are qualified to vote?
Sec. 1, Art. V.

• citizen of the Philippines


• not disqualified by law
• at least 18 years old
• resident of the Philippines for at least 1 year
immediately before the election
• resident of the place where they propose to vote at
least 6 months immediately before the election

https://www.jamesbiron.com/2009/06/voter-qualification-and-disqualification/
Who are disqualified to vote?

• 1. Any person sentenced by final judgment to suffer


imprisonment for 1 year or more (unless he is granted
plenary pardon or amnesty). 5 years after serving their
sentence, they will reacquire their right to vote.
• 2. Any person convicted of having committed any crime
involving disloyalty to the government or any crime
against national security.
• Insane or incompetent persons as declared by competent
authority

https://www.jamesbiron.com/2009/06/voter-qualification-and-disqualification/
Learning Activity # 2
Based on your appreciation and understanding on our
previous discussions, discuss one (1) from the following
questions, briefly but substantially:
1. When does your rights as a citizen of this country begin
and when will it end?
2. With various issues, problems and criticisms that some
of our government officials have been involved in,
would you think it is still worthy to participate and cast
our votes on the 2022 National election? Justify your
answer.
References

• CMO No. 25 s. 2005 Program of Instruction (POI) for Values Formation


• https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/1987-constitution/
• http://constitutionnet.org/country/constitutional-history-philippines
• https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/fast-facts-1987-philippine-constitution
• https://www.jamesbiron.com/2009/06/voter-qualification-and-disqualification
• https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/truthfulness.html
• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/constructive-controversy/201802/democracy-depends-
promoting-the-common-good
• https://aimtalk-blog.com/2019/01/15/annies-note/filipinos-strong-family-ties/
• https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news
• https://www.goodreads.com
• https://e360.yale.edu/features/how-an-activist-minister-in-the-philippines-took-on-the-mining-barons-gina-
lopez#

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