LESSON 3 CITIZENSHIP TRAINING

"It is a useless life that is not consecrated to a great ideal It is like a stone wasted on the field without becoming a part
of any edifice" - Dr. Jose P. Rizal

WHAT IS 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 of the member and duty of protection on the part of the State (De Leon 2011).

THE CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES

1. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution.
2 Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines.
3. Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of
majority.
4 Those who are naturalized in accordance with law (Article IV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution)

THREE KINDS OF CITIZENSHIP

1. Political Citizenship. It means showing respect for the law and government. One can be a good political citizen by
carrying out duties such as voting, paying taxes and obeying traffic rules
2 Environment Citizenship. It involves caring for the environment. Practice environment citizenship by doing things like
conserving water, using fuel wisely, planting a tree and putting garbage in the disposal.
3. Socio-economic Citizenship. It is about caring for the community and supporting the economy. A person can show
socio-economic citizenship by buying products made in the Philippines, engaging in legitimate livelihood programs, and
volunteering in church groups, health centers, and schools.

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WHAT IS GOOD CITIZENSHIP?
What is citizenship means "huwarang and work, respect for others, respectenship is living by the values of cooperation,
patriotismity and peace. Good citizens are bact for the law and government, truth, freedom, love, have good personal
traits, suns are law-abiding, helpd to others in their community, and have good personal traits, such as patience,
honesty ph understanding toward people.

RIGHTS WITH OBLIGATIONS

Citizens should realize that for every right there must be a corresponding duty. It is true, they have rights of which they
cannot be deprived of, but they have also duties, which they must not neglect. If the people are aware not only of their
rights but also of their obligations, there will be less misunderstanding and less conflict in the society. One of the
reasons for the turmoil and ferment in many countries is the attitude of demanding one's rights under the law and yet
being forgetful of one's duties as a citizen.
Rights become fully available for enjoyment only when all the citizens, without exception, comply loyalty with all their
obligations. The rights to life, liberty, and property, for instance, are but partially for enjoyment so long as there are
members of the political community who are deficient in that necessary compliance. Conversely, the enjoyment of
rights becomes ample and real to the degree that the citizens willingly carry out their obligations (De Leon 2011).

THE NEED FOR PARTICIPATION FOR GOOD CITIZENSHIP

Participation means being involved in something that you believe in. Participation in the decision making, or
governance, of your barangay, city, municipality or province is an important part of being a good citizen. Participation in
governance means cooperating with other people toward a common goal that will help everyone in your community.
There are two kinds of participation: direct and indirect participation. When you practice direct participation, you are
likely to attend barangay assemblies, or help your local government to plan programs and projects. Direct participation
is a very effective way of being involved. Indirect participation is choosing somebody to represent your needs and
wishes. Voting in barangay elections is an example of indirect participation. Participation is an essential part of good
governance. (Local Government Academy 2004)

GOOD GOVERNANCE, A KEY TO PHILIPPINE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Governance is the 'output' of what governments do. According to the United Nations Economic and Social Council for
Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), governance is a process of making decisions and then putting these decisions into
action. Local governance involves decision-making process at the local government level. Good governance is decision
making which results in better standards of living for everyone.

EIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

There are eight characteristics of good governance (Local Government Academy 2005).
1. Participation. When the people help to make the decisions of the government. People are viewed as stakeholders, so
the government should care about their needs and interests. They should be included in planning, implementation and
monitoring.
2. Rule of law. When the government makes fair laws. The human rights of people, particularly minority groups, are
protected. Courts must be unbiased and there should be an honest, uncorrupt police force.
3. Transparency. People can easily see and understand what is happening in their government. There are no secrets.
4. Accountability. When the government takes responsibility for their actions and can explain to the people why they
have made a decision.
5. Consensus oriented. When the government can work with different groups in the community, particularly minority
groups, to reach a general agreement about something.
6. Equity and inclusiveness. Every person should feel included in society. Everyone has opportunities to improve his/her
quality of life.
7. Efficiency. The timely delivery of services using the minimum available resources to achieve the greatest effect to the
most number of people.
8. Responsiveness. The government is able to respond to the needs of the people, or stakeholders, within a reasonable
amount of time.