Citizenship Training Flashcards
Article IV, Section 1 Criteria of a Filipino
Citizen
a. Filipino Citizen
b. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution;
c. Those born before January 17, 1973, of
the Filipino Mothers; elect citizenship reaching majority age
d. Naturalized According to law
PREAMBLE: In maintaining Sovereignty
- Just
- Humane society
- Promote common good
- Conserve and develop patriotism
- Citizens must be functional
PREAMBLE: Functional Citizens
- Protect and promote welfare and equality, justice and truth, freedom and peace in the country.
PREAMBLE: I. Provision of National and Universal Rights and Privileges of the Citizens
- Enabling equality and welfare among
individuals. (Various benefits) - Articles III and IV (The Bill of Rights and Citizenship)
PREAMBLE: II. Performance/Delivery of Duties of a Citizen
- Citizen is provided various rights and privileges
- Privileged citizens must perform and deliver various duties the state has ordered them (Heraldic acts)
Duties expected from every Filipino are contained in the following laws:
- The National Service Law
- Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act
- The Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines
PREAMBLE: III. Development and Formation of Desired National Values
a. Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines
b. The Basic Values of Filipinos
- Maka-Diyos
- Makatao
- Makakalikasan
- Makabansa
PREAMBLE: IV. Development of Citizens’ Sense of Volunteerism
The development of welfare of a
country does not rely with the
government effort alone.
The non-government members of the
The Philippines are:
- The individuals
- Business or Corporate Sectors
- Non-profit Organizations
- Foreign Organizations
R.A. No. 9418 also known as?
Volunteer Act of 2007
What is Volunteer Act of 2007
- Provides ways and practices to strengthen and inculcate the essence of volunteerism
Article III, Section 1
The right to life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.
Individuals have the right to privacy of communication and correspondence except
upon lawful order of the court and otherwise prescribed by the law.
Rights to Privacy (Article 3 Section 3.1)
Article 3 Section 4
FREEDOM
- Freedom of Speech
- Freedom of Expression
- Freedom of the Press
- Freedom to Assemble and Petition the Government for Redress of Grievances
Right to Establish and Enjoy Religion, Profession and Worship
Article 3 Section 5
Right to form Unions, Associations or Societies
Article 3 Section 8
Article 3 Section 12.1
Right to Remain Silent, To have independent Counsel, and To Be Provided with Counsel
Article 3 Section 14
-Right for Due Process
Every individual has the right to undergo
trials and be heard.
- Impartial trial
- Meet witnesses face to face
- Compulsory process to secure the
attendance
- Production of evidence in his behalf
Article 5 Section 1
Suffrage - Right to Vote
This mean no literacy, property, or other
substantive requirement shall be imposed
upon an individual to exercise suffrage.
Right to Quality and Free Education
Article XIV(14) (Section 1 & 2)
U.N.’s Universal Declaration of Human
Rights
- Equal and inalienable tights of all
members of the human family. - It provides a common standard of achievement for all people and all
Duties of the Filipino Citizens: The National Service Law
- Civil Service
- National Service
- Military Training
Citizen’s Duty Section 1
- Duty to Contribute to the Country’s Development and Welfare
- Duty to Cooperate with the Duly
Constituted Authorities