UNIT II CITIZENSHIP TRAINING Flashcards
is a program wherein it develops our characters to become more mindful of our responsibilities, rights, and roles in society.
Citizenship Training
An act institutionalizing strategy for rural development strengthening volunteerism and for other purposes.
Volunteer Act of 2007 (RA9418)
- Legislation that recognizes volunteerism or “bayanihan”;
- Let’s the government partnership achieve the desired transformation development through volunteerism;
- this Act recognizes different roles in the different sectors; and
- encourage academic institutions to continuously teach and practice volunteerism
Volunteer Act of 2007
- To provide a policy framework on volunteerism that shall underscore the fundamental principles necessary to harness and harmonize the broad and diverse efforts of the voluntary sector in the country into an integrative and effective partnership for local and national development as well as international cooperation and understanding.
- To provide a conducive and enabling environment for volunteers and volunteer service organizations by a setting mechanism to protect volunteers’ rights and privileges and give due recognition to highlight their roles and contributions to society; and
- To provide an effective institutional mechanism to strengthen the role of the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency PNVSCA) to perform its mandates and to oversee the implementation of this Act.
The three main objectives of the Volunteer Act of 2007
The term ___ is usually used to refer to a constructive process of engaging all citizens in building social cohesion, economic prosperity, and political stability in a nation inclusively and democratically
nation building or national development
the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect 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”.
Sec. 13, Art II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
As a student, what can you contribute to the transformation of the Philippines?
- Study hard and finish your course.
- Attend to your personal and filial responsibilities.
- Respect/obey the laws and rules of the land.
- Be an active citizen within the bounds of the law.
- Join organizations or associations created for the betterment of our society.
- Learn more about our historical /cultural heritage.
- Love your country, your culture, traditions, and your people.
- Be a human person that is acting within the bounds of morality.
- Follow and respect your parents.
- Take part in any activities or organizations that take part in the nation-building.
- Be a good ambassador wherever you go because it will reflect your nationality.
- Always do what is right in the eyes of man and in God’s eyes
- Vote wisely during elections.
As a Filipino Citizen, you can help by/through:
- Do not buy smuggled goods.
- Follow traffic rules.
- Whenever you buy or pay for anything, always ask for an official receipt.
- When you talk to others, especially to foreigners, speak positively about our race and our country.
- Do not litter. Dispose of your garbage properly. Segregate, recycle, conserve.
- Support your church or charitable or civic organizations.
- Adopt a scholar.
- Be a good parent. Teach your kids to abide by the law and to love our country.
- Pay your taxes.
- Have faith in the Divine Providence.
- Safeguard the purity of suffrage and abide by the decisions of the majority.
- Lead and respect your parents.
- Honor the memory of our heroes.
- Lead a clean and frugal life.
Mutual assistance, group liability, or social group work are some terms used to signify a sense of belongingness, teamwork, social responsibility, and unity of purpose among the people in a community.
BAYANIHAN
. The Filipino word for it is bayanihan, from the root word ___, which means hero. Thus, bayanihan would translate to doing a selfless heroic act of helping others without expecting something in return.
. The Filipino word for it is bayanihan, from the root word bayani, which means hero.
would translate to doing a selfless heroic act of helping others without expecting something in return.
bayanihan
is commonly manifested in a neighborhood effort in helping a family move their nipa hut to a new location. Imagine a throng of people carrying a ‘straw and wooden’ house on their shoulders and transporting it in a closely synchronized undertaking with cheers and singing along the way.
Bayanihan
is manifested in various communal actions. Farmers ask their fellow farmers to help in planting and harvesting and reciprocate the favor when asked in turn. This Filipino trait is likewise observed during emergencies, such as earthquakes, typhoons, fore, and other calamities, as well as in times of sickness and deaths of community members where helping others becomes a given.
Bayanihan
showcases the best of the Filipino traditional culture through danc
Bayanihan Dance Company
In the field of information technology, a group of Filipinos developed ____, a volunteer effort at developing a local version of the Linux operating system and was coined by Luis Sarmenta.
Bayanihan Linux,
Bayanihan Savings Program
to underscore the Filipino value of pooling common resources to help one another.
etymologically, means love, are for, preservation and patronage of one’s native land and everything in it – the country of birth of a national, whether it be Filipino or otherwise
Nationalism
This implies a heartfelt dedication for the love, care, and preservation of the Philippine territory, the inhabitants, Philippine sovereignty, its government, all things that represent and symbolize the country; the aspirations, hopes, dreams, and needs of the Filipino people.
Nationalism
On the other hand, patriotism is taken from the Latin term pater, which literally means .
“father”
is the willingness and determination to lay down one’s life for the fatherland – the constant resolve to sacrifice one’s life and limb for the preservation of the State. It is the total realization of that love for the country, which is nationalism. In other words, to be patriotic is to be nationalistic.
Patriotism
the state is defined as having four basic elements:
territory (the Philippine archipelago, its waters, subterranean shelves, etc.), people (the Filipino people who are nationalistic and patriotic), sovereignty (freedom from foreign dictates), and government (a body politic composed of delegates who are considered to be representatives of the people to stand and fight for Filipino interests, dreams, aspirations, and hopes).
is a devotion of love for one’s country
nationalism
means to give more importance to unity by way of cultural background, including language and heritage. It implies to a person that his country is the most superior among other countries and he will defend it no matter what.
Nationalism
is a devotion to one’s country for no other reason than being a citizen of that country. It is a common virtue that pertains to the love for a nation, with more emphasis on values and beliefs.
Patriotism
one will be ready to make any sacrifice for his country. He will never live selfishly for himself alone. A soldier for instance makes the supreme sacrifice of his life for the sake of his country.
Patriotic
- Respect the flag and value Filipino identity.
- Know your nation’s history and be able to share it to others
- Be a productive citizen.
- Be aware of the issues in our country.
- Stand proud of every Filipino achievement.
- Patronize and support our products.
- Respect everyone and value our traditions.
- Speak out our language and not hesitate to tell us where you came from.
- Remember and commemorate our heroes’ sacrifices for our country.
- Love our family, our neighbors, and our compatriots.
Patriot
is a democratic government by representatives chosen by the people at large
republican government
indirect rule
republican government
The people have established the government to govern themselves. Its officers from the highest to lowest are servants of the people and not their masters. They can only exercise the powers delegated to them by the people who remain as the ultimate source of political power and authority.
republican government
One of the elements of the state is people/citizenship, along with the territory, government, and sovereignty, they made up a state.
CITIZENSHIP
is membership in a political community which implies reciprocally, a duty of allegiance on the part of the member and duty of protection on the part of the state.
Citizenship
- Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution;
- 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;
- Those who are naturalized under the law
citizens of the Philippines as provided in the1987 Philippine Constitution:
by birth, because of blood relationship or place of birth; and
- Involuntary method
by naturalization
- Voluntary method
Blood relationship is the basis for the acquisition of citizenship under this rule. The children follow the citizenship of the parents or one of them. This is the principle followed in the Philippines.
- Jus sanguinis
. Place of birth serves as the basis for acquiring citizenship under this rule. A person becomes a citizen of the state where he is born irrespective of the citizenship of the parents. This principle prevails in the United States.
- Jus soli
Citizens by birth
Jus Sanguinis, Jus Soli
is any person having the title of citizenship. He is a member of a democratic community who enjoys full civil and political rights and is accorded protection inside and outside the territory of the state.
Citizen
Citizen is called _ in monarch state
subject
, on the other hand, is a citizen of a country who is residing or passing through another country.
An alien/foreigner
is the possession of two citizens’ original citizenship of an individual, that of his original citizenship and that of the country where he became naturalized while dual allegiance is the continued allegiance of naturalized nationals to their mother country even after they have acquired Filipino citizenship. It is declared inimical to the national interest.
Dual citizenship
the right and obligation to vote of qualified citizens in the elevation of certain national and local officers of the government and the decision of public questions submitted to the people.
Suffrages
It is a mere privilege and should be granted to individuals only upon the fulfillment of certain minimum conditions deemed essential for the welfare of society
Nature of Suffrage
Scope of Suffrage
Election, plebiscite, referendum, initiative, recall
It is how the people choose their officials for definite and fixed periods.
- Election.
- A __ is a name given to a vote of the people expressing their choice for or against a proposed law. Likewise, it is used to secure the approval of the people directly affected before certain proposed changes affecting local government units may be implemented.
plebiscite
it is the submission of law or part passed by the national or local legislative body to the voting citizens of a country for their ratification or rejection.
- Referendum.
It is the process whereby the people directly propose and enact laws.
- Initiative.
It is a method by which a public officer may be removed from office during his tenure or before the expiration of his term by a vote of the people.
- Recall.
Qualification of Voters
- Citizen of the Philippines;
- Not otherwise disqualified by law;
- At least 18 years of age; and
- Have resided in the Philippines for at least one (1) year and in the place wherein he proposes to vote at for at least six (6) months preceding the election.
Persons disqualified to vote
- Any person sentenced by final judgment for not less than 1 year, such disability not having been removed by plenary pardon or granted amnesty. But such a person shall automatically regain his right to vote upon expiration of five (5) years after service of sentence.
- Any person sentenced by final judgment for crimes involving disloyalty such as rebellion, sedition, violation of the anti-subversion and firearms laws, or any crime against national security. Such a person shall automatically regain his right to vote upon expiration of five (5) years after service of sentence.
- An insane or incompetent person as declared by a competent authority.
states that “Public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency, act with patriotism and justice, and lead modest lives.”
The Constitution
is a method of national inquest into the conduct of public men. It is essentially like criminal prosecution before a quasi-political court instituted by a written accusation called articles of impeachment upon a charge of the commission of the crime or some official misconduct or neglect.
Impeachment
Impeachable Officials
- The President and Vice President
- Members of the Supreme Court
- Members of the Constitutional Commission
- Ombudsman
Ground for Impeachment
- Culpable violation of the constitution
- Treason – the act of betraying one’s country
- Bribery – giving of a bribe
- Graft and Corruption
- Other high crimes
OBLIGATIONS OF A FILIPINO CITIZEN AS PROVIDED IN THE 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
- To be loyal to the Republic
- To love and defend the country
- To contribute to the development and welfare of the state
- To uphold the Constitution and obey the laws
- To cooperate with duly constituted authorities
- To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard for the rights of others
- To engage in gainful work
- To register and vote/
