Importance of Active Citizenship in Philippine Society PDF

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A lecture handout for the subject Contemporary Issues in the Philippines about the importance of engaging oneself in the Philippine Society....

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PHILIPPINE Y YUH UH CH CHIAU IAU SCHOOL Del Pilar, Cabatuan, Isabela Transforming Lives through Education with Quality Assurance _____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT SY 2020-2021

COMPLETE NAME: ___________________________________ GRADE LEVEL/SECTION: _______ HANDOUT 1: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES MAIN TOPIC: CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP SUBTOPICS: Traits of an Active Citizen; Avenues for Active Citizenship; Effects of Active Citizenship A. TRAITS OF AN ACTIVE CITIZEN 1. Nationalism or Love of Country Love of country is the reason why our heroes sacrificed for our country. It was their desire to free us from foreign invasion. Love of country is also what pushes us to be-united and to help one another to have peace and progress. We can attain what we long for if we love our fellow Filipinos as we love ourselves and our families. If we love our fellow Filipinos, it would be much easier to do the right thing. We can easily help one another and consider our common good. a. Loyalty to the Republic of the Philippines As Filipino citizens, we must have loyalty to the Republic of the Philippines. We must be ready to sacrifice for and serve the country against those who wish to bring it down. Part of showing loyalty to the republic is respecting the flag and the national anthem. The flag is the symbol of our country that deserves to be respected to show our loyalty and love of our country. We can honor and show our respect for the flag by standing up straight while placing a hand over our chest. Let us also sing correctly and with enthusiasm our national anthem, the "Lupang Hinirang." Here is what the Constitution says regarding this: Article XVI, Section 1. “The flag of the Philippines shall be red, white, and blue, a sun and three stars, as consecrated and honored by the people and recognized by law.”

b. Readiness to defend the State As citizens, we must be ready to defend the country like what our elders and heroes have done. As part of our State, this is one of our important obligations. This is what is stated in our Constitution: Article II, Section 4. “The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people. The Government may call upon the people to defend the State and, in the fulfillment thereof all citizens may be required, under conditions provided by law, to render personal, military or civil service.” FOURTH TERM HANDOUT 1 (Week 2: March 8 – 12)

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c. Obedience to the Constitution and other Philippine law Every citizen must obey the Constitution and other laws in order to maintain peace and order in the country. We should do this for the progress of our country and promotion of our national interest. The absence of obedience or respect for the law results in chaos. It takes away our sense of peace and security and prevents economic progress. Should everybody obey the law and encourage others to do it, all of us will live in peace and prosperity. 2. Respect for every person's rights Every person has rights that must be respected and protected. As Filipino citizens, we must promote the rights of every Filipino. Through this action, we are able to show love for others and respect for the talents, welfare, and dignity of each one. We must use our rights with the corresponding responsibilities and with proper respect for the rights of others. As citizens, we are free to use the numerous rights that we enjoy, but we also need to consider that we have responsibilities and obligations that we must fulfill. We must respect the rights of others. We must ensure that we do not destroy others in the process. We need to live in peace and in agreement with beneficial things that can develop not only ourselves but also the majority of people. 3. Productivity An active citizen works effectively and efficiently. He/She works diligently in every job and in a rightful manner to improve whatever he/she is doing to the best of his/her ability and with initiative. He/She completes his/her job on time. He/She uses all his/her time properly and makes himself/herself productive in every way. Every country aims to achieve progress and improve the lives of its citizens. We need to be productive in order to help our country reach its goals and become progressive. Economists say that it is the people who produce the products by means of strength or manpower. It is also the people who create and pave the way toward livelihood development and make it the social goal of a nation. B. AVENUES FOR ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP Schools Schools are the most accessible avenue for active citizenship. The level of participation may range from civil participation to civic engagement depending on the goals and tasks of the school. Many activities in school are academics-related and some are integrated in community extension services. Most of the activities are required and serve as good training ground to develop and hone the characters and traits needed in engagement. Community Community pertains to a specific target for engagement. It involves more fluency in the use of the competencies and skills in active citizenship. It also entails collective analysis of the community's situation and the identification of solutions and projects that will address the needs of the community, and at the same time the process of monitoring the implementation and evaluation of the project.

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Organizations Organizations are formed with a particular purpose, and many organizations help citizens achieve civic engagement and civil citizenship. They act as a facilitator between individuals, groups of people, communities, private institutions, and even government institutions in realizing its purpose that can lead to a better society and country. C. EFFECTS OF ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP On Livelihood It would be easier to accomplish projects and other works if all citizens participate in civic movements and are helping one another. Here are some of its effects: Helping one another unites us. It paves the way for our being one. In this manner, it becomes easier for us to achieve our goal for a better life and the country to prosper. In Society Our country and community will function well and become more peaceful if citizens will follow the law and join civil society or civic movements which promote the welfare of the country. In a well-functioning community, people are disciplined. Everyone follows the law and ordinances. They also perform their responsibilities at all times. Theft and crimes are reduced, and violence is prevented. Participation in civic movements is essential for the progress of a community. Here, citizens are able to assess and use their ability to respond to their needs and to search for solutions to the problems of the community. Through our participation, we are able to put together all our efforts in order to respond to certain problems and needs. Through these movements, the citizens unite and are able to form a healthy relationship. In Politics We can establish a sound and clean government if we choose and elect honest and capable officials of the government to lead our country. We Filipinos aspire for a democratic government that will pursue our dreams and aspirations. We do not want to be deceived and abused.

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