Nation AL Servic E Traini NG Progr AM: Citizenship Training
Nation AL Servic E Traini NG Progr AM: Citizenship Training
Nation AL Servic E Traini NG Progr AM: Citizenship Training
MODULE THREE
AL
SERVIC
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CitizenshipTRAINI
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What is
CONSTITUTION
Constitution refers to
“the body of rules and
maxims in accordance
with which the powers of
sovereignty are habitually
exercised.”
What is
CONSTITUTION
of the Philippines?
The Constitution of the Philippines
may be defined as that written
instrument by which the fundamental
powers of the government are
established, limited, and defined and
by which these powers are distributed
among the several departments or
branches for their safe and useful
exercise for the benefit of the people.
Who are
CITIZENS
of the Philippines?
• Section 1 of the Philippine
Constitution provides that the
following are citizens of the
Philippines:
1. Those who are citizens of the
Philippines at the time of the
adoption of the Constitution;
2. Those whose fathers or mothers
are citizens of the Philippines;
Who 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; and
4. Those who are naturalized in
accordance with law.
What are
DUTIES & OBLIGATIONS
the of the Citizens?
We have to realize that for every
right we are enjoying as enumerated
in the Bill of Rights of the
Philippine Constitution, there is a
corresponding obligation. There will
be no chaos in our society if only
everybody will perform his or her
duties and obligations.
What are
DUTIES & OBLIGATIONS
the of the Citizens?
Hereunder are the
important duties and
obligation of every
citizen in a democracy
society.
1. To be loyal to the
Republic.
2. To defend the State.
What are
DUTIES & OBLIGATIONS
the
3. To contribute to the of the Citizens?
development and welfare
of the State.
4. To uphold the
Constitution and obey
the laws.
5. To cooperate with
duly constituted
authorities.
What are
DUTIES & OBLIGATIONS
the
6. To exercise rights of the Citizens?
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
such as;
Faith in God
Unity
Patriotism
How can we
become GOOD
Citizens?
Work
Respect for life
Respect for Law &
Government
Truth
Justice
Freedom
Love
How can we
become
• Equality
GOOD
Citizens?
• Peace
• Promotion of a
Common Good
• Concern for the
Family and Future
Generations
• Concern for the
Environment and
Order.
Preamble of1897 Philippine Constitutio