VALUES AND PERSONHOOD:

KEYS TO END SEXUAL ABUSE AND

PROTECTIONS TO HUMAN DIGNITY
Gender and Development
Comprehensive Sexuality Education Module for Secondary
Module: Values and Personhood: Keys to End Sexual Abuse and Protections
to Human Dignity
First Edition, 2022

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 Secondary
VALUES AND PERSONHOOD:
KEYS TO END SEXUAL ABUSE AND PROTECTIONS
TO HUMAN DIGNITY

Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao 7:
Naipaliliwanag na ang isip at kilos-loob ang nagpapabukod-tangi sa tao.
Kaya ang kaniyang mga pagpapasya ay dapat patungo sa katutuhanan at
kabutihan. (EsP7PS-IIa-5.3)

Napatutunayan na ang: a. paggalang sa dignidad ng tao ay ang nagsisilbing

daan upang mahalin ang kapuwa tulad ng pagmamahal sa sarili; at b. ang
paggalang sa dignidad ng tao ay nagmumula sa pagiging pantay at
magkapareho nilang tao. (EsP7PT-IIh-8.3)

Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao 8:
Nahihinuha na: b. maraming kabutihang naidudulot ang pagpapanatili ng
mabuting pakikipagkaibigan: ang pagpapaunlad ng pagkatao at pakikipagkapwa
at pagtatamo ng mapayapang lipunan/pamayanan. (EsP8P- IId-6.3)

Nasusuri ang mga aspekto ng pagmamahal sa sarili at kapuwa na kailangan

upang maiwasan at matugunan ang karahasan sa paaralan. (EsP8IPIVc-14.2)

Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao 9:
Napangangatwiranan na ang pagsisikap ng bawat tao na makamit at mapanatili
ang kabutihang panlahat sa pamamagitan ng pagsasabuhay ng moral na
pagpapahalaga ay mga puwersang magpapatatag sa lipunan. (EsP9PL-Ia-1.3)

Natataya ang adbokasiya ng iba’t ibang lipunang sibil batay sa kontribusyon ng

mga ito sa katarungang panlipunan, pang-ekonomiyang pag-unlad (economic
viability), pakikilahok ng mamamayan, pangangalaga ng kapaligiran,
kapayapaan, pagkakapantay ng kababaihan at kalalakihan (gender equality) at
ispiritwalidad (mga pagpapahalagang kailangan sa isang lipunang sustainable)
at Nakapagsasagawa ng mga pananaliksik sa pamayanan upang matukoy kung
may lipunang sibil na kumikilos dito, matukoy ang adbokasiya ng lipunang sibil
sa pamayanan, at matasa ang antas ng pagganap nito sa pamayanan.
(EsP9PL-Ih-4.4)

Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao 10:

Napangangatwiranan na: Makatutulong sa pagkakaroon ng posisyon tungkol sa
kahalagahan ng paggalang sa pagkatao ng tao at sa tunay na layunin nito ang
kaalaman sa mga isyung may kinalaman sa kawalan ng paggalang sa dignidad
at sekswalidad ng tao. (EsP10PI-IVb-13.3)
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear

learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities,
questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you
to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you
step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-test is provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each

SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if
you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better
understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer
the post-test to self-check you’re learning. Answer keys are provided for each
activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on
any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises
and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.

If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in

answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher
or facilitator.

Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

You are created according to the image and

likeness of God; hence, you are unique, exceptional,
and special among all creatures. You embody the
dignity that sets you apart from any other kind of
creature. Special and unique, but as a human being,
have you thought of a reason why you experience
unpleasant situations?

It is not new in your thoughts that there are a vast number of issues
of abuse that you can hear from various news outlets, content, and even
social media posts. These news posts are alarming, leading to inhumane
society.

Most of the victims are from different walks of life: rich, poor, and
even those people with special needs. It is so saddening that sexual abuse
remains rampant in the society as the world continues to change.

Human beings are special, but why do these things

happen to them? How can they avoid such issues, if not
stop? What should they do to prevent the abuses? How
do these issues be resolved and yet still live up the
necessary actions to prevent them? This module will
help you answer the above-mentioned questions.

After studying this module, you should be able to:

• identify values that will help stop sexual abuses;

• enumerate sexual abuses in relation to lack of respect for human
dignity;
• recognize groups that advocate the protection of everyone’s dignity,
especially children and women;
• examine issues related to lack of respect for human dignity and
sexuality; and
• perform simple tasks that show respect for sexuality and human
dignity.

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 What I Know

Directions: Read the following questions carefully and choose the letter of
the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which is not part of the group?

a. Republic Act 10175 – Cybercrime Prevention Act
b. Republic Act 8293 – Intellectual, Social and Emotional Rights
c. Republic Act 7610 - Special Protection of Children Against Abuse,
Exploitation, and Discrimination Act
d. Republic Act 9262 – Anti-Violence Against Women and their
Children Act of 2004

2. It is a child welfare program launched in 1997 to protect disadvantaged

and at-risk children through a nationwide network of social services.
a. Bantay Bata 163
b. Girls Advocacy Alliance
c. United Nations International Children’s Fund
d. Department of Social Welfare and Development

3. An agency responsible for providing children’s developmental aid,

defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential, from
early childhood through adolescence.
a. Bantay Bata 163
b. Girls Advocacy Alliance
c. United Nations International Children’s Fund
d. Department of Social Welfare and Development

4. The recognition that human beings possess a special value intrinsic to

their humanity.
a. Laws
b. Values
c. Virtues
d. Dignity

5. Which of the following is referred to as the mother of all virtues?

a. Care
b. Love
c. Respect
d. Prudence

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 6. Which of the following does not show respect for human dignity?
a. Aileen always lived up to the values taught to her by her parents.
b. Rolly did not go with his friends who agreed to watch a porn movie.
c. Marisol helped her friend Edna earn money by taking nude photos
of her and sold to strangers she knew.
d. Marites reported her friend, Mariposa, who uploaded the photo of
their class president, which led to Mariposa's suspension for two
months.

7. When can a person's dignity be lost?

a. When he/she became a model to follow.
b. When he/she lived up to the values taught to him/her.
c. When he/she was detained in jail because of misbehavior.
d. When he/she was being taught on what rules to follow and what
decisions to make.

8. How can you help lift the dignity of a victim of molestation, child
trafficking, and the like?
a. Pray for him/her always.
b. Catch the one who abused him/her.
c. Give all the necessary support he/she needs.
d. Put him/her in a public or private rehabilitation center.

9. When can you say that you respect someone’s dignity?

a. When you practice your entitlement mentality.
b. When you lend a helping hand to your circle of friends.
c. When you recognize the qualities and talents of others.
d. When you exert effort to protect your rights without considering
others.

10. Which of the following is not a person's responsibility based on his/her

dignity?
a. Respect yourself and others.
b. Treat others the way they want to be treated.
c. Be always fair to all people and in all circumstances.
d. Show respect in any situation no matter how difficult it is.

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 Lesson
Values and Personhood: Keys to End Sexual
1 Abuse and Protections to Human Dignity

In your Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao

(EsP) class, you have studied that every
human has intellect (mind) and will (heart
and hand). Intellect helps him/her seek to
know the truth and understand what is right
and wrong. His/her will is entitled to live
what is right and do good for others.

It is also a fact that a person has values that will help him/her attain
human perfection. Some of these values that one needs must be strengthened
to continuously practice protecting his/her dignity.

What’s In

Activity 1
Directions: Study the word puzzle below. Identify at least ten (10) values that
will help you preserve your self-dignity; these values are vertically and
horizontally arranged. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. _________________
2. _________________
3. _________________
4. _________________
5. _________________
6. _________________
7. _________________
8. _________________
9. _________________
10. ________________

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 The values you have identified will benefit you
to protect yourself and your dignity. Having these
values as part of your daily life will help you prevent
yourself from hurting other people’s feelings and
avoid actions or gestures that will lead to sexual
abuses. Continuous practice of these values will lead
to gaining harmonious relationships.

Activity 2
Directions: Cite five (5) or more examples or situations where you may use
the values you have written in the previous activity to promote healthy and
harmonious relationships among others. Write your answer on a separate
clean sheet of paper.

Example:

I respect others regardless of their age, sex, gender, religion, culture,

and beliefs.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

“Don't do unto others what you don't want done unto you.”

-Confucius

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 What’s New

Activity 3
Directions: Using the given illustrations below, supply the missing letters to
complete what is being described. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.

1.

P R N G A H Y

2.

V Y E R I M

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3.

M L S T T I N

4.

C I L - T A F I C I N

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Activity 4
Directions: In relation with the Activity 3 presented, answer the following
questions in 2 to 3 sentences only. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. What did you feel while looking at the pictures and doing the task?

2. What do they have in common?

3. What values are not lived out in the pictures?

4. How do these affect human dignity?

Rubric for scoring:

SCORES/
INDICATORS
POINTS
Focus
The answer fully addresses the given question with quality and
accuracy. (5 points)
Content
The messages presented are supported by facts and other
important information. (3 points)
Organization
The ideas are expressed in a logical manner. (2 points)
Total

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 What is It

The pictures you have identified in the previous activity are few
examples of sexual abuses happening in the society nowadays. Pornography,
voyeurism, molestation, taking nude pictures and posting them on social
media, child trafficking, and the like are direct violations of human dignity.

There is a corresponding punishment for

anyone who does this as stated in the Republic Act
9262, or otherwise known as the Anti-Violence
Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004. It
is a law that seeks to address the prevalence of
violence against women and their children (VAWC)
by their intimate partners like their husbands or
ex-husbands, live-in partners or former live-in
partners, boyfriends or girlfriends or ex-boyfriends
or ex-girlfriends, dating partners or former dating
partners. Another law that protects every
individual is the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 or Republic Act No. 10175.
This act lays down a comprehensive legal framework for the detection,
investigation, and suppression of cybercrimes such as hacking, identity theft,
cybersquatting, illegal access, spamming, cybersex, and online child
pornography. Lastly, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse,
Exploitation, and Discrimination Act or Republic Act 7610 which aims to
protect the people of the society especially children. These laws are being
discussed in other subjects like MAPEH and Araling Panlipunan.

Aside from the laws that have been implemented, many organizations
and institutions are promoting advocacies to prevent these violations for the
protection of everyone’s dignity, especially
young men and women.

Below are examples of groups that are

organizing different activities to promote
children and women rights and protection of
human dignity.

a. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

DSWD is a government agency mandated by law to develop,
administer, and implement comprehensive social welfare programs

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 designed to uplift the living conditions and empower the disadvantaged
children, youth, women, older persons, person with disabilities, families
in crisis or at-risk, and communities needing assistance.

b. Bantay Bata 163

Bantay Bata 163 is a child-welfare program launched in 1997 to
protect disadvantaged and at-risk children through a nationwide network
of social services. It includes the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and
abused children, and has advocacy on child abuse prevention,
rehabilitation of families in crisis, educational scholarships, community
outreach, and medical and dental missions.

c. Indu Ning Mayap A Usuk Center for Women and Children

Indu Ning Mayap A Usuk Center for Women and Children is an
institution for abused women and children. This center is under the
supervision of Archdiocese of San Fernando, along with Munting Tahanan
ng Nazareth, both located in Mabiga, Mabalacat City, Pampanga.

d. Child Protection Network (CPN) Foundation

CPN Foundation is a non-government organization with expertise on
the prevention and treatment of child abuse. It plays a crucial role in the
establishment of Women and Children Protection Units (WCPUs) in DOH-
retained and LGU-assisted/supported hospitals and training of competent
multidisciplinary teams. A WCPU is synonymous to a “safe haven,” a place
where an abused child comes not only to seek medical intervention but
also to receive other services that facilitate recovery from trauma and
stigmatization.

e. Girls Advocacy Alliance (GAA)

GAA is a global initiative of Plan International, Terre des Hommes and
Defence for Children International and funded by the Dutch Ministry of
Foreign Affairs. It aims to achieve practice and policy change by working
together with communities, government, civil society, and the private
sector, so that girls and young women are economically empowered and
free from all forms of gender-based violence.

f. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

UNICEF is a United Nations agency responsible for providing
humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. It works in
over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their
rights, and help them fulfill their potentials from early childhood to
adolescence.

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 Aside from different activities being prepared by these groups, they
also give protections against any forms of abuse, harassment, and
exploitation that may happen to anyone, especially to young people like you.
Also, they provide care, comfort, and legal assistance to victims, if needed.

What’s More

You are a unique creature because you are a

masterpiece of the Lord: you deserve to be loved;
nurtured; and cared for. These acts were lived
and continuously being shared by your parents
since you were a child. From providing
necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter,
educating you to have the knowledge you need to
live well in the future, and teaching you the values needed, which will be used
to appreciate and uplift others.

Self-care and self-respect, as values and virtues, are prerequisites for

learning how to respect others, exercise fairness, practice temperance, and
show prudence --- mother of all virtues. These are few of the things taught
and engraved in your heart that will serve as your weapons to preserve your
dignity.

Dignity is very important to every

individual. It is the recognition that
human beings have a special value
intrinsic to their humanity. Treating other
people with dignity means treating them
the way you would like to be treated.

You have the right to lead a dignified life and fulfill your potential.
Just like you, others have dignity regardless of their status in life. As a result,
you have the right to develop in a way that you may not hurt others – all over
the world, everyone shares the right to be treated with dignity.

You show and treat others with dignity when you live up to the values
taught by your parents and other individuals, each time you lend a helping

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hand, when you recognize the qualities and talents of others, and especially
when you exert effort to protect each other’s rights.

Respect, camaraderie, and humanity prevail when human dignity is

continually preserved and practiced. When you practice these values, you
practice personhood--- being fair and having the capacity to live with different
kinds of people, regardless of sex, gender, beliefs, culture, and ethnicity.
Hence, values and personhood are keys to end sexual abuses and protections
to human dignity.

What I Have Learned

Activity 5
Directions: What important concepts did you understand in the module you
have studied? Using the guide below, write your answers on a separate sheet
of paper.

Sexual abuses that must be

fought and stopped

Laws passed to combat

sexual abuses

Values that need to be practiced

to preserve Human Dignity

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 What I Can Do

Activity 6
Directions: How would you react to the following situations? Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Suddenly a porn site appears on your laptop while you are surfing the
internet.

2. You noticed that your classmate's clothes were torn, and his/her
underwear was exposed, without him/her knowing it.

3. You caught your friend sharing an uploaded sex scandal.

4. You passed by the women’s restroom and noticed that the door was open,
and you saw your crush changing her clothes.

5. You are invited to watch porn with your classmates.

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 Assessment

Directions: Read the following questions carefully and choose the letter of
the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. These are special, unique creatures, and masterpieces of God.

a. Plants
b. Animals
c. Human beings
d. Natural resources

2. What government agency is mandated by law to develop, administer, and

implement comprehensive social welfare programs?
a. Bantay Bata 163
b. Women and Help Desk
c. United Nations International Children’s Fund
d. Department of Social Welfare and Development

3. A global initiative of Plan International, Terre des Hommes and Defence,

for Children International and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
a. Girls Advocacy Alliance
b. Indu Ning Mayap a Usuk Center
c. United Nations International Children’s Fund
d. Department of Social Welfare and Development

4. The recognition that human beings possess a special value intrinsic to

their humanity.
a. Laws
b. Values
c. Virtues
d. Dignity

5. These values are prerequisite for learning how to respect others, practicing
temperance, and showing prudence.
a. Self-worth and self-care
b. Self-care and self-respect
c. Self-love and self-worth
d. Self-respect and self-awareness

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 6. When can a person's dignity be lost?
a. Once his/her human rights are violated.
b. When he/she gives what is due for everybody.
c. The moment he/she decides to leave the country for good.
d. At the time he/she reaches the age of 60 or more.

7. Which of the following does not show respect to human dignity?

a. Kayden always lived up to the values taught to him by her parents.
b. Rolly did not go with his friends who agreed to watch a porn movie.
c. Marites helped her friend Marisol to earn money by taking nude photos
of her and sold to strangers she knew.
d. Angela reported her friend, Marie, who uploaded the photo of their class
president, which led to Marie's suspension for two months.

8. How can you help uplift the dignity of a victim of physical and sexual
abuse?
a. Pray for him/her always.
b. Catch the one who abused him/her.
c. Give the necessary support he/she needs.
d. Post it on a social media platform and ask for financial support.

9. When can you say that you respect someone’s dignity?

a. When you lend a helping hand to your circle of friends.
b. When you recognize the qualities and talents of others.
c. When you give something and expect them to reciprocate it.
d. When you treat others out during your birthdays and Christmas
seasons.

10. Which of the following is not a person's responsibility based on his/her

dignity?
a. Respect oneself and others.
b. Treat others the way they want to be treated.
c. Be always fair to all people in all circumstances
d. Show respect in any situation, no matter how difficult it is.

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 Additional Activities

Activity 7
Directions: Identify five (5) ways on how to show respect to one’s dignity.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Activity 8
Directions: Create a poster-slogan that illustrates and shows respect to one’s
sexuality and dignity. Do it on a short bond paper or a clean sheet of paper.
Send your output to your teacher or take a picture of it, and have it uploaded
on any social media platform.

Rubric for scoring:

POINTS/
INDICATORS
SCORES
Craftsmanship
The attractiveness of the poster-slogan in terms of neatness.
The output is well constructed and catchy. (5 points)
Creativity
The poster-slogan is innovative, resourceful, and full of effort,
most especially the balance of message and design. (5 points)
Originality
Exceptional use of new and authentic ideas. (5 points)
Message
The message of the slogan, with the help of the poster, is
effectively expressed. (5 points)
TOTAL

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What’s New Part – Activity 3
1. PORNOGRAPHY
2. VOYEURISM
3. MOLESTATION
4. CHILD TRAFFICKING
What I Know Part Assessment Part
1. B 1. C
2. A 2. D
3. C 3. A
4. D 4. D
5. D 5. B
6. C 6. A
7. B 7. C
8. C 8. C
9. C 9. B
10. B 10. B
Answer Key
 References

Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao Grade 10 Learners Material. 2017. Department

of Education

Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao Grade 7 Learners Material. 2015. Department

of Education

Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao-DepEd Alternative Delivery Mode. 2020.

Unang Edisyon. Department of Education

Most Essential Learning Competencies, Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao

Curriculum Guide
Diaz, Jade M, Dolores S. Quiambao, and Veronica E. Ramirez, PhD. 2016
Good Character Matters. Quezon City: Vibal Group Inc.

https://www.familyeducation.com/instilling-values/what-does-dignity-
mean. November 23, 2021

www.dswd.gov.ph. November 24, 2021

https://foundation.abs-cbn.com/bantay-bata/about. November 24, 2021

https://www.facebook.com/Pambansang-Koalisyon-ng-Kababaihan-sa-
Kanayunan-Girls-Advocacy-Alliance-389467138070582/.November
24, 2021

https://www.unicef.org/. November 24, 2021

https://pcw.gov.ph/vaw-faqs/, February 18, 2022

https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2012/0916_angara1.asp,
February 18, 2022

https://www.childprotectionnetwork.org/, February 18, 2022

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 GAD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEAM

MAY B. ECLAR, PhD, CESO III

Regional Director

RHODA T. RAZON, EdD, CESO IV

Assistant Regional Director

WILLIAM G. BACANI, PhD

Chief, HRDD

RUTH D. JIMENEZ, EdD

Program Lead

EDWARD C. JIMENEZ, PhD, CESE

EPSvr, Meycauayan City / Program Chief Trainer

EDGARDO S. SERRANO, EdD / ARNEL A. USMAN, PhD

EPSvrs, HRDD

ANGELICA M. BURAYAG, PhD

EPSvr, CLMD

IMELDA B. JUAN / JOHN CARLO S. MAGTOTO / BRYAN L. VICENTE

GAD Secretariat

VIRGILIO L. LAGGUI, PhD

EPSvr, Bulacan

RIGETTE RYAN S. RAMOS, EdD/ DHARYL C. BUCAD, PhD/

MARCO RHONEL M. EUSEBIO, PhD
School Heads

JAYSON M. SANTOS / BERNADETTE B. ROBLES /

LAURENSA L. CABANAYAN
SEPSs

LIBRADA M. RUBIO, PhD / EVA B. IMINGAN, PhD /

RAMIL G. ILUSTRE, PhD
Module Critics

WENDELL C. CABRERA, EdD / MICHELLE A. MEJICA, EdD, CESE

Consultants

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