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The Citizens of the Philippines
■ According to Oxford Dictionaries, the term “citizen” refers to a
legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth,
either native or naturalized.

■ For example, here in the Philippines, we call ourselves as Filipino

citizens. However, not everyone who lives in the Philippines is
considered as Filipino citizens.
The Citizens of the Philippines
■ According to the Philippine Constitution, Article 4, Section 1, the
following are citizens of the Philippines:
1. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the
adoption of this Constitution;
This refers to those individuals who were already citizens at
the time the new constitution, the 1987 Constitution, took
effect.
The Citizens of the Philippines
■ According to the Philippine Constitution, Article 4, Section 1, the
following are citizens of the Philippines:
2. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines;
This means that our Filipino citizenship is based on jus
sanguinis principle which means that the citizenship is
determined by the nationality of a person’s natural parent/s.
If your father is a Filipino and your mother is an American, you
are a Filipino citizen, specifically, a natural born Filipino citizen.
The Citizens of the Philippines
■ According to the Philippine Constitution, Article 4, Section 1, the
following are citizens of the Philippines:
2. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines;
If your father is a Filipino but you are an illegitimate child, are
you still a Filipino citizen? The answer is Yes.
Regardless if you are a legitimate or illegitimate child as long
as one of your parents is a Filipino, you are still a natural born
Filipino citizen.
The Citizens of the Philippines
■ According to the Philippine Constitution, Article 4, Section 1, the
following are citizens of the Philippines:
2. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines;
If your parents are both Filipinos and you are born in America,
are you still a Filipino citizen? The answer is still a Yes.
The child is also specifically qualified for Dual Citizenship, an
American citizen under the US Law and a Filipino citizen under
the Philippine Law.
Duties and Obligations of Citizens
■ As Filipino citizens, we have the following duties and obligations:
1. To be loyal to the Republic
This means that we have faith and confidence in the Republic
and love and devotion to the country. We have to be proud being
Filipinos, respect our customs, traditions language and
institutions.
Duties and Obligations of Citizens
■ As Filipino citizens, we have the following duties and obligations:
2. To defend the State
Considering the fact that our country is our home, it is prime
duty to love and defend the state at all costs regardless of our
creed, religious beliefs, and wisdom. Loving one’s country can be
shown not by words but by deeds.
It should be a continuous flame of love considering the fact
that we receive the benefits and protection from the State of which
we are a part. In return, it is our primary and honorable duty to
defend it against any peril whether from within or from without.
Duties and Obligations of Citizens
■ As Filipino citizens, we have the following duties and obligations:
3. To contribute to the development and welfare of the State
We can do this in the form of paying our taxes willingly and
promptly, by helping maintain peace and order, conserving natural
resources, the promotion of social justice by suggesting supportive
measures beneficial to the people as a whole, by patronizing local
products and trade and by engaging in productive work.
Duties and Obligations of Citizens
■ As Filipino citizens, we have the following duties and obligations:
4. To uphold the Constitution and obey the laws
It is our prime obligation to uphold the Constitution and obey
laws. If the people would disregard them, our country would
collapse and we will not have peace and order.
Duties and Obligations of Citizens
■ As Filipino citizens, we have the following duties and obligations:
5. To cooperate with duly constituted authorities
In every organization, there is always a leader to manage the
affairs of all constituents. If the members will not cooperate, we
can never expect to become successful in all undertakings that our
government would like to do for the good of its citizens.
Duties and Obligations of Citizens
■ As Filipino citizens, we have the following duties and obligations:
6. To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard for the rights
of others
No man is an island and we have to live with others. In the
exercise of our rights, we have to see to it that we also respect the
rights of other people. If we do this, we can expect harmonious
relationship among members of the society.
Duties and Obligations of Citizens
■ As Filipino citizens, we have the following duties and obligations:
7. To engage in gainful work
It is stated in the Bible that if we want to eat, we have to work.
It is our obligation as citizens of our country to become productive,
by engaging in gainful work so that we can provide the basic needs
of our family and ourselves as well.
Duties and Obligations of Citizens
■ As Filipino citizens, we have the following duties and obligations:
8. To register and vote
It is our prime duty as citizens of the Philippines to register and
vote. Suffrage is both a privilege and a duty which every qualified
citizen must perform. It is not sufficient to just register and vote,
but it is coupled with intellectual judgment during election. We
have to consider the different political issues by different
candidates, so that, at least, we can choose the right person to
manage government affairs.
The Basic Values of Filipino People
1. Unity
We want to be as one people. We cherish oneness- as co-citizens
of our country, as members of our family, as co-workers in an
institution.
2. Patriotism
We want the best of our country. We want our country be expected
and honored its citizenry and by the whole world.
3. Faith in Almighty God
We want to have God present in our lives. We want to have a
relationship of trust in him. We want to ask for God’s help beyond
what we ourselves can do.
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4. Respect for Life
We want all human life to be preserved, nurtured and safeguarded.
5. Respect for Law and Government
We want that the rule of law be upheld by all and at all times, that
Government be accorded respect and all laws be complied with.
6. Truth
We want that we ourselves and others be true; that the truth reign
in our land.
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7. Justice
We want that everyone be given what is due him/her as a human
being, and that what governs all relationships is morally and legally
upright.
8. Freedom
We want that each one of us be able to experience our freedom of
will.
9. Love
We want that each one of us desire to love and be loved. Love
begets love. If love reigns in our hearts, the harmonious
relationship of all the people will prevail.
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10. Equality
We want that each one of us have the opportunity to be fully
human, and that no one be victim of prejudices or biases of any
kin, and that the interest of one not be sacrificed against his will
for the good of another.
11. Peace
We want to live in a serene and secure community, with a
harmonious relationship with our neighbors – a place which
tranquil could expect harmony among others and ourselves as well
as with the environment.
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12. Promotion of Common Good
We want all Filipinos to meet their basic minimum needs and to
have opportunities to develop and use our God-given potentials.
13. Concern for the Family and Future Generation
We want what is best for our family and for very single member in
the present and future generations.
14. Concern for the Environment and Order
We want the environment to be preserved and nurtured, and for
ourselves and others to be good stewards of the environment.
The Basic Values of Filipino People
15. Order
We want organizations, system, and predictability in all aspects of
our daily lives and our life as a nation.
16. Work
Everybody wants to have a job to support the basic needs of his
family.
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