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What is value? 

The word value has its root in the latin word "valere"
which means to be strong and vigorous. Values are those
which are considered by the society as desirable and important
and have attained the status as moral impetus behind every
action of each member geared towards the desired end or goal.
The Promotion of the Filipino Values

The promotion of the Filipino Values is embodied in the Preamble of the

1987 Constitution.

1. Maka-Diyos – Faith in the Almighty

2. Maka-tao – Focus on truth, justice, freedom, love equality and peace.
3. Maka-kalikasan – Involves in the conservation and development of our
patrimony.
4. Maka-bansa – Includes respect for the law, the government of the republic
of the Philippines and its instruments, patriotism, promotion of the common
good and building a just and humane society.
MAKA-DIYOS
 MAKA-DIYOS

Behaviour Statements Indicators

A.
Expresses one's spiritual beliefs while
respecting the spiritual beliefs of others.
A.
1. Engages oneself in worthwhile
spiritual activities.
2. Respect sacred place.
3. Respects religious beliefs of others.
4. Demonstrates curiosity and
willingness to learn about other ways to
express spiritual life.
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Behaviour Statements
B.
Shows adherence to ethical
principles by upholding the truth.
Indicators
B.
1.Tells the truth.
2. Returns borrowed things in good
condition.
3. Demonstrates intellectual
honesty.
4. Expects honesty from others.
5. Aspires to be fair and kind to all.
6. Identifies personal biases.
7. Recognizes and respects one's
feelings and those of others.
MAKA-TAO
KAPWA
The term kapwa, or a shared inner self, lies at the core
of Filipino values and psychology. A person who treats
another as a kapwa has a shared a sense of identity
and consciousness with that ‘other’ person.
Being Maka-tao, sometimes, require a lot of effort

“Madaling maging tao pero mahirap magpakatao”

Values and Traits of being MAKA-
TAO
• Filipinos are excellent in portraying a
good model of people with values,
virtues, and integrity.

• Being Maka-tao, would simply mean

by respecting each other’s rights and
opinions of the existing differences in
between.

• Filipinos are naturally kind. Gentle,

generous, hospitable, hardworking,
obedient, and polite which made a
great impact to the world.

• Embody the clichés and mundane

‘po’ and ‘opo’ of every Filipinos as a
sign of respect to older people or in a
higher position towards them. 
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Behavior Statements
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Cares for the environment and A.
Indicators

utilizes resources wisely, 1. Shows a caring attitude toward

judiciously and economically. the environment.
2. Practices waste management
3. Conserves energy and
resources.
4. Takes care of school materials,
facilities, and equipment.
5. Keeps work area in order
during and after work.
6. Keeps one’s work neat and
orderly.
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Makabansa
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Traits of
being
Unity Makabansa
Promotion of the common goods
Respect for the law and
government
Patriotism
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Makabans
Behavior Statements Indicators
Demonstrates pride in being a Filipino; A.
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exercises the rights and responsibilities of 1. Identifies oneself as Filipino.
a Filipino Citizen.
2. Respect the flag and national anthem.
3. Takes pride in diverse Filipino cultural
expressions, practices and traditions.
4. Promotes appreciation and
enhancement of Filipino languages.
5. Abides by the rules of the school,
community, and country.
6. Enables others to develop interest and
pride in being a Filipino.
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