Ronald Allan C.
Apostol | BSIS 1-1 | DATE | TIME
Instruction
THE BASIC VALUES OF FILIPINOS (Good Citizenship Cluster)
A. Below is a self-assessment test of the good citizenship values. Determine to what
extent you possess these Filipino values. Check ( ) before the item should answer is
‘yes’ to the question. Copy the check symbol and paste it on the box.
1. Concern for the environment
Do I conserve water?
Do I keep my surroundings clean?
Do I segregate my garbage?
Am I a litterbug?
Do I throw my garbage in canals and waterways that causes floods?
Do I plant trees?
2. Promotion of the common good
Do I consider the welfare of others in what I do – that I will harm no one or
disturb the peace nor deface my surroundings?
Do I help the less fortunate?
Do I go out of my way to engage in activities that will benefit others, e.g. give
food and clothing to disaster victims, etc.?
Do I engage in activities that harm others, e.g., helping out criminal syndicates in
my neighbourhood pushing drugs and promoting illegal gambling?
3. Patriotism
Do I consider what is good for my country in my actions, e.g., when I commit
acts of vandalism like writing graffiti on walls, breaking street lights, etc.?
Do I patronize our native products?
Do I say or do anything that will give a bad image to my country?
4. Respect for law and government
Do I follow traffic rules relative to bus stops, pedestrian lanes, traffic lights, etc.?
Do I join street demonstrations that seek to bring down the government?
Do report lawbreakers like those engaged in illegal gambling, drug pushing, etc.,
especially within school p-remises?
Do I condone corruption by emulating persons who will have enriched
themselves through corruption?
5. Equality
Do I give preferential treatment to the rich and powerful?
Do I treat everyone with respect regardless of status or position?
Do I take advantage of anyone because they are poor, ignorant or powerless?
6. Unity
Do I work with and cooperate with others?
Do I foment intrigue, dissension, distrust?
Do I help others?
Am I a team player in the family, at school and in the community?
7. Justice
Do I give everyone their due even if difficult?
Am I fair in all my dealings, especially to the poor and powerless?
Do I try to take advantage of others?
Do I get more that what I deserve or what is rightfully mine?
8. Truth
Am I a truthful individual?
Did I hurt somebody during the time that I’m not truthful?
Did I do something to correct my fault?
Do I value the essence of truth in my life, family, work and country?
Do I commit myself to the truth in my own dealings and defend righteousness as
a virtue?
9. Peace
Do I resolve conflict in a peaceful way?
Do I maintain a harmonious relationship with others… at home… at work… in
the community?
Do I help iron out misunderstandings among friends and family members
10. Freedom
Do I respect the freedom of others?
Do I impose my will on others?
Do I use my freedom for good?
Do I exercise my freedom responsibly so that I do no harm to anyone?
Do I use coercion or intimidation to make others do what I want them to do or be
what I want them to be?
11. Love
Do I make sacrifices for the good of those I love?
Am I kind and compassionate to others?
Do I help the poor?
Do I forgive offenses against me?
Do I exact revenge?
12. Concern for the family and future generations
Do I help in household chores?
Do I have a loving relationship with all the members of my family?
Am I kind and considerate with the members of my family?
Do I show a good example to all younger members of the family?
Am I considerate of the needs and welfare of the next generation?
13. Work
Do I go to school on time?
Do I do my homework and participate in school activities?
Do I do my best in everything I do?
Do I volunteer to help others, especially the old, the sick, and small children?
14. Order
Do I follow rules and regulations – at home, in school and in the community?
Do I maintain cleanliness and orderliness at home and in my school?
Am I trustworthy in handling money and property that belong to others?
15. Respect for life
Do I take care of my health?
Do I engage in unhealthy activities like drinking, taking drugs, etc.?
Am I considerate of the health of others?
Do I engage in violent fights and hurt others physically?
16. Faith in Almighty
Do I follow God’s will and commandments?
Do I turn to God in difficult times?
Do I pray?
B. These reflection exercises have been designed to help you grow in awareness of
the basic values embodied in the Philippine Constitution and to “live and share” them
in your daily life.
