SELF

AND
FILIPINO
SOCIETY
GROUP 9 - CEA_CE_1J
PALAC, ROSE ANN
MESA, CHERILYN
ENCLONAR, KISSEAH
REPORTER: ROSE PALAC
ROOTS OF
FILIPINO
CHARACTER
NATIONALISM
AND
PATRIOSM
REPORTER: MESA, CHERILYN
Nationalism and Patriotismin the Country
This two program is the
way to make a stronger
nation in which people are
helping each other.

It is very important for the

protection of the country's
culture and history heritage.
It involves a sense of
responsibility thatcomes
towards our country,as its
citizens help it to grow.
 NATIONALISM
It is first recorded in early 1800's
based on nation, ultimately from a
Latin word meaning “birth, tribe.”
Nationalism
and PATRIOTISM
Patriotism It is first recorded in early 1700's
It comes from Greek patriõtês
"fellow countryman or lineage
member "and the root of this word
in turn means "fatherland"
What does
Nationalism Mean?
Nationalism is the devotion of love to one's
country. It means giving more importance
to unity by the way of cultural background
including language and heritage. It implies
to person that his county is more superior
among other countries and he will defend it
no matter what.
What does Patriotism
mean?

Patriotism is devotions to one's country for

no there reasons than being a citizen of
that country .
It is the common virtue that pertains to the
love for a nation with more emphasis on
values and beliefs. He will never be selfish
and ready to make any sacrifices for his
country.
According
to
HASA:
Good Citizenship
Values:

Maka-Diyos,
Maka- Tao,
Maka-Bayan,
Makakalikasan
REPORTER: ENCLONAR, KISSEAH
 GOOD CITIZENSHIP
VALUES
Good citizenship engenders love of Good citizenship likewise Our nation is oftentimes in
country making the seemingly strengthens unity. As Filipinos, crisis. And at these times,
gargantuan task of
we have our shared values people are suffering. By being
building the nation easier. Through good
citizenship, even the poor, the young and which can be a strong force to good citizens we will not be part of
unite us as a people despite our the problem; we will be part of the
the old can
solution.
contribute to nation-building. differences.

 One of the identified

strengths of the Filipino is
their faith in God. In one
Maka-Dyos way or another, Filipinos
have a basic concept of a
Supreme Being who to them
1. Faith in the always gives a beacon of
Almighty God – hope no
matter how bleak the current
A good Filipino situation may be.
obeys God and
lives according to This makes them resilient,
driven by great hope stemming
His teachings. from their faith in Someone
whom they believe has the
power to
deliver them from even the most
miserable situation.
 Being pro-life doesn’t
2. Respect for Life just mean not engaging
in abortion nor being in
A good Filipino favor of it.
recognizes the absolute
value of human life and Being pro-life includes
valuing other people –
the human dignity of
how they feel, what
every person including
could harm their
himself physical, mental, moral
and spiritual well-being.
 Valuing order means
respecting laws, procedures.
By following these sets of
3. Order laws and/or procedure in the
home, school and the
A good Filipino values community as a whole,
orderliness. he/she respects the human
rights of others and invites
excellence in everything he /she
does.
4. Work
A good Filipino values
diligence and excellence
in everything he/she He earns an honest living and does
does. not engage in crime and corruption.
He goes to school on time, does
his homework and participates in
school activities. He does his
best in everything and is not
contented with the mediocre
5. Concern for the
Family and Future
Generations He/she helps in household
chores, has a loving
– A good Filipino looks after the relationship with all the
welfare of his/her family and the future members of his/her family, is
generation kind and considerate
to them, and shows a good
example to the younger
members
Maka- Tao

Love should always be

1. Love – A good Filipino the driving force when
looks after the good and we want to achieve or do
welfare of something. This does not
his/her fellow human refer to romantic love
beings. alone. As a leader, family

member or a member of the

society, we can exercise

the value of love.

 2. Freedom – A good Filipino asserts his/her right especially if it

means being able to do
the right thing.

He/she respects the freedom of others; doesn’t impose his/her will on

others; exercises his freedom responsibly so that he/she will do no harm to
anyone; does not use coercion or intimidation to make others do what
he/she wants them to do or what he/she wants them to be.
3. Peace – A good Filipino lives
and works in harmony with his/her
fellow human beings.

He/she avoids violence as a way of

settling disputes and looks for ways to
resolve conflict in a peaceful way. He/she
maintains a harmonious relationship with
others, at home, at work, in the
community; and helps clear out
misunderstanding
among friends and family members
 –A good Filipino stands up for the truth and
avoids intrigue and mudslinging and
values integrity in his/her life, family, work
and country.

4. Truth He/she observes proper pricing of goods and

does not patronize nor is he/she a cohort
in fixing or bribing in business transactions.

He/she admits his/her mistakes and does

something to correct his/her fault.
5. Justice A good Filipino gives everyone their due
even if it is difficult. He does not oppress
or take advantage of anyone.

He/she is fair in all his/her dealings

especially with the poor and powerless,
not getting more than what is rightfully
his/hers.
Maka-Bayan
1. Unity – A good Filipino works
with and cooperates with others.

Unity doesn’t mean a group of people should

act the same nor should they sport the same
hairstyle and wear the same clothing. Just
imagine how chaotic it would be if everyone
wants and does the same thing.
2. Equality – A good Filipino
treats others as brothers and
sisters being children of one
God and one nation.

He/she does not give

preferential treatment to the
rich and the powerful; treats
everyone with respect regardless
of status or position; and does not
take advantage of anyone because
they are poor, ignorant or
powerless
3. Respect for the Law and
Government

– A good Filipino obeys the laws of the

land and supports government
programs.

From simply no vandalism, to following

traffic rules; to reporting lawbreakers,
to promoting stability of the nation, a
good Filipino submits to the laws of his
nation and will not engage in anything
that will threaten his/her Country.
4. Patriotism

– A good Filipino He considers what

places high regard for is good for the
his/her country. Country in his/her

words and actions.

This includes
patronage of native

products and
promotion of his/her
country.

 5. Promotion of the Common Good –

A good Filipino puts the welfare of the
greater
number of people over his/her own.

A good Filipino is not greedy and selfish;

instead, he/she considers the welfare of
others in everything he/she does. Good
examples of this are businessmen who
don’t mind foregoing the potential of
earning a sizable income from a
development plan if itmeans endangering
nature and people’s health

 Makakalikasan
Concern for the Environment

A good Filipino conserves natural

resources such as water, land and air.
He/she gets involved in efforts contributory to
the welfare of the environment such as planting
trees and implementing proper waste
segregation.

He/she keeps his/her surroundings clean,

and does not throw garbage in canals and
waterways.
 THAT'S ALL,
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