The Basic Values of the Filipinos

NSTP as a citizenship training scheme focuses on

translating the good citizenship values as reflected in the
Preamble of the Constitution into concrete action in building
a better Philippines. Hence, emphasis in this input is placed
on the 16 basic Filipino values based on the 1987 Philippine
Constitution
 Preamble
• We, the sovereign Filipino people,
• imploring the aid of Almighty God,
• in order to build a just and humane society
• and establish a Government
• that shall embody our ideals and aspirations,
• promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony,
• and secure to ourselves our posterity the blessings of independence
• and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth,
• justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace,
• do ordain and promulgate this Constitution
The Maka-Diyos Cluster

• 1.Faith in the Almighty God

• 2.Respect for Life
• 3. Order
• 4. Work
• 5. Concern for the Family and Future Generations
The Maka Tao Cluster

• 6. Love
• 7. Freedom
• 8. Peace
• 9. Truth
• 10. Justice
The Maka-Bayan Cluster

• 11. Unity
• 12.Equality
• 13. Respect for the Law and Government
• 14. Patriotism
• 15. Promotion of Common Good
• The Maka-Kalikasan Cluster
• 16. Concern for the environment
The Good Citizenship Values Clusters

• The Maka-Diyos Cluster

1, Faith in the Almighty God
The Bible says, “But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for
he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He rewards
those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6).
 2. Respect for Life

We ordained for the Children of Israel that if any one

slew a person-unless it be for murder or for spreading
mischief in the land-it would be as if he slew the whole
people: and if any one saved a life, it would be as if he
saved the life of the whole people. Then although there
came to them our messengers with clear signs, yet, even
after that, many of them continued to commit excesses
in the land (5:32) Qur’an
 3. Order

Assuredly, we have sent down the Book to you in

right form for the good of man. Who so guided
himself by it does so to his own advantage, and
whoso turns away from it does so at his own loss.
You certainly are not their keeper (39:41) Qur’an.
4. Work

Confucius says, “Give fish to a man, he will

have food to eat for a day; teach him how
to fish and he shall have food throughout
his lifetime.” and, “if man will not work, he
shall not eat” (2 Thessalonians 3:10).
 5. Concern for the Family and Future Generations

• “The family is an essential factor in the general, social and

even political life. Constant living together of husband and wife,
and of parents and children, contributes to the development of
a strong sense of duty, of an aptitude for heroic sacrifices, and
of the love by future generations of the traditional and moral
conquest of those who preceded them. The family is an
indispensable element of social cohesion and equilibrium” (as
cited in http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jose-Panganiban-
artist-guild/).
I shall live a life that is bases on the right values and serve as an
inspiration to others who may be struggling to strengthen their own
faith in God

• 1. I have the gift of faith in God;

• 2. The gift of faith in God in me needs to be nurtured;
• 3. My life is strengthened by my faith in God; and
• 4. A strong faith in God, coupled with other important
values, will improve my life and those of others
 The Maka-Tato Cluster
1. Love
• “When man has love, he is no longer at the mercy of forces greater
than himself becomes the powerful force” (Leo Buscaglia). Moreover,
“love is the will to extend oneself for the purpose of nurturing one’s own
or another’s spiritual growth” (M. Scott Peck).
2. Freedom
• According to Pope John Paul II, “freedom consists not in doing what we
like, but in having the right to do what we ought”.
3. Peace
• It is always great to remember, what the Bible says, “Blessed are the
peacemakers for they will be called children of God” (Mathew 5:9)
An unknown author wrote about the value of peace, as such:
• Juanito was an idealistic person. He wanted everybody to be happy and lead
meaningful lives. So one day, he strode to church and prayed hard for World
peace. He continued praying for the same intention for a year, yet nothing seemed
to change.
• One day, he decided to narrow down his scope and pray for peace in his own
country instead. He prayed for the same intention for another year, yet violence
and disturbance still seemed to be in an upsurge.
• Anxious for his prayer to be finally heard, he decided to pray for peace within his
family instead. He kept this intention for another year with no significant result.
• Finally, on the verge of frustration, he decided to pray for peace. He prayed for this
intention for the next year. Each time he did so, he felt more at peace with himself
and his personal issues, his family, his neighbors until it reached a point in time
that Juanito was considered a man of peace, a friend of everybody especially of
the neediest among his countrymen.
4. Truth
• It is worthwhile to be familiar and understand some of the following
famous quotations and anecdotes which make us better and wiser
persons:
1. Quotations:
• “A man who seeks truth and loves it must be reckoned precious to any
human society” (Frederick the Great)
• “An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his
fellow, in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens”
2. Anecdotes (compiled by J. Maurus)
• When Mahatma Gandhi appeared for the London matriculation
Examination, the paper on general knowledge contained the following
questions: “What is more golden than gold?
5. Justice
• According to martin Luther King Jr., “injustice anywhere is a
threat to justice everywhere.”
• To Jimmy Carter, “the law is not the private property of lawyers,
nor is justice the exclusive province of judges and juries. In the
final analysis, true justice is not a matter of courts and law books,
but a commitment in each of us to liberty and mutual respect.”
• In Mathew 7:12, it says, “treat others the way you want to have
them treat you.”
• And by the Institute for Development Education Center for
Research Communication, “justice is giving every man his due.”
 The Maka-Bayan Cluster

1. Unity
• The value of unity can be realized by practicing the virtues stated in the following
quotations:
• “Behold how good and pleasant it is for the brethren to dwell together in unity.”
(Psalms 133.1)
• “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is
divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” (Mark 3:24-25)
• “Make my joy complete by being of the same kind, maintaining the same love, united
in spirit, intent on one purpose.” (Philippians 2:2)
• “As a body in one, though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though
many, are one body, so also Christ.” (1 Corinthians 12-12)
• “Remember, upon the conduct of each depends the fate at all.” (Alexander the Great)
2. Equity
• To appreciate the value of equity, consider this anecdote:
Skulls
• Andrew Maria Almonte, MMHC
• One day, a groupof skulls in a cemetery had a conversation.
• “Hey,” said a skull to another, “who were you when you were
alive?”
• “Yes, I was once his slave,” replied another skull. “He was a tyrant,
a ruthless and merciless king!”
• “I am your king remember?”
• “Shut up!” shouted the slave-skull. “You are no longer my king nor
am I your slave anymore! We are the same now-rotten skulls!”
 The Maka-Kalikasan Cluster

1. Concern for the Environment

• The Giving Tree
Fr. Benigno P. Beltran, SVD
• Once there was a tree… and she love a little boy. And everyday
the boy would gather her leaves, make them into a crown and
play king of the forest. The boy would also play hide and seek,
climb her branches and eat her mangoes. At the end of the day
when he was tired, the boy would sleep in her shade. And the
boy loved the tree… very much… and the tree was very happy.
• But the time went on… and the boy grew older. And the tree was often
alone. Then one day, the boy went to the tree who said: “Come, boy,
come and climb up my trunk, swing from my branches, eat my
mangoes, play in the shade and be happy.
• But the boy stayed away for a long time… Then one day, the boy
came back to the tree who shook with joy and said: “Come, boy, come
and climb up my trunk, swing from my branches, eat my mangoes, play
in the shade and be happy.” “I am too busy to climb trees”, said the
boy. “I want a house to keep me warm.” “I want a wife and children
and so I need a house. Can you give me a house?” “I have no house,”
said the tree. “The forest is my house, but you may cut off my branches
and build a house.” And so the boy cut off her branches and carried
them away to build his house. And the tree was happy.
 • But the boy stayed away for a long time… Then one
day, the boy came back and the tree was so happy that
she could barely speak. “Come boy,” she whispered,
“come and play.” “I am too old to play,” said the boy. “I
want a boat that will take me far away from her. Can
you give me a boat?” “Cut down my trunk and make a
boat,” said the tree. “Then you can sail away… and be
happy.” And so the boy cut down the trunk and made
a boat and sailed away. And the tree was happy… but
not really
 And after a time, the boy came back again. “I am sorry, boy,”
said the tree. “But I have nothing left to give you… my mangoes
are gone.” My teeth are too weak for mangoes,” said the boy.”
My branches are gone,” said the tree. “You cannot swing on
them.” I am too old to swing on branches,” said the boy. “My
trunk is gone,” said the tree. “You cannot climb.” “I am too tired
to climb,” said the boy. “I am sorry,” sighed the tree. “I wish that
I could give you something… but I have nothing left. I am just an
old stump. I am sorry.’ I don’t need very much now,” said the
boy. “Just a quiet place to sit and rest. I am very tired.” “Well”
an old stump is good for sitting and resting. Come, boy, sit
down and rest.” And the boy did and the tree was happy.