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• Filipino citizens


  All Under 1987 Constitution, Article IV Section 1:

  • Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution
  • Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines
  • Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority
  • Those who are naturalized in accordance of law
• Modes of acquiring Philippine citizenship

  • Filipino by Birth (Right of Soil and Right of Blood)

  Under Commonwealth Act No. 473:

  • Re-Acquisition of Filipino Citizenship (Dual Citizenship)
  • Filipino by Naturalization (for Foreigners)
• The Philippine Flag and Heraldic Code (Republic Act 8491):

  • provides for the use of a National Flag, including its design and specifications, hoisting, and display
  • Sets parameters for the conduct of flag ceremonies and flag days and the use of the flag for mourning and other purposes.
  • Includes prohibited acts against the National Flag
  • The same chapter also contains the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance
• Philippine Flag meaning


  • The white stands for the peace and purity
  • The white triangle represents equality and the Katipunan nationalist organization
  • The three stars represent the three main geographical regions of the Philippines: Luzon, Mindanao and the Visayas
  • The blue symbolizes patriotism and justice
  • The sun represents independence and its eight rays represent the eight Provinces that led the Philippine uprising against Spanish rule
  • The red represents valour and the blood split for freedom and independence
• How to properly display the Philippine flag

  1. In times of peace, the blue field is on top

  2. In times of war, the red field is on top

  3. If hanging vertically, the sun and stars should be on top while the blue field should be on the left in times of peace and on the right in times of war
• The Lupang Hinirang is the Philippine national anthem
• The Pledge to the Flag is a pledge of allegiance to the Philippine flag and the country it represents
• The national motto is Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa
• Bill of Rights


  • A statement and listing of an individual's rights and privileges which the fundamental law of the land is designed to safeguard against violations of the government or by an individual or group of individuals
  • The charter embodying the liberties of a person and the limitations upon the power of the state
• Classification of rights


  • Natural rights
  • Constitutional rights
  • Statutory rights
  • Civil rights
  • Political rights
  • Economic rights
• Duties and responsibilities of Filipino citizens

  • Defend our country from enemies and invaders
  • Pay taxes willingly and promptly
  • Be loyal to our country
  • Take care and conserve our natural resources
  • Help our country for growth and development
  • Keep our surroundings clean
  • Study well and become a productive individual
  • Obey the laws and maintain peace and order in the community
  • Preserve the Filipino culture and identity
  • Participate actively in various government programs
  • Vote wisely and choose candidates who can serve the people and our country
  • Respect the rights of others
• Civic engagement


  Working to make a difference in the civic life of one's community and promoting the way of life of the community
• Civil society groups


  • Non-Governmental Organizations
  • People's Organizations
  • Cooperatives
• Civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Philippines engage in a broad range of activities, the most common being in education, training and human development, community development, enterprise development and employment generation, health and nutrition, law, advocacy and politics, and sustainable development
• A CSO is a group of people which operates in the community, in a way that is distinct from both government and business
• Corporate social responsibility in the Philippines involves giving back to the communities that are served, sharing with the less fortunate, and being able to help fellow countrymen
• • Flag Raising - the flag must be raised rapidly so as to reach the top before the singing of the National Anthem
  • Flag Retreat - the flag must be lowered slowly so as to reach the bottom at the last note of the anthem
• Natural Rights - These are the right inherent to man given to him by

  God as a human being. Examples of these rights are right to live, love,

  and be happy.
• Constitutional Rights - These are the rights guaranteed under the

  fundamental charter of the country. Examples: Right to Free

  Speech,free exercise of Religion, Free Press.
• Statutory Rights - These are rights provided by the law-making body

  of a country or by law, such as the right to receive a minimum wage

  and the right to preliminary investigation. Examples: Paid sick leave, a

  maximum work week of 48 hours, written statement of employment.
• Civil Rights - These are rights specified under the Bill of Rights, such as

  the Freedom of Speech and Right to Information. These are the rights

  enjoyed by an individual by virtue of his citizenship in a shape or

  community.
• Political Rights - These are rights an individual enjoys as a consequence

  of being a member of a body politic. Some examples of political rights are the following: right to vote, right to be voted into public office.
• Economic Rights - These are rights to property, whether personal, real

  or intellectual. Some examples of these rights include the following: right

  to use and dispose of his property, right to practice one's profession, and the right to make a living.