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Topic: AFP CORE VALUES
Welcome Notes:
Welcome Cadets and Cadettes!
I. INTRODUCTION:
This module introduces the Core Values of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Under this lesson
we will going to differentiate the kinds of Core Values and its characteristics. We will discuss all of those six
(6) values in order for us to realize and give importance as member of ROTC Unit and a responsible
individual of our community.
II. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. Identify the different kinds of Core Values under the AFP,
2. Differentiate the six (6) kinds of Core Values; and,
3. Determine the importance of Values learned being an ROTC cadets and responsible
individual.
III. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES:
Testing your Vocabularies!!
Directions: Shuffle the letters to form the words in each number.
1. H R O N O ___________________________
2. Y D T U ___________________________
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3. L E U V A S ___________________________
4. Y A L T Y L O ___________________________
5. L V O E ___________________________
EXCELLENT!!!
You may now proceed to the main lesson.
IV. LESSON PROPER
LET’S BEGIN!
Based on the preliminary activities, what did you notice about it?
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CONGRATULATIONS!
AFP CORE VALUES
The AFP CORE VALUES have six (6) kinds:
1. Love of Country
2. Valor
3. Honor
4. Loyalty
5. Solidarity
6. Duty
Love of Country- It is the dominant nature of an Army soldier to love his country. It is for the nation that
a soldier unquestionably commits to a life of service, the highest value that the Filipino soldier acquires. It is
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not measured by cash, rank nor belonging. The vitality drives the soldier as the protector of national power.
He remains by his vow of service with a strong heart.
Valor- Valor streams normally from one's affection for the nation. It is the capacity to conquer fear in doing one's
objective. Courage is beyond bravery like going after a mission despite seemingly insurmountable opposition. It is
ascertaining yet not self-destructive. With valor you make the wisest decision.
In shaping the Filipino soldier’s identity, even beyond valor, one could also see the strong sense of honor
that resonated with the call to arms in the past.
Your valor will allow you to do the following:
- Control your fear in physical and moral context.
- Take responsibility for your actions, mistakes and decisions.
- Confront problems and do what you believe is right.
- Report successes and failure with equal candor
Honor- Honor is the Military crowning value, the hallmark of military conduct, the nature of the soldier's
awareness of individual dignity and self-worth. The soldier conveys his honor in meeting the military basic
from prelude and crusade to the consequence. Regardless of the field, honor is regarded in one's self as in
the other. In outward appearance, honor is found in cleanliness of the individual, courteousness, decency in
daily living and reasonability in the utilization of individual or country resources. It appears in the candor,
straightforwardness in speech and in action.
An individual soldier with honor does the following:
- Develop and maintain a keen sense of ethical conduct.
- Adhere to the public code of professional Philippine Army values.
- Identity with the ideals embodied in the Philippine Army values.
Loyalty- Loyalty while itself a cause, procures the harvest of military solidarity. It foster cohesion, true sympathy
toward the welfare of every individual from the Army and those they work with, and is best expressed in every
member's adherence to the military value system as clarified, much as he will undoubtedly take after the guideline of
law and principles and standards of the nation.
An individual soldier of loyalty displays the following:
• Put obligations in correct order:
- the Constitution, the Philippine Army, the unit and finally, self.
• Show faithfulness to unit and comrades by finishing all tasks with them.
• Carry out tough orders without expressing personal criticism.
• Defend soldiers against unfair treatment.
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Duty- Duty is service plain and simple. Actual duty means being always ready, all senses employed and utilized
whether in the garrison or in the field. Duty means satisfying your commitment. The demanding standard of duty
additionally requires that those in charge positions release their obligations without bounds.
Expressing the value of duty means, at a minimum, doing the following:
• Carrying out the requirements of the position to the best of your ability.
• Fulfill legal, civic and moral obligations.
• Sacrifice personal time in pursuit of excellence
Solidarity- Solidarity is fellowship at the visible level and internally being adjusted to the Philippine Army's goals,
vision and programs for reform. Solidarity ties the Army to oneness with the yearnings of the rest of the country in the
way of a Filipino proud with his nation.
We had just finished the discussion on AFP Core Values. Let’s move on to
the next higher level of activities or exercise/s that demonstrate your potential
skills/knowledge of what you have learned.
V. ANALYSIS, APPLICATION AND EXPLORATION
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Name: __________________________ Year & Section: __________________
ACTIVITY 1
I. TRUE or FALSE.
Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it’s NOT.
______1. It is important to learn Core Values as our guide to be a responsible individual to our society.
______2 Joining community service such as clean up drive is example of Love of Country.
______3. There are four (4) kinds of Core Values in AFP.
______4. Loyalty underlies the soldier's Oath of Service. It demands obedience to the lawful privileges of
duly constituted authority in the quest for the nation's interest.
______5. Solidarity is fellowship at the visible level and internally being adjusted to the Philippine Army's goals,
vision and programs for reform. Solidarity ties the Army to oneness with the yearnings of the rest of the country in the
way of a Filipino proud with his nation.
ACTIVITY 2
Directions: Check the box if the phrase describes Love of Country and mark X if its NOT.
1. ¨ Throwing garbage on the riverbanks.
2. ¨ Joining Community Support activities.
3. ¨ Supporting government projects and activities.
4. ¨ Donating goods to the evacuees during calamities.
5. ¨ Vandalism and littering in public places and parks.
6. ¨ Spanish Anglo American Law
7. ¨ Managing new bills approved by the Congress
ACTIVITY 3
Directions: Choose the word from the box that describes AFP Core Values. Write your answer on the
underlined space.
Duty Vandalism Solidarity Honor Valor Faithful Loyalty Love
The Primary goalsFreedom Legacy
of the Philippine Love ofSystem
Criminal Justice Country
are: Helpful Disobedient
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Finally, let us summarize the lesson of what we had discussed today.
VI. GENERALIZATION
Name: __________________________ Year & Section: __________________
Directions: Answer the question below:
Choose one (1) AFP Core Values and Explain it at least 3-5 sentences in your own words.
Refer to the Rubric on page 11 for reference.
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KUDOS!
You have come to an end of Module 1.
OOPS! Don’t forget that you have still an assignment to do.
VII. ASSIGNMENT
Name: __________________________ Year & Section: __________________
Direction/Instruction: Explain in 3-5 sentences using your own words.
What do you think is the most importance of Core Values of AFP?
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Rubric:
Level Description Score
Well written and very organized.
Excellent grammar mechanics.
OUTSTANDING Clear and concise statements. 9-10
Excellent effort and presentation with detail.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the
topic.
Writes fairly clear.
Good grammar mechanics.
GOOD 7-8
Good presentation and organization.
Sufficient effort and detail
Minimal effort.
Good grammar mechanics.
FAIR 6
Fair presentation.
Few supporting details.
Somewhat unclear.
Shows little effort.
POOR Poor grammar mechanics. 5
Confusing and choppy, incomplete sentences.
No organization of thoughts.
After your long journey of reading and
accomplishing the module, let us now challenge
your mind by answering the evaluation part of this
module.
VIII. EVALUATION
Name:_________________________ Year & Section: __________________
Direction/Instruction: Choose the letter of the word asked/described in each sentence.
1. Which of the following is a example of Core Values of AFP?
a) Freedom
b) Love
c) Loyalty
d) Law
2. The following are example of Core Values except?
a) Law Enforcement
b) Loyalty
c) Solidarity
d) Love of Country
3. It Not important to study Core Values.
a) True
b) False
c) Undecided
4. Procures the harvest of military solidarity. It foster cohesion, true sympathy toward the welfare of every
individual from the Army and those they work with, and is best expressed in every member's adherence to
the military value system as clarified, much as he will undoubtedly take after the guideline of law and
principles and standards of the nation.
a) Loyalty
b) Love of Country
c) Solidarity
d) Honor
5. Is service plain and simple.
a) Loyalty
b) Duty
c) Solidarity
d) Honor
6. Streams normally from one's affection for the nation. It is the capacity to conquer fear in doing one's objective.
a) Love of Country
b) Valor
c) Duty
d) AFP Core Values
7. It is for the nation that a soldier unquestionably commits to a life of service, the highest value that the
Filipino soldier acquires. It is not measured by cash, rank nor belonging.
a) Loyalty
b) Love of Country
c) Integrity
d) Honor
8. There are four (4) kinds of Core Values in AFP?
a) True
b) False
9. -10 Enumerate the at least 4 kinds of Core Values?
1. ____________
2. ____________
3. ____________
4. ____________
(This evaluation will be submitted on ________________.)
CONGRATULATIONS on reaching the end of this module!
You may now proceed to the next module.
Don’t forget to submit all the exercises, activities and portfolio
on ___________________.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.