PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE
NAME: _______________________ GRADE LEVEL/SECTION:_____________ DATE: ____________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
CITIZENSHIP
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS
Citizenship is a term denoting membership of a citizen in a political society which membership
implies, equally, a duty of allegiance or loyalty on the part of the members and duty of protection on the
part of the state.
Citizen is a person having the title of citizenship. He is a member of a democratic community who
enjoys full civil and political rights and is accorded protection inside and outside the territory of the State.
From the point of view of International law, Citizenship do not exactly mean the same as
Nationality. Nationality can only be applied to the country where anindividual has been born.
Citizenship is a legal status which means that an individual has been registered with the government of
any given country. Nationality is got through inheritance from parents. Citizenship is granted when
an individual is accepted into that country's political framework through legal means. No one is able to
change their nationality but one can have different citizenship.
THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ARTICLE IV – CITIZENSHIP
Section 1. The following are citizens of the Philippines:
1. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution;
2. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines;
3. Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon
reaching the age of majority; and
4. Those who are naturalized in accordance with law.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A FILIPINO CITIZEN
The prime duty of the government is for its citizens to serve and protect in turn it shall be the obligations of
the entire citizen to do their duties and responsibilities as Filipino citizens of the country as listed below:
1. Defend our country from enemies and invaders.
2. Pay his/her taxes willingly and promptly.
3. Be loyal to our country.
4. Take care and conserve our natural resources.
5. Help our country for growth and development.
6. Keep our surroundings clean.
7. Study well and become a productive individual.
8. Obey the laws and maintain peace and order in the community.
9. Preserve the Filipino culture and identity.
10. Participate actively in various government programs.
11. Vote wisely and chose candidates who can serve the people and our country.
12. Respect the rights of others
Active Citizenship is used to describe citizens that engage in a broad range of activities that
promote and sustain democracy. Active citizenship usually refers to participation that requires respect
for others and that does not contravene human rights and democracy. This additional element is
used to highlight that participation per se can lead to or be a part of nondemocratic activities that
can create harm to certain social groups. These actions include civil society activities such as protesting
and collecting petitions, and Community activities such as volunteering, and conventional political
engagement such as voting or campaigning for elections.
ENGAGE
Give 5 specific examples of active citizenship. Provide short details and pictures.
LEARNING COMPETENCY
Learning Activity 1 – Analogy Organizer
Based on your understanding on the difference between nationality and citizenship, complete
the data needed in the Analogy Organizer Diagram. Write your answer in each of the boxes.
NATIONALITY CITIZENSHIP
Learning Activity 2 – Become a Filipino Citizen
1. How does someone become a citizen of the Philippines?
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2. What are the roles and rights of a citizen?
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