Philippine Politics and Governance Ms. Kristine Garfin Jebulan
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“Who are considered citizens of the Philippines?” “Can a person lose or gain citizenship?” R ole of civil society in a democracy.
Citizenship – Meaning, Types, and Responsibilities
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to: 1. Identify the meaning and forms of citizenship. 2. Differentiate the rights and responsibilities of citizens. 3. Reflect on the role of citizenship in building a democratic nation.
PRE-TEST
P rinted visuals “What do these have in common?”
Citizenship refers to the legal and political membership of an individual in a state or nation. It means that a person is officially recognized by a country as one of its members, giving them rights (like voting and protection under the law) and responsibilities (like obeying the law and paying taxes). In the Philippines, citizenship defines a person’s belongingness to the Filipino nation under the Constitution.
Types of Citizenship Natural-born Citizens These are individuals who are citizens of a country from birth, without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their citizenship.
Philippine example: A child born to Filipino parents (either the mother or father is Filipino) is automatically a natural-born Filipino citizen, even if born abroad. Example: Maria Santos, born in Japan to Filipino parents, is still a Filipino citizen.
Naturalized Citizens These are individuals who were originally citizens of another country but have formally applied for and been granted citizenship in another state following legal procedures.
Philippine example: Mr. Lee, a Korean national who fulfilled the requirements under Philippine law and took the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines, becomes a naturalized Filipino citizen.
Philippine example: Mr. Lee, a Korean national who fulfilled the requirements under Philippine law and took the Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines, becomes a naturalized Filipino citizen.
How to lose citizenship? Ways to lose citizenship: 1. Voluntary a. By naturalization in a foreign country b. By express renunciation of citizenship c. By supporting the constitution and laws of a foreign country d. By rendering service to the armed forces of a foreign country 2. Involuntary a. By the cancelation of his certificate of naturalization by the court b. By having been declared as a deserter in the Philippine armed forces in time of war.
How to reacquire citizenship? Ways of reacquiring citizenship: a. By the repatriation of deserters of the Philippine armed forces b. By a direct act of the Congress c. By naturalization What is Dual citizenship? Dual citizenship is a situation in which a person simultaneously owes, by some positive act, loyalty to two or more states. It arises because our laws cannot control laws of other countries or citizenship.
Citizenship establishes a person’s identity and loyalty to a nation. In the Philippines, both natural-born and naturalized citizens enjoy the same rights under the law, but only natural-born citizens can hold certain positions such as President, Vice President, or member of Congress.
Rights, Duties, and Obligations of Filipino Citizens
Citizenship is not only about enjoying privileges — it also involves responsibility and active participation in nation-building. Every Filipino citizen has rights guaranteed by the Constitution and corresponding duties and obligations to help promote the common good and sustain a just, peaceful, and progressive society.
RIGHTS OF FILIPINO CITIZENS Rights are the freedoms and privileges granted to every citizen to ensure dignity, equality, and protection under the law. These are stated in the Bill of Rights (Article III, 1987 Constitution).
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF FILIPINO CITIZENS
Duties are moral or legal responsibilities that every Filipino must perform to contribute to the nation’s development and to uphold peace and order.
In summary: Every Filipino enjoys rights protected by the Constitution but is also bound by duties and obligations that sustain peace, order, and progress. Citizenship becomes meaningful only when rights are exercised responsibly and duties are fulfilled with integrity and love for the country.
S hort quiz using Mystery Box Game ; learners will identify whether it describes a Right (R), Duty (D), or Responsibility (Resp). Instructions: Raise your hand and answer R, D, or Resp.
“Now, let’s apply what you’ve learned through an activity called ‘My Citizenship in Action’
🟩 Group 1 – The Advocates: Create a poster or slogan that promotes an important civic value (e.g., honesty, respect, volunteerism). 🟦 Group 2 – The Analysts: Prepare a short skit (2–3 minutes) showing how citizens fulfill their duties and responsibilities in everyday situations. 🟨 Group 3 – The Artists: Design a symbol or logo that represents responsible citizenship in the Filipino context and explain its meaning briefly. 🟥 Group 4 – The Writers: Compose a short reflection (5 sentences) answering: “How can I show responsible citizenship as a Filipino youth?”
“Citizenship is more than legal status—it’s about active participation in community and nation-building.”
“What makes a good citizen?” “What makes a responsible citizen?”
Check for Understanding! 1. Citizenship is best defined as the _______. A. ability to vote in an election B. membership of an individual in a political community or state C. act of obeying the government D. right to choose a religion
Check for Understanding! 2. A natural-born Filipino citizen is one who _______. A. is born in another country B. has at least one or both parents who are Filipino citizens C. becomes Filipino through naturalization D. marries a Filipino citizen
3. A person who legally becomes a Filipino citizen after fulfilling all legal requirements is a _______. A. permanent resident B. naturalized citizen C. honorary citizen D. natural-born citizen
4. Which of the following is NOT a way to acquire Philippine citizenship? A. By birth B. By naturalization C. By marriage D. By application to the barangay
5. Which of the following is a right of Filipino citizens? A. Paying taxes B. Obeying laws C. Right to education D. Participating in community service
6. Which of the following is a duty of every citizen? A. Freedom of speech B. Paying taxes C. Joining organizations D. Right to vote
7. Which of the following is an example of a responsibility of a good citizen? A. Defending the country B. Following traffic rules C. Promoting environmental awareness D. Claiming benefits from the government
8. Which among the following is NOT considered a civic responsibility? A. Voting during elections B. Helping during community projects C. Ignoring public issues D. Respecting the flag and national anthem
9. When a citizen refuses to pay taxes, it violates his/her _______. A. rights B. duties C. responsibilities D. privileges
10. Which of the following shows active citizenship? A. Posting negative comments about the government B. Participating in community clean-up drives C. Refusing to vote during elections D. Ignoring social issues