8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

1/19

MLQs Civics and Ethics Code

Presented by

Patricia S. Pascua18 August 2010

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

2/19

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

3/19

1. Have faith in DivineProvidence that guides the

destinies of men and nations.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

4/19

2. Love your country for it is the home ofyour people, the seat of your affections, andthe source of your happiness and well-being. Its defense is your primary duty. Beready at all times to sacrifice and die for it if

necessary.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

5/19

3. Respect the Constitution which is theexpression of your sovereign will. Thegovernment is your government. It has

been established for your safety and welfare. Obey the laws and see that theyare observed by all and that public officialscomply with their duties.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

6/19

4. Pay your taxes willingly and promptly.Citizenship implies not only rights but alsoobligations.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

7/19

5. Safeguard the purity of suffrage and abideby the decisions of the majority.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

8/19

6. Love and respect your parents. It isyour duty to serve them gratefully and

well.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

9/19

7. Value your honor as you value your life.Poverty with honor is preferable to wealth

with dishonor.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

10/19

8. Be truthful and be honest in thought andin action. Be just and charitable, courteousbut dignified in your dealings with yourfellowmen.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

11/19

9. Lead a clean and frugal life. Do notindulge in frivolity or pretense. Be simplein your dress and modest in your behavior.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

12/19

10. Live up to the noble traditions of ourpeople. Venerate the memory of ourheroes. Their lives point the way to dutyand honor.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

13/19

11. Be industrious. Be not afraid orashamed to do manual labor. Productivetoil is conductive to economic securityand adds to the wealth of the nation.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

14/19

12. Rely on your own efforts for yourprogress and happiness. Be not easilydiscouraged. Persevere in the pursuit ofyour legitimate ambitions.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

15/19

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

16/19

14. Contribute to the welfare of your

community and promote social justice.You do not live for yourselves and familyalone. You are part of society to which youowe definite responsibilities.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

17/19

15. Cultivate the habit of using goodsmade in the Philippines. Patronize theproducts and trades of your countrymen.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

18/19

16. Use and develop our natural resourcesand conserve them for posterity. They arethe inalienable heritage of our people. Donot traffic with your citizenship.

8/8/2019 MLQ s Civics and Ethics Code

19/19

MLQs Parting Shot

The vital lesson wemust learn from our

past is that we can

triumph if we only persevere. TheFilipino people, by grit, hard work, and faith in God, will march forward tofulfill their destiny.