My Lakbayan grade is D!
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Created by Eugene Villar.For several times, i dreamed of conquering foreign soils and oceans across the planet. But i just realized i haven't even completed my tour in all beautiful places in my country. Now i remember what my uncle told me when i was yet in primary school, set foot on all the beautiful spots in your home country before setting foot on alien countries. Makes sense, isn't it?
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I was surprised when I checked my blog patrol visitors count reaching 170 page views this evening. My warmest thanks to those who visited particularly those who drop by here regularly and leaves a word. I also appreciate those who voted for me in talksmart's blog of the week. Though I only have a total of 6 votes by this time, I really appreciate how you stole some time to make few clicks in the poll.
Sincere thanks.
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By the way, I was browsing over the previous issues of the magazine of my beloved alma mater and saw this forgotten Civics and Ethics Code promulgated by the first President of the Philippine Commonwealth, Manuel L. Quezon, which is amazingly pertinent to this day.
On August 19, 1939, the fourth year of the Commonwealth, the great MLQ issued Executive Order No. 217, "prescribing certain Civic and Ethical Principles to be taught in all schools in the Philippines."
And here's what he decreed taught:
1. Have faith in Divine Providence that guides the destinies of men and nations.
2. Love your country for it is the home of your people, the seat of your affections, and the sources of your happiness and well-being. Its defense is your primary duty. Be ready at all times to sacrifice and die for it if necessary.
3. Respect the Constitution which is the expression of your sovereign will. The government is your government. It has been established for your safety and welfare. Obey the laws and see that they are observed by all and that public officials comply with their duties.
4. Pay your taxes willingly and promptly. Citizenship implies not only rights but also obligations.
5. Safeguard the purity of suffrage and abide by the decisions of the majority.
6. Love and respect your parents. It is your duty to serve them gratefully and well.
7. Value your honor as you value your life. Poverty with honor is preferable to wealth with dishonor.
8. Be truthful and be honest in thought and in action. Be just and charitable, courteous but dignified in your dealings with your fellowmen.
9. Lead a clean and frugal life. Do not indulge in frivolity or pretense. Be simple in your dress and modest in your behavior.
10. Live up to the noble traditions of our people. Venerate the memory of our heroes. Their lives point the way to duty and honor.
11. Be industrious. Be not afraid or ashamed to do manual labor. Productive toil is conductive to economic security and adds to the wealth of the nation.
12. Rely on your own efforts for your progress and happiness. Be not easily discouraged. Persevere in the pursuit of your legitimate ambitions.
13. Do your work cheerfully, thoroughly, and well. Work badly done is worse than work undone. Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
14. Contribute to the welfare of your community and promote social justice. You do not live for yourselves and your families alone. You are part of society to which you owe definite responsibilities.
15. Cultivate the habit of using goods made in the Philippines. Patronize the products and trades of your countrymen.
16. Use and develop our natural resources and conserve them for posterity. They are inalienable heritage of our people. Do not traffic with your citizenship.
*the image was taken from an ethics class showing how the moral set of principles harmonize different "colors"
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Reading this code, I remember one Representative said when asked by the press if why didn't he pass any bill while he was in congress. Instead of answering the query, he asked back, "Have you mastered and followed the 10 commandments God gave through Moses?" He found no reason to pass another bill knowing most citizens of the nation Philippines haven't understood all the 10 commandments plus the hundreds of lesser weight yet.
As you can notice, the code coincides with what God orders. But still, most are ain't followed as i have observed.
If only His orders were given the strictest importance, we can live the safest in our own homes.
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Now, tell me. Do you abide in this code knowing its for the country's sake?
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I was surprised when I checked my blog patrol visitors count reaching 170 page views this evening. My warmest thanks to those who visited particularly those who drop by here regularly and leaves a word. I also appreciate those who voted for me in talksmart's blog of the week. Though I only have a total of 6 votes by this time, I really appreciate how you stole some time to make few clicks in the poll.
Sincere thanks.
***
By the way, I was browsing over the previous issues of the magazine of my beloved alma mater and saw this forgotten Civics and Ethics Code promulgated by the first President of the Philippine Commonwealth, Manuel L. Quezon, which is amazingly pertinent to this day.On August 19, 1939, the fourth year of the Commonwealth, the great MLQ issued Executive Order No. 217, "prescribing certain Civic and Ethical Principles to be taught in all schools in the Philippines."
And here's what he decreed taught:
1. Have faith in Divine Providence that guides the destinies of men and nations.
2. Love your country for it is the home of your people, the seat of your affections, and the sources of your happiness and well-being. Its defense is your primary duty. Be ready at all times to sacrifice and die for it if necessary.
3. Respect the Constitution which is the expression of your sovereign will. The government is your government. It has been established for your safety and welfare. Obey the laws and see that they are observed by all and that public officials comply with their duties.
4. Pay your taxes willingly and promptly. Citizenship implies not only rights but also obligations.
5. Safeguard the purity of suffrage and abide by the decisions of the majority.
6. Love and respect your parents. It is your duty to serve them gratefully and well.
7. Value your honor as you value your life. Poverty with honor is preferable to wealth with dishonor.
8. Be truthful and be honest in thought and in action. Be just and charitable, courteous but dignified in your dealings with your fellowmen.
9. Lead a clean and frugal life. Do not indulge in frivolity or pretense. Be simple in your dress and modest in your behavior.
10. Live up to the noble traditions of our people. Venerate the memory of our heroes. Their lives point the way to duty and honor.
11. Be industrious. Be not afraid or ashamed to do manual labor. Productive toil is conductive to economic security and adds to the wealth of the nation.
12. Rely on your own efforts for your progress and happiness. Be not easily discouraged. Persevere in the pursuit of your legitimate ambitions.
13. Do your work cheerfully, thoroughly, and well. Work badly done is worse than work undone. Do not leave for tomorrow what you can do today.
14. Contribute to the welfare of your community and promote social justice. You do not live for yourselves and your families alone. You are part of society to which you owe definite responsibilities.
15. Cultivate the habit of using goods made in the Philippines. Patronize the products and trades of your countrymen.
16. Use and develop our natural resources and conserve them for posterity. They are inalienable heritage of our people. Do not traffic with your citizenship.
*the image was taken from an ethics class showing how the moral set of principles harmonize different "colors"
***
Reading this code, I remember one Representative said when asked by the press if why didn't he pass any bill while he was in congress. Instead of answering the query, he asked back, "Have you mastered and followed the 10 commandments God gave through Moses?" He found no reason to pass another bill knowing most citizens of the nation Philippines haven't understood all the 10 commandments plus the hundreds of lesser weight yet.
As you can notice, the code coincides with what God orders. But still, most are ain't followed as i have observed.
If only His orders were given the strictest importance, we can live the safest in our own homes.
***
Now, tell me. Do you abide in this code knowing its for the country's sake?
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