CSC–COA–DBM Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2025: A Complete Guide for Government Agencies and Public Schools

You are not only a citizen of your community and country—you are also part of a wider global community. In this lesson, you will explore what it means to be a Filipino who cares for people beyond national borders. You will examine how Filipino values such as pakikiisa, bayanihan, and respect guide your actions as a global citizen. By understanding global concerns and your role in them, you can begin making choices that contribute to peace, justice, and the common good.

• Subject: Values Education 8
• Grade: 8
• Day: 1 of 4

🎯 Learning Goals

By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:

1. Explain what it means to be a global citizen using your own words.
2. Identify at least three Filipino values that support global citizenship.
3. Describe one local action that reflects your role as a Filipino global citizen.

🧩 Key Ideas & Terms

• Global citizen – a person who recognizes their role and responsibility in the global community.
• Pakikiisa – cooperation and unity with others for a common good.
• Bayanihan – helping one another, especially in times of need.
• Global issues – problems that affect many countries, such as poverty, climate change, and inequality.
• Common good – benefits that help all people in a community or the world.

🔄 Quick Recall / Prior Knowledge

1. What Filipino values have you learned in previous lessons?
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   Examples include respect, bayanihan, pakikipagkapwa, responsibility, and honesty.

2. What does it mean to help others in your community?
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   It means offering time, effort, or resources to support people in need and improve shared spaces.

📖 Explore the Lesson

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Checkpoint 1: Understanding Global Citizenship

Mini-goal: Understand the meaning of being a global citizen.

Guided discussion: A global citizen is someone who understands that their actions affect not only their own community but also people in other parts of the world. Even if you have never traveled abroad, your choices—what you buy, how you treat others, and how you care for the environment—can have global effects.

Real-life tie-in: Using reusable bags instead of plastic helps reduce waste that can reach oceans and affect other countries.

Mini-summary: Being a global citizen means thinking beyond yourself and acting with awareness of the world.

• Why is it important to think about how your actions affect others?
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  Because actions can create positive or negative effects on people and the environment beyond your immediate area.

• Can a student be a global citizen? Why?
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  Yes, because students can show care, responsibility, and awareness through daily choices.

• What is one example of a global issue you have heard about?
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  Examples include climate change, poverty, war, or food insecurity.

Checkpoint 2: Filipino Values and Global Responsibility

Mini-goal: Connect Filipino values to global citizenship.

Guided discussion: Filipino values shape how we relate to others. Pakikiisa teaches cooperation, bayanihan encourages helping without expecting rewards, and respect guides peaceful interactions. These values help Filipinos work with people of different cultures and backgrounds.

Real-life tie-in: Filipino volunteers who help during international disasters show bayanihan beyond borders.

Mini-summary: Filipino values prepare us to care for others as members of one global community.

• Which Filipino value best shows cooperation with others?
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  Pakikiisa.

• How does bayanihan help during crises?
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  It encourages people to work together and support those affected.

• Why is respect important when dealing with other cultures?
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  Respect prevents conflict and promotes understanding.

Checkpoint 3: Thinking Global, Acting Local

Mini-goal: Understand how local actions can have global impact.

Guided discussion: The phrase “Think global, act local” reminds us that big global problems can be addressed through small local actions. When many people act responsibly in their communities, these actions add up to global change.

Real-life tie-in: Supporting local farmers strengthens communities and reduces environmental impact.

Mini-summary: Local actions are powerful steps toward solving global issues.

• Why should solutions start at the local level?
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  Local actions are easier to do and directly affect daily life.

• What local action can help the environment?
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  Proper waste segregation, conserving energy, and planting trees.

• How do small actions become big change?
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  When many people do them consistently, the effects multiply.

Checkpoint 4: Challenges Faced by Global Citizens

Mini-goal: Recognize challenges in being a global citizen.

Guided discussion: Being a global citizen is not always easy. Differences in culture, language, and beliefs can cause misunderstandings. Global problems like poverty and climate change are complex and need cooperation.

Real-life tie-in: Learning about other cultures helps avoid stereotypes and prejudice.

Mini-summary: Global citizenship requires patience, openness, and willingness to learn.

• What makes global issues difficult to solve?
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  They involve many countries, cultures, and interests.

• How can understanding culture reduce conflict?
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  It promotes respect and reduces misunderstandings.

• What attitude is important for a global citizen?
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  Open-mindedness and empathy.

Checkpoint 5: Your Role as a Filipino Global Citizen

Mini-goal: Identify your personal role in global citizenship.

Guided discussion: You do not need power or money to be a global citizen. Your role begins with awareness, kindness, and responsible choices. As a Filipino, your values guide how you treat others and how you respond to global concerns.

Real-life tie-in: Speaking up against bullying shows care for human dignity.

Mini-summary: Every Filipino can contribute to the world through values-based actions.

• What value do you want to practice more?
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  Answers vary.

• How can kindness create global impact?
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  Kindness builds trust and peace among people.

• What is one action you can start today?
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  Helping others, conserving resources, or showing respect.

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💡 Example in Action

1. A student joins a school clean-up drive to reduce waste.
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   This shows responsibility and care for the environment.

2. A learner respects classmates from different cultures.
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   This reflects respect and global awareness.

3. A group raises awareness about hunger in their community.
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   This demonstrates pakikiisa and concern for others.

4. A student avoids spreading false information online.
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   This supports peace and responsible communication.

5. A learner supports fair treatment of everyone.
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   This promotes justice and equality.

📝 Try It Out

1. Define global citizen in one sentence.
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   A global citizen is someone who cares about and acts for the good of the world.

2. Name two Filipino values related to global citizenship.
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   Pakikiisa and bayanihan.

3. Give one example of a global issue.
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   Climate change, poverty, or inequality.

4. Write one local action that helps others.
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   Volunteering or helping neighbors.

5. Why is respect important in global citizenship?
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   It promotes peace and understanding.

6. Identify one habit you want to change to help the world.
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   Reducing waste or saving energy.

7. How can students help address global issues?
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   By being aware, responsible, and active in their communities.

8. What does “act local” mean?
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   Doing helpful actions in your own community.

9. Name one value you practiced this week.
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   Answers vary.

10. Explain why small actions matter.
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    Small actions add up to big change.

✅ Check Yourself

1. True or False: A global citizen only helps people in other countries.
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   False

2. Multiple choice: Which value shows cooperation?
   a) Pakikiisa b) Laziness c) Selfishness d) Anger
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   a)

3. Short answer: What does bayanihan mean?
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   Helping one another for a common good.

4. True or False: Local actions can affect global issues.
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   True

5. Short answer: Name one responsibility of a global citizen.
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   Caring for others or the environment.

🚀 Go Further

1. Research one global issue and explain how it affects the Philippines.
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   Teacher note: Guide learners to reliable sources.

2. Create a poster showing a Filipino value as a global action.
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   Teacher note: Emphasize creativity and clear messaging.

3. Interview a family member about helping others.
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   Teacher note: Encourage reflection, not length.

4. List three habits that support global citizenship.
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   Examples: conserving resources, respecting others, staying informed.

5. Plan one class action that supports a global cause.
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   Teacher note: Keep actions safe and age-appropriate.

🔗 My Reflection

Notebook task: Write 6–8 sentences.

• What does being a Filipino global citizen mean to you?
• Which Filipino value helps you care for others the most?
• What is one action you will practice this week?