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

Global problems may seem distant, but many of their solutions begin in local communities. In this lesson, you will learn how small actions done at home, in school, and in your neighborhood can contribute to solving global issues. By connecting global concerns with everyday Filipino values, you will see how your choices and actions matter in building a safer, fairer, and more caring world.

• Subject: Values Education 8
• Grade: 8
• Day: 2 of 4

🎯 Learning Goals

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

1. Explain the meaning of the phrase “Think global, act local.”
2. Identify at least three local actions that help address global issues.
3. Show how Filipino values guide responsible local actions.

🧩 Key Ideas & Terms

• Think global, act local – understanding global problems and responding through local actions.
• Local community – the people and places around you, such as your school and neighborhood.
• Sustainability – using resources wisely to protect the future.
• Responsibility – doing what is right and accepting the results of your actions.
• Active participation – taking part in activities that help others.

🔄 Quick Recall / Prior Knowledge

1. Name one global issue discussed in the previous lesson.
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   Examples include climate change, poverty, inequality, or hunger.

2. What Filipino value encourages helping others?
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   Bayanihan.

📖 Explore the Lesson

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Checkpoint 1: Understanding the Phrase

Mini-goal: Understand the meaning of “Think global, act local.”

Guided discussion: “Think global, act local” means being aware of world problems while taking action in your own community. You may not solve global issues alone, but your daily actions can support positive change.

Real-life tie-in: Conserving water at home helps address global water shortages.

Mini-summary: Global awareness becomes meaningful through local action.

• Why is global awareness important?
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  It helps people understand how problems affect everyone.

• Why should action start locally?
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  Local actions are practical and easier to sustain.

• How can students act locally?
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  By helping in school, caring for the environment, and respecting others.

Checkpoint 2: Local Actions with Global Impact

Mini-goal: Identify local actions that address global issues.

Guided discussion: Simple actions such as recycling, volunteering, and saving energy help reduce global problems. When communities act responsibly, they contribute to global solutions.

Real-life tie-in: Participating in tree-planting helps fight climate change.

Mini-summary: Small local efforts can create large global benefits.

• Which local action helps the environment?
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  Recycling and conserving energy.

• How does volunteering help globally?
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  It supports communities and promotes cooperation.

• Why are daily habits important?
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  Habits repeated by many people lead to big change.

Checkpoint 3: Filipino Values in Local Action

Mini-goal: Connect Filipino values with responsible actions.

Guided discussion: Filipino values such as bayanihan, respect, and responsibility encourage cooperation and care for others. These values guide actions that benefit both local and global communities.

Real-life tie-in: Helping neighbors during emergencies reflects bayanihan.

Mini-summary: Filipino values guide actions that support global good.

• Which value promotes teamwork?
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  Bayanihan.

• How does respect help communities?
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  It builds peace and cooperation.

• Why is responsibility important?
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  It ensures actions have positive outcomes.

Checkpoint 4: Youth as Agents of Change

Mini-goal: Recognize the role of youth in global change.

Guided discussion: Young people have energy and creativity. By participating in school and community activities, youth can inspire others and contribute to global solutions.

Real-life tie-in: Student-led clean-up drives raise environmental awareness.

Mini-summary: Youth play an important role in creating change.

• How can students influence others?
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  By setting good examples.

• Why is youth participation important?
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  Youth bring new ideas and energy.

• What activity can students lead?
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  Community service or awareness campaigns.

Checkpoint 5: Overcoming Challenges in Local Action

Mini-goal: Identify challenges and ways to overcome them.

Guided discussion: Challenges such as lack of time or support can discourage action. Cooperation, planning, and commitment help overcome these challenges.

Real-life tie-in: Working with classmates makes tasks easier.

Mini-summary: Challenges can be solved through teamwork and perseverance.

• What challenge might stop people from acting?
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  Lack of time or motivation.

• How does teamwork help?
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  It shares the workload and encourages participation.

• What attitude helps overcome challenges?
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  Commitment and cooperation.

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💡 Example in Action

1. Students organize a recycling program.
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   This helps reduce waste and protect the environment.

2. Learners volunteer in community feeding programs.
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   This supports those affected by hunger.

3. Students conserve electricity in classrooms.
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   This helps save energy resources.

4. Classmates respect cultural differences.
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   This promotes harmony and understanding.

5. Students share correct information online.
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   This prevents misinformation.

📝 Try It Out

1. Explain “Think global, act local” in your own words.
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   It means understanding world problems and helping through local actions.

2. Name two local actions that help the environment.
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   Recycling and conserving energy.

3. Which Filipino value supports teamwork?
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   Bayanihan.

4. Give one example of youth participation.
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   Joining clean-up drives.

5. Why are small actions important?
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   They add up to big change.

6. What challenge might prevent action?
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   Lack of time or support.

7. How can students overcome challenges?
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   By working together.

8. Write one local action you can start today.
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   Answers vary.

9. Why is responsibility important?
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   It ensures positive results.

10. How does respect help global citizenship?
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    It promotes peace and understanding.

✅ Check Yourself

1. True or False: Local actions cannot affect global issues.
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   False

2. Multiple choice: Which shows acting local?
   a) Ignoring waste b) Recycling at home c) Waiting for others d) Complaining
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   b)

3. Short answer: Name one Filipino value related to cooperation.
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   Bayanihan.

4. True or False: Youth cannot create change.
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   False

5. Short answer: Give one benefit of teamwork.
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   It makes tasks easier.

🚀 Go Further

1. Plan one local activity that helps address a global issue.
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   Teacher note: Encourage realistic planning.

2. Create a slogan about acting locally.
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   Teacher note: Focus on clarity and creativity.

3. Observe one local problem in your area.
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   Teacher note: Guide reflection.

4. Interview a classmate about helping the community.
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   Teacher note: Keep responses short.

5. List three habits that support global citizenship.
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   Saving energy, respecting others, helping the community.

🔗 My Reflection

Notebook task: Write 6–8 sentences.

• What global issue do you care about the most?
• What local action can you do to help?
• Which Filipino value will guide your action?