Guidelines for Living

I received this from one of the members of the Ang Kapatiran party, and have decided that it is worth sharing. These are just simple guidelines, and most of them make common sense, but oftentimes we forget them in our rush to achieve our goals.

Guidelines for Living
“Para Sa Diyos at Pagbabago”

Volume 2, Issue 02, Series 2010 For a Better Philippines

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”  Mat. 22:39 NAB

HONEST PINOY BASICS

Introduction:  Today, the Filipinos face mounting difficulties due to actual and perceived corruption in all areas of society.  Most experts and media attribute the ills of the Filipino society to a culture of corruption from the barangay to the highest offices (president, supreme court, departments, and legislature).

We believe that one of the necessary solutions is moral transformation through re-education of all Filipino citizens on the basics of a just and orderly society. These are the Honest Pinoy Basics:

1.                  Respect the property of others – Do not use the property of others without the owner’s permission.
2.                  Be responsible for your actions – Do not blame others for your mistakes; do not lie
3.                  Teach our children to save regularly – Any amount saved regularly and consistently will grow and become useful for their future
4.                  Develop habits of hard work and discipline – Follow the rules, even if it is inconvenient; follow all laws no matter how basic they are; do not bribe; do not accept bribes.
5.                  Teach our children early about helping one another – Inculcate in the minds of children the attitude of service to others
6.                  Filipinos of all ages should develop the habit of studying and reading.
7.                  Teach our children the importance of community involvement – Join village and barangay associations to help your small community
8.                  Respect government authority and report all violations; vote according to your conscience.
9.                  If you have the courage, integrity, and competence, volunteer yourself for an elective position to ensure good governance.
10.             Organize cooperatives in your community.
11.             Volunteer to help the poor in your community or barangay.


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