Have Faith in the Divine Providence that guides the destinies of men and nations.
Love your country for it is the home of your people, the seat of your affection and the source of your happiness and well-being. Its defense is your primary duty. Be ready to sacrifice and die for it if necessary.
Respect the Constitution which is the expression of your sovereign wlll. 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.
Pay your taxes willingly and promptly. Citizenship implies not only rights but obligations.
Safeguard the purity of suffrage and abide by the decisions of the majority.
Love and respect your parents. It is your duty to serve them gratefully and well.
Value your honor as you value your life. Poverty with honor ~ preferable to wealth with dishonor .
Be truthful and be honest in thought and in action. Be just and charitable, courteous but dignified in your dealings with your fellowmen.
Lead a clean and frugal life. Do not indulge in frugality or pretense. Be simple in your dress and modest in your behavior.
Live up to noble traditions of our people. Venerate the memory of our heroes. Their lives point the way to duty and honor.
Be industrious. Be not afraid or ashamed to do rnanuallabor .Productive toil is conducive to economic security and adds to the wealth of the nation.
Rely on your efforts for your progress and happiness. Be not easily discouraged. Preserve in the pursuit of your legitimate ambitions.
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.
Contribute to the welfare of your community and promote social justice. You do not live for yourselves and your family alone. You are a part of society to which you owe dermite responsibilities.
Cultivate the habit of using goods made in the Philippines. Patronize the products and trades of your countrymen.
Use and develop our natural resources and conserve them for posterity. They are inalienable heritage of our people. Do not traffic with your citizenship.
