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Republic Act 9418 is also known as the volunteer act 2007.It is institutionalizes a strategy for
rural development and helps strengthen the sense of volunteerism. Volunteerism is defined as the
principle of donating time and energy for the benefit of other people in the community as a social
responsibility rather than for any financial reward.
As a student Republic act 9418 is a law that helps in the development of a sense of volunteerism.
Students will have a firsthand experience in serving the community and their fellow citizens,
without wanting anything in return. It also helps develop a sense of camaraderie with aid in the
improvement of the society.
Starting early in volunteering will help in including the principle of volunteerism in the minds
and heart of the youth. This volunteer work can also continue till later on in life. It is a good way
to serve God, the country, and your fellow men.
Filipino Values
1. Courtesy - Filipinos are a very friendly and hospitable people, sometimes even to a fault.
Take the time to smile and say "thank you", and you'll receive much better responses.
You will receive an even better response if you throw in a little Tagalog, such as
"salamat", which means "thank you".
2. Manliness - We stand to what we know is true and correct.
3. Dignity - we very much value our dignity as Filipinos. We would always want others
to see us as good and trust-worthy citizens.
4. Prudence - We protect our reputations as Filipinos, especially family reputations to
such gossips and wrong comments about us.
5. Honesty - Filipinos are very honest to their word. Pag sinabing 'oo', oo talaga yun.
Composed of 14 members from the government sector and three members from the private
sector.
1. DENR;
2.Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG);
3.Department of Science and Technology (DOST);
4. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH);
5. Department of Health (DOH);
6. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI);
7. Department of Agriculture (DA);
8. Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA);
9. League of Provincial Governors;
10. League of City Mayors;
11. League of Municipal Mayors;
12. Association of Barangay Councils;
13. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA); and
14. Philippine Information Agency (PIA).