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    • Building The “Good Society” We, Filipinos, Want, by Jose V. Abueva

    United under God, we shall develop
    Citizens and leaders who love our country,
    And trust and challenge one another
    To do our best to solve our problems.

    In our quest for The "Good Life"
    We shall focus on the poor and powerless,
    The exploited, and the oppressed.

    Upholding truth, honesty
    And excellence, we shall work together
    For the common good of all Filipinos
    At home and around the globe.

    For we are a Global Filipino Nation
    Committed to the security, advancement,
    And well-being of all our people—
    And humankind.

    We shall build responsive, effective and
    Accountable institutions —our own families
    And all other institutions through which
    We seek to satisfy our needs
    And fulfill our lives.
    With creativity, innovation and dedication,
    We shall build "The Good Society" we want
    Through good citizenship, leadership and governance
    In dynamic and inclusive democracies—
    Under the rule of law.

    A Filipino society united in its diversities,
    Peaceful, free, nonkilling, egalitarian,
    And prosperous, progressive,
    Nationalistic, and global too.

    A just, humane, and civil community
    In agreeable, sustainable environments.

    A nation contributing its share as well
    In building a peaceful, nonkilling,
    Just and humane, and caring world.

    In sum, a Global Filipino Nation
    That is God-centered—whose people
    Love and care for one another
    Near and far.

    Heading God’s will: "Thou shall not kill!"
    And its corollary: "Respect and nurture life…
    Temporal and eternal."


    Jose V. Abueva is Founding President, Kalayaan College at Riverbanks, Marikina City. Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Public Administration and former President, University of the Philippines (1987-1993). Received the TOYM Award (Political Science, 1962); University of the Philippines Distinguished Scholar Award, 1968. Chairman, Aurora Aragon Quezon Peace Foundation and Advisory Committee, Citizen’s Movement for a Federal Philippines. Trustee, Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, Foundation for Worldwide People Power and Social Weather Stations. A.B, University of the Philippines; M.P.A and Ph.D., University of Michigan.