Council for the Restoration of Filipino Values (CRFV)

COUNCIL FOR THE RESTORATION OF FILIPINO VALUES (CRFV)

Civil Service Commission Accredited Learning and Development Institute

"We believe that the values of Love of God, Stewardship of Resources, Sanctity of Marriage, Truthfulness, Selfless Love, Respect for Authority, need to be enhanced among the government officials and employees to enable them to have the moral strength to resist the temptations of corruption by living Godly lives."

WEEKLY VALUE FOCUS

SPIRITUALITY

Deep in our hearts, there is this longing to search and realize the meaning of life and the purpose of our existence. Most of those who have found it are driven, motivated and they have a clear life direction. They understand all the aspects of human existence and once they developed the sense of connection to something bigger than them, they learned how to peacefully face every issues and circumstance as well as humbly handle victories and compliments. On the other hand, those who does otherwise are often confused and frustrated, for they have taken all things upon their shoulders. Their hope is upon their own strength and effort.

Being able to acknowledge that God exists and He is in total control is the key to spirituality. We understand that not everything is up to us, what we can do, and how well we do things. It is ironic, however, that spirituality encourages us to warmly accommodate assignments and believe that we can do things excellently. The difference is the peace that transcends all understanding knowing that we did our best and the things beyond our control is all up to God. This is usually a mystery to those who are not spiritual especially to those who are used to achieving great things through their hard-work and human labor.

To be spiritual is to live a God-conscious life, manifesting all of His attributes such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. To also love God with all our hearts, mind, and soul and love our neighbors as we love ourselves.

ACTION PLAN

Assess how well we’ve been facing our circumstances in life. Have we been agitated by things not happening according to our plans and expectations?
Decide to develop God-consciousness in our system and yield to all God’s direction and processes.
Understand the situation and perspective of others especially those who have not yet realized the key to spirituality, that is God Himself.

DECLARATION

We are a spiritual people. We acknowledge that God exists and He is bigger than all the circumstances in our lives. Nothing happens unless He allows it. We know our purpose and assignments. We know how to be calm in the midst of the storm, trusting and believing that God is in control and He only wants for us what is good and perfect. We are conscious of God and we are being led by Him in our daily lives.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, we thank you for letting Yourself known to us, as well as Your loving kindness. Grant us the grace to desire more of You and be led by You. Let Your Spirit dwell in us, direct us and teach us in every way to accomplish the assignments You have given us. Supernatural strength and ability be our portion as we completely lay down everything before You. Amen.

SUPPLEMENTARY INPUT

"No man is an island"

Two harlots, who lived in the same house and each had a baby, went to the king tThe National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) has discovered previously unknown islands that have increased the count of 7107 to 7641 islands in the Philippines. This discovery could mean additional land area, increased agriculture and fishing industry exploration, or more differences in terms of mindset, culture, language, and religion.

Will we allow these differences to separate one nation into many islands? What is the cure to Factionalism and Division, a national illness?

CURE: LOVE OF GOD

God is love. He made us in His image and likeness because of love. God is a Spirit. We cannot know Him merely by our natural senses but by faith alone that is reckoned as righteousness. His life and His presence are gifts to us. He redeemed us from our selfish interest nature because He loves us.

He made a way for us so we can be one with Him and will never be separated from His love. He must have known that His love is the only satisfaction to the seemingly unfulfilled cravings of the human flesh that seeks to fragment what He originally intended to be whole, to live in harmony and not in disunity both internally and in our relationships. Spirituality is knowing God as our Creator,
understanding His nature and His perfect love, will and purpose for us. Beyond religious rites, spirituality is a wholehearted response to God’s love by genuinely putting Him as the most important factor- our life, our goal, our mind, our strength.

Without the solidity of our identity and purpose in Him, our life becomes meaningless. No matter what accomplishments we achieve, there is no contentment but if we think that it is god who works in us both to will and to do of his good pleasure then we will have the supernatural strength not only to do things but more importantly to be the person God wants us to be for His glory—we can serve God and others selflessly.

Spirituality is very crucial for stability both in and out in these fast changing times. It is in knowing our Creator accurately that we can begin to create significant moves--relationships, ideas, projects, businesses and in every sphere of influence we are entrusted with.

THE S-FACTOR

Abraham Maslow had suggested in his ‘hierarchy of needs’ model that as nations and their populations became more affluent, their spiritual hunger would become stronger. More and more organizations recognize that Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) is even more important than having IQ and EQ. Workshops on Stress Management are more frequently sought by companies because employees need to be re-established strongly on their core values as loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, self-controlled people as God designed them to be. The need for SQ is also acknowledged even in schools because however progressive the cognitive development is, without godly manners and right conduct, the students will always be short of what an educated generation must be.

Spirituality is in every child of God. There’s a storehouse of treasures/values waiting to be tapped by each of us as we realize that these God-given gifts are what our nation needs to be rebuilt, revived, and restored.o resolve on whose child was the living and the dead one. In the presence of the king, both women claimed the living child as belonged to them and the dead one to the other. To settle the dispute, the king ordered the living child to be cut in two and give half to one harlot and the other half to the other. The woman, however, who was the real mother pleaded to the king not to kill the child but rather gave to the other woman, who was delighted that the baby will be ripped apart.

Consequently, the king ordered that the living child would be given to the woman who wants him live for she is the real mother! (1 Kings 3:16-28) Wisdom is “the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting.” Wisdom isn’t simply intelligence or knowledge; it is the ability to use these to think and act in such a way that common sense prevails and choices are beneficial and productive, said Jack Wellman.

According to Confucius, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” Moreover, the fear of the Lord said King Solomon, is the beginning of wisdom, and all who obey God’s commandments will grow in wisdom. (Proverbs 9:10). The fear of the Lord is the continual awareness that God is watching and evaluating everything we think, say, and do. Hence, though a person may not be unschooled but fears the Lord he is a person of wisdom. On the other hand, when someone claims to be wise he is a person who lacks wisdom and needs one.

Undeniably, wisdom is indispensable in our daily living. Thus, we are instructed to get wisdom because it is better than rubies, and all the things we may desire cannot be compared with her (Proverbs 8:11). Just like King Solomon, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you.” (James 1:5)

CRFV Highlights

We are part of a generation of "BREED WITHOUT GREED". A radical opposition to corruption; Godly seeds in the Land who have chosen to make a difference; standing up against all forms of wickedness and winning by righteousness!

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CRFV was recently appointed as the implementing Civil Society Organization of the Values Restoration Program (Civil Service Commission Announcement No. 40 s. 2013) empowering the organization to deliver its advocacy to all Constitutional Bodies, Departments, Bureaus and National Government Agencies (NGAs); Local Government Units (LGUs); Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) with original charters; and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).

There is a nationwide launching and discussion of a common value each week.

The Council for the Restoration of Filipino Values (CRFV) is a non-government organization (NGO) dedicated to the effort in transforming the Filipino public servant and the local government leadership to subscribe to the Code of Ethics and Values that shall provide our nation, the Philippines, with righteous, incorruptible, and sincere service towards a graft free society through the help and guidance of the word of GOD consistent to the exemplary life of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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VRP / GMRC Grand launching & vro capacity building highlights

overwhelming support

The event was supported fully by the Office of the President through Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs, Atty. Francis N. Tolentino, who delivered President Rodrigo Duterte's speech (please click here to read PRRDs message).
The unwavering support by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is also very evident and has greatly contributed to the success of the launching and capacity building. The Commission was represented by Director IV Arthur Luis Florentin and has discussed the topic, "Values to Virtues - The Making of Excellent Servant Leaders".
In addition, CRFV is very grateful to the Province of Ilocos Sur. A special thank you to Provincial Governor Ryan Luis Singson, for the warm welcome and generosity .
To Judge Dolores Espanol of Transparency International-Philippines, thanks, for her unbridled support of CRFV's advocacy.
The Values Restoration Officers (VROs), for continually toiling with us in pushing the VRP, and for deeming it important to join the family, not only to celebrate but to come together and be strengthened and empowered to push our agenda to the next level.
Lastly, to all other government employees and officials and some private sector representatives, who were very encouraged and will soon be appointed as VROs. They saw hope for the Philippines and has seen themselves as part of the great Philippines that is about to come forth.

more agencies and departments responding

The first to respond to the VRP, since CRFV started training and appointing Values Restoration Officers back in 2015 are DPWH, DA, DAR, DENR, DILG and its attached agencies and bureaus, by issuing either a memorandum or a department order. This has opened many doors and has allowed the Council to appoint more than 1,000 VROs before the end of 2017. An overwhelming support to the VRP also came from SEC, BOC, NAPOLCOM and more for their eagerness to working out the VRP in their offices.
Through CSC Announcement No. 26, s. 2017, delegates from other agencies were able to join the event and we are looking forward to working with them in the days to come. This includes Landbank, the Bureau of Corrections, DFA, DOT, DepEd, SUCs and more.

there is hope for the philippines, the soul of asia.

A new Philippines will be birthed in our lifetime. We are part of the finishing generation who are arrows in the Hands of the Almighty God, to establish righteousness within our spheres of influence, particularly through our roles as public servants. Raised and fashioned for this purpose, attendance to the said event is not an accident, VRO or non-VRO, PSR or organic employee, it doesn't matter. What counts the most is the fulfillment of God's promise to the Nation through the select people he gathered during this event.
Dr. Jonathan David, the Presiding Apostle of the International Strategic Alliance of Apostolic Churches (ISAAC), based in Muar, Malaysia, validated the mandate and has encouraged the delegates through his video message played during the event (click here to watch the video)

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