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

WISDOM

Our notion of a wise man is an old guy with white hair, white beard, wearing a white cloak, and holding a staff. He speaks with a deep, shivering, but powerful voice, and moves sparingly if at all, as depicted by Hollywood movies. But do we really have to grow old and be physically fragile before coming to a point of mastering wisdom and understanding the mysteries of the ancient? Would it not be possible to be young and agile, but with wisdom at the level of those who have walked this earth for hundreds of years?

God says yes, we can both be young and wise, strong and understanding. The secret is in nurturing such fear of the Lord that in all that we do, we do it with the conscious effort to please God. God’s approval becomes ourlabor’s standard of the excellence. We cease to please men and stop vying for recognition just to fulfill our obligations. We become so dead to ourselves that whether or not someone can see what we do doesn’t matter anymore. We perform our tasks so conscientiously that as a result, our time and resources are maximized, nothing is wasted, and everything becomes meaningful and pleasurable. This is what wisdom is all about, and again, it starts by developing our fear of the Lord.

Fear of the Lord is not being terrorized by some psychopath who whimsically burns anyone who approaches him (although God is in fact a consuming fire).It is holding God in deep reverence, awe, and majesty; realizing that He desires to intervene and interject Himself in our affairs, wanting to be the focal point of our lives. As such, we must look at Him not only as a loving savior and merciful redeemer, but as the God who burned down Sodom and Gomorrah, sent plagues to Egypt, parted the Red Sea, sent fires from heaven, sitting on a throne with peals and thunder, and from whose eyes, nostrils, and mouth fire and smoke come. We must realize that in all our might and intelligence, from thence until eternity, we are by no means comparable to an everlasting God who has been there before time; to whom, whether we like it or not, we shall all be held accountable for everything that we did, whether good or bad, while on earth. Know this and wisdom is at hand.

ACTION PLAN

Are you currently involved in graft and corruption? Are you keeping an illicit affair? Are you involved in something that bothers your conscience or steals your peace? Do you cheat, steal, destroy, or kill? Do you bully the weak and the weaker? Do you squander the resources your parents are giving you to finish your studies? Do you complain, gossip, and spread malicious stories about your neighbor? Are you envious and jealous of those that are richer, more favored, and more popular? Be wise. There is only one right thing to do. Fear the Lord and repent of these acts. Only this will keep your path straight and your peace held.

DECLARATION

I have the fear of the Lord and therefore I possess wisdom that far exceeds those who have been on earth for a long time. I shall not need to go through difficult situations to learn lessons; I shall need only to make sure He is pleased in all my undertakings. I shall be yielded to the plans of God in my life as I know that He orders the steps of the righteous. In all that I do, I shall put God first and He will crown my efforts with success. I shall be an example of Godly wisdom to all my peers, colleagues, neighbors, and loved ones.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, I thank you for teaching me to first fear you and to consider you in all that I do, as it is the beginning of wisdom. I understand that by wisdom a house is built and through understanding it is established. Give me the grace to dedicate my thoughts, words, and deeds and let it be that they become a sweet-smelling aroma to you. Allow me to understand not only the depths of your love but also the truth of your anger against the wicked and judgment against the sinners. Teach me to be mindful of my behavior as it points out to the God I serve – knowing that we become like the god that we worship. Let me present and represent you accurately to people and let them see you working through me. Amen.

SUPPLEMENTARY INPUT

“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.” - Confucius

Two harlots, who lived in the same house and each had a baby, went to the king to 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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