In relation to the national agenda in citizenship education, the teaching of values and patriotism is important, emphasising social awareness, empathy , and a firm commitment to the common good- a balance between individual and cocial needs. In the Phillippines, Araling Panlipunan ( Social Studies) and Edukasyon Pagpapahalaga ( Values Education) con tribute to Makabayan (patriotic education). The balance between person-oriented and nation-oriented pedagogies is well expressed in the way the two types of pedagogies are described.