What is social responsibility? (updated)

• "It's knowing that what you do always creates an impact on people around you and even in the society in general, and so one has to make sure that his or her actions are always in promotion of the good."
  -Prof. Evelyn Jimenez, UP Manila Ethics professor
  
  
• "Lahat tayo ay may katungkulan na paunlarin ang buhay ng kapwa."
  Dr. Armand Crisostomo, UP Manila Medicine professor
  
  
• "It's a duty to do good to people. It should be inherent in all people as humans and members of society because it's important for our survival, development as people and evolution as a human race."
  -Dr. Angelita Galban, UP Manila Community Dentistry professor
  
  
• "The process of using one's talent and skills to heal and develop oneself, kapwa-tao, society, country and nature towards the realization of his or her highest and unique potentials through creative programs and projects."
  -Prof. Grace Odal Devora, UP Manila Philippine arts professor
  
  
• "Incorporating societal welfare onto institutional/organizational goals and thrusts. This applies to individuals as well."
  -Mr. Aaron Arenillo, UP NCPAG senior student
  
  
• "Ang pagiging issue-based conscious ay hindi sapat. Ang pagkamulat na ginagabayan ng tamang pampulitikang oryentasyon at ang pag-alam sa tunay na konkretong kalagayan ng lipunan ang unang hakbang tungo sa pagkamit ng hustisya at pagbabagong panlipunan. Dapat itong sundan ng pag-oorganisa at pagmomobilisa."
  -Ms. Fress Sagnip, UP Manila Political Science senior student
  
  
• "One's awareness and fulfillment of working towards the welfare and highest good of the community."
  -UP Regent Nelia Gonzales
  
  
• "First is being aware of the issues (Be informed). Next is to act on it in the best way you can (Take part). Never stop until you know that you have managed the change for the better (Commitment).
  -Prof. Marilen Parungao, UP Manila Department of Biology chair
  
  
• "Our obligation to proactively contribute for the development of the people, their families, communities and nations, as well as the natural environment."
  -Mr. Jigz Tenorio, UP Manila Development Studies junior
  
  
• "Being socially responsible means that you are genuinely concerned with the plight and predicament of the people and doing something to alleviate their condition."
  -Prof. Sharon Caringal, UP Manila History professor
  
  
• "Your obligation as a well-meaning and active member of your society."
  -Ms. Charise Garcia, UP Development Studies sophomore
  
  
• "Being aware of one's potential contributions in the upliftment of the lives of the majority."
  -Mrs. Malou Cura, St. Scholastica's College Social Studies teacher
  
  
• "Pagpapakita ng pananagutan sa lipunan kahit sa simpleng pamamaraan lamang tulad ng pagpapakita ng konsiderasyon sa ibang tao anuman antas sila nagmula, pagsunod sa mga batas - payak man o wala, may nakakakita man o wala - paglaban sa anumang uri ng katiwalian at pagiging isang mabuting mamamayan."
  -Prof. Carol Pulumbarit, UP Manila Communications professor
  
  
• "Social responsibility is going beyond narrow self-interest. It means being ambitious for your nation and community."
  -Prof. Roland Simbulan, UP Manila Development Studies and Public Management professor
  
  
• "Promotion of social justice, common good, general welfare and national interest. More equitable distribution of the benefits of economic growth."
  -former Senator Wigberto Tanada
  
  
• "Malasakit sa kapwa Filipino."
  -Atty. Christian Monsod, former Comelec chair