LESSON 1: CITIZENSHIP TRAINING

Citizenship Training
 is a program wherein it develops our characters to become more mindful of our responsibilities, rights, and roles in the society.

The NSTP Law National Service Training Program

Republic Act (R.A.) 9163

 also known as National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001
 is an act establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level students, amending for the purpose
Republic Act 7077 and Presidential Decree 1708 and for other purposes.
 enacted on January 23, 2002- date of approval and signature of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
 is a program aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defence preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of service
and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three (3) program components, specifically designed to enhance the
youth’s active contribution to the general welfare of Filipinos.

What is the guiding principle in establishing the NSTP?

Section 2 of R.A. 9163
 affirms that it is the prime duty of the government to serve and protect its citizens. In turn, it shall be the responsibility of the
citizens to defend the security of the state and in fulfillment thereof, the government may require each citizen to render
personal, military or civil service.

What are the goals of the State from among the youth in nation building?
 In recognizing the vital role of the youth in nation building, the state shall promote their civic consciousness and develop their
physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and advance their
involvement in public and civic affairs.

What should the state do to pursue the aforementioned goals?

 The youth shall be motivated, trained, organized and mobilized in military training, literacy, civic welfare and other similar
endeavors in the service of the nation.

Institutions that are not covered by the NSTP?

 Philippine Military Academy (PMA)
 Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA)
 National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP)
 Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC)
 and other schools similar stature, in view of the character of their institutions, shall not be covered by the NSTP.

Program Components of NSTP

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)

 which is the designed to provide military training to tertiary level students in order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize
then for national defense preparedness.

Literacy Training Service (LTS)

 which is designed to train the students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to children out of school youth and other segments
of society in need of their services.

Civic Welfare Service (CWTS)

 which refers to activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of life for the members of the community or
the enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education environment entrepreneurship,
safety, recreation and moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services.

Who shall take the NSTP?

 All incoming freshmen students, male and female, enrolled in any baccalaureate and in at least two (2)- year technical-
vocational or associate courses, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice as a graduation requirement.
Since when has NSTP been implemented?
 The NSTP has been implemented since the start of school year 2002-2003.

How is the NSTP taken up?

 Each of the NSTP components is undertaken for an academic period of two(2) semesters and is credited for three (3) unit per
semester with fifty-four (54) to ninety(90) training hours per semester.

What if I cannot take the NSTP during the regular semester?

 One summer program in lieu of the two (2) semester program may be designed, formulated, and adopted by (DND), (CHED),
and (TESDA), subject to the capability of the school and the Armed Force of the Philippines (AFP) to handle the same.

What if the NSTP component of my choice is not offered in my school?

 Schools that do not meet the required number of students in order to conduct a program component or do not offer the
component chosen by their students shall allow the students to cross enroll to other schools, irrespective of whether that
school is under CHED or TESDA; and for the ROTC, whether they are managed by different AFB Branches of Service.
 These students, however, shall be subjected to the existing rules and regulations of their school of origin and the accepting
school.

WHO will become NSTP graduates?

 The following students who completed and complied with all the set requirements given by the program. The student is
required to attend sessions/classes during the given time as reflected on their schedule, submit all necessary
documents/requirements needed. NSTP/CWTS 1 is a pre requisite subject before taking up NSTP/CWTS 2, after passing the
two subject a student is now ready for graduation and be given a certificate of completion.

How much fee will be charged for anY enrolled NSTP component?
 No fees shall be collected for any of the NSTP components except basic tuition fees which should not be more than fifty (50%)
percent of the charges of the school per academic unit. As the students enjoy free tuition as mandated by CHED, they are not
required to pay any amount before enrolment.

Are there any student incentives provided for by the NSTP?

The following incentives are to be provided to students when they take up NSTP:
a. A program of assistance/incentives for ROTC students from DND which will be in accordance with existing laws and
regulations and subject to the availability of funds:
b. A team of school authorities, CHED and TESDA which shall ensure that health and accident group insurances are provided to
students enrolled in any of the NSTP components; and
c. A special Scholarship Program for qualified NSTP students which shall be administered by CHED and TESDA subject to the
availability of funds.

Who is responsible in supervising the students and the delivery of the program?
 School authorities shall exercise academic and administrative supervision over the design, formulation, adoption, and
implementation of different NSTP components in their respective schools.
 In the case of ROTC, the school authorities and DND shall exercise joint supervision over its implementation.

What lead agencies will monitor the implementati on of the NSTP?

 CHED regional offices, TESDA provincial and district offices and DND – AFP through major service reserve command and their
ROTC units shall oversee and monitor the implementation of the NSTP under their respective jurisdiction to determine if the
trainings conducted are in consonance with RA 9163.

Is the NSTP available in all schools and universities?

 All higher and technical – vocational educational institutions offer at least one (1) of the NSTP components while State
Universities and colleges offer the ROTC components and at least one other NSTP components. Private schools that have at
least 350 student cadets offer the ROTC component through its Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST)

Importance of NSTP
 aims to promote and integrate values education, transformational leadership, spirit of patriotism and nationalism and
sustainable social mobilization for youth development, community building and national security.
LESSON 2: Philippine Constitution (Preamble, Bill of Rights and Duties and Responsibilities of Filipino Citizen)
Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines

The Philippine Constitution (Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas)

 is the supreme law of the Republic of the Philippines
 It was ratified by a national plebiscite on February 2, 1987
 The Philippine Constitution of 1987 is the recent among the constitutions ratified since the country’s independence on 1898
• The 1899 Malolos Constitution (1899-1901)
• The 1935 Constitution (1935-1943, 1945- 1973)
• The 1943 Constitution (1943-1945)
• The 1973 Constitution (1973-1986)

The Preamble
 The term preamble is derived from the Latin term preambulare, which means, “to walk before.”
 It is an invocation or the opening prayer in any activity or the prologue of the constitution, invoking the highest sovereign God
Almighty to bless this instrument.
 this is not an integral part of the constitution and could not enforced, however its significance is that studies made showed that
almost all of the constitution made to contain a preamble.

“We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a
Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and
secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth,
justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.”

ARTICLE III:
The Bill of Rights
 Defined as a declaration and enumeration of the individual rights and privileges which the Constitution is designed to protect
against violations by the government or y individual or groups of individuals

The Rights of the individual as provided under the Bill of Rights;

Section 1.
No person shall be deprived of life, liberty , or property without due process of laws, nor shall any person be denied the equal
protection of the laws.
Section 2.
The right of persons to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures of
whatever nature for any purpose shall be inviolable, and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable
cause to be determined personally by the judge after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witness he
may produce, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the person or things to be seized.

Section 3.
(1) The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon lawful order of the court, or when public
safety or order requires otherwise, as prescribed by law.
(2) Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding

Section 4.
No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to
assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.

Section 5.
No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The free exercise and
enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall
be required for the exercise of civil or political rights.

Section 6.
The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the limits prescribed by law shall not be impaired except upon lawful order of
the court. Neither shall the right to travel be impaired except in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health, as
may be provided by law.

Section 7.
The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records, and to documents
and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy
development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as may be provided by law.

Section 8.
The right of the people, including those employed in the public and private sectors, to form unions, associations, or societies for
purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged.

Section 9.
Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.

Section 10.
No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.

Section 11.
Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not be denied to any person by reason of
poverty.

Section 12.
(1) Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the right to be informed of his right to remain silent
and to have competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the services of counsel,
he must be provided with one. These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence of counsel.
(2) No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate the free will shall be used against him. Secret
detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other similar forms of detention are prohibited.
(3) Any confession or admission obtained in violation of this or Section 17 hereof shall be inadmissible in evidence against him.
(4) The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations of this section as well as compensation to and rehabilitation of
victims of torture or similar practices, and their families.

Section 13.
All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before
conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, or be released on recognizance as may be provided by law. The right to bail shall not be
impaired even when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. Excessive bail shall not be required.
Section 14.
(1) No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law.
(2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved, and shall enjoy the right to be
heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against him, to have a speedy, impartial, and
public trial, to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses and the
production of evidence in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may proceed notwithstanding the absence of the accused
provided that he has been duly notified and his failure to appear is unjustifiable.

Section 15.
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of invasion or rebellion when the public safety
requires it.

Section 16.
All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

Section 17.
No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

Section 18.
(1) No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspirations.
(2) No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly
convicted.

Section 19.
(1) Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment inflicted. Neither shall the death penalty be
imposed, unless, for compelling reasons involving heinous crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death penalty already
imposed shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua.
(2) The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against any prisoner or detainee or the use of substandard
or inadequate penal facilities under subhuman conditions shall be dealt with by law.

Section 20.
No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.

Section 21.
No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense. If an act is punished by a law and an ordinance,
conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a bar to another prosecution for the same act.

Section 22.
No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.

ARTICLE IV:
Citizenship
 denotes membership of a permanent character in a political community. A citizen of a state is one who owes allegiance to it
and is correspondingly entitled to its protection

Methods of Acquiring Citizenship

A. Citizenship by birth
A.1. Jus sanguinis – under this principle a child follows the nationality or citizenship of the parents regardless of the place of
birth.
A.2. Jus soli - under this principle a child’s citizenship is determined by the place of birth.

B. Citizenship by naturalization
 Naturalization refers to an act whereby person acquires a citizenship different from that person’s citizenship at birth

*The Philippine law on citizenship adheres to the principle of jus sanguinis

Duties and Obligation of a Citizen
1. To be loyal to the Republic
2. To defend the State.
3. To contribute to the development and welfare of the State.
4. To uphold the constitution and obey the laws.
5. To cooperate with the duly constituted authorities.
6. To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard for the rights of others.
7. To engage in gainful work
8. To register and vote.

ARTICLE V:
SUFFRAGE
 is the right and obligation of a qualified citizens to vote in the election of certain national and local officials of the government
and in the decision of public questions submitted to the people.

Scope of Suffrage
1. Election
 a political exercise whereby the sovereign people choose a candidate to fill up an elective government position.

2. Plebiscite
 a political right of sovereign people to ratify or reject constitutional amendments or proposed laws.

3. Referendum
 the right reserved to the people to adopt or reject any act of measure which has been passed by a legislative body and which in
most cases would , without action on the part of the electors , becomes a law.

4. Initiative
 the power of the people to propose bills and laws and to enact or reject them at the polls , independent of the legislative
assembly.

5. Recall
 a system by which an elective official is removed by popular vote the end of his term.

Persons who are Disqualified to Vote

1. Any person who has been sentenced by final judgement to suffer imprisonment for not less than one year, such disability not
having been removed by plenary pardon or amnesty. But such person shall automatically reacquire the right to vote upon expiration
of five tears after service of sentence.
2. Any person who has been adjudged by final judgement by competent court or tribunal of having committed any crime involving
disloyalty to the duly constituted government such as rebellion , sedition, violation of the ant subversion and firearms laws, or any
crime against national security , unless restored to his full civil and political rights in accordance with law. Such person shall likewise
automatically regain his right to vote upon expiration of five years after service of sentence.
3. Insane or incompetent persons as declared by competent authority

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491

“Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.”

SECTION 2 - DECLARATION OF POLICY

Reverence and respect shall at all time be accorded to the flag, the anthem, and other national symbols which embody the
national ideals and traditions and which express principles of sovereignty and national solidarity. The heraldic items and devices
shall seek to manifest the national virtues and to inculcate in the minds and hearts of our people a just pride in their native land,
fitting respect and affection for the national flag and anthem, and the proper use of the national motto, coat of arms and other
heraldic items and devices.
 CHAPTER 1
THE NATIONAL FLAG

SECTION 4.
The flag of the Philippines shall be blue, white, and red with an eight-rayed golden-yellow sun and three five-pointed stars, as
consecrated and honored by the people.
SECTION 25.
The following shall be the Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag:
Ako ay Filipino
Buong katapatang nanunumpa Sa watawat ng Pilipinas
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag
Na may dangal, katarungan at kalayaan Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang
Maka-Diyos Maka-tao Makakalikasan at Makabansa

Such pledge shall be recited while standing with the right

hand palm open raised shoulder high. Individuals whose
faith or religious beliefs prohibit them from making such
pledge must nonetheless show full respect when the pledge is
being rendered by standing at attention.
 CHAPTER II
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

SECTION 35.
The National Anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang.

SECTION 36.
The National Anthem shall always be sung in the national language within or without the country. The following shall be the lyrics of
the National Anthem.

Bayang Magiliw Perlas ng

Silanganan Alab ng puso
Sa Dibdib mo’y buhay.
Lupang Hinirang, Duyan ka ng
magiting, Sa manlulupig
Di kapasisiil
Sa dagat at bundok, Sa simoy at sa
langit mong bughaw,
May dilag ang tula
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.
Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y Tagumpay na
 nagniningning; Ang bituin at araw niya,
Kailan pa may di magdidilim Lupa ng araw,
ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;
Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi,
Ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo.

SECTION 37.
The rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and
composition of Julian Felipe.

SECTION 38.
When the National Anthem is played at a public gathering, whether by a band or by singing or both, or reproduced by any means,
the attending public shall sing the anthem. The singing must be done with fervor.

As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face the National Flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is
none, they shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note, all persons shall execute a salute by placing their right palms over
their chest. Those in military, scouting, citizen’s military training and security guard uniforms shall give the salute prescribed by their
regulations. The salute be completed upon the last note of the Anthem.

The National anthem shall not be played or sung for mere recreation, amusement or entertainment purposes except on he
following occasions:
a. International competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative;
b. National or local competitions;
c. During the “signing off” and “signing on” of television stations and radio broadcasting;
d. Before the initial and last screening of films or before the opening of theater performances.

CHAPTER VII
PENALTIES

SECTION 48.
Failure or refusal to observe the provisions of this Act; and any violation of the corresponding rules and regulations issued by the
Office of the President, shall after proper notice and hearing, be penalized as by public censure which shall be published at least
once in a newspaper of general circulation.

SECTION 50.
Any person or judicial entity which violates any of the provisions of this act shall, upon conviction be punished by a fine of not less
than 5,000.00 nor more than 20,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or both such fine and imprisonment, at the
discretion of the court; Provided, that for any second and additional offenses, both fine and imprisonment shall always be imposed:
Provided, further, that incase the violation is committed by a juridical person, the President or CEO thereof shall be liable.

LESSON 3: BASIC VALUES & REVISITING FILIPINO VALUES

HOSPITALITY
 Is the relationship between guest and hosts, or the act or practice of being hospitable, specifically, this includes the reception
and entertainment of guest, visitors, or even a strangers.

FAMILY ORIENTED
 It means that a person in particular likes to spend time with biological relatives like children, cousins, siblings, parents etc.

HAPPY PEOPLE
 Filipinos were known for being happy people even though there’s a lot of problems coming on there way, they can still show
their charming smile to everyone.
 Most of the Filipino believe that when people were not happy, the world would not be the way it is today
RELIGIOUS
 Being religious is one of the positive values of Filipinos.
 Filipinos are the same as other people around the world. Those who are poor and ethical know that there is an external power
that is at work in the world.
 When a one Filipino is poor or lacking in a particular attribute, they always believe that there is always hope that the situation
can change.
 And when there is no one else to turn to, they only turn to God for his guidance.

INDUSTRIOUSNESS
 Filipinos are known for being industrious.
 This fact is proven by millions of them who work, sweat, and toil in their land of birth or even in other countries.
 One of the best attitude of the Filipino people is that, they have “discipline” that’s why other foreign countries admire them
when it comes to work.
 Marunong silang makibagay kahit saan man sila dalhin ng bukas.

ADAPTABILITY
 Filipinos were open to many changes in their lives and one of these changes is what we call adaptability.
 It is the concept of “gaya-gaya”.
 For example; in some English songs, when they find it pleasant to their ears they easily re-compose it in tagalog and ask some
dj.,to aired it in the radio.

COURAGE
 Some other countries admire the Filipino people for their courage.
 Because there is a chapter in our national history where in; our national heroes and Filipino martyrs fight for the freedom of
our country.
 And as a Filipino we should not forget our great moments of triumph and vindication.
 We should always remember that being a truly cold blooded Filipino is really “worth dying for”.

RESIGNATION-THE CONCEPT OF BAHALA NA

 Trust in God or the concept of “bahala na”, has been over-used time and again. This ideal is used when a person does not know
what to do or is to lazy to do anything at all. This belief to put fate in God’s hands may be a sign of how Filipinos may be at the
same time, it may show that the Filipinos are free spirited and that they put their life in fate’s hands.

BAYANIHAN
 A term bayanihan taken from the word bayan referring to a nation, country, town or community. The whole term bayanihan
refers to a spirit of communal unity or cooperation.
 Probably most clearly impressively displayed in the old tradition of neighbors helping a relocating family by getting enough
volunteers to carry the whole house.

ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL

 From the Latin word “Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno”.
 Truly, Filipino people used this term as the sign of their unity towards the freedom of our country.
 Because every Filipino believes that “two is better than one”, that’s why when you work as one team in a group nothing is
impossible.

PAMPALUBAG LOOB/TAWAD
 Fond of bargaining(tawad)
 We are very fond at it specially when we are in a public market.
 We all buy the inexpensive one’s because for us money is always a big deal.

PATRIOTISM
 The love and loyalty of the Filipino people to their country is really incomparable.
 Because most of the Filipino people willing to sacrifice everything even their own lives just for the freedom of their motherland.
 By this, we can proudly say that we are “patriot”, who is willing to love, supports, and serve our country.

RESPONSIBILITY
 Being a Filipino, we need to be responsible for whatever actions we made.
 And as a Filipino it is our duty to serve our country and do the things which is right not just for ourselves but also, for our
community.
 Always remember the Peter Parker saying; that “greater power comes great responsibility”.
 So whatever responsibility you may have right now, make sure that you can do it and perform it completely!.

COMPETENCE
 Other countries, admire us Filipino’s for our “Competency” in every job we make.
 When it comes to talent, we proved to them that we are talented.
 We need to be proud of the Filipino artist who made names in Hollywood and international music industry.
 Truly that no matter where fate leads us Filipino, we can still stand out among the rest due to our talent and competency!.

GOAL ORIENTED
 We are all goal-oriented Filipino people, cause we have a lots of dreams, desires, and goals which we want to achieve in the
near future.
 Whatever struggle we face in our life, we always find a way so that we can get what we really want.
 We want to be professional someday that’s why we strived harder one step at a time just to reach our goal.

FAITH
 It is trust, hope and belief in the goodness, trustworthiness or reliability of a person, concept or entity.
 Truly, we Filipinos have strong faith, cause no matter how dark the day may be, we just pray for the guidance of our Lord, and
for Him to gives us strength each day to face problems and trials.

RESPECTFUL
 We Filipino’s are respectful in way we give thanks, and by saying “Po at Opo”
 We need to respect our parents, grandparents, and anyone who’s older to us.
 But always remember that we need to act respectful if we want to be respected and;
 We need to respect others in order for us to be respected the way we want.

“THE AIM OF EDUCATION IS THE KNOWLEDGE, NOT OF FACTS, BUT OF VALUES” - WILLIAM S. BURRUOGHS

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is
merely what others think you are.
– John Wooden