Table of Contents

The History of National Service Training Program (NSTP).....................................................2

Background of National Service Training Program (NSTP).....................................................3

National Service Training Program is the meaning of NSTP.
ROTC, CWTS

RA 9163-THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM…………………………….3

THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE ………………………………..6

PHILIPPINE

BILL OF RIGHTS (Section 1-22)..............................................................................................6

Duties and Responsibilities of Filipino Citizens………………………………………………10

UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES ON HUMAN RIGHTS…………………………………..11

FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES…………………………………………..12

(RA 8491,s.1998)

GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES…………..………………….……………………………….13

Voter Citizenship Education…………………………………………………………………….19

 The History of National Service Training Program (NSTP)

● 1935: President Manuel L. Quezon established the National Defense Act

(Commonwealth Act No. 1), requiring male college students to undergo four
semesters of military training for national defence preparedness.

● 1980: President Ferdinand E. Marcos introduced the National Service Law

(Presidential Decree No. 1706), mandating compulsory national service for all
citizens, with students choosing between Civil Welfare Service, Law Enforcement
Service, and Military Service as part of their tertiary education.

● 1986: President Corazon C. Aquino issued Presidential Memorandum Order No. 1,

suspending Civil Welfare Service and Law Enforcement Service, leaving only
Military Service, which evolved into the Basic Reserve Officer Training Corps
(ROTC).

● 1991: The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 7077 modified the
Basic ROTC Course into the Expanded ROTC Program, with military subjects in the
first year and options for Military Training Service (MTS), Civic Welfare Training
Service (CWTS), or Law Enforcement Service (LES) in the second year.

● 1995: President Fidel V. Ramos extended the ROTC Program, categorising it into two
curriculum years: mandatory military service in the first year and an optional second
year for continued military service or other components.

● 2001: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo temporarily suspended the ROTC Program
following protests over irregularities and the death of Mark Welson Chua, a
University of Santo Tomas (UST) student, sparking widespread opposition to the
ROTC.

● 2002: On January 23, the Expanded ROTC Program was replaced by the National
Service Training Program (NSTP) through Republic Act 9163, signed by President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The NSTP introduced three components: Civic Welfare
Training Service (CWTS), Literacy Training Services (LTS), and ROTC, to encourage
youth participation in civic and military activities.

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Background of National Service Training Program (NSTP) National
Service Training Program is the meaning of NSTP. ROTC, CWTS and LTS
are some of its programs. It aims to promote and integrate values education, transformational
leadership, spirit of patriotism, nationalism and sustainable social mobilization for youth
development, community building and national security. National Service Training Program
(NSTP) is a program aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the
youth by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of
its three program components. These various components are specially designed to enhance
the youth's active contribution to the general welfare. It is a curriculum requirement for all
college students under Republic Act (RA) No. 9163. the law provides an opportunity for the
youth to directly contribute in nation building.

RA 9163-THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

1. What is the legal basis of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)?
The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Law or RA 9163 also known as "An Act
Establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level students,
amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706, and for
other purposes." was enacted last January 2002 to amend the Expanded ROTC. This program
aimed to enhance civic consciousness and defense 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.

2. What are the components of the NSTP?

a. Reserve Officer's Training Corps [ROTC]

-refers to the program component, institutionalized under Section 38 and 39 of Republic Act
No. 7077, designed to provide military training to motivate, train organize and mobilize them
for national defense preparedness.

The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps: Is the primary source of reservist officers and enlisted
reservists of the reserve force AFP.

It is one of the primary sources of officer corps of the armed forces of the Philippines which
accounts for sixty four percent (64%) while the remaining thirty six percent (36%) comes
from other sources.

The ROTC is designed to provide military training to tertiary level students to motivate, train,
organize and mobilize them for national defense preparedness.

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b. Civic Welfare Training Service [CWTS]
-refers to the program component or 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.

c. Literacy Training Service [LTS]

-refers to the program component designed to train the students to teach literacy and
numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youth and other segments of society in need
of their services.

Who are covered by the NSTP Law?

A. All incoming freshmen students, male, female, starting school year (SY) 2002-2003,
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 graduation
requirement;

B. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must at least offer one (1) of the
NSTP components.

C. State universities and colleges (SUC"s), shall offer the ROTC component and at least
one(1) other NSTP component.

D. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy

(PMMA), Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), and other SUC"s of similar nature,
in view of the special character of these institutions, are exempted from the NSTP.

E. Private higher education and technical-vocational education institutions with at least 350
student cadets may offer the ROTC component and consequently establish/maintain a
Department Of Military Science and Tactics (DMST), subject to the existing rules and
regulations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT

Republic Act 9163 enabled the establishment of National Service Training Program for
Tertiary Level students with an aim to promote civic consciousness among the youth and
inculcate in them the spirit of nationalism and advance their involvement in public and civic
affairs.

Significance and impact on students:

NSTP is a program designed to develop the youth’s physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual,
and social well-being and promote defense preparedness and ethics of service while

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undergoing training in any of its three program components. Its various components are
specially designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the general welfare.

Significance and impact on Society:

● Awareness and engagement - encourages students to understand and engage with

societal issues, promoting a sense of duty and responsibility towards the community.
● Volunteerism - Through its components, particularly Civic Welfare Training Service
(CWTS), students are involved in community service projects that address local needs
and contribute to social welfare.
● Skill development - equips students with various skills, including leadership,
teamwork, and project management, which are valuable for personal and professional
growth
● Promoting national unity - by participating in NSTP, students from diverse
backgrounds work together, fostering a sense of national identity and unity. The
program instills values of patriotism and nationalism, encouraging students to
contribute to the country’s progress and uphold its values.
● Disaster preparedness - the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) component, in
particular, trains students in disaster response and management, which enhances
community resilience during emergencies.
● Community development - NSTP projects often focus on building infrastructure,
improving local services, and addressing social issues, directly impacting community
development.

Source:
https://www.scribd.com/document/497980693/Module-1-Historical-and-Legal-Basis-of-NST
P-becf7c548e19a55e8bc00d8b95e70228

https://www.scribd.com/document/483997157/NSTP-History

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THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINE

The Preamble of the Philippine Constitution

"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.”

BILL OF RIGHTS

Section 1.
No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall
any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.

Section 2.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against
unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and 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 witnesses he may produce, and particularly describing the place to be
searched and the persons 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.

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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 the rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices, and their families.

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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 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.

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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.

Source: https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html

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Duties and Responsibilities of Filipino Citizens

- RESPECT THE FLAG

Every Filipino during the flag ceremony should stop what he/she is doing, stand up straight
and sing the national anthem wholeheartedly
It symbolizes our country, independence and identity. It is every Filipino's duty to respect it
especially during flag ceremonies.

- RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS

One of the most important duties of the Filipinos is to respect the rights of others regardless
of gender or status in society. Peace and order will prevail in our country if people know how
to respect one another

- BE A PRODUCTIVE CITIZEN
● It is the duty of every filipino to be a productive citizen
● We have duties in our community.
● Having quality education and skills training will help us perform our duty
● As a child, it is your duty to study hard for your skills to be developed.
● This will prepare for the future.

- USE PUBLIC PLACES AND FACILITY PROPERLY

Proper use of facilities will benefit all Filipinos including the next generation.

- OBEY THE LAWS OF THE GOVERNMENT

Government laws and programs will be useless if the Filipino people will not support them.
To achieve social order it is every citizen's duty to abide by the government's laws and
regulations.

Other duties of a Filipino

✓ Be loyal to the Philippines.

✓ Defend the country.
✓ Help achieve national development.
✓ Defend the Constitution and respect the laws of the country.
✓ Register and vote during elections.

Source:
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/rights-and-responsibilities-of-a-filipino/232371896

https://nstp.upd.edu.ph/faqs/

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 UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES ON HUMAN RIGHTS

Universal and inalienable

Human rights are universal and inalienable. All people every where in the word are entitled
to them the universality of human right is encompassed in the words of Article 1; of the
Universal Declaration of human Rights; “All human being are born free and equal in dignity
and right”

Both rights and obligations

States and other duty-bearers are answerable for the observance of human rights, in this
regard, they have to comply with the legal norms and standards in international human right
instruments. Where they fail to do so, aggrieved rights-holders are entitled to institute
proceedings for appropriate redress before a component court provided by law. Individuals,
the media, civil society and the international community play Important roles holding
governments accountable for their obligation to uphold human rights.

All people have the right to participate in and access information relating to the
decision-making processes that affect their lives and well-being. Rights-based approaches
require a high degree of participation by communities, civil society, minorities, women,
young people, indigenous people and other identified groups.

Equality and non-discriminatory

All individuals are equal as human beings and by virtue of the inherent dignity of each human
person. No one, therefore, should suffer discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity,
gender, age, languages, sexual, orientation, religion, political or other opinion, national, social
or geographical origin, disability, property, birth or other status as established by human
rights standards.

Interdependent and Indivisible

Human rights are indivisible, whether they relate to civil, cultural economic, political or
social issues, human rights are inherent to the dignity of every human person. Consequently,
all human right have equal status, and cannot be positioned in a hierarchical order, denial of
one right invariably impedes enjoyment of other rights, thus, the right of everyone to an
adequate standard of living cannot be compromised at the expense of other rights, such as the
right to health or the right education.

Universal and Inalienable

Human right are inalienable; indivisible; interdependent and interrelated, they are universal
because everyone is born with and processes the same rights, regardless of where they live,
their gender or race, or their religious, culture or ethnic background. Inalienable because
people’s right can never be taken away indivisible and interdependent because all rights-

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political, civil, social, cultural and economic- are equal in importance and none can be fully
enjoyed without the others, they apply to all equally, and all have the right to participate in
decisions that affect their lives, they are upheld by the rule of law and strengthened through
legitimate claims for duty- bearers to be accountable to international standards.

FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (RA 8491,s.1998)

• Act 8491 is also known as the "Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines."

• Declaration of Policy - Reverence and respect shall at all times be accorded the flag, the
anthem and other national symbols which embody the national ideals and traditions and
which express the principles of sovereignty and national solidarity.

• The flag may be displayed:

a. Inside or outside-a building or on a stationary flagpoles. If the flag is displayed indoors

on a flagpole, it shall be placed at the left of the observer as one enters the room;

b. From the top of a flagpole, which shall be at a prominent place or a commanding

position in relation to the surrounding buildings;

c. From a staff projecting upward from the window sill, canopy, balcony or facade of a
building.

d. In a suspended position from a rope extending from a building to pole erected away
from the building;

e. Flat against the wall vertically with the sun and stars on top; and

f. Hanging in a vertical position across a street, with the blue field pointing east, if the road is
heading south or north, or pointing north if the road is heading east or west. The flag shall
not be raised when the weather is inclement. If already raised, the flag shall not be lowered.

• The flag shall be hoisted to the top briskly and lowered ceremoniously. The flag shall never
touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, flood, water or other objects. After being
lowered, the flag shall be handled and folded solemnly as part of the ceremony.

• All government offices and educational institutions shall henceforth observe the
flag-raising ceremony every Monday morning and the flag lowering ceremony every
Friday afternoon. The ceremony shall be simple and dignified and shall include the
playing or singing of the Philippine National Anthem.

• The office of the President upon the recommendation of the Institute shall issue rules
and regulations for the proper conduct of the flag ceremony.

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• The observance of the flag ceremony in official or civic gatherings shall be simple and
dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the anthem in its original Filipino lyrics
and march tempo.

GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES

The Maka-Diyos Cluster

1. Faith in the Almighty God — A good Filipino obeys God and lives according to His
teachings.

One of the identified strengths of the Filipino is their faith in God. In one way or
another, Filipinos have a basic concept of a Supreme Being who to them always gives a
beacon of hope no matter how bleak the current situation may be. This makes them resilient,
driven by great hope stemming from their faith in Someone whom they believe has the power
to deliver them from even the most miserable situation.

This is quite evident in the Filipinos' response during the onslaught of disasters. From
disasters brought about by natural phenomenon such as earthquakes and storms to manmade
ones like the tragic garbage landslide in Payatas, the Filipino always bounces back as if the
disasters and tragedies did not happen.

It is also this trait that brings conviction to a Filipino not to do anything bad, for the
same Supreme Being who watches over them will be the same eyes who shall judge them
should they engage in wrongdoing.

2. Respect for Life — A good Filipino recognizes the absolute value of human life and the
human dignity of every person including himself.
Being pro-life doesn't just mean not engaging in abortion nor being in favor of it.

Being pro-life includes valuing other people how they feel, what could harm their
physical, mental, moral and spiritual well-being. Among the practices that show respect to
others and their dignity as a person are not smoking in public, not throwing litter which will
cause accidents or put their health in peril, not saying words that hurt people and scar them
for life.

Most importantly, being pro-life means valuing oneself and seeing oneself as a person
of great worth and value. When one respects his/her life he/she takes good care of her
hygiene, is mindful of the things that he/she says about himself/herself, is careful not to do
things that will harm her moral, spiritual, physical and social well-being, nor does he/she
allow other people to damage them as well.

3. Order — A good Filipino values orderliness.

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 Valuing order means respecting laws, procedures. By following these sets of laws and/or
procedure in the home, school and the community as a whole, he/she respects the human
rights of others and invites excellence in everything he/she does.

Setting things in order could range from maintaining cleanliness in the home, to coming to
school on time, to falling in line, to following traffic rules and regulations.

4. Work — A good Filipino values diligence and excellence in everything he/she does. He
eams an honest living and does not engage in crime and corruption. He goes to school on
time, does his homework and participates in school activities. He does his best in everything
and is not contented with the mediocre.

As a worker, Filipinos are versatile, hardworking and creative.

In practically every nation of the world. Filipinos are fast becoming valued business
partners and treasured workers. This could be attributed to the Filipinos inherent diligence,
coupled with authentic concern, and peppered with another good Filipino trait-his sense of
humor.

Filipinos don't mind taking on any kind of work and are great salesmen and negotiators.
Not to be taken negatively, the Filipino could make great sales pitches. He's good in selling
ideas. From the ordinary man on the street selling rags, to the businessman in his Makati
office trying to close a deal.

5. Concern to the family and Future Generations — A good Filipino looks after the welfare
of one’s family and the future generation. One helps in household chores, has a loving
relationship with all the members of the family, is kind and considerate to them, and shows a
good example to the younger members. - As the basic unit of society, the family is the child’s
first glimpse of community, hence, it is important that children are shown good examples in
their respective homes early in life. Whatever is learned from the family has big implications
on how one is going to treat other people in one’s community. Among the good practices that
a family could adopt is open communication. A child raised in a family which has maintained
open communication is most unlikely to turn to harmful influences for solutions to problem
or for affirmation.

The Maka-Tao Cluster

6. Love — "When man has love, he is no longer at the mercy of forces greater than himself
becomes the powerful force" (Leo Buscaglia). Moreover, "love is the will to extend oneself
for the purpose of nurturing one's own or another's spiritual growth" (M. Scott Peck).

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7. Freedom — According to Pope John Paul II, "freedom consists not in doing what we like,
but in having the right to do what we ought".

8. Peace — It is always great to remember, what the Bible says, "Blessed are the peacemakers
for they will be called children of God" (Mathew 5:9)
An unknown author wrote about the value of peace, as such:
Juanito was an idealistic person. He wanted everybody to be happy and lead meaningful
lives. So one day, he strode to church and prayed hard for world peace. He continued praying
for the same intention for a year, yet nothing seemed to change..

One day, he decided to narrow down his scope and pray for peace in his own country instead.
He prayed for the same intention for another year, yet violence and disturbance still seemed
to be in an upsurge.

Anxious for his prayer to be finally heard, he decided to pray for peace within his family
instead. He kept this intention for another year with no significant result.

Finally, on the verge of frustration, he decided to pray for peace. He prayed for this intention
for the next year. Each time he did so, he felt more at peace with himself and his personal
issues, his family, his neighbors until it reached a point in time that Juanito was considered a
man of peace, a friend of everybody especially of the neediest among his countrymen..

The UNESCO Constitution also reminds us that, "since was begin in the minds of men, it is
in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed."

9. Truth — It is worthwhile to be familiar and understand some of the following famous

quotations and anecdotes which make us better and wiser persons:

fi. Quotations:

"A man who seeks truth and loves it must be reckoned precious to any human society"
(Frederick the Great)

"An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow, in the exercise
of power over his fellow citizens"

2. Anecdotes (compiled by J. Maurus)

When Mahatma Gandhi appeared for the London matriculation Examination, the paper on
general knowledge contained the following questions: "What is more golden than gold?

10. Justice — According to martin Luther King Jr., "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice
everywhere."

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To Jimmy Carter, "the law is not the private property of lawyers, nor is justice the exclusive
province of judges and juries. In the final analysis, true justice is not a matter of courts and
law books, but a commitment in each of us to liberty and mutual respect."

In Mathew 7:fi2, it says, "treat others the way you want to have them treat you."
And by the Institute for Development Education Center for Research Communication,
"justice is giving every man his due".

The Maka-Bayan Cluster

11. Unity — means synergizing the different talents and skills for the success of an
endeavour. The state of being united or joined as a whole.

A good team player doesn't promote intrigue, dissension and mistrust. He/she helps others in
the family, school, and community grow and is genuinely happy for the achievements of the
members of his team even if that means the spotlight is not on him/her.

12. Equality — it is of regarding or affecting all objects in the same way.

A good Filipino treats others as brothers and sisters being children of one God and one
nation.

5 Important Types of Equality Found in our Society

1. Civil equality- state when persons are subject to the same law in enjoyment of their
various rights and liberties. All citizens should be treated fairly without discrimination.

2. Political Equality- implies that all citizen should have political rights and should have
equal access to all offices of authority.

3. Social Equality- citizens are equally eligible to enjoy various opportunities in society.

4. Natural Equality- all men are born free and equal and are endowed with equal gifts and
talents.

5. Economic Equality- it means that wealth should be enjoyed equally by all. It also implies
abolition of poverty and the basic minimum of an individual should be fulfilled.

Importance of Equality

1. Developing a sense of equality that extends to all group within our service are essential for
building a stronger community, state and nation

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2. It helps us avoid harmful generalizations or stereotypes.

3. Productivity people who are treated fairly and have equal opportunity are better able to
contribute socially and economically to the community.

13. Respect of the Law and Government — following the orders and obeys the law of the
land and support government programs.

A good Filipino submits to the laws of his nation and will not engage in anything that will
threaten his/her country.

14. Patriotism — Patriotism-it is a love for devotion- Filipino places high regards for his/her
country and is mindful about its reputation.

To be a patriot means to zealously love and support one's country and its interests. In other
words, a patriot is someone who is loyal to his motherland, its people and the political system
and works for its development. Being a patriotic does not mean to abide by the words of the
Individuals who are in power. It is the loyalty towards the country and its political system and
not towards any political leader.

Importance:

1. Common Good: Patriotism is important for the welfare of the community. It is a common
commitment that the citizens make by accepting their responsibility to work together with
other members of the community for the welfare and progress of the nation. Everyone shares
equal rights here and the progress and development of every single individual leads to the
development of our country.

2. Loyalty: The concept of patriotism includes loyalty towards the country and its
constitution. Patriots are loyal to their motherland. It is like being loyal to the family. A
family would break if we have internal disputes and are not loyal to one another. Same way it
is important to remain loyal to our nation,

3. Love and Affection: Patriotism is not only the love for the country but also the love for the
citizens of the nation. It includes the feeling of love and affection for the people and being
united even in diversity.

4. Equal Rights: In a direct democracy, all the citizens have equal rights and the government
represents the will of all the people. A patriot will always actively participate in the elections
by voting to choose his leader or change his leader for the welfare of his community.

5. Philanthropic Act: Patriotism reflects in philanthropic acts. Serving our fellow citizens is
the best we can do. We must help people in need and relieve suffering by giving time, effort
or money.

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Example:

Being patriotic includes choosing wisely whom to vote during elections. A good Filipino
doesn't sell his/her rights or dignity as a person but instead entrusts the country's welfare to
the hands of someone whom he/she knows has the capacity to really govern well.
15. Promotion of Common Good — A good Filipino puts the welfare of the greater number
of people over his/her own.

He/she helps the less fortunate and goes out of his/her way to engage in activities that will
benefit his/ her fellow human beings especially in the area of poverty alleviation.

The Maka-Kalikasan Cluster

16. Concern for the Environment — A good Filipino conserves natural resources such as
water, land and air. He/she gets involved in efforts. contributory to the welfare of the
environment such as planting trees and implementing proper waste segregation. He/she keeps
his/her surroundings clean, and does not throw garbage in canals and waterways.

SOURCE:
https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/divine-word-college-of-legazpi/bs-psychology/nstp-
module-2-good-citizenship-values-docx-compressgfdag-le-2-good-citizenship-va-djhf-ajkhds
jkfhj-dksjhfjkads-f/18446484

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Voter Citizenship Education

I. INTRODUCTION: VOTER CITIZENSHIP TRAINING

This presentation is the NSTP | Citizenship Training Module.

This module will focus on important details when it come to Voter's Education Campaign in
circulated by the Commission on Election.

Students are required to finish this lecture to complete the module.

II. The Right To Suffrage

What is the Right to Suffrage?

-Suffrage is the human right to vote

In our country, it is indicated in three documents

1) Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

2) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

3) The 1987 Philippine Constitution

These documents call for three things:

1) Universality of the right

2) Equality in access to public service

3) Secrecy of votes

II. The Right To Suffrage

When do we exercise the Right to Suffrage?

-The Right to Suffrage is exercised during elections.

Citizen- voters are intitled to FREE and INFORMED CHOICE on whom to vote.

-Your choice and decisions will determine the kind of government that will serve the country.

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III. Philippine Voters Qualification

Who are qualified to vote?

Citizens of the Philippines

18 years old and above on the day of election

A resident of the Philippines for 1 year and in the city or municipality wherein he propose to
the vote for at least 6 months before the election

Those not disqualified by Law

III. Philippine Voters Qualifications

Overseas Absentee Voting

Filipino citizens abroad

18 years old and above on the day of the election

Immigrants

Permanent residents with affidavit of intent to resume residence in the Philippines

III. Philippine Voters Qualifications

Who are disqualified to vote in the elections?

Person sentenced to be in prisoned for not less then one year

Person found to have committed rebellion, sedition, violation of the anti-subversion and
firearms laws, any crime against national security or involving disloyalty to government

Insane or incompetent

III.Philippine Voters Qualifications

Overseas Absentee Voting Disqualifications

Those who have lost Philippine Citizenship

Those who have renounce their Philippine citizenship and pledged allegiance to another
country

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Those found guilty of Disloyalty (under Article 137 of Revised Penal Code)

Immigrants or permanent residents without affidavit of intent to resume residence in the

Philippines

IV. How Do Filipino Voters Vote?

Public Servant Image

Political Machinery

Popularity

Endorsement of network and organizations

V. Action Points for Citizen- Voters

Before Elections

Register during the period allotted for voter registration

Be informed of the issues, platforms and personalities of the political candidates

Set specific guidelines in choosing government leaders in terms of the candidates social
affiliation and interests, competence, lifestyle, performance records

Conduct/ participate in public debates that would inform citizens and gain the commitment of
the candidates to integrate, the interest and welfare of the citizens

V. Action Points for Citizen- Voters

During Elections

Vote according to your conscience

Protect the integrity of your own vote from any undue influence

Volunteer in organizations that work for clean and peaceful elections

Watch out for the instances of cheating in the elections and inform the proper authorities

V. Action Points for Citizen- Voters

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Post Election

Be vigilant in counting and canvassing of vote

Attend consultations and public bearings and participate in the local especial bodies

Legislative advocacy process where citizens talk with the lawmakers to ensure that the
concerns and welfare of the general public are included in the making of laws

Engage in making views known to elected representatives, support a political party,

candidate, party-list, support initiatives of NGO's for honest and peaceful elections, RUN for
OFFICE.

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