UNIT II: CITIZENSHIP TRAINING

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this modular unit, the students are expected to:
1. Cite the bill of rights as mandated in the 1987 Philippine constitution
2. Identify situations wherein the bill of rights are applied
3. Construct slogans or “tweets” on the importance of bill of rights in our life.

MODULE 1:

THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

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.

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.
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.
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.
(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.
 LEARNING EXERCISE 1
Name: ____________________________________ Course: ________________
Instructor: _________________________________ Date: _________________

I. Instructions:
1. The class will be grouped into 10 groups with 5 members each
group.
2. Each group will be assigned two sections of the Bill of Rights.
3. The different groups will discuss the meaning of these rights. After
which, the groups will compose a “tweet” or a short message on
the importance of these rights.
4. Write the “tweet” on the space provided. The “tweet” may also be
posted on Facebook.
 MODULE 2:

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491: FLAG AND HERALDIC CODE OF THE

PHILIPPINES

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this modular unit, the students are expected to:
1. Give the importance of the heraldic code of the Philippines
2. Cite ways on how we could uphold respect for the flag and other national
symbols
3. Research for news articles or feature articles that emphasize the importance of
the flag and heraldic code

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 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.

THE NATIONAL FLAG

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. The flag shall be displayed in all public buildings, official residences
public plazas, and institutions of learning everyday throughout the year.

All government agencies and instrumentalities, and local government offices,

government-owned corporations  and local government units are enjoined to
observe flag day with appropriate ceremonies. Socio-civic groups, non-
government organizations and the private sector are exhorted to cooperate in
making the celebrations a success. 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.
 Prohibited Acts on the Use of the Philippine Flag

1. To mutilate, deface, defile, trample, on or cast contempt any act or omission

casting dishonor or ridicule upon the flag over its surface;
2. To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute;
3. To use the flag:
a. As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth
b. As covering for ceilings, walls, statues or other objects;
c. As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles;
d. As a staff or whip;
e. For unveiling monuments or statues; and
f. As trademarks or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or
designs.
4. Display the flag:
a. Under any painting or picture;
b. Horizontally face-up. It shall always be hoisted aloft and be allowed to
fall freely;
c. Below any platform; or
d. In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints
and places of vice or where frivolity prevails.
5. To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;
6. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisements, or
imprint of any nature on the flag;
7. To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins,
cushions, and other articles of merchandise;
8. To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other diplomatic
establishments, and in offices of international organizations.
9. To use, display or be part of any advertisement of infomercial; and
10. To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

The anthem shall not be played and sung for mere recreation, amusement
or entertainment purposes except on the following occasions:

a. International competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a

representative;
b. Local competitions;
c. During “signing off” and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television
stations;
d. Before the initial and last screening of films or before the opening of theater
performances; and
e. Other occasions as may be allowed by the Institute.

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,
Makatao,
Makakalikasan, at
Makabansa.

THE NATIONAL MOTTO

“MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA.”

Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa  (For God, People,

Nature and Country") is the national motto of the Philippines. Derived from the
last four lines of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag, it was adopted
on February 12, 1998 with the passage of Republic Act No. 8491, the Flag and
Heraldic Code of the Philippines, during the presidency of Fidel V. Ramos. Its
adoption came twelve years after the abolition of the country's previous
motto, "Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa", which was adopted during the presidency
of Ferdinand Marcos in 1979. The motto has been interpreted as embodying a set
of common core Filipino values, with each of the four being connected to one
another. The national motto is inscribed in the Great Seal of the Philippines and
the last part of the Pledge of Allegiance.
 LEARNING EXERCISE 1

Name: ____________________________________ Course: ________________

Instructor: _________________________________ Date: _________________

A. Instructions:
1. Study the picture.
2. Write an essay on the importance of respecting the Philippine flag.

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 MODULE 3:

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9418: VOLUNTEER ACT OF 2007

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this module, the students are expected to:
1. Give the importance of the Volunteer act of the Philippines
2. Cite ways on how we could serve our fellow men and women through
volunteerism
3. Discuss the ways volunteerism can be developed through the NSTP
activities

It shall be the policy of the State to promote the participation of the various
structures of the Filipino society, and as necessary, international and foreign
volunteer organizations in public and civic affairs, and adopt and strengthen the
practice of volunteerism as a strategy in order to attain national development
and international understanding The inculcation of volunteerism as a way of life
shall rekindle in every Filipino the time-honored tradition of bayanihan to foster
social justice, solidarity, and sustainable development.

I. Instructions: Read the following research article. Then answer the

guide questions that follow.

Impact Evaluation of the NSTP in Promoting Volunteerism towards Nation-

Building
Zhanina U. Custodio, Teresita T. Rungduin, Eisha Vienna M. Fernandez,
Rachel Rodriguez-Ortega Laarni A. Urbiztondo, and Rowena D. Sabate
Philippine Normal University

Objectives of the study:

1. Assess the level of volunteerism among the students before the start of
the NSTP and after every NSTP course taken
2. Identify specific impact of the NSTP component towards the
development of volunteerism
Methodology:
This study is an experimental research. Respondents were tested on the
levels of volunteerism from different perspectives (outcomes, motivation,
helping attitude, and the capacity to be charitable) on two occasions before
the taking NSTP and after they took the course using four scales and two
focus-group discussion guides
Purposive sampling was used to cover all college students currently
enrolled in NSTP1 course subject, first term SY 2015-2016 of the university
comprising of 282 female and 75 male students with ages ranging from 16
to 18 years (mean = 17.5).
Findings:

Two important values are being developed in the conduct of NSTP 11.
These two values, spirit of volunteerism and nationalism, appeared to be
deeply intertwined with the innate capacity of the students to serve the
nation. It should be noted that although the students have the natural
inclination to service, undergoing NSTP have improved their sense of
altruism and selflessness, which is reflected in their tendency to help or
even lead in the community. The goal of NSTP which is to inculcate a deep
sense of nationalism and to promote nation-building by developing
responsible, socially conscious citizens, therefore, is achieved based on the
results of the FGD. This means that the existing policies of the University
on NSTP is effective in achieving its goal of developing service-learners or
volunteers, which will be productive members of the society later on.

Conclusion
The National Service Training Program-Literacy Training Service is
successful in instilling the values of volunteerism, love of country and
fellowmen, teamwork, and socialization.
 LEARNING EXERCISE 1
Name: ____________________________________ Course: ________________
Instructor: _________________________________ Date: _________________

I. Instructions: Discuss, in 100 words or less, the role of NSTP in promoting

the development of volunteerism among the students.

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