INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE AND ITS COMPONENTS

SUBJECT/COURSE National Service Training Program –

Civic Welfare Training Service 1
DEVELOPER AND Mary Ann I. Sigua
THEIR BACKGROUND Ms. Mary Ann Sigua acts as a full-time lecturer and assistant coordinator of
the National Service Training Program at Tarlac State University.

She graduated of Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration major in

Marketing Management and is currently taking up her master’s degree in
Business Administration.
Her active participation in the National Service Training Program and
experience in NSTP both equipped her with strong passion for community
development service.
COURSE The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) as a component of the National
INTRODUCTION Service Training Program , is a course for first year student both male and
female designed to help them understand the role of youth in nation building,
analyze issues and concerns of our motherland and its citizen, create pro-
active measures or programs design to address untoward incidents and
demonstrate servant leadership in all occasions and avenue all for the
betterment and general welfare of the Tarlaqueño community.

This module involves the development of the civic consciousness among

students and the fully understanding about NSTP Act of 2001, duties, and
responsibilities of a Filipino citizen. Also, to be a responsible individual
imbued with good moral values and active agent for the development of the
community.
COURSE OUTLINE Describe and understand
1. Historical and Legal Bases of NSTP
2. Philippine Constitution
a. Preamble
b. Bill of Rights and Duties
c. Responsibilities of Filipino Citizen
3. Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines (RA 8491, s. 1998)
4. Good Citizenship Values

CHAPTER # 2
TITLE Citizenship Training
OVERVIEW Citizenship training is an effective strategy to enhance the student's social
responsibility and commitment to the development of their communities and
to develop the ability to uphold the law and order as they assume active
participations in the community activities.
This module develops the character of the students to become more mindful to
the responsibilities, rights, and their roles in the society.
The suggested activities in this module of work can be adapted and resources
sourced to support student needs and the local context.
INSTRUCTION TO THE This module includes comprehensive information and the student’s knowledge
USERS of the lesson is put to a test through the experiential learning. Please read the
module comprehensively and answer the test given below.
PRE-TEST Activity #1: What do you know about NSTP and Citizenship Training?

This activity is to help you find out what you already know about NSTP and
citizenship training, components of NSTP and the laws of NSTP. Read each
question and encircle your answer.
1. When was RA 9163 signed into Law?
a) January 23, 2002
b) February 23, 2002
c) March 23, 2002
2. What is RA 7077?
a) Citizen armed forces act
b) NSTP act of 2001
c) Armed forces of the Philippines
3. What does NSTP mean?
 a) National Service Training Program
b) National Statistics Training Progress
c) National Service Training Progress
4. What does CWTS stand for?
a) Civil Welfare Training Service
b) Civil Wellbeing Training Service
c) Civic Welfare Training Service
5. What does ROTC stand for?
a) Reserve Officer Training Core
b) Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
c) Reserved Officer Training Cored
6. What does LTS stand for?
a) Literacy Training Service
b) License Training Service
c) Listening Training Service
7. What makes us Filipino symbolically?
a) Flag, motto/pledges, anthem
b) Law, Taxes, Flag
c) Democracy, anthem, NSTP
8. What is RA 9163?
a) NSTP Act of 2001
b) NSTP
c) NSTP Act of 2002
9. What are our political duties?
a) Suffrages and taxes
b) Community service and taxes
c) RA 9163 and RA 7077
10. What makes us Filipino Citizens?
a) The constitution, parents who were born citizens, naturalized, born
before January 17, 1973.
b) Flag, parents who were born citizens, naturalized, born before
January 17, 1973
c) NSTP, parents who were born citizens, naturalized, born before
January 17, 1973
LEARNING At the end this module, the student will be able to:
OBJECTIVES
Lesson 1: Historical and Legal Bases of NSTP
- Fully understand the meaning and history of NSTP.
- Be knowledgeable about the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of
NSTP which will guide students in working for community development.
Lesson 2: Philippine Constitution
-Assess the definition of Preamble
-Practice the duties and responsibilities of Filipino Citizen.
Lesson 3: Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines (RA 8491, s. 1998)
-Discover what are the parts and meaning of the Philippine Flag.
-Recognize Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines under RA 8491, s. 1998
Lesson 4: Good Citizenship Values
-The promotion of the Filipino Values
- The behavior statement and indicators of Filipino Values
DISCUSSION OF Lesson 1: Historical and Legal Bases of NSTP
TOPICS Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.
-Howard Zinn

History of NSTP
1935- COMMONWEALTH ACT NO.1 (NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT)
BY: PRESIDENT MANUEL L. QUEZON
The National Defense Act of 1935 (Commonwealth Act No. 1) was passed by
the Philippine National Assembly on December 21, 1935. The purpose of this
act was to create an independent Philippine Army; this was interrupted by
World War II.

1980- PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1706 (NATIONAL SERVICE LAW)

BY: PRESIDENT FERDINAND MARCOS
Providing for Compulsory National Service for Filipino Citizens and
Amending Certain Sections Of Commonwealth Act Number One, As
Amended, Otherwise Known As "The National Defense Act" For The
Purpose.

Republic Act No. 7077 on June 27, 1991

An Act Providing for The Development, Administration, Organization,
Training, Maintenance And Utilization Of The Citizen Armed Forces Of The
Armed Forces Of The Philippines And For Other Purposes

2001- RA. 9163 NSTP ACT OF 2001

By. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
“An Act Establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for the
Tertiary Level Students, Amending for The Purpose Republic Act No 7077
And Presidential Decree No 1706 And for Other Purpose”

Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Service

Training Program Under Republic Act No. 9163

Pursuant to Section 12 of Republic Act No. 9163 otherwise known as the

National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001, the Commission on
Higher Education (CHED) Technical Education and Skill Development
Authority (TESDA), and Department of National Defense (DND), in
consultation with concerned government agencies, the Philippines Association
of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Coordinating Council of Private
Educational Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA), Non-Government
Organizations (NGOs) and recognized student organizations, hereby jointly
issue, adopt and promulgate the following implementing rules and regulations
in implement the provisions of the Act.

Rule I: Guiding Principles

Section 1: Guiding Principles
While it is the prime duty of the government to serve and protect its citizens,
in turn it shall be the responsibility of all citizens to defend the security and
promote the general welfare of the State, and in fulfillment thereof, the
government may require each citizen to render personal military or civil
service.
Section 2: Role of the Youth
A. In recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation building, the State
shall promote civic consciousness among them and shall develop their
physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall
inculcate the ideals of patriotism, nationalism, and advance their
involvement in public and civic affairs.
B. As the most valuable resource of the nation, they shall be motivated,
trained, organized, and involved in military, literacy, civic welfare
programs and other similar endeavor in the service of the nation.
Rule II: Definition of Terms
Section 3. As used in the implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR), the
following terms shall mean:
A. “National Service Training Program” (NSTP) - refers to the 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 the three (3) Program components,
specifically designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the
general welfare;
B. “Reserve Officers’ Training Corps” (ROTC) – refers to the Program
component, institutionalized under Section 38 and #39 Republic Act
7077, designed to provide military training to tertiary level students in
order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national
defense preparedness;
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 youths, and other segments of society in
need of their services.
D. “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;
E. “Program Components” – refers to the service components of NSTP as
defined herein;
F. “Clustering” – refers to the grouping of students enrolled in different
schools and taking up the same NSTP component into one (1) group
under the management and the supervision of a designated school;
G. “Cross Enrollment” – refers to a system of enrollment where a student
is officially enrolled in an academic program of an origin school but is
allowed to enroll in the NSTP component of another accepting school;
and
H. “Non-Government Organization” (NGO) – refers to any private organization
duly accredited by CHED or recognized by TESDA;

Rule III: Program Implementation

Section 4: Coverage
a. All incoming first year students, male and 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 a graduation requirement.
The above provision, however, does not cover the following:
a.1 Students who finished or graduated from a baccalaureate degree or
two year technical-vocational or associate course and pursuing or
enrolled in another or additional baccalaureate degree or two-year
technical-vocational or associate course in SY 2003-2004, and
a.2 Students who completed any of the thee NSTP components but
considered freshmen to the course where they transferred or shifted.
a.3 Foreign students or aliens.
b. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must offer at
least one (1) of the NSTP component.
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), and Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA)
are exempted from the NSTP in view of the special character of these
institutions. Other State Universities and Colleges of similar nature
will be exempted subject to approval of the Department of National
Defense.
e. Private higher 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).
Section 5: Program Components
a. The NSTP shall have the following components which the students can
choose from as defined in Rule II, Section 3 hereof: The Reserve
Officer Training Corps (ROTC), Literacy Training Service (LTS), and
Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS).
b. All program components; the ROTC in particular, shall give emphasis
on citizenship training and shall instill patriotism, moral virtues,
respect for the right of civilians and adherence to the Constitution.
c. The CHED, TESDA, in consultation with the DND, and PACUA,
COCOPEA and other concerned government agencies, may design and
implement such other non-military training components as may be
necessary in consonance with the provisions of R.A. 9163.
d. Within thirty (30) days from the approval of this revised IRR, the
CHED, TESDA, and the DND shall jointly issue the minimum
standards for the three (3) NSTP components, which shall form part of
these guidelines.
Section 6: Duration and Equivalent Course Unit
a. Each of the aforementioned NSTP components shall be undertaken for
an academic period of two (2) semesters. It shall be credited for three
(3) units per semester, for fifty-four (54) to ninety (90) training hours
per semester.
b. A One (1) summer program in lieu of the two (2) semester program
may be designed, formulated and adopted by the DND, CHED and
TESDA, subject to the capability of the school and the AFP to handle
the same.
Rule IV: Fees and Incentives
Section 9: Fees
a. No fees shall be collected for any of the NSTP component except basic
tuition, which should not be more than fifty (50%) percent of the
charges of the school year per academic unit. NSTP fees collected
shall constitute o Trust Fund, which shall be exclusively used for the
operation of the Program.
Section 10: Incentives
a. A program of assistance/incentives for ROTC students shall be
provided and administered by DND, in accordance with existing laws
and regulations and subject to the availability of funds.

Rule V: Organization of NSTP Graduates

Section 11:
a. Graduates of non-ROTC components of the NSTP shall belong to the
National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) and could be tapped by the
State for literacy and civic welfare activities, especially in times of
calamities through the joint efforts of DND, CHED and TESDA, in
coordination with DILG, DSWD, and other concerned
agencies/associations.
b. The CHED, TESDA and DND, in consultation with other concerned
government and non-government agencies, shall issue the necessary
guidelines for the establishment, organization, maintenance and
utilization of the National Service Reserve Corps.
c. Graduates of the ROTC program shall form part of the Citizen Armed
Force pursuant to RA 7077, subject to the requirements of the DND.

Rule VI: Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 12: Certificate of Completion
Certificate of completion with corresponding serial number issue by
CHED, TESDA or DND, shall be awarded to students who have
successfully complied with the program requirements.
Section 13: Information Dissemination
The CHED, TESDA and DND shall provide information on these Act and
IRR to all concerned publics through different modes of disseminating
information.
Section 14: Amendatory Clause
a. Section 35 of Commonwealth Act No. 1, Executive Order No. 207
of 1939, Sections 2 and 3 of Presidential Decree No. 1706, and
Section 38 and 39 of Republic Act No.7077, as well as laws,
decrees, orders, rules and regulations and other issuances
inconsistent with the provisions of the Act are hereby deemed
amended and modified accordingly.
b. This Rules may be amended, modified, or replaced jointly by
CHED, TESDA and DND, in consultation with PASUC,
COCOPEA, NGOs and recognized student organizations.
Section 15: Separability Clause
If any or provisions of this IRR shall be declared unconstitutional or
invalid, the other section or provisions not affected thereby shall remain in
 full force and effect.
Section 16: Effectivity
These Rules shall take effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper
circulation and shall remain in force and effect until revoked or amended.

Lesson 2: Philippine Constitution

The Philippine is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides in
the people and all government authority emanates from them.
-Article II, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution
a) Preamble
-The preamble of the Constitution provides that we should establish a
Government which shall conserve and develop our patrimony. Our
"patrimony" includes our public forests, mangroves, wildlife, and flora
and fauna which should be conserved, protected, and renewed.

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.

b) Bill of Rights and Duties

ARTICLE III
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. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just
compensation.
Section 3. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers,
and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and
whatever purpose shall not be violated, and no search warrant or warrant of
arrest shall issue except upon probable cause to be determined by the judge, or
such other responsible officer as maybe authorized by law, 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 4.
1. The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable
except upon lawful order of the court, or when public safety and order
require otherwise.
2. Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding Section
shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding.
Section 5. The liberty of abode and of travel shall not be impaired except upon
lawful order of the court, or when necessary in the interest of national security,
public safety, or public health.
Section 6. 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, shall be afforded the
citizen subject to such limitations as may be provided by law.
Section 7. The right to form associations or societies for purposes not contrary
to the law shall not be abridged.
Section 8. 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 9. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, or the
press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the
government for redress of grievances.
Section 10. No law granting a title of royalty or nobility shall be enacted.
Section 11. No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.
Section 12. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.
Section 13. No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll
tax.
Section 14. No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a
punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.
Section 15. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended
except in cases of invasion, insurrection, or rebellion, or imminent danger
thereof, when the public safety requires it.
Section 16. All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their
cases in all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.
Section 17. No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without
due process of law.
Section 18. All persons, except those charged with capital offenses when
evidence of guilt is strong shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient
sureties. Excessive bail shall not be required.
Section 19. 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 unjustified.
Section 20. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself. Any
person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the
right to remain silent and to counsel, and to be informed of such right. No
force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiates the free
will shall be used against him. Any confession obtained in violation of this
section shall be inadmissible in evidence.
Section 21. Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel or unusual
punishment inflicted.
Section 22. 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 23. Free access to the courts shall not be denied to any person by
reason of poverty.
c) Responsibilities of Filipino Citizen
ARTICLE IV
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF CITIZENS
Section 1. It shall be the duty of the citizen to be loyal to the Republic and to
honor the Philippine flag, to defend the State and contribute to its development
and welfare, to uphold the Constitution and obey the laws, and to cooperate
with the duly constituted authorities in the attainment and preservation of a
just and orderly society.
Section 2. The rights of the individual impose upon him the correlative duty to
exercise them responsibly and with due regard for the rights of others.
Section 3. It shall be the duty of every citizen to engage in gainful work to
assure himself and his family a life worthy of human dignity.
Section 4. It shall be the obligation of every citizen qualified to vote to
register and cast his vote.

Lesson 3: Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines (RA 8491, s. 1998)

He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get
to his destination.
 -Jose Rizal

The Meaning of the Symbols of Philippine Flag

Republic Act No. 8491 otherwise

known as the Flag and Heraldic Code
of the Philippines states that reverence
and respect shall at all times be
accorded the flag, the anthem, and
other national symbols which embody
the national ideals and which express
the principles of sovereignty and
national solidarity.

THE NATIONAL FLAG

A. Design of 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.
B. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag
SECTION 5. The flag shall be displayed in all public buildings, official
residences public plazas, and institutions of learning everyday throughout
the year.
SECTION 6. The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night
throughout the year, in front of the following; at Malacañang Palace; the
Congress of the Philippines building; Supreme Court building; the Rizal
Monument in Luneta, Manila; Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite;
Barasoain Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan; the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, Libingan ng mga Bayani; Mausuleo de los Beteranos dela
Revolucion; all International Ports of Entry and all other places as maybe
designated by the Institute. The flag shall be properly illuminated at night.
SECTION 7. The flag shall also be displayed in private buildings and
residences or raised in the open flag-staffs in front of said buildings every
April 9 (Araw ng Kagitingan); May 1 (Labor Day);  May 28 (National
Flag Day) to June 12 (Independence Day);  last Sunday of
August (National Heroes Day); November 30 (Bonifacio Day); and
December 30 (Rizal Day); and on such other days as may be declared by
the President and/or local chief executives.
The flag may also be displayed throughout the year in private buildings or
offices or raised in the open on flag-staffs in front of private
buildings: Provided, that they observe flag-raising ceremonies in
accordance with the rules and regulations to be issued by the Office of the
President.
SECTION 8. 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.
SECTION 9. The flag shall be flown on merchant ships of Philippine
registry of more than one thousand (1000) gross tons and on all naval
vessels.
On board naval vessels, the flag shall be displayed on the flagstaff at the
stern when the ship is at anchor. The Flag shall be hoisted to the gaff at the
aftermost when the ship is at sea.
SECTION 10. The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its blue field
on top in time of peace and the red field on top in time of war; if in a
hanging position, the blue field shall be to the right (left of the observer) in
time of peace, and the red field to the right (left of the observer) in time of
war.
The flagpole staff must be straight and slightly tapering at the top.
SECTION 11. If planted on the ground, the flagpole shall be at a
prominent place and shall be of such height as would give the flag
commanding position in relation to the buildings in the vicinity.
If attached to a building, the flagpole shall be on top of its roof or
anchored on a sill projecting at an angle upward.
If on stage or platform or government office, the flag shall be at the left
(facing the stage) or the left of the office upon entering.
SECTION 12. When the Philippine flag is flown with another flag, the
flags, if both are national flags, must be flown on separate staffs of the
same height and shall be of equal size. The Philippine flag shall be hoisted
first and lowered last.
If the other flag is not a national flag, it may be flown in the same line yard
as the Philippine flag but below the latter and it cannot be of greater size
than the Philippine flag.
SECTION 13. When displayed with another flag, the Philippine flag shall
be on the right of the other flag. If there is a line of other flags, the
Philippine flag shall be in the middle of the line.
When carried in a parade with flags, which are not national flags, the
Philippine flag shall be in front of the center of the line.
SECTION 14. A flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown
away. It shall be solemnly burned to avoid misuse or desecration. The flag
shall be replaced immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and
tear.
SECTION 15. The flag shall be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset. It
shall be on the mast at the start of official ‘office hours, shall remain flying
throughout the day.
SECTION 16. The flag may be displayed:
a. Inside or outside-a building or on a stationary flagpole. 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 windowsill, 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.
SECTION 17. 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.
C. Conduct of Flag Raising Ceremony
SECTION 18. 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.
SECTION 19. The office of the President upon the recommendation of
the Institute shall issue rules and regulations for the proper conduct of the
flag ceremony.
SECTION 20. 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.
SECTION 21. During the flag-raising ceremony, the assembly shall stand
in formation racing the flag. At the moment the first note of the anthem is
heard, everyone in the premises shall come to attention; moving vehicles
shall stop. All persons present shall :.ace their right palms over their
chests, those with hats shall uncover, while those in military, scouting,
security guard, and citizens military training uniforms shall give :.-.£
salute prescribed by their regulations, which salute shall be completed
upon the last note of the anthem.
The assembly shall sing the Philippine national anthem, accompanied by a
band, r available, and at the first note, the flag shall be raised briskly.
The same procedure shall be observed when the flag is passing in review
or in parade.
SECTION 22. During the flag lowering, the flag shall be lowered
solemnly and slowly so that the flag shall be down the mast at the sound of
the last note of the anthem. Those in the assembly shall observe the same
deportment or shall observe the same behavior as for the flag-raising
ceremony.
D. Half-Mast
SECTION 23. The flag shall be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning
on all buildings and places where it is displayed, as provided for in this
Act, on the day of official announcement of the death of any of the
following officials:
a. The President or a former President, for ten (10) days.
b. The Vice-President, the Chief Justice, the President of the Senate, and
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, for seven (7) days; and
c. Other persons to be determined by the Institute, for any period less than
seven (7) days.
The flag shall be flown at half-mast on all the buildings and places where
the decedent was holding office, on the day of death until the day of
interment of an incumbent member of the Supreme Court, the Cabinet, the
Senate or the House of Representatives, and such other persons as may be
determined by the Institute.
The flag when flown at half-mast shall be first hoisted to the peak for a
moment then lowered to the half-mast position. The flag shall again be
raised briskly to the peak before it is lowered for the day.
E. Casket
SECTION 24. The flag may be used to cover the caskets of the honored
dead of the military, veterans of previous wars, national artists, and of
civilians who have rendered distinguished service to the nation, as maybe
determined by the local government unit concerned. In such cases, the flag
shall be placed such that the white triangle shall be at the head and the blue
portion shall cover the right side of the caskets. The flag shall not be
lowered to the grave or allowed to touch the ground but shall be folded
solemnly and handed over to the heirs of the deceased.
F. Pledge to the Flag
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,
Makatao,
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.
G. Flag Days
SECTION 26. The period from May 28 to June 12 of each year is
declared as Flag Days, during which period all offices, agencies and
instrumentalities of government, business establishments, institutions of
learning and private homes are enjoined to display the flag.
H. Specifications of the National Flag
SECTION 27. The flag shall have the following proportions. The width of
the flag, 1; the length of the flag, 2; and the sides of the white triangle, 1.
SECTION 28. The technical specifications shall be as follows:
The blue color shall bear Cable No. 80173; the white color, Cable No.
80001 the red color, Cable No. 80108; and the golden yellow, Cable No.
80068.
SECTION 29. In order to establish uniform criteria in the making of our
national flag and to guarantee its durability by the use of quality materials,
the following standards and procedures shall be observed:
All requisitions for the purchase of the Philippine National Flag must be
based on strict compliance with the design, color, craftmanship and
material requirements of the Government.
All submitted samples of flags by accredited suppliers offered for purchase
for government use shall be evaluated as to design, color and craftmanship
specifications by the Institute, through its Heraldry and Display Section,
which shall stamp its approval or disapproval on the canvass
reinforcement of the flag sample submitted. The samples shall be sent to
the Institute by the requisitioning office, not by the flag supplier; and
c. The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) or the
Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science
and Technology (DOST) shall evaluate the quality of material of all flag
samples and certify whether the fabric for the blue, white, red and golden
yellow colors, including the canvass submitted, conforms to government
requirement as to quality of the material. The samples shall be submitted
by the said office to the Institute.
SECTION 30. All deliveries of the flags requisitioned by the government
shall be inspected by the requisitioning agency’s internal inspector and by
the Commission on Audit (COA) using the flag stamped approved by the
Institute as reference.
SECTION 31. In carrying out its responsibilities under Section 4 hereof,
the Institute, COA, the ITDI/PTRI shall prepare guidelines to be approved
by the Office of the President.
SECTION 32. All government agencies and instrumentalities shall ensure
that the requirements under this Act with respect to the standards,
requisitions and delivery of the national flag are strictly complied with.
SECTION 33. All departments, agencies, offices, and instrumentalities of
the government, government-owned or controlled corporations, local
government units, including barangays, shall include in their annual
budgets the necessary outlay for the purchase of the national flag.
I. Prohibited Acts
SECTION 34. It shall be prohibited
a. To mutilate, deface, defile, trample, on or cast contempt any act or
omission casting dishonor or ridicule upon the flag over its surface.
b. To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute.
c. To use the flag:
1. As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth
2. As covering for ceilings, walls, statues, or other objects.
3. As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles.
4. As a staff or whip.
5. For unveiling monuments or statues; and
6. As trademarks or for industrial, commercial, or agricultural labels or
designs.
d. Display the flag:
1. Under any painting or picture.
2. Horizontally face-up. It shall always be hoisted aloft and be allowed to
fall freely.
3. Below any platform; or
4. In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints
and places of vice or where frivolity prevails.
 e. To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform.
f. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings,
advertisements, or imprint of any nature on the flag.
g. To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs,
napkins, cushions, and other articles of merchandise.
h. To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other
diplomatic establishments, and in offices of international
organizations.
i. To use, display or be part of any advertisement of infomercial; and
j. To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.

J. 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 v/ithin 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 ka pasisiil.
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 ma’y 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 ‘yo.

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 Philippine
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 left chests. Those in military, scouting, citizen’s
military training and security guard uniforms shall give the salute prescribed
by their regulations. The salute shall be completed upon the last note of the
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.
SECTION 39. All officials and employees of the national and local
governments, and any agencies or instrumentalities thereof, including
government-owned or controlled corporations, privately-owned entities of
offices displaying the national flag and government institutions of learning are
hereby directed to comply strictly with the rules prescribed for the rendition of
the anthem. Failure to observe the rules shall be a ground for administrative
discipline.
K. THE NATIONAL MOTTO
SECTION 40. The national Motto shall be “MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO,
MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA.”

Lesson 4: Good Citizenship Values

Values are like fingerprints, nobody are the same, but you leave them all over
everything you do.
-Elvis Presley

What is values?
The word values has its root in the latin word "valere" which means to
be strong and vigorous. Values are those which are considered by the society
as desirable and important and have attained the status as moral impetus
behind every action of each member geared towards the desired end or goal.

The Promotion of the Filipino Values

The promotion of the Filipino Values is embodied in the Preamble of
the 1987 Constitution.

I. Pagkamaka-Diyos
1. Faith in the Almighty
2. Respect for Life
3. Order
4. Work
5. Concern for the family and future generations
II. Pagkamaka-Tao
1. Love
2. Freedom
3. Peace
4. Truth
5. Justice
III. Pagkamaka-Bansa
1. Unity
2. Equality
3. Respect for law and government
4. Patriotism
5. Promotion of common good
IV. Pagkamaka-Kalikasan
1. Concern for the environment
-Good governance is not enough because people should work on being good
citizens. They should translate the good citizenship values derived from the
Preamble of the Constitution into concrete action to build the nation.

Maka-Diyos

Behavior Statements Indicators

A.Expresses one’s spiritual
beliefs while respecting the
spiritual beliefs of others
A.
1. Engages oneself in
worthwhile spiritual
activities.
2. Respect sacred place.
3. Respects religious beliefs
of others.
4. Demonstrates curiosity
and willingness to learn
 about other ways to express
spiritual life.
B. B.
Shows adherence to ethical 1.Tells the truth.
principles by upholding the 2. Returns borrowed things in
truth. good condition.
3. Demonstrates intellectual
honesty.
4. Expects honesty from
others.
5. Aspires to be fair and kind
to all.
6. Identifies personal biases.
7. Recognizes and respects
one's feelings and those of
others.

Maka-Tao
Kapwa - The term kapwa, or a shared inner self, lies at the core of Filipino
values and psychology. A person who treats another as a kapwa has a shared a
sense of identity and consciousness with that ‘other’ person.
Values and Traits of being MAKA-TAO
• Filipinos are excellent in portraying a good model of people with
values, virtues, and integrity.
• Being Maka-tao, would simply mean by respecting each other’s rights
and opinions of the existing differences in between.
• Filipinos are naturally kind. Gentle, generous, hospitable,
hardworking, obedient, and polite which made a great impact to the
world.
• Embody the clichés and mundane ‘po’ and ‘opo’ of every Filipinos as
a sign of respect to older people or in a higher position towards them.

Maka-Kalikasan
Behavior Statements
Cares for the environment
and utilizes resources wisely,
judiciously and
economically.
Indicators
A.
1. Shows a caring attitude
toward the environment.
2. Practices waste
management
3. Conserves energy and
resources.
4. Takes care of school
materials, facilities, and
equipment.
5. Keeps work area in order
during and after work.
6. Keeps one’s work neat and
orderly.

Maka-Bansa

Behavior Statements Indicators

Demonstrates pride in being
a Filipino; exercises the
rights and responsibilities of
a Filipino Citizen.
A.
1. Identifies oneself as
Filipino.
2. Respect the flag and
national anthem.
3. Takes pride in diverse
Filipino cultural expressions,
practices and traditions.
4. Promotes appreciation and
enhancement of Filipino
 languages.
5. Abides by the rules of the
school, community, and
country.
6. Enables others to develop
interest and pride in being a
Filipino.
Demonstrates appropriate 1. Manages time and
behavior in carrying out personal resources efficiently
activities in the school, and effectively.
community and country. 2. Perseveres the achieve
goals despite difficult
circumstances.
3. Conduct oneself
appropriately in various
situations.
SUMMARY AND/OR Nutshell:
KEY IDEAS Lesson 1: Historical and Legal Bases of NSTP
-While it is the prime duty of the government to serve and protect its citizens,
In turn it shall be the responsibility of all citizens to defend the security and
promote the general welfare of the State, and in fulfillment thereof the
government may require each citizen to render personal, military or civil
service.
Lesson 2: Philippine Constitution
- It is the duty of every Filipino to respect, honor, and give due accord to his
Filipino heritage, patrimony, values, and traditions. Also, to contribute to the
development, welfare, and nation-building of its country. Moreover, Every
Filipino citizen is asked to uphold this Constitution, obey the laws of the land,
pay taxes and duties, and to cooperate with the duly constituted authorities in
the attainment and preservation of a just and order society.
Lesson 3: Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines
- Republic Act No. 8491 otherwise known as the Flag and Heraldic Code of
the Philippines states that reverence and respect shall at all times be accorded
the flag, the anthem, and other national symbols which embody the national
ideals and which express the principles of sovereignty and national solidarity
and as a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face
the Philippine 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 left chests
Lesson 4: Good Citizenship Values
-Personal values are our convictions about what we believe are important and
desirable also behavior displayed by individuals is a product of their level of
values maturity.
SELF-CHECK TEST Lesson 2: Philippine Constitution
AND EVALUATION Activity #2
- Fill in the blanks.
We, the 1.___________ Filipino people, imploring the aid of 2.
_________, in order to build a 3. ____and 4.______, and establish a
Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the
5. __________, 6.________ and develop our patrimony, and secure to
ourselves and our 7._______, the blessings of independence and
democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, 8. _______ ,
freedom, 9._____ , equality, and 10.______, do ordain and promulgate
this Constitution.

Lesson 3: Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines

Activity #3: Fill in the blank.
Ako ay 1. _________
Buong katapatang nanunumpa
Sa 2. ________ ng Pilipinas
At sa bansang kanyang 3. __________
Na may dangal, katarungan, at 4. _________
 Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang
Maka-Diyos,
Makatao,
Makakalikasan, at
5. ___________.

Lesson 4: Good Citizenship Values

Activity #4: For each Good Citizenship Values listed below, narrate a
personal experience from which each value is applied or manifested. (10
minutes)
Personal Incident or
Experience
I. Pagkamaka-Diyos
1. Faith in the Almighty
2. Respect for Life
3. Order
4. Work
5. Concern for the family
and future generation

II. Pagkamaka-tao
1. Love
2. Freedom
3. Peace
4. Truth
5. Justice

III. Pagkamaka-Bayan
1. Unity
2. Equality
3. Respect for law and
government
4. Patriotism
5. Promotion of common
good

IV. Pagkamaka-
Kalikasan
1. Concern for the
environment
Total Score
REFERENCES Book:
Labuguen, Florida C. Synergizing towards Community Transformation: Mutya
Publishing House Inc., 2013
Articulo,Archimedes C., et.al.,2003, Values and Work Ethics: Trinitas
Publishing Inc.

Website:
Agas, J Mapua University Civic Welfare Training Service Program Module 1
https://www.mapua.edu.ph/Campus%20Life/SOCIP/Assets/CWTS/CWTS
%202019%20Module%201.pdf
Agas, J Mapua University National Service Training Program Module
https://www.mapua.edu.ph/Campus%20life/SOCIP/Assets/CWTS/mapua
%20general%20nstp%20module.pdf
https://www.comelec.gov.ph/?
r=References/RelatedLaws/Constitution/1973Constitution#:~:text=It%20shall
%20be%20the%20duty,preservation%20of%20a%20just%20and
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1998/02/12/republic-act-no-8491/

APPENDIX A 
ANSWER KEY 
Activity #1: What do you know about NSTP and Citizenship Training?
1. A
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. A
9. A
10. A
Activity #2:  
1. Sovereign
2. Almighty God
3. Just
4. Humane Society
5. Common good
6. Conserve
7. Posterity
8. Justice
9. Love
10. Peace

Lesson 3: Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines

Activity #3: Fill in the blank.
1. Filipino
2. Watawat
3. Sinasagisag
4. Kalayaan
5. Makabansa