by: ROGELIO L.

PAREDES
 “There can be no daily democracy without daily
citizenship.” Nader

Watch the video clip “Ako’y Isang Mabuting

Pilipino” by Noel Cabangon. This video shows
the importance of being a good citizen and follower.
 LEGAL AND HISTORICAL
BASIS OF NSTP

Ano ang NSTP? - https://youtu.be/Rvg5HUN1fAw

 CONSTITUTIONAL BASIS OF NSTP

Article 2, 1987 Philippine Constitution

Section 4. The prime duty of the Government is to serve and
protect the people. The Government may call upon the people to
defend the State and, in the fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be
required, under conditions provided by law, to render personal,
military or civil service.
Section 5. The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of
life, liberty, and property, and promotion of the general welfare are
essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of
democracy.
 CONSTITUTIONAL BASIS OF NSTP cont.

Article 2, 1987 Philippine Constitution

Section 13. The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in
nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the
youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement
in public and civic affairs.
 HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1994
REPUBLIC ACT 7722
Republic Act 7722 is the act creating the Commission on
Higher Education which covers both the public and private
institutions of higher education as well as degree-granting
programs in all post-secondary educational institutions, be it public
or private. One of the powers and functions of this act which is in
line with the goal of National Service Training Program (NSTP) is to
identify, support and develop potential centers of excellence in
program areas needed for the development of world-class
scholarship, nation building and national development.
 NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
REPUBLIC ACT 9163
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.
 NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
REPUBLIC ACT 9163 cont.

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
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.
 NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
REPUBLIC ACT 9163 cont.

2. What are its three program components?

The NSTP has three components which are as follows:
A. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
A program institutionalized under Sections 38 and 39 of
Republic Act No. 7077 designed to provide military training to
tertiary level students in order to motivate, train, organize and
mobilize them for national defense preparedness.
 NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
REPUBLIC ACT 9163 cont.

B. Literacy Training Service (LTS)

A program designed to train students to become
teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to school
children, out of school youth, and other segments of
society in need of their service.
 NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
REPUBLIC ACT 9163 cont.

C. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)

It is composed of programs 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 morals of the citizenry.
 NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT Military Service Training in preparation for
Commonwealth Act # 1 (1935) National Defense
( 4 semesters)

NATIONAL SERVICE LAW 4 semesters

Presidential Decree # 1706 (1980)

Civic Welfare Military

Law Enforcement Service
Service Service

BASIC ROTC By Pres. Aquino

( 4 semesters)
Presidential Memorandum # 1 (Effectivity: SY1986-87)

Military
Service

Reviving the National Service Law

EXPANDED ROTC PROGRAM 2 semesters = Military Service
Republic Act # 7077 (1991) 2 semesters = optional

Civic Welfare Military

Law Enforcement Service
Service Service

Illegal ROTC practices

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM Signed into Law: January 23, 2002
Republic Act # 9163 (Effectivity: SY 2002-2003) (2 semesters)

Literacy Training
Civic Welfare Training Service Reserve Officer Training Corps
Service
 THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
1. Malolos Constitution (1898 – 1901) – First Philippine
Constitution; First republican constitution in Asia

2. Commonwealth and Third Republic/1935 Constitution

The United States Congress in 1934 passed the Philippine
Independence Act that paved way to the creation of a constitution for the
Philippines. Through the 1934 Constitutional Convention, a draft of the
Constitution for the Philippines was produced. It was ratified through a national
plebiscite on May 14, 1935. In November 15, 1935 with the inauguration of the
Commonwealth of the Philippines, the constitution was fully implemented and
enforced.
 THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION cont.
2. Commonwealth and Third Republic/1935 Constitution
Part of its provision states that the said constitution will
remain in effect once independence was declared on July 4, 1946.
In 1940, the National Assembly of the Philippines amended the
constitution from having a unicameral assembly to a bicameral
congress and changing the term limit of the president from six (6)
years with no re-election to four (4) years with a possibility of re-
election for a second term. In 1945, the constitution was again
observed with the liberation of the country.
 THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION cont.

3. Japanese-Sponsored Republic/Second Republic/1943

Constitution (1943 – 1945)
The Japanese-sponsored government nullified the
constitution during the World War II. The government created a
Preparatory Committee on Philippine Independence to replace the
constitution. The new constitution was used by the administration
under President Jose P. Laurel.
 THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION cont.
4. Martial Law Constitution/1973 Constitution (1973 – 1986)
During the regime of President Ferdinand Marcos, a
Constitutional Convention was formed to amend the 1935
Constitution. Through the Presidential Decree No. 86, s. 1972 –
creation of a citizen assembly to ratify a drafted constitution by
means of a Viva Voce in place of secret ballots, President Marcos
announced the ratification and its effectivity on January 17, 1973.
Although there were several oppositions to its ratification, the 1973
Constitution was deemed valid and was enforced.
 THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION cont.
5. Freedom Constitution/1987 Constitution (1987 – Present)
After Martial Law and the democracy was restored,
President Corazon Aquino issued the suspension of several
provision in the 1973 Constitution and promulgated a transitory
constitution through Proclamation No. 3. The Constitutional
Commission was created by Proclamation No. 9, s. 1986 and was
tasked to write a new charter to replace the previous Constitution.
The National Plebiscite for the new Constitution was held on
February 2, 1987. Then, on February 11, 1987, by virtue of
Proclamation No. 58 the new constitution was ratified.
 THE PREAMBLE
The term preamble is derived from the Latin preambulare which
means “to walk before.” It is an introduction to the main subject. It
is the prologue of the 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.
 BILL OF RIGHTS cont.
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.
 BILL OF RIGHTS cont.
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.
 BILL OF RIGHTS cont.
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.
 BILL OF RIGHTS cont.
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.
 BILL OF RIGHTS cont.
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 co u n s e l p r e f e r a b l y o f h i s
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.
 BILL OF RIGHTS cont.
Section 12. (3) Any confession or admission obtained
in violation of this or Section 17 hereof
shall be inadmissible in evidence against
him.
(4) The law shall provide for penal and
civil sanctions for violations of this section
as well as compensation to and
rehabilitation of victims of torture or
similar practices, and their families.
 BILL OF RIGHTS cont.
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.
 BILL OF RIGHTS cont.
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.
 BILL OF RIGHTS cont.
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.
 BILL OF RIGHTS cont.
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.
 BILL OF RIGHTS cont.
Section 19
(1) Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or
inhuman punishment inflicted. Neither shall the death penalty be
imposed, unless, for compelling reasons involving heinous crimes, the
Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death penalty already imposed
shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua.
(2) The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading
punishment against any prisoner or detainee or the use of
substandard or inadequate penal facilities under subhuman conditions
shall be dealt with by law.
 BILL OF RIGHTS cont.
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.
 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
FILIPINO CITIZEN
This article on duties and
obligations were present in
the 1973 Constitution but
absent in the 1987
Philippine Constitution.
 THE DUTIES OF A CITIZEN

A duty (also called an obligation) is something that a citizen

is required to do, by law.
Examples of duties are obeying laws, paying taxes, and
defending the nation.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CITIZEN

Citizens also have responsibilities – these are things that

they should do but are not required by law.

Examples of responsibilities are: voting, attending civic

meetings, petitioning the government, and running for
office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
FILIPINO CITIZEN
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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
FILIPINO CITIZEN cont.
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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
FILIPINO CITIZEN cont.

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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
FILIPINO CITIZEN cont.

4. It shall be the obligation

of every citizen qualified to
vote to register and cast his
vote
UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES ON HUMAN
RIGHTS
Every person is entitled to certain rights simply by the fact
that they are a human being. They are “rights” because they are
things you are allowed to be, to do or to have. These rights are
there for your protection against people who might want to harm or
hurt you. They are also there to help us get along with each other
and live in peace.
In the next slides you will see the simplified version of the
30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES ON HUMAN
RIGHTS cont.

1. We are all born free and equal.

2. Don’t discriminate.
3.The right to life.
4. No slavery.
5. No Torture.
UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES ON HUMAN
RIGHTS cont.
6. You have rights no matter where you go.
7. We’re all equal before the law.
8. Your human rights are protected by law.
9. No unfair detainment.
10. The right to trial.
UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES ON HUMAN
RIGHTS cont.

11. We’re always innocent till proven guilty.

12. The right to privacy.
13. Freedom to move.
14. The right to seek a safe place to live.
15. Right to a nationality.
UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES ON HUMAN
RIGHTS cont.
16. Marriage and family.
17. The right to your own things.
18. Freedom of thought.
19. Freedom of expression.
20. The right to public assembly.
UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES ON HUMAN
RIGHTS cont.

21. The right to democracy.

22. Social security.
23. Workers’ rights.
24. The right to play.
25. Food and shelter for all.
UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES ON HUMAN
RIGHTS cont.
26. The right to education.
27. Copyright.
28. A fair and free world.
29. Responsibility.
30. No one can take away your human rights.
 FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES -
RA 8491

For the implementation of the Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines, the
NSTP should be guided with the following provisions:
SEC. 2 States that it is the policy of the state to prescribe the Code of the
National Flag, Anthem, Motto, Coat-of-Arms and other Heraldic Items and
Devices of the Philippines, ensure the promotion and implementation of its
corresponding rules and regulations, and adopt effective administrative,
regulatory, coordinative and supervisory programs and activities, where
appropriate, in conformity with national government policies.

How to Respect the Philippine Flag - https://youtu.be/IEBLBrx2dEM

FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES -
RA 8491 cont.

SEC. 4. The Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines will

promote or sustain reverence and respect for the flag,
the anthem and other national symbols, and those which
symbolizes the national ideals and traditions.
FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES -
RA 8491 cont.

A. HALF-MAST
Sec. 27. The National Flag should
be at half-mast as a sign of
mourning on all the buildings and
places where it is displayed on
the official day of announcement
of the death of the following
officials:
FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES -
RA 8491 cont.
a. The President or former President (10 days);
b. The Vice-President, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the President of the
Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives (7 days);
c. Cabinet Secretaries, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Members of the
Senate and House of Representatives, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines and the Director-General of the Philippine National Police (5days);
d. Head of National Government Agencies, including Government Owned and
Control Corporations and Government Financial Institutions (3 days)
e. The Commanding Generals of the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Army
and the Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (3 days)
FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES -
RA 8491 cont.
f. Governors, Vice-Governors, city and municipal Mayor, city and municipal
Vice_x0002_Mayors (3 days)
g. Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod
and Sangguniang Bayan (on the day of interment)
h. Barangay Chairmen and Barangay Councilmen on the day of interment
i. Former National or Local Government Officials, appointive or elective
j. Regional Directors, Superintendents, Supervisors, Principals, Teachers
and other school officials
FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES -
RA 8491 cont.

During calamities and disasters,

National Flag shall also be flown
at half-mast.

RULE. The flag must be raised to

the top of the pole before it is
lowered to the half-mast position;
and before it is lowered for the
day it must be raised to the top
again.

Image courtesy of Gov.ph

FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES -
RA 8491 cont.
B.PROHIBITED ACTS

SEC. 39 It is prohibited:

a. To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on, cast contempt, or commit any act or
omission casting dishonor or ridicule upon the National Flag or over its surface;
b. To dip the National Flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute;
c. To use National Flag:
1. As 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;
FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES -
RA 8491 cont.
B.PROHIBITED ACTS

SEC. 39 It is prohibited:

d. To display the National Flag:

1. Under any painting or picture;
2. Horizontally. 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 National Flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;
f. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisement, or imprint
of any nature on the National Flag;
FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES -
RA 8491 cont.
B.PROHIBITED ACTS

SEC. 39 It is prohibited:

g. To print, paint or attach representation of the National Flag on handkerchiefs,

napkins, cushions, and 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 or display or be part of any advertisement or infomercial; and
j. To display the National Flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.
 GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES
1. Love for God or Pagkamaka-Diyos
“Have faith in God.. Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, „Go,
throw yourself into the sea,‟ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what
they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask
for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours”
(Mark 11:22-24)
The Philippines is the only Christian nation in Asia, our population being
predominantly Catholic. Therefore, religiousness is a prime Filipino value.
Faith is the deeply rooted submission to the Almighty God and believing
in His Authority over all creations. It is also being sure of what we hope for and
certain of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1 New International Version).
 GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES cont.

Question to Consider:
How do you show your faith in the Almighty God?
What is the first step that you should do to show faith
in the Almighty God?

Source: Good Citizenship Values by Bryan Gonzales

 GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES cont.
2. Love for Fellowmen or Pagkamaka-Tao
“Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; Love is not ill-mannered or
selfish and irritable; love does not keep a record of the wrongs: love is nothappy
with evil but delights in the truth. Love never gives up. Love never fails. Love is
eternal…There are faith, hope and love and the greatest of these is Love.” -(1
Corinthians 13)

St. Paul defines love in different way: Love is patient; it never fails; it is eternal.
These are faith, hope, and love and the greatest of these is love (1 Corinthians 13).
It illustrates the rea essence of love which strengthens the foundation of the family
and other social groupings. It is the strongest force within the human community. It
provides a deeper meaning to the purpose of human existence.
 GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES cont.

Question to Consider:
Do I treat other people well and give them the worth
and dignity due to them as human beings?
As a student, how will I show my love for my family,
community and country?
Source: Modules on Good Citizenship
 GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES cont.
3. Love for Country or Pagkamaka-Bayan
“If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand,
and if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to
stand.” (Mark 3:24-25)

Progressive countries are able to attain their economic goals

because the people have trust and confidence in their governments
and are actively supporting their policies and programs. These
governments, in turn, reciprocate their people’s support with honest,
sound, and dynamic governance.
 GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES cont.

Question to Consider:
As a student, what are some ways in which I can
perform simple acts of patriotism?
Do I love my country enough that I am inspired to
serve her in any way I can?

Source: Modules on Good Citizenship

 GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES cont.
4. Love for the Environment or Pagkamaka-Kalikasan
“Our world has become a dangerous place to live in,
not because of some people who are evil,
but because of the many people who
do not do anything about it.”
-Albert Einstein

Environment refers to everything that surrounds us from the

natural world to the man-made physical structures. Human interventions are
important to derive the full benefits from natural resources, but such
interventions have at times gone beyond the limits of the domain reserved
for human utilization.
 GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES cont.

Question to Consider:
How do you show concern for the environment?

Source: Modules on Good Citizenship

 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
The Right of Suffrage

Suffrage
- The right to vote, or the exercising of that right.” (Andrew Heywood)
- The rights of the electorates to vote and participate
during the elections.
(Edwin Valenzuela)
- It is the right and obligation to vote of qualified citizens in the
election of certain national and local officers of the government
and in the decision of public questions submitted to the
people. (De Leon)

Hakbang sa Tamang Pagboto - https://youtu.be/F86155CfG5Y

 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

What is Election ?

Strictly speaking, it is the means by which the people

choose their officials for definite and fixed periods and
to whom they entrust, for the time being as their
representatives, the exercise of powers of
government.
(De Leon)
 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.
Qualification of voters.

He/She must be :

(1) A citizen (male or female) of the Philippines;

(2) Not otherwise disqualified by law;
(3) At least eighteen (18) years of age;
(4) Have resided in the Philippines for at least one (1)
year and in the place wherein he proposes to vote for at
least six (6) months preceding the election.
 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

Republic Act 10742 or the SK Reform Act which was signed

into law in January 2016 expanded the age bracket of the SK
voters from 15-21 years old to 15-30 years old. Hence, SK
voters are straddling two age groups: 15-17 and 18-30. The
latter can vote both for SK and Barangay Elections.
(COMELEC)
 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

What are the different types of electoral exercises?

Regular Elections Special Elections

• National • Plebiscite
• Local • Referendum
• Barangay • Initiative
• BARMM • Recall
• Sangguniang Kabataan
(SK)
 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

How often are elections held?

1. Every 2nd Monday of May for national and local elections
a.President and Vice-President: every 6 years
b.Senators, Congressmen, Provincial, City and
municipal officials: every 3 years
b. Every last Monday of October, every 3 years for barangay
and SK officials
c. Every 3 years from March 1993 – BARMM elections
 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

What is registration?
Registration refers to the act of accomplishing and
filing of a sworn application for registration by a qualified voter

Why Should I Register?

To have the opportunity to choose our leaders
 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.
What are the requirements for registration ?

One must be:

1. A Filipino citizen
2. At least eighteen (18) years old
3. A resident of the Philippines for one year and
of the city or municipality wherein he proposes to vote for
at least six months immediately preceding the election
4. Not otherwise disqualified by law
 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

What is validation of registration?

It is a process wherein fingerprints of the voter would
be captured electronically at no expense to the voter

Where should I register?

COMELEC office
 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

How do I go about transferring my

registration?

• You may apply with the Election officer of new residence for
the transfer of your registration records.
• You will be asked to accomplish 6 application forms.
 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

How do I go about transferring my

registration?

• You may apply with the Election officer of new residence for
the transfer of your registration records.
• You will be asked to accomplish 6 application forms.
 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.
“The Philippines is a republican and
democratic state. Sovereignty resides
in the people and all government
authority emanates from them.”

§ We elect our officials directly

§ Officials serve for fixed terms

§ Officials are directly accountable

to the people
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The Government

Legislative Judicial

Executive
VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

Executive

• Implements programs & projects Managerial

• Monitors programs & projects and leadership
• Provides basic services
skills

• Performs ceremonial functions

VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

Executive Positions

President
National
Vice President

Governor

Mayor Local

Brgy. Capt.
VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.
Legislative

• Reviews & evaluates

proposals, position
papers
• Conducts research on
Analyst
proposed bills & position and able
papers to express
• Consults experts minds
• Defends & analyzes
proposed bills
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Legislative Positions

Senator National

Congressman

Board Member

Vice Governor
Local
Vice Mayor

City/Municipal Councilors

Brgy. Councilors
VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.
 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

What is the value of your vote?

• equal chance for a

vote, whether rich
or poor
It is priceless!
• guaranteed
opportunity to
participate
 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

Your vote will mean:

• better services from the executive

• better policies and laws from the

legislative

• a brighter future for us, Filipinos

 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.
What should I do?
• Pray for the election, the COMELEC, the candidates and
the voters

• Organize /attend Candidate’s Forum to know their

programs, track record and platforms

• Rally your community to vote right

• Help educate your friends to Vote RIGHT.

• Vote RIGHT

• Watch the count, be a Poll Watcher

 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.
How will I vote now?
VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

üShade in the oval

opposite the name of
the candidate you
want to vote for

üDO NOT
OVERVOTE
VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.
VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.

counting
machine

ballot
box
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 VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION cont.
THE NEW POLLING PLACE
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FAQs – National Service Training Program Diliman - NSTP. Retrieved from

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

Heywood, A. Politics (Second Edition). p. 432

MAPUA University Program Module for National Service Training Program.

Retrievedfromhttps://www.mapua.edu.ph/Campus%20Life/SOCIP/Assets/CWTS/NSTP%20201
9%20Module.pdf

National Youth Commission and Vote Right. Voters’ Education Program.

References:
Quick Statistics SK 2018. Retrieved from www.comelc.gov.ph

Republic Act No. 7722. Higher Education Act of 1994.

Republic Act No. 9163. (2002). National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001.

Simplified Version of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Retrieved from

youthforhumanrights.org

Talag, A. C. et al. Sustaining the trilogy of Philippine education through curriculum - based
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The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. (1973).Retrieved from

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/1973-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-
philippines-2/
References:
The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. (1987). Retrieved from
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/constitutions/the-1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-
philippines/the-1987-constitution-of-the-republic-of-the-philippines-article-iii/

United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

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City. 2017.

Villasoto, H.S. et. Al. (2018). Human Person Gearing towards Social Development: NSTP-
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away-more-often-not
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