NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM REVIEWER

UCC BACKGROUND:

 JULY 1, 1971 – CALOOCAN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 MARCH 25, 1975 – CALOOCAN CITY POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
 FEBRUARY 9, 2004 – UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY
UCC OFFICIALS:
HON. DALE GONZALO “ALONG” R. MALAPITAN – CITY MAYOR/CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF REGENTS
PROF. MARILYN T. DE JESUS, DPA – OIC, VICE CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF REGENTS
DR. WENALD H. LOPEZ – VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION
ATTY. RODERICK VERA – VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMICS AFFAIRS, DEAN OF COLLEGE OF LAW
DR. MELCHOR S. JULIANCES – VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENTS AFFAIRS, DEAN OF GRADUATE SCHOOL
DR. ROSARIO C. DE OCERA, CESE – VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNITY EXTENSION SERVICES
HON. JEFFREY T. DELA CRUZ, RN, LPT, MPA – ASSISSTANT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT OF CES
DR. RAMONA A PRADO, LPT ED. D – DEAN, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
PROF. MA. HERMIELYN B. CADENA – BECED HEAD DEPARTMENT
JEFFERSON DELA CRUZ – NSTP TEACHER

HISTORY OF NSTP
 Started with the COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 1 A.K.A NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT.
 An act to provide to national defense of the Philippines penalizing certain violations thereof
appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes.
 Under the government of President Manuel L. Quezon (1935)
 COMMONWEALTH ACT NO.1 requires:
1. College students, specifically male
2. Finish 2 years or 4 semesters of Military Training to be reserved cadets of the national defense of the
country.

 AUGUST 8, 1980, the Commonwealth Act no.1 was amended to give existence to
 Presidential decree no. 1706 or National Service Law
 Mandates compulsory national service to all citizens of the country
 Composed of three main component programs, namely:
1. Civic Welfare Service (CWTS)
2. Law Enforcement Service (LES)
3. Military Service
 College students were given an option to choose one among these components to comply as a
requirement of tertiary education.

 After the ouster of President Marcos...

 Implementation of the National Service Law except the provisions of Military Service was
suspended by:
 Presidential Memorandum Order no. 1
 President Corazon C. Aquino
 It became Basic Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
 Effective on SY 1986-19867

 In the year 1991

 The implementing Rules and Regulations of REPUBLIC ACT 1707 modified the:
1.Basic ROTC Course to Expanded ROTC Program as mandated;
 The modification is composed of military subject in the first year and any of the following
components such as MTS, CWTS and LES in the secondary year curriculum.
 On March 18, 2001, a tragic incident happened that leads to;
 Since then, Expanded ROTC Program morphed into NATIONAL TRAINING SERVICE PROGRAM
(NSTP)

 A new and latest amendment was brought for creating the REPUBLIC ACT 913
 Also known as NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
 Signed into law on January 23, 2002
 Implemented in SY 2002- 2003
 Comprises of three program components:
1. CIVIC WELFARE TRAINING SERVICE (CWTS)
2. LITERACY TRAINING SERVICES (LTS)
3. RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9163 – JANUARY 23, 2002, NSTP LAW
 An act establishing the NSTP for tertiary level students, amending for the purpose of the RA 7077
and PD 1706 and for other purposes.
 NSTP is designed to develop and enhance consciousness and defense preparedness among the
Filipino youth by developing the ethics of services, nationalism, and patriotism while undergoing
training in any of its three program components.
 COMPONENTS OF NSTP
1. RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) - designed to give military training to tertiary level
students and aims to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national preparedness.
2. LITERACY TRAINING SERVICE (LTS) - designed to train the students to become teachers of literacy
and numeracy skills and focuses on school children, out-of-school youth, and other segments of
society.
3. CIVIC WELFARE TRAINING SERVICE (CWTS) - contributory to the general welfare and betterment
of life for the member of the community or for the enhancement of its facilities, especially those
 devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and
morals of the citizenry.
 CONSTITUTIONAL BASIS OF NSTP ART 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 the 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 general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the
blessings of democracy.
 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 weel-being. It shall inculcate in
the youth patriotism and nationalism, encourage and involvement in public their civic affairs.

 CITIZENSHIP TRAINING
 RA 9163 or The National Service Training Program Law.
 This law is also known as “An Act Establishing the National Service Training Program for tertiary level
students.
 Section 3 - refers to the program aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in
the youth, by developing the ethics of service and patriotism.
 RA 9163 has been signed by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, which amended RA 7077 and PD 1706.
 RA 9163 was Implemented effective school year 2002-2003 in all Higher Educational Institutions of the
Philippines
CITIZEN AND CITIZENSHIP
Citizen- a participatory member of a political community
Citizenship – gained by meeting the legal requirements of a nation, state or government

Who are Classified as Philippine Citizens?

1. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of the constitution
2. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines
3. Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizen
upon reaching the age of majority
4. Those who are naturalized in accordance with law

PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
Constitution- refers to the basic principles and laws of a nation, state or social group that
determines the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the
people in it.
The 1987 Philippine Constitution
It is the supreme law of the Republic of the Philippines. It was completed on October 12, 1986
and was ratified by a nationwide plebiscite on FEBRUARY 2, 1987.
Purpose of the Constitution
It establishes a government based on the rule of law and which is limited by law. It
provides a legal basis for government operations and makes constitutional government possible.

Importance of the CONSTITUTION

1. It protects our rights
2. It enables us to have justice and live a beautiful life
3. It helps us to know our limitations and the right things we should do in order for us to
become a good citizen.
4. We will know how to protect ourselves from our enemies.

The main purpose of the 1987 Constitution

 To secure the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the national territory

PREAMBLE OF THE 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

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

Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution

1. NO PERSON SHALL BE DEPRIVED OF LIFE, LIBERTY, OR PROPERTY WITHOUT DUE PROCESS OF LAW
2. THE RIGHT AGAINST UNREASONABLE SEARCHES AND SEIZURES
3. THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE
4. FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND ASSEMBLY
5. THE FREEDOM OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP
6. THE RIGHT TO ABODE AND OF CHANGING THE SAME
7. THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ON MATTERS OF PUBLIC CONCERN
8. THE RIGHT TO FORM ASSOCIATIONS
9. THE RIGHT TO JUST COMPENSATION WHEN PRIVATE PROPERTY IS TAKEN FOR PUBLIC USE
10. THE RIGHT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS
11. THE RIGHT TO HAVE FREE ACCESS TO COURTS AND QUASI-JUDICIAL BODIES
12. THE RIGHT OF THE ACCUSED PERSON TO REMAIN SILENT AND TO HAVE COMPETENT AND
INDEPENDENT COUNSEL.
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.
14. NO PERSON SHALL BE HELD TO ANSWER FOR A CRIMINAL OFFENSE WITHOUT DUE PROCESS OF LAW.
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.
16. ALL PERSONS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO A SPEEDY DISPOSITION OF THEIR CASES BEFORE ALL
JUDICIAL, QUASI-JUDICIAL, OR ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES.
17. NO PERSON SHALL BE COMPELLED TO BE A WITNESS AGAINST HIMSELF.
 18. NO PERSON SHALL BE DETAINED SOLELY BY REASON OF HIS POLITICAL BELIEFS AND ASPIRATIONS.
19. EXCESSIVE FINES SHALL NOT BE IMPOSED, NOR CRUEL, DEGRADING OR INHUMAN PUNISHMENT
INFLICTED.
20. NO PERSON SHALL BE IMPRISONED FOR DEBT OR NON-PAYMENT OF A POLL TAX.
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
22. NO EX POST FACTO LAW OR BILL OF ATTAINDER SHALL BE ENACTED.

Important Duties and Responsibilities of Every Citizen in a Democratic Country

1. To be loyal to the republic

a. Faith and confidence in the republic
b. Love for and devotion to the country
c. Respect customs, traditions, language and institutions
d. Never commit any act of disloyalty such as but not limited to;
i. Treason
ii. Rebellion
iii. Sedition and other similar acts
e. Citizen must be willing and ready whenever necessary to cast his life and
fortunes in defense of his country.
2. To defend the state
a. It is our prime duty to love and defend our country regardless of the following;
i. Creed
ii. Religious
iii. Beliefs
iv. Wisdom
3. To contribute to the development of welfare of the state
a. The citizen can contribute to the development and welfare of the state in many
ways such as but not limited to;
i. Paying taxes
ii. Cooperating in the activities and projects of the government
iii. Patronizing local products and trades
iv. Engaging in productive works and all other related.
4. To uphold the constitution and obey the laws
a. Laws are enacted in accordance with it for the good of all.
b. It is the duty of every citizen to defend and respect the constitution and obey
the laws.
5. To exercise rights, responsibly and with due regard for the rights of others
6. To engage in gainful work
a. A citizen should strive to become a useful and productive member of the society
b. The essence of life is work
7. To register and vote
a. Suffrage is both a privilege and a duty which a citizen of legal age must perform.
b. Vote through mature and independent judgment according to the personal
qualities and qualifications of candidates to become public servants.

RA 8491: FLAG AND HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

1. Reverence and respect shall at all times be accorded the;
a. Flag
b. National anthem
c. And other national symbols
SECTION 2: DECLARATION OF POLICY
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-or-arms and other heraldic items and devices.
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;
a. The President or a Former President for (10 days)
b. The Vice-President (7 days)
c. The Chief Justice (7 days)
d. The President of the Senate (7 days)
e. The speaker of the House of Representative (7 days)
f. Other person to be determined by the Institute (Less than 7 days) It will be flown at half-mast on all the
buildings and places where the decedent was holding office such us in the places like;
1. The Supreme Court
2. The Cabinet
3. The Senate or the House of Representatives
The flag should be hoisted first to the peak for a moment then lowered to the half-mast position.
SECTION 24: The flag may be used to cover the caskets of the honored dead;
1. Military
2. Veterans of previous wars
3. National artist
4. And of civilians who have rendered distinguished service to the nation determined by the local
government unit concerned.
SECTION 25: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag
Ako ay Pilipino
Buong katapasan nanunumpa
Sa watawat ny Pilipinas
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag
Na may dangal, katarungan at Kalayaan
Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang
Maka-Diyos Maka-tao
Makakalikasan at Makabansa

Prohibited Acts on the Philippine Flag

1. To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on, cast contempt or commit on the flag or any act or omission that
casts dishonor or ridicule upon the flag over its surface (thus, it is illegal to burn the Philippine flag
during rallies).
2. To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute.
3. To use the flag as drapery, festoon or tablecloth; as covering for ceilings, walls, statues or other
objects; as a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles; as a staff or whip; for unveiling
monuments or statues; and as trademarks or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or
designs.
4. To display the flag under any painting or picture; horizontally face up (it shall always be hoisted aloft
and allowed to fall freely); below any platform; or 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 part as a costume or uniform.
6. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing, advertisement or imprint of any nature to the
flag.
7. To print, paint or attach a representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions and other
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 or infomercial.
WHAT ARE VALUES?
Before delving into the discussion of values – Filipino values, in particular – it is worth analyzing the word
itself. The word “value” has its root in the Latin word “valere” which means to be strong and vigorous. This
proceeds from the premise that a human person has to have strength or valor in every endeavor. It is the basis
on which his strength in facing the challenges of life should be directed.
WHAT ARE FILIPINO VALUES?
Significantly, Filipino values would be the standards or principles set forth by the Filipino society as basis for
what is right or wrong, the principles on which every member of the Filipino society should persevere to attain
in order to reach the ultimate realization of his life, regarding his person and in relation to his family and
society in general.
THE BASIC VALUES OF THE FILIPINOS

 Pagkamaka-Diyos
1. Faith in the Almighty- To have God present in our lives. Have a relationship and trust in him.
 2 ELEMENTS OF FAITH
 TRUSTING
 BELIEVING
2. Respect for life - Preserved, nurtured and safeguard human life
3. Order - Organized, systematic and predictability in all aspects of our daily lives.
4. Work - Have a job to support the basic needs of the family
5. Concern for the Family and Future Generations

 Pagkamakatao
 LOVE
 FREEDOM
 PEACE
 TRUTH
 JUSTICE
 Pagkamakabayan
 Unity - oneness as a country
 Equality - equal opportunity and rights to every human
 Respect for Law and Government - law should be upheld by all people at all times

 Patriotism - love thy country

 Promotion of the Common Good
 Pagkamakakalikasan
 Concern for the environment - the environment should be preserved, nurtured, and for ourselves and
others to be good stewards of the environment.