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TheNationalTrainingProgram(NSTP)

OVERVIEW
ItisaffirmedinthePhilippineConstitutionthattheprimedutyofthegovernmentistoserveandprotectits
citizens.Inturn,itshallbetheresponsibilityofallcitizenstodefendthesecurityoftheStateandinfulfillment
thereof,thegovernmentmayrequireeachcitizentorendermilitaryorcivilservice.

Recognizingtheyouth’svitalroleinnationbuilding,theStateshallpromotecivicconsciousnessamongthe
youthandshalldeveloptheirphysical,spiritual,moral,intellectualandsocial–being.Itshallinculcate
patriotism,nationalism,andadvancetheirinvolvementinpublicandcivicaffairs.Inpursuitofthesegoals,the
youth,themost
valuableresourceofthenation,shallbemotivated,trained,organizedandmobilizedinmilitarytraining,
literacy,civicwelfareandothersimilarendeavorsintheserviceofthenation.
 NationalServiceTrainingProgram(NSTP)isaprogramaimedcivicconsciousnessanddefense
preparednessintheyouthbydevelopingtheethicsofServiceand
Patriotismwhileundergoingtraininginanyofitsthree(3)components.Itsvariouscomponentsarespecially
designedtoenhancetheyouth’sactivecontributiontothegeneralwelfare.

LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:Attheendofthelesson,thestudentsareexpectedto:
 statetheprimedutyofthegovernmenttotheFilipinopeopleandcitesomeexamples
 explainhowthegovernmentrecognizestheroleoftheyouthtotheircountry
 explainthehistoryandsignificanceoftheNSTPinthepurviewofnationalsecurityanddevelopment
 describetheprovisions,policiesandthesalientfeaturesofNSRC
 appreciatethevalueofNSTPasacitizenshiptrainingprogram

THEEVOLUTIONOFTHENATIONALSERVICETRAININGPROGRAM:

TheimpositionofthenationalprogramforserviceandtrainingoftheyouthinthePhilippinesbeganwiththecreationof
CommonwealthActNo.1,otherwise
knownasthe“NATIONALDEFENSEACT”.Itisalegislativeactprovidingthebasisfornationaldefenseofthecountry,punishing
certainviolationsthereof,appropriatingfunds,therefore,andforotherpurposesunderthegovernanceofformerPresident
ManuelL.Quezonin1935.Thesamelawrequiredcollegestudents,particularlymales,tofinishtwo(2)yearsequivalenttofour(4)
semestersofmilitarytrainingasamodalitytoinstitutionalizethereservistsysteminthePhilippoineNationalDe-fense.
In1980,theNationaldefenseActwasamendedtogiveexistencetoPresidentialDecreeNo.1706,otherwiseknownasthe
“NationalServiceLaw”.ItmandatedcompulsorynationalservicetoallFilipinocitizens
THEROTC,WHERETHENATIONALSERVICESTARTED
TheReserveOfficers’TrainingCorps(ROTC)startedoriginallyintheUnitedstates.ItdatesfromthepassageofMorillActof1862
whichwasalsoknownasknownas“LandGrantCollegeAct“whichprovidedgrantsoflandtostatestofinancetheestablishment
ofcollegesofferingcertainprogramsincludingpart-timemi-litarytrainingtotheirstudentsandthisbegantoappearafterthe
AmericanCivilWar.ThencollegesanduniversitiesabroadandalsointhePhilippineswererequiredtomaintainanROTCunit.It
requiredallmalestudentsofanybaccalaureatecoursetoundergomilitarytraininginARMY(AROTC),AIRFORCE(AFROTCor
NAVY(NROTC).
 Thebasiccoursecanbefinishedforfour(4)consecutivesemestersequivalenttotwo(2)yearsandtheadvancecourse,onthe
otherhand,canbefinishedforeight(8)consecutivesemestersequivalenttofour(4)yearsandwillmakethemeligibletothe
candidatesasofficersoftheArmedForcesofthePhilippines(AFP).TheimplementationoftheNationalServiceLawwas
suspendedbythePresidentialMemorandumOrderNo.1underthepresidencyofformerPresidentCorazonC.Aquino,paving
thewayfortheconceptualizationofthebasicReserveOfficers’TrainingCorps(ROTC)embodiedundertheRepublicActNo.7077
(TheCitizensArmedForcesofthePhilippinesReservistLaw),effectiveschoolyear1986-1987.
THECREATIONOFTHENSTPLAW
InJune2001,anofficialstatementwasreleasedbytheU-BeltConsortium,anassociationofuniversitiesalongtheCityofManila,
headedbytheUniversityofSto.Tomas(UST)ROTCUnitwhichcalledfortheabolitionofROTCPrograminresponsetothedeath
ofCadetOfficerMarkWelsonChua,a19-yearoldMechanicalEn-gineeringofUST.Hisdeathbecamethecatalystforthepassage
oftheNationalServiceTrainingProgram(NSTP)Lawof2001,RepublicAct9163whichremovedthecompletionofROTCas
mandatoryrequirementforgraduationforallmalecollegestudentsinthePhilippines.ItappealsthattheROTCProgramcanno
longermeettheConstitutionitwasbasedon,andthatitperpetuatesthepowerofthemilitaryovertheliberaluniversity
orientation(ROTCCrisisof2001).
COMPONENTSOFTHENATIONALSERVICETRAININGPROGRAM
UndertheRepublicAct9163orthe“NationalservicetrainingProgram(NSTPACTof2001),thefollowingaretherequirementsand
componentsofNSTPtowit:
1.RESERVEOFFICERS’TRAININGCORPS(ROTC)–isaprograminstitutionalizedunderSections38and39ofRepublicAct
7077,designedtoprovidemilitarytrainingto
TertiaryLevelstudentsinordertomotivate,train,organizeandmobilizethemfornationaldefensepreparedness.TheROTC
undertheNSTPshallinstillpatriotism,moralvirtues,respectfortherightsofthecivilians,andadherencetotheConstitution.
2.LITERACYTRAININGSERVICE/S(LTS)-isaprogramdesignedtotrainstudentstobecometeachersofliteracyandnumeracy
skillstoschoolchildren,out-of–schoolyouthandothersegmentsofthesocietywhoareinneedoftheirservice/s.
3.CIVICWELFARETRAININGSERVICES(CWTS)–areprogramsandactivitiescontributorytothegeneralwelfareandthe
bettermentoflifeforthemembersofthecom-munityortheenhancementofitsfacilities,especiallythosedevotedtoimproving
health,education,environment,entrepreneurship,safety,recreation,andmoralsofthecitizenry.
***Thetwo(2)non-militarycomponentsofNSTP–CWTSandLTSarecommittedtostrengtheningthevaluesandtraitsofthe
youth,improvingskillsandknowledgeonvariousendeavors,developinginterestsincommunityserviceandmakingthem
responsibleforpeaceanddevelopmenttoensureharmonyandgrowthintheFilipinocommunities.
 WHOSHALLTAKETHENSTPCOMPONENT?
 Students,malesandfemalesofanybaccalaureatedegreecourseoratleasttwo(2)yearTechnical-Vocationalcoursesin
publicandprivateeducationalinstitutionsshallberequiredtotakeandcompleteone(1)oftheNSTPcomponentsas
requisiteforgraduation.
DURATIONOFTHENSTP
 Two(2)semester-programforanyofthecomponentsofNSTPor
 One–summerprogram
MANAGEMENTOFNSTPCOMPONENTS:
*TheleadagenciestomonitortheimplementationoftheNSTPcomponentsarethefollowing:
 CommissionOnHigherEducation(CHED)
 TechnicalEducationandSkillsDevelopmentAuthority(TESDA)
 DepartmentofNationalDefense(DND)
*INSTITUTIONSEXEMPTEDFROMOFFERINGNSTPCOMPONENTS:
A.PHILIPPINEMILITARYACADEMY(PMA) 2.PHILIPPINEMERCHANTMARINEACADEMY(PMMA) 3.PHILIPPINE
NATIONALPOLICEACADEMY(PNPA)

>>>>>SummaryoftheLegalBasesofNSTP:<<<<<>>>>
PhilippineConstitution c.P.D.1706(NationalServiceLaw)
a. CommonwealthActNo.1(NationalDefenseAct) d.R.A.No.7077(CitizenArmedForcesofthePhilippinesReservist
Act/ROTCAct)
b. P.D.No.1706(NationalServiceLaw) e.R.A.9613(NSTPAct)
FEESANDINCENTIVES:
HigherandTechnical–VocationalInstitutionsshallnotcollectanyfeefortheNSTPcomponentsexceptbasictuitionfees,which
shallnotbemorethanFiftyPercent(50%)ofwhatiscurrentlychargedbytheschoolperunit.
 *THENATIONALSERVICERESERVECORPS:
InTagalog:(PanlaangHukbongPambansangPaglilingkod)–isanorganizationcomposedoftheCWTSandLTSgraduates
mandated byR.A.9163andR.A.10121(ThePhilippineDisasterRiskReductionandManagementActof2010.)
*NSTP–CWTSTOPICS:
1.HEALTH 3.ENVIRONMENT 5.ENTREPRENEURSHIP/LIVELIHOODPROGRAM 7.MORALSOFTHECITIZENRY
(VALUES)
2.EDUCATION 4.SAFETY 6.RECREATION

“GIVEYOURHANDSTOSERVEANDYOURHEARTSTOLOVE”-----MotherTheresa

MODULE 3
 GOOD CITIZENSHIP TRAINING

OVERVIEW:
The good citizenship training is one of the topics of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) which affords the
implementing institutions the opportunity to develop consciousness and aims to develop consciousness not only in
national terms but also in terms of global civic rights and responsibilities .
The NSTP Law is a legislation which sees the youth as partners of the state in promoting civic consciousness and aims
to develop their physical ,moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being through civic service. In so doing, it
inculcates patriotism and nationalism in the youth , and advance their involvement in civic and public affairs.
This framework and vision for students engaging in civic service and community work equip the trainees with an
understanding of citizen’s duties and roles in a civil society and provides theoretical and practical learning experience
for civic –mindedness ,service, and community participation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this module , the students are expected to:
 Give the definition/s of the following terms: Citizenship,Constitution, Preamble and the Bill of
Rights
 differentiate the three types of citizenship and cite an example for each of them
 describe the characteristics of good and responsible citizens
 make reasonable decisions ,address issues pertaining to exercise of rights, and
explain their con-
 cepts and use relevant examples in promotion of values towards responsible
citizenship
 appreciate the significance of good citizenship towards the attainment of personal
and national development

WHAT IS CITIZENSHIP?
*CITIZENSHIP > is a term denoting membership of a citizen in a political society, which membership implies ,reciprocally , a duty
of allegiance on the part of the member and duty of protection on the part of the State.(De Leon,2011)

THE CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES

1. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution.
2. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines.
3. Those born before January 17, 1973 , of Filipino mothers, who select Philippine citizenship upon reaching the
age of maturity.
4. Those who are naturalized in accordance with the law (Article IV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution).
R.A.9225–AcquiringorApplyingforPhilippineCitizenship
* THREE TYPES OF CITIZENSHIP :
a. Political Citizenship > means showing respect for the law and government . One can be a good political
citizen by voting during elections, paying taxes and obeying traffic rules.
b. Environmental Citizenship>involves caring for the environment like conserving water, using fuel
wisely ,planting a tree and throwing garbage in the proper disposal.
c.Socio-economic Citizenship > is about caring for the opportunity and supporting the
 economy by patronizing our own products ,engaging in legitimate live-
lihood programs and volunteering in church groups, health centers ,
schools etc.
*WHAT IS GOOD CITIZENSHIP ?
* Good Citizenship >means “Huwarang Mamamayan” in Filipino .
It is living by the values of cooperation ,patriotism, hard work, respect for others , res-
pect for the law and government, truth, freedom, love ,equality & peace.
*THE BASIC VALUES OF THE FILIPINOS
NSTP as a citizenship training scheme focuses on translating the good citizenship values
as reflected in the Preamble of the Constitution into concrete action in building a better
Philippines.
*THE MEANING OF PREAMBLE
The term PREAMBLE >is derived from the Latin word , “preambulare” which means
“To Walk Before”.
*PREAMBLE > is the prologue or the introduction of the Constitution. Its final draft was com-
pleted by the Constitutional Commission last October 12,1986 and was ratified
by a nationwide plebiscite last February 2, 1987.
 PREAMBLE

We, the sovereign Filipino people ,imploring the aid of Almighty God,
in order to build a just society and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals
and aspirations ,promote the common good ,conserve and develop our patrimony ,secure to our –
selves , 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.

*THE FOUR (4) CLUSTERS OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES

1. MAKA-DIYOS CLUSTER
a. Faith in the Almighty God
*Hebrews 11:1 –“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for the conviction of things not seen”.
*Hebrews 11:6 – “But without faith ,it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must
believe that He is, and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him.
b. Respect for Life
Genesis 9:6 – “Whoever takes a human life shall surely be put to death “.
c.Order
Q’uran 39:41 – Assuredly , we have sent down the Book in the right form for the good of man.
Whosoever guided himself himself by it does so to his own advantage and whoso-
ever turns away from it does at his own loss.
 d.Work
Confucius says, “Give fish to a man , he will have food to eat for a day; teach him to fish and
He shall have food throughout his lifetime.
2 Thessalonians 3:10 “And if a man will not work , he shall not eat”.
e.Concern for the Family and Future Generations
The FAMILY is an essential factor in the general ,social and even political life OR it is an
indispensable element of social cohersion and equilibrium (as cited in
http:/www.facebook.com/pages/Jose -panganiban – artist –guild/)

“IF YOU DON’T HAVE FAITH ,YOU HAVE NOTHING.

 JOE NEMECHECK
*THE MAKATAO CLUSTER
a. Love
“When man has love, he is no longer at the mercy of forces greater than himself ,so, he, himself be-
comes the powerful force” (Leo Buscaglia ).
MORAL LESSON: “Love is a powerful force in nurturing man “.
b. Freedom
According to Pope John Paul II , “ Freedom consists not in doing what we like , but having the right
to do what we ought”.
 c.Peace
Matthew 5:9 –“Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God”.
The UNESCO CONSTITUTION reminds us that , “since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men
that
the defenses of peace must be constructed “. MORAL LESSON : Let the peace of the nation begin in the minds of its citizens.

c. Truth
It is worthwhile to be familiar and understand some of the following quotations and anecdotes which make
us better and wiser.
* QUOTATIONS
1.“ A man who seeks truth and loves it must be reckoned precious to any human society”.(Frederick the Great)\
2. “An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens”. (Thomas Jefferson)
3.”No legacy is as rich as honesty”. (William Shakespeare)
* ANECDOTES
A. Compiled by J. Maurus:When Mahatma Gandhi appeared for the London Matriculation Examination , the
Paper On general knowledge contained the following questions, “What is more golden than gold? “
*Justice
According to Martin Luther King Jr. “,injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
For Jimmy Carter: “The law is not a private property of lawyers ,nor is justice the exclusive providence of judges
and jury.In the final analysis, true justice is not a matter of courts and law books , but a commitment in each of
us to liberty and mutual respect”.
Matthew 7:12 – it says, “Treat others the way you want to have them treat you”. (The Golden Rule)
According to the Institute for Development Education Center for Research Communication . “JUSTICE IS
GIVING
 EVERY MAN HIS DUE .”
MORAL LESSON: Giving justice to anyone is a fair treatment for everyone.

THE MAKABAYAN CLUSTER

1.Unity
Quotations: “Alone we can do so little; Together we can do so much”. (Helen Keller)
Individually we are a DROP but together , we are an OCEAN. (RYUNOSUKE Satoro)
Bible Verses:” Behold how good and pleasant it is for the brethren dwell together in
unity”.
(PSALM 133: 1)
“If the 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)
2 . Equality is giving people the same thing.
Anecdote : SKULLS
One day ,a group of skulls in a cemetery had a conversation . Skull 1: “Hey” , said a
skull to another, “who were you when you were alive? The boss skull 2 answered the
question although that question was not for him and he said , “he was my slave”. Skull
3 : “Yes , I was once his slave,and he was tyrant ,ruthless and merciless king! ”The boss
skull 2 answered , “I am your king remember?”
Skull 3:” Shut up!” shouted the slave skull . “You are no longer my king nor am I your slave
anymore!We are the same now – ROTTEN SKULLS !”
3.Respect for Law and Government
The Bible speaks decisively, “Obey the government for God is the one who has put it there.There is
no government anywhere that God has not placed in power. So , those who refuse to obey the law of
the land are refusing to obey God and punishment will follow. (ROMANS 13:1&2)

5. Patriotism- “Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your
country”. – JOHN F. KENNEDY
6. Promotion of Common Good
“Law is nothing other than a certain ordinance of reason for the common good ,promulgated by
the person who has the care of the community”. –THOMAS AQUINAS
“There is no higher religion than human service . To work for the common good is the greatest
creed”. --- WOODROW WILSON
*THE MAKAKALIKASAN
> Concern for the Environment
QUOTES: “Environment is no one’s property to destroy, it is
everyone’s responsibility to protect” . ----MOHITH AGADI
* Some examples of how participants may cultivate and encourage the
value of
Concern for the ENVI RONM ENT:
1.Develop a more conscious and consistent habit of keeping your
surround-
dings clean.
 2.Use environmental resources such as water and electricity wisely
and prudently .
3. Understand the process of recycling and apply it in school and in in
our
Home.
4. Have a deeper understanding of the dire state of the environment
and in your own capacity contribute to the work of preserving it.
5. Protect rivers ,seawaters and waterways along the community and
preserve them .

Our nation is in CRISIS ….our people are SUFFERING

Let us stop being PART of the PROBLEM …
Let us be part of the SOLUTION…
LET US BE GOOD CITIZENS!!!!!

BILL OF RIGHTS
Bill of Rights is a formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizen of any state,
coun-
 try,federation ,etc.
ARTICLE III of the Philippine Constitution is the BILL OF RIGHTS.
BELOW IS THE SUMMARY OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GUARANTEED
BY THE STATE TO ALL PERSONS WITHIN ITS TERRITORY: (1987 PHILIPPINE
CONSTITUTION)
 Section 1: Right to Life, Liberty , Property and Equal Protection of the laws
 Section 2: Warrant of Arrest, Search and Seizures, Probable Cause , Warrantless Arrest
 Section 3: The Privacy of Communication
 Section 4: Freedom of Speech, Right to a Free Press : Freedom of Assembly; The Right of
Petition
 Section 5: The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship without
discrimi-
nation
 Section 6 : The liberty of abode and the right to travel
 Section 7: The Right of the people to information
 Section 8: The Right of the people to form a Union
 Section 9: The Right to just Compensation
 Section 10: Non –impairment of the obligation of contracts
 Section 11: Free access to Court
 Section 12: The Right of person under Custodial Investigation
The rights guaranteed to a person under custodial investigation:
1. Miranda Rights (Article III –Section 2)
A. The right to remain silent
B. The right to competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice
2. The Right against torture , force, violence,threat ,intimidation
 3. Right to visits and conferences (immediate family)

 Section13: The Right to Bail and Against Excessive Bail

 Section 14: The Rights of the Accused to be heard (by himself and counsel) ,to be informed of
the nature and causes of the accusations against him, to have a speedy ,impartial public trial
 Section 15:The Writ of Habeas Corpus
 Section 16: The Right to a speedy disposition of the cases
 Section 17: The Right Against self- incrimination
 Section18: The Right to political beliefs and aspirations
 Section 19: The prohibition against cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment
 Section 20 : Non –imprisonment for debts
 Section 21: The Right Against double jeopardy
 Section 22: The prohibition of ex post facto law or bill of the attainder

“I believe that every right a responsibility ; every opportunity , an obligation; every possession ,
a duty”.

---- JOHN ROCKEFELLER