NSTP 101

Topic

▪ THE PREAMBLE OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

▪ UN PRINCIPLE AND HUMAN RIGHTS
▪ FLAG AND HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
▪ GOOD CITIZEN VALUES
The Preamble of the Philippine Constitution

▪ The preamble sets the stage for the Constitution. It clearly

communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the
document.
▪ The Preamble is an explanation why the Constitution was written,
and the major goals it hopes to accomplish.
▪ The single most important part of the Preamble is the first phrase,
“We the Filipino people…” it points out where our government
receives its authority from, the people that are governed.
The Philosophy of life

▪ The constitution states that 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.
▪ This explains the philosophy of the country in accordance to the
highest law of the land.
▪ The constitution mandates that every Filipino citizen, regardless
of social status, position, and financial capabilities is entitled of
the fullest extent of the law. Thus, the constitution requires every
legal action to be exhausted in the defense of the Filipino people.
UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLE OF
HUMAN LIFE
Human rights
UN Principles of Human Rights

▪ Human rights are universal and inalienable; indivisible;

interdependent and interrelated.
▪ These are universal because everyone is born with and possesses the
same rights, regardless of where they live, their gender or race, or
their religious, cultural or ethnic background. Inalienable because
people’s rights can never be taken away.
 UN Principles of Human Rights

Universality and Inalienability: “All human beings are born free and
equal in dignity and rights.”

Indivisibility: Human rights are indivisible. Whether they relate to civil,

cultural, economic, political or social issues, human rights are inherent
to the dignity of every human person.

Interdependence and Interrelatedness: The UN states that “Human

rights are interdependent and interrelated.”
 UN Principles of Human Rights

Equality and Non-discrimination: All individuals are equal as human

beings and by virtue of the inherent dignity of each human person.

Participation and Inclusion: All people have the right to participate in

and access information relating to the decision-making processes that
affect their lives and well-being.

Accountability and Rule of Law: States and other duty-bearers are

answerable for the observance of human rights.
FLAG AND HERALDIC CODE OF
THE PHILIPPINES
RA 8491
Good Citizenship Values
THE R.A. 8491
• This act shall be known as the “Flag and Heraldic Code
of the Philippines.”

• This law mandates that due Reverence and respect

shall at all times be accorded the flag, the anthem and
other national symbols which embody the national
ideals and traditions and which express the principles
of sovereignty and national solidarity.
The code thus prescribes some rules on the Philippine flag, as follows:

• 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.

• 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.
The following are prohibited with respect
to the flag:
– 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).

– To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute.

– 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.
– 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.

– To wear the flag in whole or part as a costume or uniform.

– To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing,

advertisement or imprint of any nature to the flag.
-To print, paint or attach a representation of the flag on
handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions and other merchandise.

– To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and

other diplomatic establishments, and in offices of international
organizations.

– To use, display or be part of any advertisement or infomercial.

– To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by

aliens.
GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES
 What is good citizenship?
by living according to good citizenship values which we can derive
from the preamble of the Constitution
- Faith in God
- Unity and Patriotism
- Work and Respect for Life
- Respect for Law and Government
- Truth, Justice, and Freedom,
- Love, Equality, Peace,
- Promotion of the Common Good
- Concern for the Family and Future Generations