Module 2: Knowing Responsible Citizenship, the Constitution, and the NSTP Law Flashcards

In this lesson, we will discuss the legal, historical, and moral background of National Service Training Program (NSTP). We will start with the constitutional and legal foundation of NSTP. We will explore different good citizenship values that justify why wee need to do community service as a form of national service. We will revisit various laws implemented before NSTP requiring Filipinos to do national service. Lastly, we will define community service and its different forms.

1
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There are three constitutions that took effect in the Philippines.

A

The 1935, 1973, and the 1987 Constitutions.

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This constitution was promulgated during the Commonwealth period of the Americans.

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The 1935 constitution

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3
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The _____ Constitution was promulgated during Martial law.

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The 1973 constitution

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4
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the _____ Constitution was promulgated immediately after the EDSA people power revolution.

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The 1987 constitution

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is the basic and paramount law to which other laws must conform and to which all persons including the highest officials of the land must defer.

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Constitution

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The constitution is the written instrument enacted by the direct action of the people wherein the three fundamental powers of the state namely:

These are established, limited, and defined, by which those powers are distributed among the several departments for their useful practice for the benefit of the body politic.

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the power of eminent domain, police power and the power of taxation

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It is a direct action by the people because they were also the ones who approved the constitution through a ______. An ordinary law does not need to be approved in a ________.

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plebiscite

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is the power of the state
to regulate liberty and property for the
promotion of the general welfare.

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Police Power

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enables
the state to forcibly acquire private
property, upon payment of just
compensation, for some intended public
use.
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Power of Eminent Domain

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10
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enables the state to
demand from the members of society
their proportionate share or contribution
in the maintenance of the government.

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Power of taxation

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De Leon (2008) defines _________ as a declaration and enumeration of a person’s rights and privileges which the Constitution is designed to protect against violations by the government, or by an individual or groups of individuals. The enumeration ensures that the people are protected against possible abuse of the exercise of the immense power of the state.

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Bills of Rights

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12
Q

The rights that a citizen of a
democratic state enjoys may be
classified into:

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Natural rights

Statutory rights

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13
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Those rights
possessed by every citizen without
being granted by the State for they
are given to man by God being
created to His image so that he may
live a happy life
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Natural rights

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14
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(Natural rights) These two rights are very important rights in a
democracy. The power to elect leaders in a clean
election would not be enough if these two basic rights
are not protected.

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Right to life and Right to liberty

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15
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(Statutory rights) bestows the right against any criminal act.

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The Revised Penal Code

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16
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(Statutory rights) gives the individual
the necessary help from the government on the matters
of family planning.

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Responsible Parenthood and

Reproductive Health Act of 2012

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17
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Statutory Rights’ example:

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Rights under the Revised Penal Code (Act 3815) and Rights of women under Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RA 10354).

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18
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They are
those rights which are conferred
and protected by the Constitution

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Constitutional rights

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They cannot be simply taken away by a law.

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Political rights (Right of citizenship, right of suffrage, right to information on matters of public concern.)

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20
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is the right of a Filipino to be a member of the political community. It is important because it is a requirement before a Filipino enjoys some of the rights provided by law.

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Rights of citizenship

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21
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is fundamental in a democracy. It is an exercise
where an individual directly participates in the
decision-making process in the government. It is the
power of an individual to choose his or her leader.

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Right to vote (right of suffrage)

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22
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is important for citizens to properly
assess government decisions. Whether or not the
decision of the government is beneficial to the people.

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Right to information

23
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Those rights which the law will enforce for the benefit
of the individual for the purpose of securing them the
enjoyment of their means of happiness. To simplify, it is
the right of the individual of his right to enjoy his or her
life and property.

A

Civil rights

24
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Civil rights example:

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Right to due process

Right on equal protection of the laws

25
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is the right of the individual to enjoy his or her life, liberty, and property without interference from the government. This right can only be taken by the government in accordance with law and after following some fair process.

A

Right to due process

26
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means that an individual must
not be discriminated against any person of the same
class. The same class means persons similarly
situated.

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Right on equal protection of the laws

27
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Those rights which ensure the well-being and economic security of the individual

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Social and economic rights

28
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Social and economic rights example:
Unlike civic rights, these rights refer to the
responsibility of the government to ensure that people
enjoy these economic and social rights.

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Right to have a decent livelihood

Right to conserve and use natural resources

29
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The government must provide a healthy economy so that

the people can have decent source of livelihood.

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Right to have a decent livelihood

30
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The government must also protect the environment for future generations.

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Right to conserve and use natural resources

31
Q

It refers to the program aimed at enhancing the civic consciousness and defense preparedness of the youth, by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of the three program components, especially designed to enhance the youths’ active contribution to general welfare.

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National Service Training Program (NSTP)

32
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The three components of NSTP.

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Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS); Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and Literacy Training Service (LTS).

33
Q

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 morale of the citizenry,
and other social welfare services.

A

Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)

34
Q

refers to the program component,
institutionalized under section 38 and 39 of
R.A. No. 7077, designed to provide military
training to tertiary level students in order to
motivate, train, organized, and mobilized them
for national defense preparedness.

A

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)

35
Q
refers to the program component
designed to train the students to
teach literacy and numeracy skills
to school children, out of school
youth and other segments of
society in need of their services.
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Literacy Training Service (LTS)

36
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under the government of Pres. Manuel L. Quezon. In 1935, college students, particularly males were required to finish two (2) years or equivalent to four (4) semesters of military training.

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Commonwealth Act No. 1 or National Defense Act (NDA)

37
Q

National Service Law (NSL) or Presidential Decree No. 1706, which has three components namely

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Civil Welfare Service, Law Enforcement Service and Military Service.

38
Q

The suspension of the Civil Welfare Service and Law Enforcement Service except for the provision on Military Service required college students, particularly males to finish two (2) years or equivalent to four (4) semesters of military training. PMO No. 1 was suspended by the late Pres. Corazon Aquino in 1986.

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PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM ORDER NO.1.

39
Q

Before the end of the term of the late Pres. Corazon Aquino, she brought back the suspended components of PMO No. 1, the Civil Welfare Service and Law Enforcement Service, and modified the ROTC course through the CHED Memorandum Order No. 10 Series of 1996 and DECS Order Series of 1993 which were both in accordance to R.A. 7077 of 1991.

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EXPANDED ROTC PROGRAM (1996)

40
Q

The NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) that has three components: Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), Literacy Training Service (LTS), and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) was signed into law by former Pres. __________ on January 23, 2002.

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Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

41
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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.

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Section 4

42
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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.

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Section 13

43
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It refers to any of the activities that may contribute to national security, development and/or welfare (NSTP Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

A

National Service

44
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Like other sectors of society, the youth have vital roles to play in nation building. It is exactly under this principle that the idea of national service is being introduced to college students. This time though, it is emphasized that service to the nation does not only mean becoming a part of the armed forces but becoming a part of the civic service force as well. All these things are being highlighted in ________, otherwise known as the National Service Training Program.

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Republic Act No. 9163

45
Q

One of the purposes of the NSTP is the formation of students for them to become good citizens. One way to achieve this is for them to imbibe the good citizenship values of being:

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Maka-Diyos, Maka-Bayan, Maka-Kalikasan and Maka-Tao.

46
Q

This good citizenship value recognizes the undying faith of Filipinos in God and in their fraternal relationships. This value results in some very important values related to Faith such as respect for life and the strong appreciation of Filipinos as to the importance of the family and having concern for the future generation.

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Pagkamaka-Diyos

47
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This value encourages us to be aware of issues affecting the nation. As a response, we should be united as people to participate in discussions aimed to address these issues. In addition, this unity must be present in our relationships with people in our respective communities who are also facing problems at the community level.

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Pagkamaka-Bayan

48
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This value emphasizes the importance of being a steward of God’s creation. What happens to the environment and all life forms in it concern everyone.

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Pagkamaka-Kalikasan

49
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This value discusses the importance of showing love in a people relationships. Love is the source of goodness a person can share with his/her fellow human being. From the value of love emerges other values such as kindness, charity, commitment, loyalty, hospitality, and respect.

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Pagmamaka-Tao

50
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is defined as a way of helping an individual or family in the community in meeting a specific need even though this opportunity was not identified through a formal organization.

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Community service

51
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Refers to an act involving a wide range of activities, including traditional forms of mutual aid and development interventions that provides an enabling and empowering environment both on the part of the beneficiary receiving and the volunteer rendering the act, undertaken for reasons arising from socio-developmental, business or corporate orientation, commitment or conviction for the attainment of the public good and where monetary and other incentives or reward are not the primary motivating factors (RA 9418)

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Volunteerism

52
Q

Community service is not just limited to volunteer work. People also do community service as a career. One example of this are community development and social development professionals working in government and non-government organizations (NGOs).

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Paid Service

53
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teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities (National Youth Leadership Council, n.d.)

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Service Learning

54
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one of the manifestations of our pagka-makadiyos. Though it is not the only manifestation of love of God, religiosity is indicative of society’s acceptance of the existence of the divine.

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Religiosity