National Service Training Program

Reviewer in NSTP-CWTS
(NSTP) Act of 2001
Module 1  The Commission on Higher Education
(CHED)
The National Service Training Program  Technical Education and Skills
(NSTP) is a mandated program in the curricula Development Authority (TESDA)
of all baccalaureate programs and in at least two  Department of National Defense (DND)
(2) years of technical-vocational or associate  Philippine Association of State
courses in all state universities and colleges Universities and Colleges (PASUC)
(SUCs), and private higher and technical-  Coordinating Council of Private
vocational education institutions. Educational Associations of the
Philippines (COCOPEA)
Three Components of NSTP  Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)

ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) Section 1: Guiding Principle

 the program component institutionalized While it is the prime duty of the government to
under Section 38 and 39 of Republic Act serve and protect its citizens, in turn it shall be
No. 7077, designed to provide military the responsibility of all citizens to defend the
training to motivate, train organize and security and promote the general welfare of the
mobilize them for national defense State, and in fulfillment thereof, the government
preparedness. may require each citizen to render personal
military or civil service.
(Literacy Training Service)
Section 2: Role of the youth
 refers to the program component or
activities contributory to the general a. In recognition of the vital role of the
welfare and the betterment of life for the youth in nation building, the State shall
members of the community or the promote civic consciousness among them
enhancement of its facilities, especially and shall develop their physical, moral,
those devoted to improving health, spiritual, intellectual and social wellbeing.
education, environment, It shall inculcate the ideals of patriotism,
entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and nationalism, and advance their
moral of the citizenry and other social involvement in public and civic affairs.
welfare services. b. As the most valuable resource of the
nation, they shall be motivated, trained,
CWTS (Civic Welfare Training Services) organized and involved in military,
literacy, civic welfare programs and other
 - the component which designs activities similar endeavors in the service of the
that will contribute to the general welfare nation.
and betterment of life for the community,
as well as enhance its facilities and Section 3:
improve the health condition of its
members. This can be done by focusing a. "National Service Training Program" (NSTP)
on providing the community members
with basic skills on health, environmental - refers to the program aimed at enhancing civic
sanitation, entrepreneurship, safety, consciousness and defense preparedness in the
recreation, and enhancing their moral youth, by developing the ethics of service and
values. patriotism while undergoing training in any of
the three (3) Program components, specifically
NSTP program is designed to recover the designed to enhance the youth's active
youth's sense of patriotism and national pride, contribution to the general welfare.
values and habits of discipline and hard work,
integrity, and accountability for nation-building b. "Reserve Officers' Training Corps" (ROTC)

The Revised Implementing Rules and - refers to the Program component,

Regulation of RA 916 institutionalized under Sections 38 and 39 of
Republic Act No. 7077, designed to provide
 Pursuant to Section 12 of Republic Act military training to tertiary level students in
No. 9163 otherwise known as the order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize
them for national defense preparedness.
c. "Literacy Training Service" (LTS) Management and Penology, and the Bureau of
Fire Protection;
- refers to the Program component designed to 2. Festoon – to hang in a curved shape between
train student to teach literacy and numeracy two points as a decoration;
skills to school children, out-of-school youths 3. Flag – shall mean the Philippine National Flag,
and other segments of society in need of their unless stated otherwise;
services 4. Fly – is the part of the flag outside the hoist or
length;
d. "Civic Welfare Training Service" (CWTS) – 5. Symbol – any conventional sign that reveals
man’s achievement and heroism, identification,
refers to the Program component or activities authority and a sign of dignity;
contributory to the general welfare and the 6. Half-Mast – shall mean lowering the flag to
betterment of life for the members of the one-half the distance between the top and
community or the enhancement of its facilities, bottom of the staff;
especially those devoted to improving health, 7. Hoist – shall mean the part of the flag nearest
education, environment, entrepreneurship, to the staff or the canvas to which the halyard is
safety, recreation and moral of the citizenry and attached;
other social welfare services 8. Inclement Weather – shall mean that a
typhoon signal is raised in the locality;
e. "Program Component” 9. National Anthem shall mean the Philippine
National Anthem;
- refers to the service components of NSTP 10. Official residencies – shall mean Malacañang
as defined herein; and any other government-owned structures
where the president resides, and any other
f. "Clustering“ structures occupied by the Philippine Consulate
or Embassies abroad;
- taking up the same NSTP component into one 11. Places of Frivolity – shall mean places of
(1) group under the management and hilarity marked by or providing boisterous
supervision of a designated school; grouping of merriment or recreation; and
students enrolled to different schools into 12. Institute – shall mean the National Historical
Institute
g.“Cross-Enrollment" The sun represents Independence
and its eight provinces that led the
- refers to a system of enrollment where a Philippine uprising against Spanish
student is officially enrolled in an academic rule: Manila, Cavite, Bulacan,
program of an origin school but is allowed to Pampangga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan,
Laguna and Batangas
enroll in the NSTP component of another
accepting school;

h. "Non-Government Organization” (NGO) - The three stars represents the

refers to any private organization duly three min geographical regions
accredited by CHED or recognized by TESDA of the Philippines, Luzon, Visayas
and Mindanao
i. "Student Cadet" - refers to a student enrolled
in the ROTC component.

Module 2- Flag Code The white stands for peace and

RA 8491 refers to "An act prescribing the code of purity. The white triangle
the national Flag,Anthem, Motto Coat-of-Arms represents Equality and the
and any other heraldic items and devices of the Katipunan
Philippines". It was enacted by the Tenth
Congress of the Philippines on its third regular
session. This act is to be known as the "Flag and The blue symbolizes
Heraldic Code of the Philippines” the patriotism and
justice.
DEFINITION OF TERMS These are the
terminologies used in these rules:
1. Military – means all the branches of the Armed The red represents
Forces of the Philippines including the valour and blood spit for
Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Jail freedom and
independence.
Understanding Our National Flag Where can our Philippine flag be displayed?
The flag is a symbol of a country. There are  Inside or outside a building or a
certain things that you should remember when it stationary flagpole. If the flag is displayed
comes to how the people of the Philippines use indoors on a flagpole, it shall be placed at
the flag. the left of the observer as one enters the
The flag shall be displayed in all public buildings, room
official residencies, public plazas, and  From the top of a flagpole, this shall at a
institutions of learning every day throughout the
prominent or a commanding position in a
year.
relation to the surrounding buildings
The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and
night throughout the year, in front of the  Form a staff projecting upward from the
following: windows sill, canopy, balcony or façade
 Malacañang Palace or a building
 The Congress of the Philippines building  In a suspended position from a rope
 Supreme Court building extending from a building to pole erected
 The Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila away from the building
 Flat against the wall vertically with the
 Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite
sun and stars on top
 Barasoain Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan
 Hanging in a vertical position across a
 The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
street, with the blue field pointing east, if
 Libingan ng mgaBayani
the road is heading south or north, or
 Mausoleo de los Veteranos dela
pointing north, if the road in heading
Revolucion
from east or west. The flag shall not be
 All the International Ports of Entry and all raised when the weather is inclement. If
other places as maybe designated by the already raised, the flag shall not be
institute lowered
The flag shall be properly illuminated a night. When is the flag flown at half-mast?
The flag shall also be displayed in private  The flag shall be flown at half-mask as a
buildings and residences or raised in the open sign of mourning in all buildings and
on flagstaffs in front of said buildings every places where it is displayed, as provided
 April 9 (Araw ng Kagitingan); for in this Act, on the day of official
 May 1 (Labor Day); announcement of death of any of the
 May 28 (National Flag Day) to June following officials:
12 (Independence Day);  The President or a former President, for
 last Sunday of August (National ten days)
Heroes Day);  The Vice-President, the Chief Justice, the
 November 30 (Bonifacio Day); President of the Senate, and the speaker
 and December 30 (Rizal Day); and
of the House of Representatives, for seven
on such other days as may be
days, and
declared by the President and/or
 Other persons to be determined by the
local chief executives.
Institute, for any period less than seven
The flag may also be displayed days. The flag shall be flown at half-mast
throughout the year in private buildings on all the buildings and places where the
or offices or raised in the open on decedent was holding office, on the day of
flagstaffs in front of private buildings: death until the day of interment of an
Provided, that they observe flag-raising incumbent member of the Supreme
ceremonies in accordance with the rules and Court, the Cabinet, the Senate or the
regulations to be issued by the Office of the House of Representatives, and such other
President. persons as may be determined by the
Institute.
The flag when flown at half-mast shall be hoisted
to the peak for a moment then lowered to the
half-mast position. The flag shall again be raised
briskly to the peak it is lowered for the day.
 Module 3 – Core Values 4. Spiritual (spirituality-faith in God)
5. Social, Family, Society (social
responsibility-mutual love, respect,
fidelity, responsible parenthood,
concern for others/common good,
freedom/equality, social
justice/respect; human rights-
peace/ active nonviolence, popular
The term “person” can be exclusively attached participation)
to a human being since not all people are 6. Economic (economic efficiency-
considered human beings and vice versa. To thriftiness, conservation of resources,
speak of man as a being with others is to speak work ethics, self-reliance, productivity,
of man as a person. Ample consideration has scientific and technological
been rendered in an inquiry on personalism. knowledge)
7. Political (nationalism-common
Personalism is a study of man as a person -- identity, national unity, esteem,
unique, a who, a subject, and a self... never alone commitment, civic
in his existence.
consciousness/pride, bayanihan/
solidarity, loyalty to country)
Personhood (pagkatao) - individual unique
personhood, inasmuch as theindividual is the  A good Filipino citizen is one who
person, and the person in the individual. Being plays an active and intelligent role as
with others is very important as the saying a member of the community. He is one
“No man is an island” goes; no man lives alone. who fulfils his duties and obligations to
People need people. the government and society. He
LOVE OF GOD, OF ONESELE, OF NEIGHBOR, possesses the traits of respectfulness,
AND OF COUNTRY has a biblical basis in courtesy, and consideration for parents
Matthew22 and elders and for others. He observes
punctuality, promptness, and good
Greatest commandment moral conduct. (Coloma, & Herrera,
n.d.)
o (37) Love the Lord, your god with all your
heart with all your soul, and with your
entire mind.

2nd most important commandment

o (39) Love your neighbor as you love

yourself.

Selfhood is to conceive it as a personal role

that one plays in the general drama in life
Individual differences, responsibilities, The Filipino values presented in the
decisions, relationships, and involvements are preamble have been simplified and
to be lived and work to be performed. categorized into the following:
Values come from early childhood (values of
our parents, the environment, the school, the
church, and the government.)
Conceived and enunciated, the eight (8) core
and related values that everybody not only the
youth-should have and nurture. A. Faith in the Almighty God imploring the
1. Physical (health-physical fitness, aid of the Almighty God This is the basic
cleanliness, harmony with material value: to put God in the center of your lives
universe, art and beauty) and communicate with Him by means of
prayers.
2. Intellectual (truth knowledge, creative
and critical thinking) B. Respect for life The most precious gift that
3. Moral (love-integrity, honesty, self- you have received from God is “lite”;
worth, self esteem, personal discipline) therefore, you need to treasure it, keep
 away from destroying yourself, do not take what we practice that gives us integrity..
prohibited drugs, do not get drunk with Integrity is telling oneself the truth. Mark
liquors nor indulge in any other vices that Twain said, "When you tell the truth you
might warm or destroy your life. don't have to remember anything"
E. Justice-You value justice by means of
C. Order The value of order is to have
promoting ethical equality that enhance
priorities, “first things first”. It is simply
the essence of fairness and social justice.
doing the right thing right at the right time
It also means the promotion of a healthy
and right place without any doubt.
and humane society, respect for the poor
D. Work "GIVE FISH TO A MAN, AND HE and the unfortunate ones, correct use of
WILL HAVE FOODFOR A DAY; TEACH HIM power, moving carefully away from graft,
HOW TO FISH, AND HE SHALL HAVE FOOD corruption,and any other wrongdoings.
TO EAT THROUGHOUT HIS LIFETIME"
(Chinese proverb) Work is a gift, and it has
A. Unity - "United we stand; divided we fall"
become a part of your nature and destiny. God
is a saying that binds people or nation to
has given you talents to use wisely in your work,
be united as one, especially in times of
and in return, you are expected to settle for
trials and aspiration.
nothing less than excellent results: Hard work,
B. Equality- this value means treating one
quality work, and honest work are what make
another with equality and utmost dignity,
a citizen a good, productive, and self-reliant respect for fellow human beings
member of the society. regardless of religion or cultural
E. Concern for the family and future orientation, sex, social status, race and so
generations Be kind and generous starting on.
with your family. This value emphasizes C. Respect for law and government rule
that your family is a gift from God and that of law - When you respect the law, you
utmost attention must be focused on the also respect the government. It shows
family, a sanctuary of life and a core unit of patriotism and love of country.
society. D. Patriotism, conserve and develop our
patrimony – Patriotism is every
person's sense of duty and responsibility
to contribute to the development of our
country, protecting our integrity, and
upholding the rights and dignity of our
people.
E. Common good- To promote the common
A. Love - Love conquers all as the saying good is an obligation of every member of
goes; it is a four-letter word that entails society to help one another in attaining
sacrifice, responsibility, and service. Love social justice and welfare of the future
binds us together as a nation as our generation. It is to share what you have
heroes died for our freedom. Love is the with the other members of society who
key to our national progress. Let love be need your help most so that their human
in the beginning, the middle, and the end dignity will be upheld.
of our history as a nation.
B. Freedom, independence, and
democracy-your freedom ends when
others freedom begins. You should
practice freedom with a clear
understanding of its limits, with a sense  Concern for the environment is to
of discipline and chastity, which will lead prepare our future generation to have
you to love your fellowmen, understand clean air to breathe, clean water to
their plight, and do what is good and right drink, clean river to swim, clean ocean
while avoiding what is wrong and evil. to experience adventures, and a healthy
C. Peace - Peace is a God-given gift that you life that is worth living. Nature is God's
must nurture by prayer and practice. grace to you, so you should take care of
D. Truth Francis Bacon said: It is not what all his creations, using all environment
we eat but what we digest that makes us resources properly and prudently, and
strong; not what we gain but what we you should develop a sense of urgency
save that makes us rich; not what we read in the way you treat your environment
but what we remember that makes us to bring back all the praises and glory
learned; and not what we profess but to God. Participate and get involved in
 government efforts to protect the 3. Make connections to your parents or
environment by launching an efficient other adults
and sustainable “clean-and-green” 4. Enjoy life and do what you love – don’t
program nationwide. add alcohol and drugs
5. Follow the family rules about alcohol
and drugs
Module 4- Drug Addiction and Prevention 6. Get educated about alcohol and drugs
7. Be a role model and set a positive
example
The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act 8. Plan ahead
of 2002 9. Speak out/ speak up/ take control
o Republic Act No. 6425 or the 10. Get Help!
Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972 had been
the heart and soul of enforcement in the The value of youth participation to eradicate
Philippines insofar as drug law was drug problems:
concerned. However, the drug problem
 Morals and character are developed
frighteningly rocketed with the alleged
 Youth listen to youth
involvement of men in uniform
 Sharing with others becomes a
collecting drug money.
foundation for a good adult life
o During the term of the then Philippine  A direct reflection of what young people
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, a want and needs help
new law was enacted repealing Republic
Act No. 6425. Below are some of the programs relative to
campaigns and advocacies against drug
o Signed into law on June7, 2002 and took
addiction posted on the website of the
effect on July 4, 2002, Republic Act
Dangerous Drugs Board:
9165, or the Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, now 1. Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD, Peer
clearly defines supplementary actions Groups Against Drugs). As an effective
for the national anti-drug campaign and peer-based preventive education and
at the same time imposes heavier information program to counter the
penalties to wrongdoers. dangers and ill effects of drug abuse, the
Board has institutionalized the BKD
o One of the salient features of RA 9165 is
program to enlist the participation of
the reorganization of the system of drug
more in- and out-of-school youth, and
law enforcement. The Dangerous Drug
eventually organize them into a
Board remains as the governing body
movement of young people who are
that plans and formulates programs on
catalysts within their peer groups in
drug control and prevention, but it has
advocating a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
created the Philippine Drug
Enforcement Agency (PDEA) under the 2. National Youth Congress on Drug
Office of the President, which will serve Abuse Prevention and Control This
as the implementing arm of the annual three-day live in Congress is
Dangerous Drug Board. designed to provide an open and
comfortable atmosphere for fun, real
o This Act is consisting of 101 sections
work, and innovative strategic planning
providing importation on Dangerous
to address the drug problem in the
Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and
respective localities of the youth
Essential Chemicals. It states the
participants.
offences and penalty according to the
different dangerous drug, regardless of 3. Drug Abuse Resistance Education
the quantity and purity involve. (DARE) Program. The Drug Abuse
Resistance Education Program (DARE) is
A useful article posted on the website of
being enhanced to complement the
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug
implementation of NDEP. DARE offers a
Dependence (NCADD) enumerated ten tips for
variety of activity-oriented techniques,
the prevention of drug use among the youth:
which are designed to encourage student
generated responses to problem-solving
1. Don’t be afraid to say no
situations, specifically on drug abuse.
2. Connect with your friends and avoid
negative peer pressure
4. Kids Against Drugs Program. To
bring the anti-drug advocacy to the
children, the DDB participates in the
annual celebration of the Children's
Month every October. The DDB
conducts the Kids Against Drugs m
program, a primary prevention activity i
that aims to inculcate the skills of d
“Saying No” to children as a firm d
foundation for preventive education. l
5. National Drug Education Program e
(NDEP). This program, which is currently ,
implemented in elementary and a
secondary schools, in Cooperation with n
DDB-member agency DepEd, entails five d
components Curriculum and instruction,
co-curricular and ancillary services, t
teacher and staff development, parent h
education and community outreach ,and e
research, evaluation, and monitoring-
which is comprehensive in nature and e
provides a holistic approach to the n
problem of drug abuse. d
6. Drug Abuse Prevention Program for o
the Transport Groups This is a primary f
prevention activity involving the public
transport groups designed to ensure the o
safety, well-being of the commuter and u
pedestrians by having drug-free r
transport personnel. Cooperating
agencies are the DDB, DOLE, DOH, PDEA, h
LTFRB, LTO, and the Philippine Global i
Road Safety. It seeks to reduce the s
incidence of drug related vehicular t
accidents, promote public order and o
safety on the streets, and organize anti- r
drug patrols among drivers and some y
other transport personnel.
7. Nationwide Caravan of Youth Against a
Drugs. This new advocacy program, done s
in partnership with DDB-member-agency
National Youth Commission, aims to a
intensify youth empowerment efforts to
zero-in on drug abuse. The project n
coverage includes six (6) key cities of the a
country, namely, Metro Manila, Davao, t
Cebu, Zamboanga, Naga, Cagayan De Oro, i
and Baguio City. o
n
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