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Module Overview

• The National Service Training Program (NSTP) is a program designed to develop civic responsibility and patriotism in the youth
• The NSTP is a steppingstone for young adults to learn about societal issues
• The NSTP aims to instill the importance of caring for the country as a whole

Lesson 1: Historical and Legal Bases of NSTP

• The NSTP law is a mandate for youth involvement in nation-building
• The Republic Act 9163 outlines the different NSTP components:
  • Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
  • Literacy Training Service (LTS)

Lesson 2: 1987 Philippine Constitution

• The 1987 Philippine Constitution emphasizes the role of citizens in nation-building
• The preamble highlights the aims of the Constitution, including establishing a just and humane society
• The Constitution outlines the rights and duties of Filipino citizens
• Duties of citizens include: paying taxes, defending the state, and participating in elections
• The Constitution also establishes a government with separation of powers:
  • Executive branch: implements laws
  • Legislative branch: makes laws
  • Judicial branch: interprets laws

Lesson 3: United Nations Principles on Human Rights

• The UN Declaration of Human Rights outlines the fundamental freedoms and rights of every person
• Human rights are universal, inalienable, and indivisible.
• The International Bill of Human Rights comprises three key documents:
  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
  • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
  • International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)
  • These documents aim to protect individual and collective rights

Lesson 4: Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines

• The Philippine Flag has a rich history, representing the nation's identity and values
• The flag's colors and symbols hold deep meaning:
  • Blue symbolizes peace, truth, and justice
  • Red symbolizes patriotism, valor, and revolution
  • White symbolizes purity, peace, and equality
  • Sun with eight rays represents the eight provinces that first revolted against Spanish rule
  • The three stars represent the three main islands: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao
• The Philippine Flag and Anthem Protocol outlines procedures for proper display and use of the flag

Lesson 5: Good Citizenship Values

• Four pillars of good citizenship values in the Philippines:
  • Pagkamaka-Diyos: Reverence to God. Cultivating spiritual well-being, moral principles, and ethics
  • Pagkamaka-Tao: Love for humanity. Respecting others, helping those in need, and promoting social justice
  • Pagkamaka-Bayan: Patriotism. Loyalty to the nation, contributing to its development, and upholding its interests
  • Pagkamaka-Kalikasan: Environmental consciousness. Respecting nature, conserving natural resources, and promoting sustainability

Lesson 6: Voter Citizenship Education

• Understanding the importance of voting and choosing good leaders
• Voters must be registered and meet certain qualifications
• Reasons for voting:
  • It gives citizens a voice in shaping their government.
  • It allows citizens to hold leaders accountable.
  • It helps to ensure that government policies reflect the will of the people.
  • It strengthens democracy and promotes civic engagement.