Introduction to National Service Training Program

Preamble

• The Constitution aims to create a just and humane society for the Filipino people.
• Key aspirations include promoting common good, developing national heritage, and ensuring democracy, freedom, equality, and peace.

Duties and Responsibilities of Filipino Citizens

• Loyalty and Cooperation: Citizens must uphold the Constitution and laws, pay taxes, and support state development for societal peace.
• Correlative Duty: Individual rights come with responsibilities; citizens must exercise their rights with respect for others.
• Human Dignity and Rights: Citizens are mandated to respect human life and dignity, preventing any form of killing.
• Duty to Work: Every citizen must engage in meaningful work to secure a dignified life for themselves and their families.
• Civic Participation: Citizens eligible to vote should actively participate in elections and public affairs, promoting governance integrity and democracy.
• Promotion of Equity: Citizens should foster equity and social justice in their communities and workplaces.
• Youth Responsibility: Young people must pursue their social, economic, and moral development while fostering patriotism and civic engagement.
• Environmental Stewardship: Citizens must advocate for a balanced ecology and contribute to environmental sustainability.

National Service Training Program (NSTP)

• NSTP Overview: Established under R.A. 9163, aiming to enhance civic consciousness and defense readiness in youth.
• Government Duty: The government has the primary responsibility to protect citizens, requiring them to participate in military and civil service.
• Youth Involvement: Acknowledges the youth’s crucial role; programs foster patriotism, civic awareness, and social well-being.
• Training Goals: Youth are to be motivated and organized for various programs supporting military training, literacy, and civic welfare efforts.