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What does service mean in the context of citizenship training?
It is doing something for the benefit of others.
What tradition among Filipinos shows community participation, democracy, and cooperation?
The polistas were obliged to work for private employers.
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What is the prime duty of the government according to the Constitutional Mandate?
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The National Service Training Program (NSTP) was established by virtue of Republic Act _____ of 2001.
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Service Training Program?
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What does the Literacy Training Service (LTS) focus on?
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What is the purpose of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)?
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What was Commonwealth Act No. 1 also known as?
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Presidential Decree No. 1706 made national service voluntary for Filipino citizens.
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What was the main provision of Republic Act 7077?
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In what year was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted?
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How many articles compose the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
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Study Notes
NSTP Overview
- National Service Training Program (NSTP) is a mandatory program for Filipino college students, implemented by the government.
- NSTP Act of 2001 (Republic Act 9163) mandates students to complete one of three program components for two semesters.
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Three NSTP program components:
- Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS): Focuses on community welfare and development.
- Literacy Training Service (LTS): Focuses on teaching literacy and numeracy skills.
- Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC): Focuses on military education and training for national defense.
Historical Basis of NSTP
- Bayanihan: Traditional Filipino practice emphasizing community participation, democracy, and cooperation.
- Polos y Servicios: Spanish colonial policy requiring Filipinos to perform forced labor in public works.
- Commonwealth Act No. 1 (1935): Introduced mandatory military service for Filipino men aged 18-30.
- Presidential Decree No. 1706 (1980): Instituted national service as mandatory for all Filipinos, encompassing civic welfare, law enforcement, and military service.
- Republic Act 7077 (1991): Established the Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act, focusing on training and utilization of reservists.
Legal Basis of NSTP
- NSTP is rooted in the constitutional mandate for the government to serve and protect its people.
- The constitution highlights the importance of youth in nation-building, emphasizing their role in national service.
United Nations Principles on Human Rights
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948): Serves as a global standard for human rights, translated into over 360 languages.
- This declaration sets a common standard for nations to base their laws and policies on human rights protection.
- It comprises 30 articles that act as a guide to discern right from wrong.
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Explore the National Service Training Program (NSTP) in the Philippines, a compulsory initiative for college students aimed at civic engagement, literacy, and military training. This quiz covers the three components of NSTP: CWTS, LTS, and ROTC, along with its historical context and significance in Filipino culture.
