Philippine Flag Ceremony and Pledge Quiz

Flag Ceremony

• Government offices and educational institutions observe a flag-raising ceremony every Monday morning and a flag-lowering ceremony every Friday afternoon.
• The ceremony includes the playing or singing of the Philippine National Anthem.
• During the flag-raising ceremony, everyone stands in formation facing the flag and comes to attention when the first note of the anthem is heard.
• Those in military, scouting, security guard, and citizens military training uniforms give a hand salute.

Pledge of Allegiance

• The Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine flag states: "Ako ay Filipino / Buong katapatang nanunumpa Sa watawat ng Pilipinas / At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag Na may dangal, Katarungan at Kalayaan / Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang Maka-Diyos / Maka-tao Makakalikasan at Makabansa."

National Service Training Program (NSTP)

• The NSTP Law (RA 9163) was enacted in January 2002 to amend the Expanded ROTC.
• The NSTP aims to enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth.
• The NSTP has three program components:
  • Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
  • Literacy Training Service (LTS)
• All incoming freshmen students enrolled in any baccalaureate or technical-vocational courses are required to complete one NSTP component.
• State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) must offer the ROTC component and at least one other NSTP component.
• Private institutions with at least 350 student cadets can offer the ROTC component.

Right to Due Process

• The Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to due process of law.
• Due process means a law that hears before it condemns, which proceeds upon inquiry and renders judgment only after trial.
• Equal protection of the laws means all persons or things similarly situated should be treated alike, both as to rights conferred and responsibilities imposed.

Right to Be Secure

• The people have the right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
• A search warrant or warrant of arrest must be issued by a judge upon probable cause.
• The warrant must specifically describe the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.

Right to Privacy

• The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon lawful order of the court or when public safety or order requires otherwise.
• Any evidence obtained in violation of this right is inadmissible in any proceeding.

Freedom of Speech and Expression

• The Constitution guarantees the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press.
• The right of the people to peaceably assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances is also protected.

Freedom of Religion

• The Constitution prohibits the government from establishing a religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.

Right Against Self-Incrimination

• A person under investigation for an offense has the right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel.
• No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate free will can be used against a person under investigation.
• Any confession or admission obtained in violation of these rights is inadmissible in evidence.

Right to Bail

• All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong, are bailable.
• The right to bail cannot be impaired even when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended.

Right to Speedy Trial

• All persons have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

Voter Education

• Voter education aims to educate the public on elections to ensure a free, fair, efficient, and cost-effective electoral process.
• Voter education provides citizens with knowledge regarding registration, ballot completion, and informed decision-making.

Filipino Values

• Filipino Values are rooted in the concept of "Maka" (towards).
• The four core Maka-values are:
  • Maka-Diyos (towards God): faith and belief in God, respect for life, order, work, and concern for family and future generations.
  • Maka-Tao (towards People): love, freedom, peace, truth, and justice.
  • Makakalikasan (towards Nature): stewardship and love for the environment.
  • Makabansa (towards Nation): unity, equality, respect for law, patriotism, and promotion of the common good.

Family in Filipino Society

• The family is the most important unit in Filipino society.
• Values and principles are nurtured and imbibed within the family.
• The tradition of close family ties is considered the foundation of Filipino society.
• The 1987 Philippine Constitution recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation.