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The National Service Training Program 4. Values Formation and Moral (NSTP) Law, or RA 9163, enacted in Recovery: Develops leadership, January 2002, established the NSTP for responsibility, and moral values tertiary students to enhance civic...

The National Service Training Program 4. Values Formation and Moral (NSTP) Law, or RA 9163, enacted in Recovery: Develops leadership, January 2002, established the NSTP for responsibility, and moral values tertiary students to enhance civic among youth to contribute positively consciousness and defense preparedness to their communities. by instilling service and patriotism. The 5. Industry and Entrepreneurship: program has three components: Teaches technical skills such as meat processing and small business 1. Reserve Officers Training Corps setup to support economic growth. (ROTC) - Refers to the program 6. Care for Health: Extends health component, institutionalized under services like first aid, vaccination, Section 38 and of Republic Act No. and nutrition education, including 7077, provides military training to training youth as first aid prepare students for national responders. defense. 7. Environment: Promotes 2. Civic Welfare Training Service environmental awareness, waste (CWTS) focuses on community management, and technologies that welfare through safety, education, support community and national recreation, values formation, environmental goals. industry, entrepreneurship, health, and environmental programs. Under IRR Rule III, Section 4, all incoming 3. Literacy Training Service (LTS) freshmen students, both male and female, trains students to teach literacy and enrolled in baccalaureate or at least numeracy to underserved two-year technical-vocational or associate populations. courses must complete one NSTP component of their choice as a graduation The S.E.R.V.I.C.E framework under the requirement. NSTP-CWTS component of NSTP emphasizes various areas of community Exemptions include: development: Graduates or students who have 1. Safety and Security: Focuses on completed a baccalaureate or disaster preparedness and technical-vocational course and are emergency response, such as fire pursuing another degree or course. drills and basic life-saving seminars. Students who completed an NSTP 2. Education: Enhances community component but are freshmen in a support through literacy programs, new course after transferring or alternative learning for out-of-school shifting. youth, and tutoring in subjects like Foreign students or aliens. math and science. Institutions like the Philippine Military 3. Recreation: Promotes community Academy (PMA), Philippine engagement through activities like Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), sports fests, games, and arts to and Philippine National Police foster social interaction. Academy (PNPA), as well as similar state universities and colleges,  subject to the Department of him/her unlike any other person. National Defense’s approval. Generally speaking, even if two persons have the same The other components of NSTP include: characteristics and physical features, they are not the same Clustering: Groups students from because each one has her own different schools taking the same perception, and a different set of NSTP component into one group, values and priorities in life. supervised by a designated school. 4. Every person is intrinsically a social Cross Enrollment: Allows a student being and cannot detach himself/ enrolled in one school to take their herself from other creatures in the NSTP component at a different universe. By nature, he/she is school. characterized by his/ her NGO: Refers to private relationships with other creatures, organizations accredited by CHED objects, or his/her fellowmen. or recognized by TESDA that can 5. All living things are sexual by nature, participate in NSTP activities. but the uniqueness of expression of a person’s sexuality makes him/her The Nature of Human Person different. The expression of a ‘’having physical, spiritual, emotional, and person’s emotions, attitudes, intellectual attributes” - Estañol (2007) feelings, actions, and thoughts in sexual activity best exemplifies “having physical and spiritual substance his/her uniqueness from animals. because he/ she has a soul and is created by a Superior Being with divine purpose” - Biblical Views - The human person has St. Thomas Aquinas superiority and dignity inherited from the Supreme Being. “self-conscious animal” - Dictionaries Genesis 1:26-27 “God created man Eddie Babor discussed in his book “The and woman in His own image and Human Person, Not Real But Existing” that likeness and made them masters of the human person have several the fish of the sea, the birds, the characteristics, among which are the heaven, the earth, the wild beasts, following: and all the reptiles that crawl upon the earth.” 1. A human person is a rational being. The Supreme Being entrusted to He/ She is free to think and has the the human person the care of capacity to reason and distinguish creatures on the earth, aware of the between right and wrong. possibilities, challenges, and 2. A human person is born free. He/ difficulties he/she will encounter in She has the freedom to do or not to his/her life. do things. However, every person is Agbuya (1997) “He/She (human responsible for his/ her own action. person) is designated by God to 3. A human person is unique. He/ She exercise dominion over other possesses an identity that makes creatures in his/her everyday use of  freedom, search for happiness, and Sociological Views openness to the world around him/her. And what makes him/her 1. Human persons are social animals. human is his/her being true person, 2. The human person’s social behavior which includes the special gifts and is learned, not instinctive. talents of thinking, loving, longing for 3. To understand the human person’s happiness, and making decision. behavior, we have to focus our The human nature was patterned attention on the groups to which after the image of God.” people belong. 4. Sociology is a discipline that looks Philosophical Views into the totality of relationships in an individual’s life. (economics, politics, ‘A human person is the measure of history, geography, psychology) all things that exist and do all things that do not exist.’ - Protagoras ‘The perfect human being does not exist in this world because what is in this world is just an imperfect copy of humanity’s original self in realm of ideas.’ - Plato ‘A person has knowledge of something that exists, for a person who does not exist is nothing.’ - Parmenides understanding the human person is complex, as they possess physical, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual attributes, allowing them to know, love, and believe. Various Biblical, philosophical, classical, and sociological perspectives provide insights into human nature. Ultimately, the essence of the human person is reflected in their relational character, emphasizing "service to fellowmen." PREAMBLE comes from the Latin praeambulus which means "walking before; “ the prologue or introduction to the constitution; it contains the origin & the purpose of the constitution;  it also serve as an aid in determining Patrimony: The heritage or qualities the meaning of the provisions in the inherited from ancestors, including constitution; cultural, historical, and natural it shows the way the government assets. ought to run; Posterity: Future generations who will inherit and build upon the legacy PREAMBLE left by the present. We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring Regime: The system of government, the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a including its political institutions and just and humane society, & establish a Gov’t laws, designed to manage the that shall embody our ideals and nation's affairs. aspirations, promote the common good, Ordain: To establish or enact laws conserve & develop our patrimony, & secure with legal authority to guide to ourselves & our posterity, the blessings of governance. independence & democracy under the rule Promulgate: To formally proclaim or of law & a regime of truth, justice, freedom, declare a constitution or law, making love, equality, & peace, do ordain & it recognized as the supreme law of promulgate this constitution. the land. Definitions Values Development for Citizenship Training Sovereign: Filipinos are PREAMBLE independent and hold supreme is an introductory and preliminary authority over their nation’s laws, statement in a document that political, and social systems. explains the document’s purpose Imploring: Filipinos seek help or and underlying philosophy. mercy for a just and humane society. Came from the Latin word Just: Society should be guided by ‘’PREAMBULARE’’ meaning ‘’TO fairness, reason, and truth in its laws WALK BEFORE’’ and policies. Humane Society: A society that PHILOSOPHY OF VALUES shows compassion and sympathy for all people, supporting humane Understanding the philosophy of treatment. human values is necessary in Embody: To express or organize understanding Filipino values such principles like justice and as family closeness and solidarity humaneness in the structure of (pagkamalapit at pagkakaisa ng society. pamilya), politeness Ideals: Standards of perfection, (pagkamagalang through the use of values like justice, equity, and po or ho), hospitality and gratitude human dignity that society aspires (utang na loob) to. GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES Aspiration: A strong desire for justice, equity, and humane values. Love for God or Pagkamaka - Diyos  Love for Fellowmen or Pagkamaka -Tao Love for Country or Pagkamaka - Bayan Love for Environment or Pagkamaka - Kalikasan GOOD CITIZENSHIP ENGENDERS LOVE OF COUNTRY - Good citizenship, no matter how small, contributes to nation-building. Through good citizenship: Even the poor can contribute to nation-building Even children can contribute to nation-building - Through good citizenship, we show our love for our country. - Through good citizenship, we develop our sense of nationhood, which has heretofore eluded us, as a people. PROPER DISPLAY OF THE FLAG SECTION 10. The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its blue field on top in time of peace and the red field on top in time of war; if in a hanging position, the blue field shall be to the right (left of the observer) in time of peace, and the red field to the right Republic Act No. 8941 (left of the observer) in time of war. Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines By law, the Philippine National Flag must be SECTION 12. When the Philippine flag is displayed year-round in all public buildings, flown with another flag, the flags, if both are official residences, public plazas, and national flags, must be flown on separate educational institutions. It must be staffs of the same height and shall be of permanently hoisted, day and night, in equal size. The Philippine flag shall be specific locations including: hoisted first and lowered last. Malacañang Palace ➔ If the other flag is not a national flag, Congress buildings: Senate and it may be flown in the same lineyard House of Representatives (Batasang as the Philippine flag but below the Pambansa) latter and it cannot be of greater size Supreme Court than the Philippine flag. Rizal Monument in Luneta SECTION 13. When displayed with another Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan flag, the Philippine flag shall be on the right Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit of the other flag. If there is a line of other Barasoain Church in Malolos, flags, the Philippine flag shall be in the Bulacan middle of the line. Marcela Agoncillo Historical Landmark in Taal ➔ When carried in a parade with flags, Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers which are not national flags, the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Makati Philippine flag shall be in front of the City center of the line. Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolución in North Cemetery SECTION 14. A flag worn out through wear International Ports of Entry and tear shall not be thrown away. It shall Other places designated by the be solemnly burned to avoid misuse or National Historical Institute. desecration. The flag shall be replaced Flags at these locations must be immediately when it begins to show signs of properly illuminated at night. wear and tear. SECTION 11. If planted on the ground, the SECTION 15. The flag shall be raised at flagpole shall be at a prominent place and sunrise and lowered at sunset. It shall be on shall be of such height as would give the the mast at the start of official office hours, flag commanding position in relation to the shall remain flying throughout the day. buildings in the vicinity. SECTION 16. The flag may be displayed: ➔ If attached to a building, the flagpole Inside or outside-a building or on a shall be on top of its roof or stationary flagpoles. If the flag is anchored on a sill projecting at an displayed indoors on a flagpole, it angle upward. shall be placed at the left of the ➔ If on stage or platform or observer as one enters the room; government office, the flag shall be From the top of a flagpole, which at the left (facing the stage) or the shall be at a prominent place or a left of the office upon entering.  commanding position in relation to Institutions, or equivalent in rank, for the surrounding buildings; three (3) days. From a staff projecting upward from The Commanding Generals of the the window sill, canopy, balcony or Philippine Air Force and the facade of a building. Philippine Army and the Flag Officer In a suspended position from a rope in Command of the Philippine Navy, extending from a building to pole or equivalent in rank, for three (3) erected away from the building; days. Flat against the wall vertically with Governors, Vice-Governors, city and the sun and stars on top; and municipal Mayors, city and municipal Hanging in a vertical position across Vice-Mayors, for three (3) days a street, with the blue field pointing Members of the Sangguniang east, if the road is heading south or Panlalawigan, Sangguniang north, or pointing north if the road is Panglungsod and Sangguniang heading east or west. Bayan, on the day of interment. The flag shall not be raised when the Veterans of the previous wars, weather is inclement. If already Barangay Chairmen and the raised, the flag shall not be lowered. Barangay Councilmen, on the day of interment. SECTION 23. The flag shall be flown at Former National or Local half-mast as a sign of mourning on all Government Officials, appointed or buildings and places where it is displayed, elected, other than those specified as provided for in this Act, on the day of above, on the day of interment, official announcement of the death of any of within their former respective the following officials: territorial jurisdictions and by The President or a former President, resolution of their respective for ten (10) days; Sanggunian The Vice-President, the Chief Regional Directors, Superintendents, Justice, the President of the Senate, Supervisors, Principals, Teachers and the Speaker of the House of and other school officials, on the day Representatives, for seven (7) days; of interment and by order of the and proper school authorities concerned. Cabinet Secretaries, Associate Recipients of medals, national Justices of the Supreme Court, orders and decorations, on the day Members of the Senate and House of interment and by order of the of Representatives, the Chief of Staff President or the Congress. of the Armed Forces of the Other persons to be determined by Philippines and the Director-General the Institute, for any period less than of the Philippine National Police, or seven (7) days. equivalent in rank, for five (5) days; The National Flag shall be flown at Heads of National Government half-mast during the death anniversaries of Agencies, including Government heroes, calamities, or significant national or Owned and Controlled Corporations international solemn events, as ordered by and Government Financial the Office of the President, following recommendations from the Institute. The flag is permanently flown at half-mast, day and night, at memorial cemeteries dedicated to war veterans, including: Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolución in North Cemetery, Manila Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Libingan ng mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila The flag must be properly illuminated at night. When using the National Flag to cover a casket, the white triangle must be placed at the head, and the blue field should cover the right side. To prevent the flag from falling off, a black band may be wrapped along the side of the casket. Before the casket is lowered, the flag must be folded and handed to the heirs. The National Flag must not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground.