NSTP-Citizenship Training Reviewer PDF

***Citizenship Training Reviewer*** Learning Outcomes: 1. Discuss the provision in the Philippine Constitution and Heraldic Code of the Philippines; 2. Explain the importance of Volunteer Act of 2007; and 3. Values the essence of Filipino sovereignty in the preservation of national in...

***Citizenship Training Reviewer*** Learning Outcomes: 1. Discuss the provision in the Philippine Constitution and Heraldic Code of the Philippines; 2. Explain the importance of Volunteer Act of 2007; and 3. Values the essence of Filipino sovereignty in the preservation of national integrity ***Citizenship Training*** ***Philippine Constitution*** Since June 12, 1898, Proclamation of Independence, there have been a total of six (6) Philippine Constitution. - Malolos Constitution (1898 - 1901) - Philippine Organic Act of 1902 & Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916 (1902 - 1935) - Commonwealth and Third Republic / 1935 Constitution (1935 --1943 & 1945 - 1972) - Japanese-Sponsored Republic / 1943 Constitution (1943 - 1945) - Martial Law Constitution / 1973 Constitution (1973 - 1986) - Freedom Constitution / 1987 Constitution (1987 - present) ***The Supreme Law of the Republic of the Philippines*** - Its final draft was completed by the Constitutional Commission on October 12, 1986. - It was signed and made official by a nationwide vote on February 2, 1987. - Preamble - Bill of Rights - Duties and Responsibilities of a Filipino Citizen ***The 1987 Philippine Constitution*** Preamble We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build ajust and humane society and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution. Bill of Rights (Sections 1-22) - Freedom - Privacy - Access to information - Equality - Education - Safe & Humane - Working Conditions Duties & Responsibilities of a Filipino Citizen 1. It is the duty of every Filipino to respect, honor and give due accord to his Filipino heritage, patrimony, values and tradition. 2. It is the duty of every Filipino to contribute to the development, welfare and nation-building of its country. 3. It is the duty of every Filipino to engage in gainful work to assure himself and his family a life of worthy of human dignity. 4. Loyalty to the federal republic and national consciousness, aspirations and ideals shall be asked from every Filipino citizen. 5. Every Filipino citizen is asked to uphold this Constitution, obey the laws of the land, pay taxes and duties, and to cooperate with the duly constituted authorities in the attainment and preservation of a just and orderly society. 6. Every Filipino citizen must give due honor to the Philippine flag, National Anthem, Philippine President and other national symbols and emblems. 7. It is the duty of very Filipino citizen to defend the national territory from aggressive invaders, protect the sovereignty of its people, and preserve the continuity of a just, human society and government. 8. It is the duty of every Filipino to report to the proper authorities all plots of terrorism, plans of rebellion, subversion, or insurrection toward the duly and legally acknowledge government, and other acts that will compromise the union and sovereignty of the federal republic. 9. It is the obligation of every Filipino, to report corrupt, dishonest or fraudulent government officials to the proper forum, courts and agencies. A Filipino shall not tempt or bribe government officials, steal from the coffers of the government, or escape or abandon his lawful responsibilities. 10.. It is the responsibilities of every Filipino to elect officials of government as a means of demonstrating his personal ideas and aspirations for the motherland. Omission or abstention from this responsibility may indicate a person's renunciation of his rights of suffrage. No fine or inappropriate or excessive penalty shall be asked from him as reparation for his choice not to vote. People, who lost their social right of suffrage, may reclaim such rights accordance of law. ***Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines*** An act prescribing the code of the national flag, anthem, motto, coat- of-arms and other heraldic items and devices of the Philippines. Section 5 The flag shall be displayed in all public buildings, official residences, public plazas, and institutions of learning everyday throughout the year. 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 (left of the observer) in time of war. Section 14 A flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown away. It shall be solemnly burned to avoid misuse or desecration. The flag shall be replaced immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and tear. Section 16 The flag may be displayed Section 17 - The flag shall be hoisted to the top briskly and lowered ceremoniously. - The flag shall never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, flood, water or other objects. - After being lowered, the flag shall be handled and folded solemnly as part of the ceremony. Section 25 The following shall be the Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag: - \"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, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa.\" - Such pledge shall be recited while standing with the right hand palm open raised shoulder high. Individuals whose faith or religious beliefs prohibit them from making such pledge must nonetheless show full respect when the pledge is being rendered by standing at attention. Section 26 The period from May 28 to June 12 of each year is declared as Flag Days, during which period all offices, agencies and instrumentalities of government, business establishments, institutions of learning and private homes are enjoined to display the flag. Section 34 - Display the National Flag below any platform. - In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints and places of vice or where frivolity prevails. - To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other diplomatic establishments, and in offices of international organizations. To use, display or be part of any advertisement of infomercial. - To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and other articles of merchandise. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisements, or imprint of any nature on the flag. - To mutilate, deface, defile, trample, on or cast contempt any act or omission casting dishonor or ridicule upon the flag over its surface. - To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute. - As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth - As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles. - As a staff or whip. - As trademarks or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or designs. - Horizontally face-up. It shall always be hoisted aloft and be allowed to fall freely Section 35 The National Anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang. Section 36 The National Anthem shall always be sung in the national language within or without the country. The following shall be the lyrics of the National Anthem. Section 37 The rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe Section 38 The anthem shall not be played and sung for mere recreation, amusement or entertainment purposes except on the following occasions: a. International competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a b. representative; c. Local competitions; d. During "signing off" and "signing on" of radio broadcasting and television stations; e. Before the initial and last screening of films or before the opening of theater performances; and f. Other occasions as may be allowed by the Institute. Section 40 Section 50 ***Volunteer Act of 2007 (RA 9418)*** ***Volunteer Act*** The three main objectives of the Volunteer Act of 2007 1. It aims to provide a conducive and enabling environment for the mobilization and nurturance of volunteers and volunteer organizations, by setting mechanisms to protect volunteers\' rights and privileges and give due recognition to highlight their roles and contributions to the society. 2. It aims to provide the policy framework that shall underscore the fundamental principles necessary to harmonize the broad and diverse efforts of the voluntary sector. 3. To provide an effective institutional mechanism to strengthen the role of the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency PNVSCA) to perform its mandates and to oversee the implementation of this Act. ***Definition of Terms*** Volunteerism - refers to an act involving a wide range of activities, including traditional forms of mutual aid and developmental interventions that provides an empowering environment for the attainment of the public good and where monetary and other incentives or reward are not the primary motivating factors. Volunteer - refers to an individual or group who for reasons arising from their socio-developmental, business and corporate orientation, commitment or conviction, contribute time, service and resources whether on full- time or part-time basis and is essential to social development cause, mission or endeavor in the belief that their activity is mutually meaningful and beneficial to public interest as well as to themselves. Volunteer service organization - refers to a local or foreign group that recruits, trams, deploys and supports volunteer workers to programs and projects implemented by them or by other organizations or any group that provides services and resources for the attainment of the common good. Voluntary sector - refers to those sectors of Philippine society that organizes themselves into volunteers to take advocacy and action primarily for local and national development as well as international cooperation and understanding.