Pointers in NSTP 1 2024-2025 PDF

National Service Training Program (NSTP) - is a program aimed at enhancing youth civic consciousness and defense preparedness by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three: CWTS, LTS, and ROTC. RA 9163 - the Republic Act that was also known as the...

National Service Training Program (NSTP) - is a program aimed at enhancing youth civic consciousness and defense preparedness by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three: CWTS, LTS, and ROTC. RA 9163 - the Republic Act that was also known as the National Service Training Act of 2001. It was enacted and implemented last **January 2002**. - CWTS - Refers to the program component of activities that contribute to the general welfare and the betterment of life for the members of the community or the enhancement of their facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and moral values of the citizenry and other social welfare services. - LTS - refers to the program component designed to train the students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youths, and other segments of society that are considered in need of their services. - **BILL OF RIGHTS - It is a list of the most important rights of the citizens of a country. It is sometimes called a declaration of rights or a charter of rights.** **[BILL OF RIGHTS]** **SEC. 1** No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws. **SEC. 2** The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be inviolable, and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable cause to be determined personally by the judge after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may produce, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. **SEC. 3** ***1***. The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable except upon lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise as prescribed by law. ***2.*** Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding. **SEC. 4** No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances. **SEC. 5** No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or political rights. **SEC. 6** The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the limits prescribed by law shall not be impaired except upon lawful order of the court. Neither shall the right to travel be impaired except in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health, as may be provided by law. **SEC. 7** The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. Access to official records, and to documents, and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as basis for policy development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as may be provided by law. **SEC. 8** The right of the people, including those employed in the public and private sectors, to form unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall not be abridged. **SEC. 9** Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation. **SEC. 10** No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed. **SEC. 11** Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not be denied to any person by reason of poverty. **SEC. 12 *1.*** Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the services of counsel, he must be provided with one. These rights cannot be waived except in writing and in the presence of counsel. ***2.*** No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate the free will shall be used against him. Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or other similar forms of detention are prohibited. ***3.*** Any confession or admission obtained in violation of this or Section 17 hereof shall be inadmissible in evidence against him. ***4***. The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions of violations of this section as well as compensation to and rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices, and their families. **SEC. 13** All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient securities, or be released on recognizance as may be provided by law. The right to bail shall not be impaired even when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. Excessive bail shall not be required. **SEC. 14** ***1***. No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law. ***2.*** In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved, and shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against him, to have a speedy, impartial, and public trial, to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence in his behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may proceed notwithstanding the absence of the accused provided that he has been duly notified and his failure to appear is unjustifiable. **SEC. 15** The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it. **SEC. 16** All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies. **SEC. 17** No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself. **SEC. 18** ***1***.No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspirations. **SEC. 19** ***1**.* Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment inflicted. Neither shall death penalty be imposed, unless, for compelling reasons involving heinous crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death penalty already imposed shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua. **SEC. 20.** No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax. **SEC. 21.** No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense. If an act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under either shall constitute a bar to another prosecution for the same act. **[FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES]** - Republic Act - [ ] is also known as The Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines. - THE FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES - promote or sustain reverence and respect for the flag, the anthem and other national symbols, and those which symbolize the national ideals and traditions. - HALF MAST - is the lowering of the flag to the middle of the pole as a sign of mourning. During calamities and disasters, the National Flag shall also be flown at half-mast. - The flag of the Philippines may be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning. Upon the official announcement of the death of the president or a former president, the flag should be flown at half-mast for ***[TEN] days.*** - **SEC. 28** The National Flag may be used to ***cover the caskets of the dead honored men*** (military, veterans of previous wars, National Artists and other civilians) who rendered noble service to our nation. It should not touch the ground but must be folded solemnly and handed it to the heirs of the deceased. No object must be placed on top of it except for the religious objects that symbolizes ***"God above the country".*** **RULE:** When positioning the flag, *[the white triangle must be at the head of the casket]* while the *[blue field must cover the right side]*. To prevent the flag from falling off, a black band may be wrapped along the side of the casket. - SEC. 29 The following shall be the [Pledge of Allegiance to the National Flag]: **Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas** Ako ay Pilipino 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. This pledge should be recited right after singing the National Anthem with right palm open and shoulder raised high. **[PROHIBITED ACTS]** - **SEC. 39** It is prohibited: a. To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on, cast contempt, or commit any act or omission casting dishonor or ridicule upon the National Flag or over its surface; b. To dip the National Flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute; c. To use National Flag 1. As drapery, festoon, tablecloth; 2. As covering for ceilings, walls, statues or other objects; 3. As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles; 4. As a staff or whip; d. To display the National Flag: 1. Under any painting or picture; 2. Horizontally. It shall always be hoisted aloft and be allowed to fall freely; 3. Below any platform; or 4. In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints and places of vice or where frivolity prevails. e. To wear the National Flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform; f. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisement, or imprint of any nature on the National Flag; g. To print, paint or attach representation of the National Flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and articles of merchandise h. To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other diplomatic establishments, and in offices of international organizations; i. To use or display or be part of any advertisement or infomercial; and j. To display the National Flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens. - The National Coat-of-Arms - should have Paleways of two (2) pieces, azure and gules; The ***eight-rayed sun symbolizes the eight provinces*** (**Batangas**, **Bulacan**, **Cavite**, **Manila**, **Laguna**, **Nueva Ecija**, **Pampanga** and **Tarlac**) which were placed under martial law by Governor-General Ramón Blanco during the Philippine Revolution, and the ***three five-pointed stars representing the three primary geographic regions*** of **Luzon, Visayas/Panay,** and **Mindanao.** - The Philippine National Flag is sewed by **Marcela Agoncillo** with the help of his daughter **Lorenza** and **Delfina Herbosa de Natividad**, a niece of Dr. Jose Rizal. - The Great Seal - It should be in - SEC. 45 The Philippine National Motto is - REPUBLIC ACT 9418 **/** VOLUNTEER ACT OF 2007 - It should be the policy of the state to promote the participation of the different sectors of the society, international and foreign volunteer organizations in public and civic affairs, and adopt and strengthen the practice of volunteerism as an approach in order to reach national development and international understanding. Every Filipino should be educated of volunteerism to foster social justice, solidarity and sustainable development. - **DEFINITION OF TERMS** - Volunteerism -- (A) act that involves different activities which includes traditional form of mutual aid and interventions to provide an enabling and empowering both on the part of the beneficiary and the volunteer; (B) a powerful means for bringing more people into the fold. It strengthens civic engagement, safeguards social inclusion, deepens solidarity and solidifies ownership of development results. It simply is not possible to attain the SDGs without a wide range of people engaged at all stages, at all levels, at all times. **Volunteerism** according to ***de Vera (2012***) is a strategy for achieving inclusive growth. He said that "the government shall reinforce the practice of volunteerism in the delivery of social services, provision of technical assistance, responding to disaster and undertaking humanitarian efforts, especially in the remote and unserved areas. - Volunteer -- an individual or group who contribute time, service and resources whether on full-time or part-time basis to a just and essential 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 -- a local or foreign group that recruits, trains, deploys and supports volunteer workers to programs and projects implemented by them or by other organizations or any group that provides services and resources, information, capability building, advocacy and networking for the attainment of the common good - Voluntary Sector -- 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 **[COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS ACT OF 2002]** - Republic Act No. 9165 -- An act instituting the comprehensive dangerous drugs act of 2002, repealing republic Act No. 6425, otherwise known as the Dangerous Act of 1972, as amended, providing funds therefore, and other purposes. - What is the reason of the Dangerous Drug Act of 2002 or RA 9165? It is the policy of the state to safeguard the integrity of its territory and the well-being of its citizenry particularly the youth, from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental well-being, and to defend the same against acts or omissions detrimental to their development and preservation. **UNLAWFUL ACTS AND POLICIES** - **Section 4.** Importation of Dangerous Drugs &/or Controlled Precursors & Essential Chemicals Offenders: Penalty: 1. Importer Life to Death + P500K-P10M 2. Importer Death + P10M using Diplomatic Passport 3. Financer, Organizer, Death + P10M Manager of Importation 4. Protector/Coddler 12 y 1 d to 20 y + P100K to P500K - **Section 5.** Sale, trading, Administration, Dispensation, Delivery, Distribution & Transportation of dangerous Drugs &/or Controlled Precursors & Essential Chemicals. **Elements:** - Identify the buyer and the seller, the object and the consideration - Delivery of the thing sold and the payment thereof. **Maximum Penalty Imposed on:** Committed within 100m from a school Use of minors or mentally incapacitated persons as runners, couriers & messengers, or in any other capacity If the victim is a minor or mentally incapacitated Dangerous drug is the proximate cause of death of victim Organizer, Manages the unlawful acts, financier Protector/Coddler - 12y1d to 20y + P100k to P500k - **Sec 6. Maintenance of a Den, Dive or Resort Den, Dive or Resort** A place where any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical is administered, delivered, stored for illegal purposes, distributed, sold or used in any form. - Maintenance of a Den, Dive or Resort Maintenance -- Life to death + P500k -- P10M fine. - Caters to minor clients -- Death + P10M fine - Financier - Death + P10M fine - Protector/Coddler - 12 years 1 day -- 20 years + P100k - P500k fine - Client dies -- Death + P1M - P15M fine den/dive/resort shall be confiscated in favor of government - **Section 7. Employees and Visitors of a Den, Dive or Resort** Imprisonment: 12y 1d - 20y + Fine: P100k - P500k (a) Any employee of a den, dive or resort, who is aware of the nature of the place as such; and (b) Any person who, not being included in the provisions of the next preceding, paragraph, is aware of the nature of the place as such and shall knowingly visit the same - **Section 12. Possession of Equipment, Instrument, Apparatus and Other Paraphernalia for Dangerous Drugs. Imprisonment: 6 months & 1 day -- 4 years Fine: P10k - P50k** Any person, who, unless authorized by law, shall possess or have under his/her control any equipment, instrument, apparatus and other paraphernalia fit or intended for smoking, consuming, administering, injecting, ingesting, or introducing any dangerous drug into the body : xxx The possession of such xxx shall be prima facie evidence that the possessor has smoked, consumed, administered to himself/herself, injected, ingested or used a dangerous drug and shall be presumed to have violated Section 15 of this Act. - **Section 15. Use of Dangerous Drugs** A person apprehended or arrested, who is found to be positive for use of any dangerous drug, after a confirmatory test, shall be imposed a penalty of a minimum of 6 months REHABILITATION in a government center for the first offense If apprehended using any dangerous drug for the second time , he/she shall suffer the penalty of Imprisonment 6 years & 1 day to 12 years + Fine P50k to P200k Provided, That this Section shall not be applicable where the person tested is also found to have in his/her possession such quantity of any dangerous drug provided for under Section 11 of this Act, in which case the provisions stated therein shall apply. **Other Unlawful Acts** - **Sec 17.** Maintenance and Keeping of Original Records of Transactions on Dangerous Drugs and/or Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals - **Sec 18.** Unnecessary Prescription of Dangerous Drugs - **Sec 19.** Unlawful Prescription of Dangerous Drugs - **Sec 37.** Issuance of False or Fraudulent Drug Test Results - **Sec 29.** Criminal Liability for Planting of Evidence. Any person who is found guilty of \"planting\" any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical, regardless of quantity and purity, shall suffer the penalty of DEATH. The willful act by any person of maliciously and surreptitiously inserting, placing, adding or attaching directly or indirectly, through any overt or covert act, whatever quantity of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical in the person, house, effects or in the immediate vicinity of an innocent individual for the purpose of implicating, incriminating or imputing the commission of any violation of this Act. **[DRUG EDUCATION]** As we all know, drug addiction has become a worldwide problem and is one of the leading causes of death. According to statistics surveys, economic and financial problems; disturbed family environment; violence and psychological problems are some of the consequences of drug abuse in the family. **[Drug Addiction]** is considered a disease that affects a person's brain and performance and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medication. When addicted, a person often continues using the drug even with the harm caused. Drug addiction can start with the experimental use of a leisure drug in social situations, and, for some people, drug use becomes more frequent. **[Drug Education]** is an important strategy for reducing the extent of drug-related incidents among young people. Effective drug education programs need to build knowledge and increase the competency of students to act in safe ways when presented with challenging situations. - **WHAT IS A DRUG?** A drug is any substance that brings physical, psychological, emotional and behavioral changes when used. - **WHAT IS DRUG ABUSE?** Drug abuse is the continuous misuse of any substance, licit, illicit which results to changes in an individual's physical, mental or behavioral condition. **DEFINITION OF TERMS** - **Drugs** A medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced to the body. - **Drug Abuse -** The excess consumption of drugs or taking in combinations of drugs without listening to the advice or following the prescription given by competent authorities. - **Drug Addiction** - The state of chronic intoxication caused by repeated and improper consumption of drugs. Characterized by an overpowering desire to take the substance and a tendency to increase the dosage. The psychological and physical dependence on the substance. - **Drug Dependence** - The state of having an unruly drive to use drugs in order to achieve physical and mental stability following a cycle but improper use of the substance. - **Drug Tolerance -** A condition in which the body builds up resistance to the effects of a drug, so that larger quantities are needed to obtain the same effect. - **Withdrawal Syndrome -**The condition in which the user becomes uncomfortable and very irritable as an after-effect of the drug taken. - **Prohibited Drugs -** Drugs that are considered illegal and only drug manufacturers and institutions engaged in the study of scientific and medicinal importance a reauthorized to use and have it. - **GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!**