Module 1
Citizenship Training
Lesson 1
Historical and Legal Bases of NSTP
LEARNING ACTIVITY
A. Illustrate a diagram that will explain the legal bases and
chronology of events in the passage of RA 9163 (NSTP Act of 2001).
The passage of RA 9163
(NSTP Act of 2001)
1762
Military Training Course in
University of Sto. Tomas
Organized by Father Domingo
Collantes, O.P. Rector and
Chancellor of UST.
1922
The university received the services of
a U.S. Army officer as a professor of
Military Science. the first ROTC unit in
the country was established and
instruction started on July 3, 1922.
1941
By 1941 there were 33 colleges and
universities throughout the country that
maintained ROTC units.
1986-1987
Republic Act No. 7077 / The Citizen
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Reservist Law Under Pres. Corazon C
Aquino, it paved the way for the
conceptualization of the Basic Reserve
Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC).
2002
An Act Establishing the National Service
Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary
level students, amending for the purpose
Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential
Decree No. 1706, and for other purposes.
It was enacted last January 23, 2002 to
amend the Expanded ROTC. Signed into
the law by President Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo.
1912
Military training course similar to the ROTC
who was attended by a battalion of young
students. Military Instruction in University of
the Philippines In 1912, military instruction
started in University of the Philippines.
1935
Commonwealth Act No. 1 / National
Defense Act - Under the government of
Pres. Manuel L. Quezon Required college
students, particularly males to finish 2
years (equivalent to 4 semesters), of
military training Started the reservist
system in the Philippine national defense
ROTC in World War II.
1980
Presidential Decree No. 1706 / National Service
Law Mandated compulsory national service to all
Filipino citizens It was composed of 3 main
program components namely: Civic Welfare
Service (CWS) Law Enforcement Service (LES)
Military Service (MS) College students were given
an option to choose one from among these
components in compliance with this requirement.
2001
Mark Welson Chua - a student of the
University of Sto Tomas whose death is
widely believed to be linked to his expose of
anomalies in the ROTC Unit of the
university. On March 15, 2001, he was
supposed to "meet" an agent but he was
never seen alive again. His death became
the channel for the passage of Republic Act
9163 or the "National Service Training
Program (NSTP)" Law. The end of
mandatory ROTC in the Philippines, and
the establishment of the National Service
Reserve Corps (RA 9163).
Supplemental Readings:

B. Read and reflect on Republic Act 9418.

According to what I've read about the objective of Republic Act

9418, it's really useful to us Filipinos. The Act empowers the
government to working together to accomplish the necessary social
transformation and long-term development through volunteerism.
Republic Act 9418's primary function is to provide a conducive and
supportive environment for the organization and development of
volunteer groups. It also aspires to increase volunteering in our
country. This republic Act is entrusted with establishing an
environment beneficial to volunteers, and also in carrying out its
responsibilities, it must have been helpful, collaborative, and
promotional. This will motivate academic institutions to continuously
create new methods of teaching that are effective. Volunteering at a
young age will assist to develop the idea of volunteerism in the minds
and hearts of the young. This voluntary job can also be continued
until old age. It's a great way to give back to God, your nation, and
your fellow citizens. Something that was authorized by the
Philippines' Senate and House of Representatives in Congress. Such
an Act should always be designated and referred as the "Volunteer
Act of 2007." This somehow will now become the obligation of the
Government to encourage the collaboration between multiple sectors
of Filipino society, along with pertaining to international voluntary
organizations, throughout public and social affairs, as well as to
implement and enhance community engagement as a strategic
approach for national development and international understanding.
Volunteerism as something of a manner of living helps evoke in every
Filipino the moment tradition of “bayanihan”, which emphasizes social
freedom, brotherhood, and long-term development.
Lesson 2

Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippine

(RA 8491, s. 1998)

LEARNING ACTIVITY

Reflect on the 12 little things we can do for our country

– Acts of patriotism. Give examples each.

1. Respect the traditions and beliefs of all tribal groups in our

country.

2. Getting to know our country's history is significant.

3. Regarding public areas, please don't throw anything away

and do not smoke.

4. Follow the regulations and indeed the law.

5. Including using items from the locality.

6. Collaborate with community gatherings.

7. Adopt a homeless child as a learner.

8. Conduct of having a good solemn responsibility at the

election.

9. Positive remarks about ourselves and our nation can be

encouraged.

10. Stick to the regulations of the road.

11. Respect our traffic officer, law enforcement officer, and

also other public employees.

12. Promote local tourism.

Lesson 3
Good Citizenship Values Clusters

LEARNING ACTIVITY: Good Citizenship Values Clusters

Identify three main issues or concerns in your community and

determine how NSTP and student trainees could address solutions to each
cluster.

Maka-Diyos

This is particularly common within INC and

Catholics, who constantly compare their
views. To stop this type of issue, I feel
that, in addition to maintaining our integrity
I. Religion-based discrimination. as far as what we truly believe, we must
also practise respect for one another,
regardless of whether we are on the very
same. We must not judge others based on
their preferences.
II. It is exceptionally hard to be a Even if you're outside, follow what the
member of a certain religion while Bible teaches; we must absorb it into our
being devoted to God's word. hearts.
III. Because your family demands it, Follow your heart, and make an effort to
you are compelled to join a religion. explain yourselves with to your family in a
way that they can comprehend.

Maka-Tao

We must learn to share since, as the

saying goes, "it's not your time today, but
I. Greed and stupidity. you'll suffer eventually." Sharing is also a
method of expressing your gratitude for
your friend.
Trying to steal someone else freedom
seems to be a cancerous trait. Instead,
II. Taking away a person's freedom to find a way to give a concern or allow
speak for themselves access your self if they want to talk;
perhaps they're in pain and need a
shoulder to rely on, or they have issues
that can be resolved by speaking up.
III. Poor families have no justice. Practice treating everyone equally and not
favoring certain people.

Maka-Bayan

I. When you are in authority to be a In this case, putting yourself in other

leader, you become arrogant.
II. Putting advantage of favourable
chances as they arise.
III. People who are wealthy create
barriers for all those who are not
fortunate.
peoples problems is sometimes the most
effective method to prevent being
arrogant.
It's occasionally beneficial to speak with
these individuals in order to awaken them
from their harmful habits. Try to explain or
demonstrate what they're doing until they
understand they're doing something
incorrect.
We all inhabit that very same city but not
quite the same perspective, but wealth
somehow doesn't give us the opportunity
to humiliate others; instead, share your
benefits with them, as well as you will
become a trustworthy Individual and a part
of their life at the same time.
Maka-Kalikasan
I. Over consumption of environmental
assets
II. Human activities that have the
potential to harm our environment.
III.Garbage is all over the place.
We should always restrict our taking of
them, and even if we do require them,
such as trees, we must ensure that before
cutting, we plant 10 or 50 seedlings to
replace what we have taken.
Whether there's a sustainable approach to
reduce further use of chemical compounds
that might harm our environment or even
our lives, then why not just we learn to
utilise that as well.
Plastic is the most significant issue since it
is difficult to disintegrate. Instead of using
plastic for packaging, attempt using
papers.
Lesson 4
Voter Citizenship Education

LEARNING ACTIVITY: Voter Citizenship Education

1. What is the relationship of Elections and Democracy?

Election seems to be the process of choosing an elected
representative to want to be a member of the government by casting
a vote for him or her. Because once they join the government, they
will be given the authority to rule a country. Therefore democracy is a
type of governing process through which individuals are free to vote
for whoever they choose to win an election. In most aspects, the
election process in a democracy is identical. It is in charge of shaping
a democracy's governance. Elections take place on a regular basis. A
committee has been established to manage the whole electoral
process, from the voter list through the results. Most significantly, in a
democracy, elections are conducted using a secret ballot system. It is
extremely beneficial to ensuring the contest's fairness. Furthermore,
they guarantee the voter's privacy and safety because they are not
required to answer questions about their vote. It is one of the most
democratic methods for determining who will win the election. The
election process demonstrates how vital and critical democracy is.
The procedure is massive and takes place on a huge scale. Because
it takes a great deal of effort and attention, some individuals are
tasked with overseeing and managing the entire process. Democracy
is built on the foundation of elections. They are crucial because they
assist people in obtaining the opportunity to run for office. It provides
everyone with an equal opportunity to work for their nation and build a
better future. Furthermore, it assures that anybody can join the
government without discrimination based on caste, creed, sex,
religion, or other.

2. What other mechanisms (aside from voting for

elected officials) are available for the citizens to
participate in governance?

Besides the voting, we may also search up their information,

but just the truthful information. As a result, we become more
informed, or we may just observe an elected officer's conduct to see
how he would handle our country or area. Being someone who works
on participatory democracy and its procedures, I believe that electoral
accountability should not even be overestimated. In certainly, it is
preferable than nothing, but it is inefficient in securing a democratic
society. Finally, we're talking about something like a power source
that can be utilized every years. Such strength is simply insufficient. A
systemic issue is the absence of citizen power in politics. We can't
talk about people's power until their thoughts and viewpoints are
transferred to the world of politics. It is necessary to have a good
education. People's voting preferences may be better based if they
obtain more knowledge. Furthermore, until individuals have greater
opportunities to influence decision making, the system will become
more democratic than it is already. Electoral politics will not enough.
A better structural climate is required. Rationalistic and collaborative
models in this case. I believe, offer excellent methods for making
political decisions. It is in our own best interests to participate in
governance. The amount of time we spend engaging will most likely
be determined by our opinion of how well our elected representatives
are performing. We will spend less time if everything is going
smoothly than if we are afraid that someone is breaching our rights.
We may vote and do little else if we are satisfied with the
government. However, if we are unhappy, we will most likely take
further actions.

3. Do you still value your vote? Why or why not?

I value my vote because that allows me to pick who will

become the best candidate for the job. As more than just a citizen of
this nation, I am indeed an individual, but I will still vote for a
candidate who I believe will be the greatest match for this position. I
have the ability to choose the type of life I want for myself and future
generations. Voting allows me to advocate for topics that are
important to me, like as public transit, raising the minimum wage, and
financing local schools. This is the storey of my life. Take the time to
assist in the decision-making process. Voting is a privilege, pleasure,
and obligation with each and every constituent of a democratic
government, according to this definition. It is a moral obligation that
all qualified individuals of a community assume. Furthermore, voting
is a long-term commitment that goes hand in hand with and
preserves our freedoms. Without the freedom to vote, our country
would no longer be a democratic society, but rather a dictatorial one. I
give up my right to affect the government as a whole if I don't vote.
My needs and desires cannot be understood or achieved without my
participation.