NSTP

Chapter I
1. If the government has the prime duty to serve and protect its citizens, in return, what is our responsibility
to the state?
As a citizen we are responsible to participate in any public and civic affair activities. We have to
learn to become a responsible citizen and productive member of society. We are obligated to pay taxes,
vote for the right people in every election and perform all the legal rights.

2. Why does the government recognize the important role of the youth in nation building?
Since the youth’s are the future leader of the next generation, the government shaping them to
become effective in good governance and support them to be a young-leaders because future depends on
them.

3. Why do you think female students are now required to take NSTP?
National Service Training program required female to take because in our society we have equal
rights, opportunities and duties as a citizen. As a native we are responsible and obligated to help the
country and involve in any activities that related to orderliness of the community.

4. Why are foreigners are not required to take up NSTP?

We define foreigners as an alien who live in other country. Foreigners are not required to take
NSTP because they are not citizen of our nation. The main purpose of the NSTP is to enhance students
since foreigners are not studying in our country they are not required and not obliged.

Chapter II
1. Define a Constitution.
A constitution provides a within a country this are codes of rules that guide the government to
rule the people. This is a legal document that maintain a law and order in a country.

2. Who are the citizens of the Philippines?

Based on Article 1987 Philippine constitution, Article IV, Section 1, says that whose a mother or
father is/are citizen of the Philippines. Who elect Philippine citizenship and those who has naturalized
according to the law.

3. If the Philippine constitution mandates the Bill of Rights of the Filipino people, what is also our
reciprocal obligated to the State? (5-12)
We as a citizen of the Philippines must be loyal to the Republic; defend the State; contribute to
the development of State; know and practice the rights and responsibilities; register and vote; and pay
taxes.

4. What are the different citizenship values contained in the Preamble of the Philippine Constitution? (13-
28)
 Chapter III

1. How do you define values?

For me values guides people’s behaviour and action, this is the way on how we consider things
to be right or wrong; fair or unfair; good or evil.

2. Write at least 10 values that you possess and rank them according to what you think is important to you.
1. Professionalism
2. Understanding
3. Intelligence
4. Integrity
5. Family
6. Determination
7. Curiosity
8. Responsibility
9. Independent
10. Achievement

3. Explain the following briefly:

Using “po” and “opo” and kissing the hands of elders should be preserved. – this is a culture of Filipino
showing a respect to elderly. This should be preserved because this represents country’s lifestyle and
identity of people.

“Kung ano ang puno siya ang bunga” – the tree symbolizes deeds, any actions has its consequences.
People should be mindful to their actions.

“Values are caught and not taught” – values start first at home especially children learns by imitating
from parents or guardians. Parents set an attitude and behavior within a family. Parents contribute to
their kid’s personal growth and development.