NSTP: Reviewer

THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES: PREAMBLE

We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just 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.

VISION:
TUP: A premier state university with recognized excellence in engineering and technology education at
par with leading universities in the ASEAN region.

MISSION:
The mission of TUP is stated in Section 2 of P.D. No. 1518 as follows:
"The University shall provide higher and advanced vocational, technical, industrial, technological and
professional education and training in industries and technology, and in practical arts leading to
certificates, diplomas and degrees. It shall provide progressive leadership in applied research,
developmental studies in technical, industrial, and technological fields and production using indigenous
materials; effect technology transfer in the countryside; and assist in the development of small-and-
medium scale industries in identified growth centers."

TUP HYMN:

Kami sa 'yo'y nagpupugay TUP Kay dami ng anak na 'yong pinagyaman

Ang 'yong tanglaw, liwanag sa aming landas Dahil sa 'yo ngayo'y haligi ng bayan
Diwa mo'y ginto, pusong wagas Moog ka ng laya at dangal
Alay naming sa iyo'y lahat ng hirap Teknolohikal na Unibersidad ng Pilipinas
Buong pag-ibig at paglilingkod na ganap Bantayog ka ng lahi naming minamahal.

NSTP Officials/ TUP Organizational Structure:

President: Dr. Reynaldo P. Ramos NSTP Assistant Director - Dr. Redentor A.

Vice President: (for planning, development, and Janaban
special concern)- Dr. Connie C. Aunario ROTC Commandant - LTC Ronald A. Borras
Vice President (for academic affairs) - CWTS Coordinator - Prof. Brenda B. Balajadia
Dr. Hasmin T. Ignacio LTS Coordinator - Ms. Deebee Michelle T.
Vice President (for administration and finance) - Beleno
Atty. Christopher M. Mortel ROTC Coordinator - Prof. Julius C. Delos Trinos
Vice President (for research and extension) - Dr.
Emmanuel L. Ferrer
NSTP Director - Mr. Reggie C. Campomanes
Faculty/Trainors: Rowena P. Guarino Armando M. Santiago
Jeronico L. Javier John Terry E. Valdez
Jomar R. Padua Nonilon V. Maricatol Elizabeth M. Verayo
Jerilyn U. Adan Efren I. Parayan Jr. Lord Nelson P. Zapata
Daniela B. Andal Marcelina P. Puga
Corazon B. Boñola Rannie M. Quiambao

RA 9163

NSTP (National Training Service Program) - Law as embodied in Republic Act 9163 is a program aimed at
enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of
service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three program components.

Components of NSTP:

CWTS (Civic Welfare Training Service) - activities contributory to the betterment of life for the members
of the community. It also refers to the enhancement of its facilities, improving health, education
environment, leadership, safety, recreation and moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services.

LTS (Literacy Training Service) - to train the students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to school
children, out-of-school youth

ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) - provide military training to tertiary level students in order to
motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national defense preparedness.

ACRONYMS:
 SUC - State Universities and Colleges
 DND - Department of National Defense
 CHED - Commission on Higher Education
 TESDA - Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
 AFP - Armed Forces of the Philippines
 NSRC - National Reserve Corps

GOOD CITIZENSHIP: Bill of Rights

3 Constitutions: Government, Sovereign & Liberty

THE BILL OF RIGHTS (Constitution of Liberty)

‘’There is no Constitution worthy of the name without a bill or declaration of rights.’’ - Justice Laurel

Article III: is the Bill of Rights. It establishes the relationship of the individual to the State and defines the
rights of the individual by limiting the lawful powers of the State. It is one of the most important political
achievements of the Filipinos (Smith 1945)
Importance of Bill of Rights: It is the statement of invidual liberties which citizens, residents and
sojourners in the country enjoy abuse in against the exercise of government power. In short, it is the
people’s shield against government abuse.
 peaceful attainment will depend on our nation’s libertarian use of freedom – freedom of thought,
speech and association.

Rights provided for in ARTICLE III, 1987 Philippine Constitution:

3 Rights mentioned under this section: Rights to Life, Liberty and Property.

Section 1: “RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS”- 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 law.

Section 2: “RIGHTS AGAINST UNREASONABLE SEARCH AND SEIZURES” - The right of the people to be
secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effect against unreasonable search and seizures of
whatever nature and for any purpose shall be inviolable.
 Possible house invading without search warrant are health inspector, warrantless arrest (within
24 hours need to arrest someone), hot pursuit arrest.

Section 3: RIGHT TO PRIVACY OF COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE –
(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.

Section 4: FREEDOM OF SPEECH, EXPRESSION AND PRESS - No law shall be passed abridging the
freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people to peaceably assemble and
petition the government for redress of grievances.

Section 5: “FREEDOM OF RELIGION” No law shall be made of 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.

Section 6: “LIBERTY OF ABODE AND THE RIGHT TO TRAVEL” The liberty of abode and changing the
same within the limits prescribed by the 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 provided by the law.

Section 7: “RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO INFORMATION” - 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 provided
by law.
Section 8: “RIGHT TO FORM ASSOCIATION” The right of people, including those employed in the public
and private sectors, to form unions, associations. , or societies for purpose not contrary to law shall not
be abridged.

Section 9: “RIGHT TO JUST COMPENSATION” Private property shall not be taken for public use without
just compensation.

Section 10: “OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTS” - No law impairing the obligation of contacts shall be passed.
Section 11 “FREE ACCESS TO THE COURTS” and quasijudicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall
not be denied to any person by reason of poverty
Section 12: “RIGHTS OF AN ACUSED UNDER CUSTODIAL INVESTIGATION”
(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 this 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, 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
against him.
(4) The law shall provide for penal and civil sanction for violations of this section as well as
compensation to the rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practice, and their families.

Section 13: “RIGHT TO BAIL” All person, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion
Perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong, before conviction, be bailable (Bail -the temporary release of
an accused person awaiting trial) by sufficient sureties, 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.

Section 14. “THE RIGHT TO PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE”

(1) No person shall be held to answer for criminal offense without due process of law.
(2) In all criminal prosecution, 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 speed, 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.
Section 15: “WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS”- The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be
suspended except in case of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it.
 HABEAS CORPUS – latin phrase “You may have the body.” Protects against unlawful and
indefinite imprisonment.

Section 16: “RIGHT TO A SPEEDY IMPARTIAL PUBLIC TRIAL” All persons shall have the right to a speedy
disposition of their cases before all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

Section 17: “RIGHT AGAINST SELF INCRIMINATION” No person shall be compelled to be a witness
against himself.
Section 18: “THE RIGHT NOT TO BE DETAINED BY A REASON OF POLITICAL BELIEFS AND ASPIRATIONS”
(1) No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspirations.
(2) No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a punishment for a crime whereof the
party shall have been duly convicted.

Section 19: “RIGHT AGAINST EXCESSIVE FINES”

(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.
 Perpetua means depriving them of their freedom and removing them from society.
Section 20: “DEBT AND POLL TAX” No person shall be imprisoned for debt or nonpayment of a tax.
Section 21: “THE RIGHT AGAINST DOUBLE JEOPARDY” 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 constitute a bar to another prosecution for the same act.
 Jeopardy - the risk of criminal liability that a defendant faces at trial.

Section 22: “EX POST FACTO LAW AND BILL OF ATTAINDER” No ex post facto law or bill of attainder
shall be enacted.
 ex post facto laws and bills of attainder are prohibited because their main function is to punish
people despite them acting within the law, which is a form of tyranny.

GOOD CITIZENSHIP: The Basic Values of the Filipinos

NSTP as a citizenship values training scheme focuses on translating the good citizenship values as
reflected in the Preamble of the Constitution into concrete action in building a better Philippines. Hence,
emphasis in this input is placed on the 16 basic Filipino values based on the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

MEANING OF PREAMBLE: The term preamble is derived from the Latin was “PREAMBULARE” which
means “TO WALK BEFORE.” it is the prologue of the Constitution.

MAKADIYOS CLUSTER:
Verses about:
1. FAITH IN THE ALMIGHTY GOD - Be God-fearing and live according to His will.
2. RESPECT FOR LIFE - Recognize the absolute value of human life and the human dignity of every
person. Do not inflict harm on others
3. ORDER - Respect to human rights of one another and comply with your duties and responsibilities.
4. WORK - . Be diligent and earn an honest living. Do not engage in crime and corruption.
5. CONCERN FOR THE FAMILYAND FUTURE GENERATIONS - Look after the welfare of your family and
future generations.

MAKA-TAO CLUSTER:
6. LOVE - Look after the good and welfare of one another.
7. FREEDOM - Assert your right to be able to do the right things.
8. PEACE - Live and work together in harmony. Avoid violence as a way of settling disputes.
9. TRUTH (Quotations & Anecdotes)- Stand up for the truth and avoid intrigue and mudslinging.
10. JUSTICE - Give everyone their due. Do not oppress or take advantage of anyone.
MAKAKALIKASAN CLUSTER:
11.CONCERN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT - Keep your surroundings clean and conserve our natural
resources.

MAKABANSA CLUSTER:
12. UNITY - Work together and share with one another.
13. EQUALITY - Treat one another as brothers and sister being children of one God and one nation.
14. RESPECT FOR THE LAW AND GOVERNMENT - Obey the laws of the land and support government
programs.
15. PATRIOTISM - Place the good of the country above one’s own.
16. PROMOTION OF COMMON GOOD - Put the welfare of the greater number of people who are over
one’s own. Do not be greedy and selfish.

GOOD CITIZENSHIP: Good Leadership

LEADERSHIP is the highest potent quality of an individual to be greatly successful in life. It is the key
dynamic factor that can encourage one to actively participate in many ventures that lead to the
attainment of goals and developing teamwork to ensure completion of common goals or purpose.

 is the ability to inspire, to build confidence and gain a support among the people to attain
organizational goals.
 Leader as a guide is one who assumes the role of the director, organizer, mentor, guru, or
adviser.
 Leader as a front runner
 Leader as a head is one who can be called as chief, manager, superior, principal, boss and
superior.

SERVANT LEADERSHIP is a kind of servanthood and done as a sense of vocation. It also implies
stewardship of good citizenship and community. It is means of serving others more than oneself.

PRINCIPLES OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS OF LEADERSHIP:

1. LISTENING 6 MOST IMPORTANT WORDS
2. EMPATHY 1. We
3. STEWARDSHIP 2. Thank you
4. FORESIGHT 3. If you please
5. PERSUASION 4. What is your opinion?
6. CONCEPTUALIZATION V 5. You did a good job
7. AWARENESS 6. I admit, I made a mistake
8. HEALING
9. COMMITMENT TO THE GROWTH AND LEAST IMPORTANT WORD
DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE 1. I
 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL SECURITY:

NATIONAL SECURITY- Is defined as the state or condition wherein the values which a nation treasures
such as territorial integrity, sovereignty, people’s way of life and well-being are protected and enhanced.

THE MEASURES TAKEN TO ENSURE NATIONAL SECURITY:

❖ Using diplomacy to rally allies and isolate threats;
❖ Maintaining effective armed forces;
❖ Implementing civil defense and emergency preparedness measures (including anti-terrorism
legislation);
❖ Ensuring the resilience and security of critical infrastructure; and
❖ Using intelligence services to detect and defeat or avoid threats and espionage, and to protect
classified information.

In the Philippine context as indicated by the NSC Permanent Secretariat

National Security is described as a condition or state of being where the Filipino people’s values, way of
life, institutions, welfare, and well-being, sovereignty and strategic relations are protected and
enhanced.

The Elements of National Security ❖ Socio-political stability

❖ Moral-spiritual consensus ❖ Ecological balance
❖ Cultural cohesiveness ❖ Territorial integrity
❖ Economic solidarity ❖ International harmony

THREE MAJOR PILLARS OF NATIONAL SECURITY

(National Security Policy 2017-2022, National Security Council)

1. Safeguarding the Philippine’s national Unity, its democracy and its social institutions.
2. Security of the State and preserving and protecting its sovereignty, territorial integrity and
institutions.
3. Protection of properties, infrastructures and keeping the people safe from all forms of threats, both
here and abroad, and to the extent possible, creating jobs in order to bring back home overseas Filipino
workers where their physical safety can be fully guaranteed by the Government.

8 National Security Interest: 3. Economic Solidarity and Sustainable

From the Preamble and the mandate of the Development.
President that serve as the Government 4. Territorial Integrity
strategic focus regarding the country’s security. 5. Ecological Balance
6. Cultural Cohesiveness
1. Public Safety, Law and Order and Justice 7. Moral and Spiritual Consensus
2. Socio-Political Stability 8. International Peace and Cooperation.
National Security
HUMAN andMADE
the NSTP Program The 1987 Philippine Constitution enshrined in its Declaration
THREATS:
of Principles⬡
that the Filipinos are duty-bound to protect the country⬡
TERRORISM and, as such, they may be
SNATCHING
subjected to⬡ undergo service training
EXPLOSION/BOMB THREATS program (Art. II, Sec 14) ⬡ SABOTAGE
⬡ CAMPUS VIOLENCE/FRAT AND ⬡ FIRE
 MANPOWER
GANG WAR RESERVIOR FOR NATIONAL SECURITY – (CWTS, LTS & ROTC)
⬡ TECHONOLOGICAL THERATS
⬡ KIDNAPPING/HOSTAGE TAKING SUCH AS GAMBLING THROUGH
THREATS TO NATIONAL SECURITY NUMBER GAMES, INTERNET HOLD
⬡ DRUG ADDICTION
⬡ ARMED ROBBERIES/HOLD UPS UPS AND CYBER-CRIMES

 NATURAL THREATS: ⬡ FLOODS

⬡ EARTHQUAKES ⬡ VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS
⬡ TYPHOONS ⬡ TSUNAMIS

 ROLE OF THE YOUTH IN NATIONAL

SECURITY: ⬡ JOIN CAMPAIGNS.
⬡ KNOW YOU RIGHTS. ⬡ HOST A YOUTH SUMMIT.
⬡ LEARN ABOUT LOCAL ISSUES. ⬡ USE YOUR CREATIVITY.
⬡ SPEAK OUT. ⬡ JOIN/CREATE A YOUTH
⬡ NETWORK. ORGANIZATION.
⬡ SPREAD THE WORD. ⬡ BE AN INSPIRATION.

NATIONALISM AND PATRIOTISM

SALIENT PROVISION OF FLAG AND HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

As Embodied in Republic Act No. 8491 of 2002

PHILIPPINE FLAG:
• A flag is sacred and respected feature of the nation
• flag has a specific way in which it should be displayed and folded

HISTORY AND ORIGIN:

 is a horizontal bicolor with equal bands of blue and red, and with a white equilateral triangle
base at the hoist side, at the center of the triangle is a golden yellow sun w/ eight primary rays
and at each corner of the triangle is a five-pointed golden yellow star.
 indicate a state of war when the red field is displayed or during peacetime, the blue field on the
observer’s left when the flag is displayed vertically.
 Section 10 of RA 8491 - states that when the flag is displayed on a wall during peacetime, the
blue field is to observer’s left

FLAG CONSTRUCTION:
 Flag’s length is twice its width, aspect ratio of 1:2
 The length of all the sides of the white triangle is equal to the width of the flag
 Each star is oriented in such manner that one of its tip points towards the vertex at which it is
located
FLAG PROTOCOL:
 Flag should be displayed in all government buildings, official residences, public plazas and
schools everyday throughout the year
 Flag days - May 28 (National flag day) & June 12 (Independence day) in recent years, the flag
days are now from May 28 to June 30 yearly.
 All offices agencies and instrumentalities of government and private homes can display the flag.
 In section 9 of RA 8491, the Philippine flag must be permanently hoisted and illuminated at
night at the following locations:

1. Malacañang Palace 7. Tomb of the unknown soldiers in La

2. Congress of the Philippines buildings:
a. Senate of the Philippines
buildings
b. House of Representatives
3. Supreme Court of the Philippines
building
4. Rizal monument in Luneta, Manila
5. Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite
6. Barasoin Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan
Union, Cemetery Heroes (Libingan ng
mga bayani in Makati, Shrine of Valors
& North Cemetery in Manila)
8. Mausoleo De Los Veteranos De La
Revolucion
9. All international Ports of Entry
10. All other places as may be
designated by the National Historical
Commission of the Philippines (NHCP).

HALF-MAST:
(brought down to a point halfway down the pole as an expression of sadness at someone's death)
 Flag 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 half-mast
for 10 days
 Half-mast for 7 days following the death of the vice-president, chief of justice, president of the
senate or the speaker of the house of representatives.

FOLDING THE FLAG:

 The flag must be handled by two people on opposite ends of the flag
 The blue field must be aligned to the left hand side of the person standing at the head of the flag
(where the sun is), before it is folded over
 Flipping it over, the blue field of the flag must look like this:
PROHIBITED ACTS: (Section 34)
It shall be prohibited:
a. To mutilate, deface, defile, trample, on or cast contempt any act or omission casting dishonor
or ridicule upon the flag over its surface;
b. To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute.
c. To use the flag:
1. As a 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;
5. For unveiling monuments or statues; and
6. As trademarks or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or designs.
d. Display the flag:
1. Under any painting or picture;
2. Horizontally face-up. 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 flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;
f. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisements, or imprint of any
nature on the flag;
g. To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and
other 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, display or be part of any advertisement of infomercial; and
j. To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.

PLEDGE:
 Pledge of allegiance to the Philippine flag or “Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng
Pilipinas”, should be recited while standing with the right hand with palm open raised
shoulder high.
o “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 Maka bansa.”

NATIONAL ANTHEM:
 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.
Bayang Magiliw Duyan ka ng magiting,
Perlas ng Silanganan Sa manlulupig
Alab ng puso Di kapasisiil
Sa Dibdib mo'y buhay. Sa dagat at bundok,
Lupang Hinirang,
 Sa simoy at sa langit mong Kailan pa may di magdidilim
bughaw, Lupa ng araw,
May dilag ang tula ng luwalhatit pagsinta,
At awit sa paglayang Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;
minamahal. Aming ligaya na pag may mang-
Ang kislap ng watawat mo'y aapi
Tagumpay na nagniningning; Ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo.
Ang bituin at araw niya,

 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
When the National Anthem is played at a public gathering, the attending public shall sing the
anthem. The singing must be done with fervor. As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at
attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none, they
shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note, all persons shall execute a salute by
placing their right palms over their left chests. Those in military, scouting, citizen's military
training and security guard uniforms shall give the salute prescribed by their regulations.
The salute shall be completed upon the last note of the anthem 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 representative;
b. Local competitions;
c. During "signing off" and "signing on" of radio broadcasting and television stations;
d. Before the initial and last screening of films or before the opening of theater
performances; and

 SECTION 39
All officials and employees of the national and local governments, and any agencies or
instrumentalities thereof, including government- owned or controlled corporations,
privately-owned entities of offices displaying the national flag and government institutions
of learning are hereby directed to comply strictly with the rules prescribed for the rendition
of the anthem. Failure to observe the rules shall be a ground for administrative discipline.

 SECTION 40
The national Motto shall be "MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA."

 SECTION 41
The National Coat-of-Arms shall have:
Paleways of two (2) pieces, azure and gules; a chief argent studded
with three (3) mullets equidistant from each other; and, in point of
honor, ovoid argent over all the sun rayonnant with eight minor
lesser rays. Beneath shall be the scroll with the words "REPUBLIKA
NG PILIPINAS," inscribed thereon.
  SECTION 42
The Great Seal shall be circular in form, with the arms as described in
the preceding section, but without the scroll and the inscription
thereon. Surrounding the whole shall be a double marginal circle
within which shall appear the words "Republikang Pilipinas." For
the purpose of placing The Great Seal, the color of the arms shall
not be deemed essential but tincture representation must be used.
The Great Seal shall bear the National Motto.

 SECTION 43
The Great Seal shall be affixed to or placed upon all commissions signed by the President
and upon such other official documents and papers of the Republic of the Philippines as may
be provided by law, or as may be required by custom and usage. The President shall have
custody of the Great Seal.

12 LITTLE THINGS WE CAN DO FOR OUR COUNTRY ARE SMALL ACTS OF PATRIOTISM:

1. Follow traffic rules. Follow the law
2. Whenever you buy or pay for anything,
always ask for an official receipt
3. Don’t buy smuggled goods. Buy local. Buy
Filipino
4. When you talk to others, especially
foreigners, speak positively about us and our
country
5. Respect your traffic officer, policeman, and
soldier
6. Do not litter. Dispose of your garbage
properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve
7. Support your church
8. During elections, do your solemn duty
9. Pay your employees well
10. Pay your taxes
11. Adopt a scholar or a poor child
12. Be a good parent. Teach your kids to follow
the law and love our country.

THE NATURE OF DRUG AND DRUG ABUSE

The second predominant reason Adolescence - It is the stage where a youngster has continuing
searching identity and place in the society. The influence of the peers, either friends or activity partners,
has been proven as a strong force of initiation into drug addiction among the youth.

5 Reasons why people are using drugs:

 Peer Pressure
 Self-Medication & Escape  Personal Problems
 Performance Improvement  To fit in
 Experimentation/Curiousity  Relaxation
 Environmental/Friends’ Influence
A drug is a chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional or behavioral change in a person
taking it.

DRUGS ARE TAKEN BY:

 INGESTION - is the consumption of a substance through mouth such as through eating or
drinking.
INHALATION - the act or an instance of inhaling through nose.
INJECTION - an act or instance of injecting through skin.
APPLIED TOPICALLY - is a medication that is applied to a particular place on or in the body such
as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes including creams,
foams, gels, lotions, and ointments

DRUG ABUSE is the use of chemical substance, licit or illicit, which results in an individual’s physical,
mental or social impairment. May refer to the ff:
Using, drugs and substances;
1. without benefit or prescription, useful drugs which have the capacity to alter mood or
behavior;
2. for a purpose different from the one for which the drug has been prescribed; and
3. having no legitimate medical application for purpose other than research.

TYPES OF DRUGS:
Drugs that are commonly abused, depending pharmacological effects, may be classified into:
1. Stimulants. - Drugs which increase alertness and physical disposition
Examples: amphetamine, cocaine, caffeine, nicotine
2. Hallucinogens (Psychedelics) - Drugs which affect sensation, thinking, selfawareness and
emotion. Changes in time and space perception, delusions (false belief) and hallucination may
be mild or overwhelming, depending on dose and quantity of the drug.
Examples: LSD, Mescaline and Marijuana
3. Sedative - Drugs which may reduce anxiety and excitement.
Examples: Barbiturates, Nonbarbiturates, Tranquilizers, Alcohol
4. Narcotics - often drugs that relieve pain induce sleep.
Examples: Opium and its derivatives such as Morphine, Heroin, Codeine

DRUG ABUSERS:
A lot of changes – in behavior, in appearance and in mood – occur in a person who is abusing
drugs. Sudden changes occur in the person’s disposition from pleasant to unpleasant.

1. Injection marks of an addict

2. Unusual effort made to cover arms in order
to hide needle marks
3. Stealing items which can be readily sold for
cash to support a drug habit
4. Changes in mood – depending on the drug
taken Examples: depressed or becoming elated
and euphoric
5. Association with known drug abusers
6. Change from normal capabilities (work
habits, efficiency, etc.)
7. Change in attendance at work or school
8. Wearing sunglasses constantly at
inappropriate times (for instance, indoors or at
night) or only to hide dilated or constricted
pupils but also to compensate for the eyes’
inability to adjust to sunlight. Marijuana causes
bloodshot eyes.
9. Poor physical appearance including
inattention to dress and personal hygiene
THE NATIONAL DRUG SITUATION:
 It has been condemned by governments all over the world and billions in resources have
been spent to contain it, yet drug trafficking and/or drug abuse is still here.
 In fact, it is today’s most profitable underground business which has spawned, yet
considered as another crime and source of money laundering on a global scale. The Vienna
based International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) points out that “No country, rich or poor,
large or small, equipped with sophisticated machinery to fight money-laundering or not, can
consider itself safe from money –laundering activities”.
 Most of the drug pushers don’t use drugs but sells drug because it doesn’t come with tax
payment.
 The Philippine situation is not any different from other countries of the world that are
affected by drug problem and is in fact following the trends in other countries. In 1978,
there were only 20, 000 drug users in the country. Almost all of them were from In Metro
Manila. Today, the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) estimates that the approximate 6.7 M
drug users are now down to 1.7 million.

THREE (3) MAJOR ABUSED DRUGS:

1. Shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) - which is the main drug used by drug abusers.
 continues to be smuggled thru country by four major avenues: the seaports and special
economics zones, the international airports, the mail and parcel services, and the vast
expense of Philippine coastline.
2. Marijuana - According to some sources, the Philippines has become the world’s second biggest
source of marijuana after Mexico, producing about 1.4 billion worth each year.
 In 1972, there were only nine (9) identified sites engaged in marijuana cultivation. Today,
every barangays has ballooned to ninety-eight (98), located in nine different regions in the
country.
3. Ecstasy (methylene dioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)- is now sweeping the elite market.

Government Residential Centers’ Admission, from 1,446 in 1974, the number reached 5,945 in 2001.
Statistics from rehabilitation centers show the following data:

1. Majority of patients are in the 15-29 age
group.
2. The mean age of drug user is 27 years old.
3. Shabu and/or Marijuana are their drug of
choice.
4. The ratio of male users to female is 14:1
5. Workers comprised 43.718% of the drug
patient population.
6. Unemployed comprised 35,838.
7. Students comprised 5,138
8. Out of school youth comprised 1,183

Methods of Concealment of Arrested Couriers Abroad:

 Hidden in luggage/suitcases (38%)  Ingestion/Swallowing (29%)
  Placed in shoes (7%)  Others (17%): Undergoing minor
 Placed in bottom part of operation, placing in
luggage(5%) shoeboxes/books/bottles/parcels,
 Placed inside handbag (4%) etc.

Drug Seized from Arrested Couriers in the Philippines:

•Heroin (1%)
•Cocaine (18%) •
Shabu (81%)

MYTH VERSUS FACT: DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING

Why the Big Outcry?

1. Drugs aren’t Really a Big Problem.
2. “Recreational” Use of Drugs is not Harmful.
3. Marijuana is no Worse than Using Alcohol or
Tobacco.
4.Everybody is Taking Drugs.
5. Only Weak Individuals Become Addicts.
6.Drug Abuse is a “Victimless” Crime – It Only
Hurts the User.
7.If A Person Wants to Take drugs,
Governments should Interfere.
8.All Drug Addicts should Be Imprisoned.
9. The Cultivation of Drug Crops Gives a Poor
Farmer a Chance to Make Money.
10. Peddling Drugs is One Way the Poor can
Earn Money.

THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002

Concretizes government’s “intensive and unrelenting campaign against the trafficking and use of
dangerous drugs, and other similar substances through an integrated system planning, implementations,
and enforcement of anti-drug abuse policies, programs, and projects.” R.A. 9165 is an act instituting the
Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002, repealing the Republic At No. 6425, known as the
Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972.
1. PD 1619 “Volatile Solvents”
2. RA 9165 Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
It also serves as guide in the implementation of dangerous drug prevention and control in the country.

What are the common responsibilities of CHED and TESDA?

a. Provide continuing in-service training of teachers on the effective utilization of the support
instructional materials and on teaching strategies on drug education.
b. Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and overall impact of drug education
program.
c. Secure funds from local and foreign donors for the implementation of the drug education
program.

What are the other function of CHED and TESDA regarding drug abuse prevention?
  The commission on Higher Education (CHED) is responsible for:
Enriching and updating the integration of dangerous drug prevention concepts in the general
education of all higher education course offerings and in the professional subjects, especially in
health-related and science teacher education courses.
 The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is responsible for:
- Integrating drug abuse prevention concepts in the technical, vocational and agro-industrial
courses.
- Integrating drug abuse prevention concepts in appropriate instructional materials for
technical education and skills development.

Curricula? Drug abuse prevention and control should be part of the school

Article IV, Sec. 43 of Republic Act 9164 stipulates the instruction on drug abuse prevention and control
be integrated in the elementary, secondary and tertiary curricula of all public and private schools,
whether, general technical, vocational or argoindustrial.

ACCORDING TO ARTICLE IV, SEC. 43, THE FOLLOWING TOPICS SHOULD BE COVERED:

a) Adverse effects of the abuse and misuse of
dangerous drugs on the person, the family, the
school, and the community;
b) Preventive measures against drug abuse;
c) Health, socio-cultural, psychological, legal
and economic dimensions and implications of
the drug problem;
d) Steps to take when intervening on behalf of a
drug dependent is needed;
e) Services available for the treatment and
rehabilitation of drug dependents;
f) Misconceptions about the use of dangerous
drugs but not limited to the importance and
safety of dangerous drugs of medical and
therapeutic use, and;
g) Differentiation between medical patients and
drug dependents in order to avoid confusion
and accidental stigmatization in the
consciousness of the students.

THE YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE TO THE DRUG PROBLEM

Various activities, to date, are initiated and are aimed to produce the effects on young people:
1. lessen violent behavior;
2. Increase pro-social behavior and decrease negative, self-destructive behavior;
3. Increase the ability to plan and choose effective solutions to problems;
4. Improve self-image and selfawareness;
5. Improve social and emotional adjustment;
6. Improve handling of interpersonal problems and coping with anxiety;
7. Improve self-control.

LEGISLATION FOR ILLICIT DRUG CONTROL:

 1. 1972. The Dangerous Drugs Act was established.
2. 2002. the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act was implemented.
3. 2002. The Philippines Drug Enforcement (PDEA) was established.
4. 2002. An Integrated Drug Abuse Data Information Network (IDADIN) was created to monitor
drug use/abuse.
GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEM
1. Preventive education programs to dissuade users or potential users from experimenting with
illegal drugs and/or continuing to use them.
2. Treatment and rehabilitation programs aimed at facilitating abstinence.
3. Intensified campaigns against illegal drugs and trafficking.
4. Judicial and legislative measures.
5. National, regional and international cooperation to fight illegal drug trafficking and abuse of
dangerous drugs.
6. Some Philippine political figures are talking about drug testing employees of outsourced call
center workers, others are calling for testing university students, and the government is
currently considering drug testing all government employees.
7. Drug Information and Action Line (DIAL) was created to receive reports and complaints
related to drug

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