INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE AND ITS COMPONENTS

SUBJECT/COURSE National Service Training Program –

Civic Welfare Training Service 1
DEVELOPER AND Mary Ann I. Sigua
THEIR BACKGROUND Ms. Mary Ann Sigua acts as a full-time lecturer and assistant
coordinator of the National Service Training Program at Tarlac State
University.

She graduated of Bachelor’s of Science in BusinessAdministration

major in Marketing Management and is currently taking up
hermaster’sdegree in Business Administration.
Her active participation in the National Service Training Program
and experience in NSTP both equipped her with strong passion for
community development service.
COURSE The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) as a component of the
INTRODUCTION National Service Training Program , is a course for first year student
both male and female designed to help them understand the role of
youth in nation building, analyze issues and concerns of our
motherland and its citizen, create pro-active measures or programs
design to address untoward incidents and demonstrate servant
leadership in all occasions and avenue all for the betterment and
general welfare of the Tarlaqueño community.

This module involves thedevelopment of the civic consciousness

among studentsand the fully understanding about NSTP Act of
2001, duties, and responsibilities of a Filipino citizen. Also, to be a
responsible individual imbued with good moral values and active
agent for the development of the community.
COURSE OUTLINE Describe and understand
1. Historical and Legal Bases of NSTP
2. Philippine Constitution
a. Preamble
b. Bill of Rights and Duties
c. Responsibilities of Filipino Citizen
3. Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines (RA 8491, s. 1998)
4. Good Citizenship Values

CHAPTER # 2
TITLE Citizenship Training
OVERVIEW Citizenship training is an effective strategy to enhance the student's
social responsibility and commitment to the development of their
communities and to develop the ability to uphold the law and order
as they assume active participations in the community activities.
This module develops the character of the students to become more
mindful to the responsibilities, rights, and their roles in the society.
The suggested activities in this module of work can be adapted and
resources sourced to support student needs and the local context.
INSTRUCTION TO THE This module includes comprehensive information and the student’s
USERS knowledge of the lesson is put to a test through the experiential
learning. Please read the module comprehensively and answer the
 test given below.
PRE-TEST Activity #1: What do you know about NSTP and Citizenship
Training?

This activity is to help you find out what you already know about
NSTP and citizenship training, components of NSTP and the laws
ofNSTP. Readeachquestionand encircleyouranswer.
1. When was RA 9163 signed into Law?
a) January 23, 2002
b) February 23, 2002
c) March 23, 2002
2. What is RA 7077?
a) Citizen armed forces act
b) NSTP act of 2001
c) Armed forces of the Philippines
3. What does NSTP mean?
a) National Service Training Program
b) National Statistics Training Progress
c) National Service Training Progress
4. What does CWTS stand for?
a) Civil Welfare Training Service
b) Civil Wellbeing Training Service
c) Civic Welfare Training Service
5. What does ROTC stand for?
a) Reserve Officer Training Core
b) Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
c) Reserved Officer Training Cored
6. What does LTS stand for?
a) Literacy Training Service
b) License Training Service
c) Listening Training Service
7. What makes us Filipino symbolically?
a) Flag, motto/pledges, anthem
b) Law, Taxes, Flag
c) Democracy, anthem, NSTP
8. What is RA 9163?
a) NSTP Act of 2001
b) NSTP
c) NSTP Act of 2002
9. What are our political duties?
a) Suffrages and taxes
b) Community service and taxes
c) RA 9163 and RA 7077
10. What makes us Filipino Citizens?
a) The constitution, parents who were born citizens,
naturalized, born before January 17, 1973.
b) Flag, parents who were born citizens, naturalized, born
before January 17, 1973
c) NSTP, parents who were born citizens, naturalized, born
before January 17, 1973
LEARNING At the end this module, the student will be able to:
OBJECTIVES
Lesson 1: Historical and Legal Bases of NSTP
- Fully understand the meaning and history of NSTP.
- Be knowledgeable about the Implementing Rules and Regulations
(IRR) of NSTP which will guide students in working for community
development.
Lesson 2: Philippine Constitution
-Assess the definition of Preamble
-Practice the duties and responsibilities of Filipino Citizen.
Lesson 3: Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines (RA 8491, s. 1998)
-Discover what are the parts and meaning of the Philippine Flag.
-Recognize Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines under RA 8491, s.
1998
Lesson 4: Good Citizenship Values
-The promotion of the Filipino Values
-The behavior statement and indicators of Filipino Values
DISCUSSION OF Lesson 1: Historical and Legal Bases of NSTP
TOPICS Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the
world.
-Howard Zinn

History of NSTP
1935- COMMONWEALTH ACT NO.1 (NATIONAL DEFENSE
ACT)
BY: PRESIDENT MANUEL L. QUEZON
The National Defense Act of 1935 (Commonwealth Act No. 1) was
passed by the Philippine National Assembly on December 21, 1935.
The purpose of this act was to create an independent Philippine
Army; this was interrupted by World War II.

1980- PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1706 (NATIONAL

SERVICE LAW) BY: PRESIDENT FERDINAND MARCOS
Providing for Compulsory National Service for Filipino Citizens
and Amending Certain Sections Of Commonwealth Act Number
One, As Amended, Otherwise Known As "The National Defense
Act" For The Purpose.

Republic Act No. 7077 on June 27, 1991

An Act Providing for The Development, Administration,
Organization, Training, Maintenance And Utilization Of The
Citizen Armed Forces Of The Armed Forces Of The Philippines
And For Other Purposes

2001- RA. 9163 NSTP ACT OF 2001

By. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
“An Act Establishing the National Service Training Program
(NSTP) for the Tertiary Level Students, Amending for The Purpose
Republic Act No 7077 And Presidential Decree No 1706 And for
Other Purpose”
 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National
Service Training Program Under Republic Act No. 9163

Pursuant to Section 12 of Republic Act No. 9163 otherwise known

as the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001, the
Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Technical Education and
Skill Development Authority (TESDA), and Department of National
Defense (DND), in consultation with concerned government
agencies, the Philippines Association of State Universities and
Colleges (PASUC), Coordinating Council of Private Educational
Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA), Non-Government
Organizations (NGOs) and recognized student organizations, hereby
jointly issue, adopt and promulgate the following implementing
rules and regulations in implement the provisions of the Act.

Rule I: Guiding Principles

Section 1: Guiding Principles
While it is the prime duty of the government to serve and protect its
citizens, in turn it shall be the responsibility of all citizens to defend
the security and promote the general welfare of the State, and in
fulfillment thereof, the government may require each citizen to
render personal military or civil service.
Section 2: Role of the Youth
A. In recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation
building, the State shall promote civic consciousness among
them and shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate the
ideals of patriotism, nationalism, and advance their
involvement in public and civic affairs.
B. As the most valuable resource of the nation, they shall be
motivated, trained, organized, and involved in military,
literacy, civic welfare programs and other similar endeavor
in the service of the nation.
Rule II: Definition of Terms
Section 3. As used in the implementing Rules and Regulation
(IRR), the following terms shall mean:
A. “National Service Training Program” (NSTP) - refers to the
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
the three (3) Program components, specifically designed to
enhance the youth’s active contribution to the general
welfare;
B. “Reserve Officers’ Training Corps” (ROTC) – refers to the
Program component, institutionalized under Section 38 and
#39 Republic Act 7077, designed to provide military training
to tertiary level students in order to motivate, train, organize
and mobilize them for national defense preparedness;
C. “Literacy Training Service” (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 in need of their services.
D. “Civic Welfare Training Service” (CWTS) – refers to the
program component or activities contributory to the general
welfare and the betterment of life for the members of the
community or the enhancement of its facilities, especially
those devoted to improving health, education,
environment , entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and
moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services;
E. “Program Components” – refers to the service components
of NSTP as defined herein;
F. “Clustering” – refers to the grouping of students enrolled in
different schools and taking up the same NSTP component
into one (1) group under the management and the
supervision of a designated school;
G. “Cross Enrollment” –refers to a system of enrollment where
a student is officially enrolled in an academic program of an
origin school but is allowed to enroll in the NSTP
component of another accepting school; and
H. “Non-Government Organization” (NGO) – refers to any private
organization duly accredited by CHED or recognized by TESDA;

Rule III: Program Implementation

Section 4: Coverage
a. All incoming first year students, male and female, starting
school year (SY) 2002-2003, enrolled in any baccalaureate
and in at least two (2) year technical-vocational or associate
courses, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component
of their choice, as a graduation requirement.The above
provision, however, does not cover the following:
a.1 Students who finished or graduated from a baccalaureate
degree or two year technical-vocational or associate course
and pursuing or enrolled in another or additional
baccalaureate degree or two-yeartechnical-vocational or
associate course in SY 2003-2004, and
a.2 Students who completed any of the thee NSTP
components but considered freshmen to the course where
they transferred or shifted.
a.3 Foreign students or aliens.
b. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions
must offer at least one (1) of the NSTP component.
c. State Universities and Colleges (SUC’s), shall offer the
ROTC component and at least one (1) other NSTP
component.
d. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine
Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), and Philippine
National Police Academy (PNPA) are exempted from the
NSTP in view of the special character of these institutions.
Other State Universities and Colleges of similar nature will
 be exempted subject to approval of the Department of
National Defense.
e. Private higher and technical-vocational education institutions
with at least 350 student cadets, may offer the ROTC
component and consequently establish/maintain a
Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST),
subject to the existing rules and regulations of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Section 5: Program Components
a. The NSTP shall have the following components which the
students can choose from as defined in Rule II, Section 3
hereof: The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC),
Literacy Training Service (LTS), and Civic Welfare Training
Service (CWTS).
b. All program components; the ROTC in particular, shall give
emphasis on citizenship training and shall instill patriotism,
moral virtues, respect for the right of civilians and adherence
to the Constitution.
c. The CHED, TESDA, in consultation with the DND, and
PACUA, COCOPEA and other concerned government
agencies, may design and implement such other non-military
training components as may be necessary in consonance
with the provisions of R.A. 9163.
d. Within thirty (30) days from the approval of this revised
IRR, the CHED, TESDA, and the DND shall jointly issue
the minimum standards for the three (3) NSTP components,
which shall form part of these guidelines.
Section 6: Duration and Equivalent Course Unit
a. Each of the aforementioned NSTP components shall be
undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters. It
shall be credited for three (3) units per semester, for fifty-
four (54) to ninety (90) training hours per semester.
b. A One (1) summer program in lieu of the two (2) semester
program may be designed, formulated and adopted by the
DND, CHED and TESDA, subject to the capability of the
school and the AFP to handle the same.
Rule IV: Fees and Incentives
Section 9: Fees
a. No fees shall be collected for any of the NSTP component
except basic tuition, which should not be more than fifty
(50%) percent of the charges of the school year per academic
unit. NSTP fees collected shall constitute o Trust Fund,
which shall be exclusively used for the operation of the
Program.
Section 10: Incentives
a. A program of assistance/incentives for ROTC students shall
be provided and administered by DND, in accordance with
existing laws and regulations and subject to the availability
of funds.
 Rule V: Organization of NSTP Graduates
Section 11:
a. Graduates of non-ROTC components of the NSTP shall
belong to the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) and
could be tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare
activities, especially in times of calamities through the joint
efforts of DND, CHED and TESDA, in coordination with
DILG, DSWD, and other concerned agencies/associations.
b. The CHED, TESDA and DND, in consultation with other
concerned government and non-government agencies, shall
issue the necessary guidelines for the establishment,
organization, maintenance and utilization of the National
Service Reserve Corps.
c. Graduates of the ROTC program shall form part of the
Citizen Armed Force pursuant to RA 7077, subject to the
requirements of the DND.

Rule VI: Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 12: Certificate of Completion
Certificate of completion with corresponding serial number issue
by CHED, TESDA or DND, shall be awarded to students who
have successfully complied with the program requirements.
Section 13: Information Dissemination
The CHED, TESDA and DND shall provide information on
these Act and IRR to all concerned publics through different
modes of disseminating information.
Section 14: Amendatory Clause
a. Section 35 of Commonwealth Act No. 1, Executive
Order No. 207 of 1939, Sections 2 and 3 of Presidential
Decree No. 1706, and Section 38 and 39 of Republic Act
No.7077, as well as laws, decrees, orders, rules and
regulations and other issuances inconsistent with the
provisions of the Act are hereby deemed amended and
modified accordingly.
b. This Rules may be amended, modified, or replaced
jointly by CHED, TESDA and DND, in consultation
with PASUC, COCOPEA, NGOs and recognized student
organizations.
Section 15: Separability Clause
If any or provisions of this IRR shall be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the other section or provisions not
affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 16: Effectivity
These Rules shall take effect 15 days after publication in a
newspaper circulation and shall remain in force and effect until
revoked or amended.

Lesson 2: Philippine Constitution

The Philippine is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty
resides in the people and all government authority emanates from
 them.
-Article II, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution
a) Preamble
-The preamble of the Constitution provides that we should
establish a Government which shall conserve and develop
our patrimony. Our "patrimony" includes our public forests,
mangroves, wildlife, and flora and fauna which should be
conserved, protected, and renewed.

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.

b) Bill of Rights and Duties

ARTICLE III
BILL OF RIGHTS
Section 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.
Section 2. Private property shall not be taken for public use without
just compensation.
Section 3. The right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and
seizures of whatever nature and whatever purpose shall not be
violated, and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue
except upon probable cause to be determined by the judge, or such
other responsible officer as maybe authorized by law, 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.
Section 4.
1. The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be
inviolable except upon lawful order of the court, or when
public safety and order require otherwise.
2. Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding
Section shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any
proceeding.
Section 5. The liberty of abode and of travel shall not be impaired
except upon lawful order of the court, or when necessary in the
interest of national security, public safety, or public health.
Section 6. 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, shall be afforded the citizen subject to such limitations as
may be provided by law.
Section 7. The right to form associations or societies for purposes
not contrary to the law shall not be abridged.
Section 8. 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.
Section 9. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech,
or the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and
petition the government for redress of grievances.
Section 10. No law granting a title of royalty or nobility shall be
enacted.
Section 11. No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be
passed.
Section 12. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.
Section 13. No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment
of a poll tax.
Section 14. No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except
as a punishment for a crime whereof the party shall have been duly
convicted.
Section 15. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be
suspended except in cases of invasion, insurrection, or rebellion, or
imminent danger thereof, when the public safety requires it.
Section 16. All personsshall have the right to a speedy disposition
of their cases in all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.
Section 17. No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense
without due process of law.
Section 18. All persons, except those charged with capital offenses
when evidence of guilt is strong shall, before conviction, be bailable
by sufficient sureties. Excessive bail shall not be required.
Section 19. 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 unjustified.
Section 20. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against
himself. Any person under investigation for the commission of an
offense shall have the right to remain silent and to counsel, and to be
informed of such right. No force, violence, threat, intimidation, or
any other means which vitiates the free will shall be used against
him. Any confession obtained in violation of this section shall be
inadmissible in evidence.
Section 21. Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel or
unusual punishment inflicted.
Section 22. 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.
Section 23. Free access to the courts shall not be denied to any
person by reason of poverty.
c) Responsibilities of Filipino Citizen
ARTICLE IV
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF CITIZENS
Section 1. It shall be the duty of the citizen to be loyal to the
Republic and to honor the Philippine flag, to defend the State and
contribute to its development and welfare, to uphold the
Constitution and obey the laws, and to cooperate with the duly
constituted authorities in the attainment and preservation of a just
and orderly society.
Section 2. The rights of the individual impose upon him the
correlative duty to exercise them responsibly and with due regard
for the rights of others.
Section 3. It shall be the duty of every citizen to engage in gainful
work to assure himself and his family a life worthy of human
dignity.
Section 4. It shall be the obligation of every citizen qualified to vote
to register and cast his vote.

Lesson 3: Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines (RA 8491, s.

1998)
He who does not know how to look back at where he came from
will never get to his destination.
-Jose Rizal

The Meaning of the Symbols of Philippine Flag

Republic Act No. 8491

otherwise known as the Flag
and Heraldic Code of the
Philippines states that
reverence and respect shall
at all times be accorded the
flag, the anthem, and other
national symbols which
embody the national ideals
and which express the principles of sovereignty and national
solidarity.

THE NATIONAL FLAG

A. Design of the National Flag
SECTION 4. The flag of the Philippines shall be blue, white,
and red with an eight-rayed golden-yellow sun and three five-
pointed stars, as consecrated and honored by the people.
B. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag
SECTION 5. The flag shall be displayed in all public buildings,
official residences public plazas, and institutions of learning
everyday throughout the year.
SECTION 6. The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and
night throughout the year, in front of the following; at
Malacañang Palace; the Congress of the Philippines building;
Supreme Court building; the Rizal Monument in Luneta,
Manila; Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite; Barasoain Shrine in
Malolos, Bulacan; the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Libingan
ngmga Bayani; Mausuleo de los Beteranos dela Revolucion; all
International Ports of Entry and all other places as maybe
designated by the Institute.The flag shall be properly illuminated
at night.
SECTION 7. The flag shall also be displayed in private
buildings and residences or raised in the open flag-staffs in front
of said buildings every April 9 (Araw ngKagitingan); May
1 (Labor Day); May 28 (National Flag Day) to June
12 (Independence Day); last Sunday of August (National
Heroes Day); November 30 (Bonifacio Day); and December
30 (Rizal Day); and on such other days as may be declared by
the President and/or local chief executives.
The flag may also be displayed throughout the year in private
buildings or offices or raised in the open on flag-staffs in front
of private buildings: Provided, that they observe flag-raising
ceremonies in accordance with the rules and regulations to be
issued by the Office of the President.
SECTION 8. All government agencies and instrumentalities,
and local government offices, government-owned corporations
and local government units are enjoined to observe flag day with
appropriate ceremonies. Socio-civic groups, non-government
organizations and the private sector are exhorted to cooperate in
making the celebrations a success.
SECTION 9. The flag shall be flown on merchant ships of
Philippine registry of more than one thousand (1000) gross tons
and on all naval vessels.
On board naval vessels, the flag shall be displayed on the
flagstaff at the stern when the ship is at anchor. The Flag shall
be hoisted to the gaff at the aftermost when the ship is at sea.
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.
The flagpole staff must be straight and slightly tapering at the
top.
SECTION 11. If planted on the ground, the flagpole shall be at
a prominent place and shall be of such height as would give the
flag commanding position in relation to the buildings in the
vicinity.
If attached to a building, the flagpole shall be on top of its roof
or anchored on a sill projecting at an angle upward.
If on stage or platform or government office, the flag shall be at
the left (facing the stage) or the left of the office upon entering.
SECTION 12. When the Philippine flag is flown with another
flag, the flags, if both are national flags, must be flown on
separate staffs of the same height and shall be of equal size. The
Philippine flag shall be hoisted first and lowered last.
If the other flag is not a national flag, it may be flown in the
same line yard as the Philippine flag but below the latter and it
cannot be of greater size than the Philippine flag.
SECTION 13. When displayed with another flag, the Philippine
flag shall be on the right of the other flag. If there is a line of
other flags, the Philippine flag shall be in the middle of the line.
When carried in a parade with flags, which are not national
flags, the Philippine flag shall be in front of the center of the
line.
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 15. The flag shall be raised at sunrise and lowered at
sunset. It shall be on the mast at the start of official ‘office
hours, shall remain flying throughout the day.
SECTION 16. The flag may be displayed:
a. Inside or outside-a building or on a stationary flagpole. If the
flag is displayed indoors on a flagpole, it shall be placed at the
left of the observer as one enters the room.
b. From the top of a flagpole, which shall be at a prominent
place or a commanding position in relation to the surrounding
buildings.
c. From a staff projecting upward from the windowsill, canopy,
balcony, or facade of a building.
d. In a suspended position from a rope extending from a building
to pole erected away from the building.
e. Flat against the wall vertically with the sun and stars on top;
and
f. Hanging in a vertical position across a street, with the blue
field pointing east, if the road is heading south or north, or
pointing north if the road is heading east or west.
The flag shall not be raised when the weather is inclement. If
already raised, the flag shall not be lowered.
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.
C. Conduct of Flag Raising Ceremony
SECTION 18. All government offices and educational
institutions shall henceforth observe the flag-raising ceremony
every Monday morning and the flag lowering ceremony every
Friday afternoon. The ceremony shall be simple and dignified
and shall include the playing or singing of the Philippine
National Anthem.
SECTION 19. The office of the President upon the
recommendation of the Institute shall issue rules and regulations
for the proper conduct of the flag ceremony.
SECTION 20. The observance of the flag ceremony in official
or civic gatherings shall be simple and dignified and shall
include the playing or singing of the anthem in its original
Filipino lyrics and march tempo.
SECTION 21. During the flag-raising ceremony, the assembly
shall stand in formation racing the flag. At the moment the first
note of the anthem is heard, everyone in the premises shall come
to attention; moving vehicles shall stop. All persons present
shall :.ace their right palms over their chests, those with hats
shall uncover, while those in military, scouting, security guard,
and citizens military training uniforms shall give :.-.£ salute
prescribed by their regulations, which salute shall be completed
upon the last note of the anthem.
The assembly shall sing the Philippine national anthem,
accompanied by a band, r available, and at the first note, the flag
shall be raised briskly.
The same procedure shall be observed when the flag is passing
in review or in parade.
SECTION 22. During the flag lowering, the flag shall be
lowered solemnly and slowly so that the flag shall be down the
mast at the sound of the last note of the anthem. Those in the
assembly shall observe the same deportment or shall observe the
same behavior as for the flag-raising ceremony.
D. Half-Mast
SECTION 23. The flag shall be flown at half-mast as a sign of
mourning on all buildings and places where it is displayed, as
provided for in this Act, on the day of official announcement of
the death of any of the following officials:
a. The President or a former President, for ten (10) days.
b. The Vice-President, the Chief Justice, the President of the
Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, for
seven (7) days; and
c. Other persons to be determined by the Institute, for any period
less than seven (7) days.
The flag shall be flown at half-mast on all the buildings and
places where the decedent was holding office, on the day of
death until the day of interment of an incumbent member of the
Supreme Court, the Cabinet, the Senate or the House of
Representatives, and such other persons as may be determined
by the Institute.
The flag when flown at half-mast shall be first hoisted to the
peak for a moment then lowered to the half-mast position. The
flag shall again be raised briskly to the peak before it is lowered
for the day.
E. Casket
SECTION 24. The flag may be used to cover the caskets of the
honored dead of the military, veterans of previous wars, national
artists, and of civilians who have rendered distinguished service
to the nation, as maybe determined by the local government unit
concerned. In such cases, the flag shall be placed such that the
white triangle shall be at the head and the blue portion shall
cover the right side of the caskets. The flag shall not be lowered
to the grave or allowed to touch the ground but shall be folded
solemnly and handed over to the heirs of the deceased.
F. Pledge to the Flag
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.
G. Flag Days
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.
H. Specifications of the National Flag
SECTION 27. The flag shall have the following proportions.
The width of the flag, 1; the length of the flag, 2; and the sides
of the white triangle, 1.
SECTION 28. The technical specifications shall be as follows:
The blue color shall bear Cable No. 80173; the white color,
Cable No. 80001 the red color, Cable No. 80108; and the golden
yellow, Cable No. 80068.
SECTION 29. In order to establish uniform criteria in the
making of our national flag and to guarantee its durability by the
use of quality materials, the following standards and procedures
shall be observed:
All requisitions for the purchase of the Philippine National Flag
must be based on strict compliance with the design, color,
craftmanship and material requirements of the Government.
All submitted samples of flags by accredited suppliers offered
for purchase for government use shall be evaluated as to design,
color and craftmanship specifications by the Institute, through its
Heraldry and Display Section, which shall stamp its approval or
disapproval on the canvass reinforcement of the flag sample
submitted. The samples shall be sent to the Institute by the
requisitioning office, not by the flag supplier; and
c. The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) or
the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) shall evaluate
the quality of material of all flag samples and certify whether the
fabric for the blue, white, red and golden yellow colors,
including the canvass submitted, conforms to government
requirement as to quality of the material. The samples shall be
submitted by the said office to the Institute.
SECTION 30. All deliveries of the flags requisitioned by the
government shall be inspected by the requisitioning agency’s
internal inspector and by the Commission on Audit (COA) using
the flag stamped approved by the Institute as reference.
SECTION 31. In carrying out its responsibilities under Section
4 hereof, the Institute, COA, the ITDI/PTRI shall prepare
guidelines to be approved by the Office of the President.
SECTION 32. All government agencies and instrumentalities
shall ensure that the requirements under this Act with respect to
the standards, requisitions and delivery of the national flag are
strictly complied with.
SECTION 33. All departments, agencies, offices, and
instrumentalities of the government, government-owned or
controlled corporations, local government units, including
barangays, shall include in their annual budgets the necessary
outlay for the purchase of the national flag.
I. 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.

J. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

SECTION 35. The National Anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang.
SECTION 36. The National Anthem shall always be sung in the
national language v/ithin or without the country. The following shall
be the lyrics of the National Anthem.
Bayang magiliw,
Perlas ng silanganan,
Alab ng puso
Sa dibdib mo’y buhay.
Lupang hinirang,
Duyan ka ng magiting,
Sa manlulupig
Di ka pasisiil.
Sa dagat at bundok,
Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw,
May dilag ang tula
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.
Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y
Tagumpay na nagniningning;
Ang bituin at araw niya,
Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim.
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;
Aming ligaya na ‘pag may mang-aapi,
Ang mamatay nang dahil sa ‘yo.
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, whether by a band or by singing or both, or reproduced
by any means, 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
e. Other occasions as may be allowed by the Institute.
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.
K. THE NATIONAL MOTTO
SECTION 40. The national Motto shall be “MAKA-DIYOS,
MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT MAKABANSA.”

Lesson 4: Good Citizenship Values

Values are like fingerprints, nobody are the same, but you leave
them all over everything you do.
-Elvis Presley

What is values?
The word values has its root in the latin word "valere" which
means to be strong and vigorous. Values are those which are
considered by the society as desirable and important and have
attained the status as moral impetus behind every action of each
member geared towards the desired end or goal.
The Promotion of the Filipino Values
The promotion of the Filipino Values is embodied in the
Preamble of the 1987 Constitution.

I. Pagkamaka-Diyos
1. Faith in the Almighty
2. Respect for Life
3. Order
4. Work
5. Concern for the family and future generations
II. Pagkamaka-Tao
1. Love
2. Freedom
3. Peace
4. Truth
5. Justice
III. Pagkamaka-Bansa
1. Unity
2. Equality
3. Respect for law and government
4. Patriotism
5. Promotion of common good
IV. Pagkamaka-Kalikasan
1. Concern for the environment
-Good governance is not enough because people should work on
being good citizens. They should translate the good citizenship
values derived from the Preamble of the Constitution into concrete
action to build the nation.

Maka-Diyos

Behavior Statements Indicators

A.Expresses one’s spiritual
beliefs while respecting the
spiritual beliefs of others
B.
Shows adherence to ethical
principles by upholding the
truth.
A.
1. Engages oneself in
worthwhile spiritual
activities.
2. Respect sacred place.
3. Respects religious beliefs
of others.
4. Demonstrates curiosity
and willingness to learn
about other ways to express
spiritual life.
B.
1.Tells the truth.
2. Returns borrowed things in
good condition.
3. Demonstrates intellectual
honesty.
4. Expects honesty from
 others.
5. Aspires to be fair and kind
to all.
6. Identifies personal biases.
7. Recognizes and respects
one's feelings and those of
others.

Maka-Tao
Kapwa - The term kapwa, or a shared inner self, lies at the core of
Filipino values and psychology. A person who treats another as a
kapwa has a shared a sense of identity and consciousness with that
‘other’ person.
Values and Traits of being MAKA-TAO
• Filipinos are excellent in portraying a good model of people
with values, virtues, and integrity.
• Being Maka-tao, would simply mean by respecting each
other’s rights and opinions of the existing differences in
between.
• Filipinos are naturally kind. Gentle, generous, hospitable,
hardworking, obedient, and polite which made a great
impact to the world.
• Embody the clichés and mundane ‘po’ and ‘opo’ of every
Filipinos as a sign of respect to older people or in a higher
position towards them.

Maka-Kalikasan
Behavior Statements
Cares for the environment
and utilizes resources wisely,
judiciously and
economically.
Indicators
A.
1. Shows a caring attitude
toward the environment.
2. Practices waste
management
3. Conserves energy and
resources.
4. Takes care of school
materials, facilities, and
equipment.
5. Keeps work area in order
during and after work.
6. Keeps one’s work neat and
orderly.

Maka-Bansa

Behavior Statements Indicators

Demonstrates pride in being A.
a Filipino; exercises the 1. Identifies oneself as
rights and responsibilities of Filipino.
a Filipino Citizen. 2. Respect the flag and
 national anthem.
3. Takes pride in diverse
Filipino cultural expressions,
practices and traditions.
4. Promotes appreciation and
enhancement of Filipino
languages.
5. Abides by the rules of the
school, community, and
country.
6. Enables others to develop
interest and pride in being a
Filipino.
Demonstrates appropriate 1. Manages time and
behavior in carrying out personal resources efficiently
activities in the school, and effectively.
community and country. 2. Perseveres the achieve
goals despite difficult
circumstances.
3. Conduct oneself
appropriately in various
situations.
SUMMARY AND/OR Nutshell:
KEY IDEAS Lesson 1: Historical and Legal Bases of NSTP
-While it is the prime duty of the government to serve and protect its
citizens, In turn it shall be the responsibility of all citizens to defend
the security and promote the general welfare of the State, and in
fulfillment thereof the government may require each citizen to
render personal, military or civil service.
Lesson 2: Philippine Constitution
- It is the duty of every Filipino to respect, honor, and give due
accord to his Filipino heritage, patrimony, values, and traditions.
Also, to contribute to the development, welfare, and nation-building
of its country. Moreover, 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 order society.
Lesson 3: Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines
-Republic Act No. 8491 otherwise known as the Flag and Heraldic
Code of the Philippines states that reverence and respect shall at all
times be accorded the flag, the anthem, and other national symbols
which embody the national ideals and which express the principles
of sovereignty and national solidarity and 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
Lesson 4: Good Citizenship Values
-Personal values are our convictions about what we believe are
important and desirable also behavior displayed by individuals is a
 product of their level of values maturity.
SELF-CHECK TEST Lesson 2: Philippine Constitution
AND EVALUATION Activity #2
- Fill in the blanks.
We, the 1.___________ Filipino people, imploring the aid of
2. _________, in order to build a 3. ____and 4.______, and
establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and
aspirations, promote the 5. __________, 6.________ and
develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our
7._______, the blessings of independence and democracy
under the rule of law and a regime of truth, 8. _______ ,
freedom, 9._____ , equality, and 10.______, do ordain and
promulgate this Constitution.

Lesson 3: Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines

Activity #3:Fill in the blank.
Ako ay 1. _________
Buong katapatang nanunumpa
Sa 2. ________ ng Pilipinas
At sa bansang kanyang 3. __________
Na may dangal, katarungan, at 4. _________
Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang
Maka-Diyos,
Makatao,
Makakalikasan, at
5. ___________.

Lesson 4: Good Citizenship Values

Activity #4: For each Good Citizenship Values listed below, narrate
a personal experience from which each value is applied or
manifested.(10 minutes)
Personal Incident or
Experience
I. Pagkamaka-Diyos
1. Faith in the Almighty
2. Respect for Life
3. Order
4. Work
5. Concern for the family
and future generation

II. Pagkamaka-tao
1. Love
2. Freedom
3. Peace
4. Truth
5. Justice

III. Pagkamaka-Bayan
 1. Unity
2. Equality
3. Respect for law and
government
4. Patriotism
5. Promotion of common
good

IV. Pagkamaka-
Kalikasan
1. Concern for the
environment
Total Score
REFERENCES Book:
Labuguen, Florida C. Synergizing towards Community
Transformation: Mutya Publishing House Inc., 2013
Articulo,Archimedes C., et.al.,2003, Values and Work Ethics:
Trinitas Publishing Inc.

Website:
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Module 1
https://www.mapua.edu.ph/Campus%20Life/SOCIP/Assets/
CWTS/CWTS%202019%20Module%201.pdf
Agas, J Mapua University National Service Training Program
Module
https://www.mapua.edu.ph/Campus%20life/SOCIP/Assets/
CWTS/mapua%20general%20nstp%20module.pdf
https://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=References/RelatedLaws/
Constitution/1973Constitution#:~:text=It%20shall%20be%20the
%20duty,preservation%20of%20a%20just%20and
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/1998/02/12/republic-act-no-
8491/