NSTP 1

MONICCA YSABEL S. TARNATE, RGC

NSTP FACULTY
bimbim.tarnate@idc.edu.ph
LESSON 1: IMPLEMENTING NSTP RULES
AND REGULATIONS
National Service Training Program
RA 9163- National Service Training
Program or NSTP

Defined as 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 3 program
components.
3 PROGRAM COMPONENTS OF NSTP

1. ROTC (Reserve Officer

Training Corps)
2. LTS (Literacy Training
Service)
3. CWTS (Civic Welfare Training
Service)
Is every 1st year student covered by NSTP Law?
• YES. Effective SY 2002-2003, every 1st
year student is REQUIRED to complete at
least one of the three components of NSTP

• Students who graduated before SY 2003-

2004 are EXEMPTED to take NSTP.
What is the time duration of the NSTP Program?

•Time duration:
2 semesters, minimum 54
hrs, maximum 90 hrs of
training per semester
What will the students receive after completing NSTP
Program?
•Certificate of Completion with
serial number issued by CHED,
TESDA and DND
LESSON 2: CITIZENSHIP
TRAINING
The Bill of Rights
• A bill of rights is a list of the most important
rights of the citizen of the country.
• Declaration of Rights or Charter of Rights
• The purpose is to protect those rights against
infringement from public officials and private
citizens.
The Bill of Rights

•Article 3 of the Philippine

Constitution
•22 sections
Duties and Responsibilities of a Filipino Citizen
WHAT IS THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
PHILIPPINES?

• Defined as the written instrument by which the fundamental

powers of the government are established, limited and
defined and by which these powers are distributed among the
several departments or branches for their safe and useful
exercise for the benefit of the people.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Filipino Citizen
WHO ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES?

• Those who are citizens at the time of the adoption of the

constitution
• Parents are citizens of the Philippines
• Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers,
who elect Philippine Citizenship upon reaching the age of
majority
• Naturalized in accordance with law
 Duties and Responsibilities of a Filipino Citizen
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF
CITIZENS?

• To be loyal to the republic

• To defend the state
• To contribute to the development and welfare of the state
• To uphold the constitution and obey the laws
• To cooperate with duly constituted authorities
• To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard for the rights of
others
• To engage on gainful work
• To register and vote
 LESSON 3: HERALDIC CODE OF THE
PHILIPPINES
These rules shall be known, cited and referred to as
the
RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491 of 1998,
THE CODE OF THE NATIONAL FLAG,
ANTHEM, MOTTO, COAT OF ARMS AND
OTHER
HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES OF THE
PHILIPPINES.
#WhatAWatawat
Dissecting the Philippine Flag
(symbols and meaning)
How much do you know about the country's national
flag?
Section 26 of Republic Act 8491, or the
Flag and Heraldic Code of the
Philippines, says May 28 to June 12
mark the official celebration of Flag Days,
culminating in the celebration of
Independence Day.

Why start on May 28? It was on this day in 1898

when the Philippine flag was first unfurled after
the Philippine Revolutionary Army won over the
Spanish forces in the Battle at Alapan in Imus,
Cavite.
 ON THE THREE STARS

• Contrary to common belief, the 3 stars actually

represent the islands of Luzon, Panay and
Mindanao, and not Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao.

• The Proclamation of Independence in 1898

referred to these 3 as the "archipelago's three
principal islands" where the revolution started,
and not the "principal grouping of islands".
• At that time, the island of Panay was treated as
the Visayan center of the revolutionary
movement.
 ON THE WHITE TRIANGLE

• The color white is often seen as a symbol

of purity. But the white triangle actually
represents the Katipunan, which, through
the blood compact, compelled the masses
to rise in revolt.
• It also refers to the "Eye of Providence",
the all-seeing eye which went on to inspire
the Katipunan's ideology.
 ON THE SUN AND ITS RAYS

• The 8 rays symbolize the first 8 Tagalog

provinces that rose up against Spanish
colonial rule: Manila, Cavite, Bulacan,
Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Laguna, Tarlac,
and Batangas.
• However, in the original version of the
document – and even in its English
translation – there was no mention of Tarlac
as part of the 8 rays. Instead of Tarlac was
Bataan.
 ON THE COLORS

• Executive Order No. 1010 in 1985 changed

the flag's blue shade from navy blue to pale
sky blue. Historians noted that this change
was influenced by the available clothing
supplies at the time.
• After the EDSA Revolution in 1986, President
Corazon Aquino reinstalled the original navy
blue color through Executive Order No. 292.
• In 1998, the shade of blue was reverted to
royal blue – the color used during the
Commonwealth time – as part of the
specifications observed up until today.
Philippine Flag Laws You Didn’t Realize You Are Breaking
Have you broken any of these rules about the use
of the Philippine flag? If you have, know that the
penalty for such is a fine of up to P20,000 or
imprisonment of up to one year.

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• Adding text, pictures, designs, or marks on the flag or
any image of the flag.
• Wearing the flag on
your clothing,
especially on shoes.

• Displaying the flag

front of a building or
office occupied by
foreigners.
• Printing, painting, or attaching a
representation of the flag on
handkerchiefs, napkins,
cushions, and similar items.

• Wearing the flag in whole or in

part as costume or uniform

• Displaying the flag in bars,

clubs, and casinos or any place
where frivolity prevails..
• Using the flag on
your brand or
business labels.
• Displaying the flag
under any picture.
• Hanging the flag
horizontally on the
wall.
• Damaging the flag.
THE NATIONAL
ANTHEM
 The rendition of the National Anthem
whether played or sung, shall be in
accordance with the musical arrangement
and composition of Julian Felipe and in
accordance with its original Filipino lyrics
and march tempo.
Prohibitions
• The Philippine National Anthem is mandated by law, wherein
the playing of the national hymn is prohibited in the following
areas of concern: For the sake of entertainment or recreation.
• However, these are the exceptions to the rule of law:
Local competitions or contests
International games or competitions, where the Philippines is
the host country or proud representative
The signing on and signing off of mass media both radio and
television
Prior to the first and last screening of films
Before the opening of theatrical works of art or performances
THE NATIONAL MOTTO