MODULE 1 DURATION- 2 semester/54-90 training hours

per semester/3 units per semester. (graduation

requirement)
Lesson 1: Intro to NSTP
Schools that do not meet the required number
R.A. 9163- The NSTP Act of 2001
of students in any of the NSTP components or
do not offer the component chosen by the
CHED SECRETARY ESTER A. GARCIA- president
student shall allow their students to cross-
of UE who conceptualize the NSTP Act.
enroll in other schools irrespective of whether
such school is under CHED or TESDA
PRES. GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO- signed
NSTP into law.
NSRC- National Service Reserve Corps
-in response to the public clamor of reform in
-Section 11
the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
-non-ROTC components (CWTS & LTS)
NSTP- program designed to recover the youth’s
THE PHILIPPINE PREAMBLE
sense of patriotism and national pride…,
"We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring
- aimed at enhancing civic consciousness &
the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just
defense preparedness in YOUTH.
and humane society, and establish a
Government that shall embody our ideals and
-seeks to promote values ed, transformational
aspirations, promote the common good,
leadership, volunteerism, and virtuous social
conserve and develop our patrimony, and
entrepreneurship…,
secure to ourselves and our posterity, the
blessings of independence and democracy
ROTC- Reserve Officer’s Training Corps
under the rule of law and a regime of truth,
-designed to provide military training…,
Justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do
ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
CWTS- Civic Welfare Training Services
-contributory to the general welfare and the
PREAMBLE- serves as an intro to 1987 PH
betterment of life for the members of the
Co;nsti
community…,
-states that Filipinos must live morally upright &
value our existence as one family under God.
LTS- Literacy Training Service
-designed to train students to teach literacy and
numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school
youth…, Lesson 2: Good Governance and the Flag
Heraldic Code
NSTP LAW (covered)
1. All incoming freshmen (male & female) GOOD GOVERNANCE- norm for the gov and
2. All higher & tech-vocational institutions citizen’s right.
3. State Universities & colleges (shall offer -NOT only about proper use of gov’s powers
ROTC) -requires a good & faithful exercise of power
4. The PMA, PMMA, and PNPA (exempted
of NSTP) R.A. 8491- Flag and Heraldic Code of the PH
5. Private higher institution and tech- -declares that “relevance & respect shall at all
vocational educ w/at least 350 student times accorded to the flag, the anthem, and all
cadets (ROTC) other national symbols…,”
-enacted by the 10th Congress of the PH on its
3rd regular session. BLUE- patriotism & justice

TERMINOLOGIES FLAG- symbol of a county

MILITARY- all branches of the Armed Forces of
the PH. IF FLAG IS DISPLAYED ON FLAGPOLE
FESTOON- to hang in curved shape bet.2 points TIMES OF PEACE- blue field on top
as a décor TIMES OF WAR- red field on top
FLAG- shall mean the PH national flag, unless
stated otherwise IF FLAG IS HANGING VERTICALLY
TIMES OF PEACE- blue is left
FLY- part of the flag outside hoist or length TIMES OF WAR- blue is right

SYMBOL- conventional sign (heroism) PLEDGE- shall be recited while standing with the
right-hand palm open and raised shoulder high.
HALF-MAST- lowering the flag to one-half the
distance bet. top & bot NATIONAL ANTHEM- “Lupang Hinirang”
-shall always be sung in national language
HOIST- part of the flag nearest to the staff or within or outside of the country.
canvas which halyard is attached
JOSE PALMA- wrote the lyrics of PH national
INCLEMENT WEATHER- a typhoon signal is anthem. (writer)
raised locality
JULIAN FELIPE- musical arrangement &
NATIONAL ANTHEM- PH national anthem composition (composer)

OFFICIAL RESIDENCIES- Malacañang and any

other gov-owned structures.

PLACES OF FRIVOLITY- places of hilarity…,

INSTITUTE- National Historical Institute

THE PHILIPPINE FLAG

SUN- independence & its 8 provinces that PH

uprising against Spanish rule (Manila, Cavite,
Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan,
Laguna, Batangas) Ma Ca Bula PaNu Ba LaBa?

THREE STARS- 3 main geographical region

(Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao)

WHITE- peace & purity

RED- valor & blood spilt for freedom and

independence.
MODULE 2 Scope- “to build a just and humane society…,”
“Almighty God”- more personal and more
(Good Citizenship)
consonant w/personalist Filipino religiosity.
(instead of “Divine Providence”)
Lesson 1: Bill of Rights
“Common good”- enables every citizen to attain
1987 PH CONSTI- highest law of the land (basic
his or her fullest development…,
& paramount law)
-Doctrine of Constitutional Supremacy
“Rule of law”- govt officials have only the
authority given by law and define by law…,

GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES- maka-Diyos,

makatao, makakalikasan at makabansa.
-embedded in the preamble of the 1987
SET ASIDE (NSTP)- students who have constitution.
completed all their academic requirements on
or before the effectivity of NSTP act (March 23, BILL OF RIGHTS
2002). -Charter of liberties
-limitation upon the powers of the state
PROGRAM COMPONENTS OF NSTP -declaration and enumeration of person’s rights
*ROTC and privileges which the Consti is designed to
*LTS protect against violations of the govt.
*CWTS
STATE- a community of persons, more or less
PRIME DUTY OF GOVERNMENT- serve & numerous.
protect the people.
POLICE POWER- laws or regulations for
DOCTRINE OF POSSE COMMITATUS- govt. may promoting the common good.
call upon the people to defend the state. All
citizens may be required (render personal POWER OF TAXATION- to levy or impose
military or civil service) charges upon persons property, occupation, &
others.
RENUNCIATION OF AGGRESSIVE WAR- PH
renounces war as an instrument of national POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN- power of the
policy. (Policy of peace, equality, justice, state to acquire confiscate, or take property for
freedom, cooperation & amity.) public use.

GRADUATES OF NON-ROTC -belong to NSRC CONSTITUTION- instrument by which

(CWTS & LTS) fundamental powers of the govt are
established, limited, and defined.
GRADUATES OF ROTC- form part of the AFP
Citizen Armed Force, subject to DND req. (R.A. CLASSES OF RIGHTS
7077) NATURAL RIGHTS- naturally conferred upon a
person by his creator as a human & rational
PH PREAMBLE- sets down the origin, scope and being
purpose of the Consti. (function)

Origin- “sovereign Filipino people”

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS- generally granted by BODY CAMERAS- required to wear by cops
expressed provisions of the organic law of state. when serving warrants.

STATUTORY RIGHTS- promulgated by special ARREST- taking of a person into custody in order
laws o laws passed by the Legislature. that he may be bound to answer for the
CLASSES OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS commission of an offense.
POLITICAL RIGHTS- rights enjoyed by the citizen WARRANTLESS SEARCHES- not all warrantless
of the state (right to vote & be voted upon) searches & seizures are prohibited.
-may be made without a warrant
CIVIL RIGHTS- rights granted to individuals for *Search incident to a lawful arrest
enjoyment of his happiness. *Search of a moving motor vehicle

SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS- rights that WARRANTLESS ARREST- when, in his presence,
guarantee an individual the right for the the person to be arrested has committed,
enjoyment of his well-being ang his security in actually committing, or attempting to commit
the state. an offense. (In Flagrante Delicto)
-prisoner who escaped (example)
RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED- civil rights intended
for the protection of a person accused of any SECTION 3- Privacy of Communication and
crime. Correspondence

BILL OF RIGHTS SECTION 4- Freedom of Speech and Expression

SECTION 1- No person shall be deprived of life, -right of people peaceably to assemble and
liberty, or property without due process of law. petition the gov for redress of grievances.
Nor shall any person be denied equal
protection of the laws. PRIOR RESTRAINT- official government
restrictions on the press…,
SUBSTANSIVE DUE PROCESS OF LAW- under the
authority of a law that is VALID. SUBSEQUENT PUNISHMENT- freedom of
speech includes freedom after speech.
PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS OF LAW- fair and
reasonable methods of procedure prescribe by Chilling effect- citizen would hesitate to speak
law. for fear…,

TYPES OF PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS SECTION 5- Freedom of Religion

JUDICIAL- there must be a court or tribunal -NO LAW shall be made respecting an
ADMINISTRATIVE- right to a hearing. establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise.
SECTION 2- Right against unreasonable searches
THE NON-ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE- The
and seizure.
establishment clause principally prohibits the
State from sponsoring any religion or favoring
SEARCH WARRANT- an order in writing issued in
any religion as against other religions.
the name of the people of the PH, signed by a
judge…,
THE FREE EXERCISE CLAUSE- The right to
-10 days validity
religious profession and worship has a two-fold
aspect: freedom to believe and freedom to act
on one’s belief
 CUSTODIAL INVESTIGATION- involves any
SECTION 6- Right to travel questioning initiated by law enforcement
-liberty of abode and of changing the same officers after a person has taken into custody…,
within the limits prescribed by law SHALL NOT
BE IMPAIRED except upon lawful order of the SECTION 13- Right to Bail
court. -All persons, except those charged with offenses
punishable by reclusion perpetua when
SECTION 7- right to information evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before
(Guaranteed) conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, or
-Right to information on matters of public be released on recognizance as may be provided
concern. by law.
-Right of access to official records and
documents. SECTION 14- Rights of the Accused
-No person shall be held to answer for a
SECTION 8- Right to association (public & criminal offense without due process of law.
private) -accused shall be presumed innocent until the
-right of people to form unions, associations, or contrary is proved. (innocent until proven
societies for purposes NOT contrary to law shall guilty)
now be abridged.
SECTION 16- Right to Speedy Disposition of
SECTION 9- Power of Eminent Domain Cases
-private property shall not be taken for -before ALL judicial, quasi- judicial, or
administrative bodies.
public use without just compensation.
SECTION 17- Right against Self-incrimination
SECTION 10- Non Impairment of Contracts -No person shall be compelled to be a witness
-no law impairing the obligation of contacts against himself.
shall be passed.
TESTIMONIAL COMPULSION- giving of evidence
SECTION 11- Adequate legal assistance & against himself through a testimonial act.
free access to courts
-shall not be denied to any person by SECTION 18- Right against Involuntary Servitude
reason of poverty. -No person shall be detained solely by reason of
his political beliefs and aspirations.
SECTION 12- Rights of Persons under Custodial -No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist
Investigation EXCEPT as a punishment for a crime whereof
-right to be informed of his right to remain the party shall have been duly convicted.
silent
-if a person cannot afford the services of SECTION 19- Right against Excessive fines and
counsel, he must be provided with one. cruel, degrading, and inhuman punishments.
(Miranda Rights) -Any death penalty already imposed shall be
reduced to reclusion perpetua.
MIRANDA RIGHTS- invocation of the rights
applies during custodial investigation. SECTION 20- Non-imprisonment for debts
Right to remain silent- must be accompanied by -No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-
the explanation that anything said can and will payment of a poll tax.
be used against the individual in court.
SECTION 21- Right against Double Jeopardy
-No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of
punishment for the same offense.

SECTION 22- Right against Enactment of Ex

post facto law or Bill of Attainder

Ex Post Facto Law- Makes an action done

before the passing of the law
-Aggravates the crime or makes it greater than
when it was committed.