CHAPTER 1 AND TWO
THE NSTP LAW
Republic Act 7722
✔ This is the act creating the Commission on Higher Education which covers both the
public and private institutions of higher education as well as degree-granting
programs in all post-secondary educational institutions, be it public or private.
✔ One of the powers and functions of this act which is in line with the goal of National
Service Training Program [NSTP] is to identify, support and develop potential
centers of excellence in program areas needed for the development of world-class
scholarship, nation building and national development.
1. What is the legal basis of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)?
✔ The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Law or RA 9163 also known as “An
Act Establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level
students, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree
No. 1706, and for other purposes.” was enacted last January 2002 to amend the
Expanded ROTC.
✔ This program aimed to enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness in
the youth by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing
training in any of its three (3) program components, specifically designed to enhance
the youth’s active contribution to the general welfare.
2. What are the components of the NSTP?
a. Reserve Officer’s Training Corps [ROTC] - refers to the program component,
institutionalized under Section 38 and 39 of Republic Act No. 7077, designed to provide
military training to motivate, train organize and mobilize them for national defense
preparedness.
b. 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.
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 youth
and other segments of
society in need of their services.
Who are covered by the NSTP Law?
A. All incoming freshmen students, male, 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;
B. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must at least offer one (1) of
the NSTP
components.
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), Philippine
National Police Academy (PNPA), and other SUC‟s of similar nature, in view of the
special character of these institutions, are exempted from the NSTP.
E. Private higher education 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).
3. What is the duration and equivalent course unit of each of the NSTP
Component?
Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2)
semesters for 54 to 90 training hours per semester. It shall be credited for three (3) units
per semester.
4. What fees shall be charged to students taking any of the NSTP components?
No other fees shall be collected except basic tuition fees, which should not be more than
50% of the charges of the school per academic unit.
5. Who are covered by the suspension of the ROTC requirement?
The completion of ROTC training as a requisite for graduation is set aside for students
who have
completed all their academic requirements for their respective courses as certified by the
school on or before the effectivity of the NSTP Act of 2001, which is March 23, 2002.
The concerned students may apply for graduation in their respective schools.
6. What happens to male students who are currently enrolled and have not taken
nor completed the ROTC requirements for graduation?
a. Male students who are not covered by Section 12 of this Rule and are currently
enrolled but have not taken any of the Military Service (MS), Civic Welfare Service
(CWS) or Law Enforcement Service (LES) shall be covered by the NSTP Law.
b. Male students who have completed two semesters of the Expanded ROTC (E-ROTC)
/ National Service
Program (NSP) are deemed to have complied with the NSTP requirement.
c. Male students who are not covered by Section 12 of these Rules and have taken only
one (1) semester of Basic ROTC or E-ROTC/NSP shall take any of the NSTP
components to qualify for graduation.
d. Students who want to qualify for enlistment in the Reserve Force or attend the
advance ROTC
program shall undertake a special program for this purpose.
7. How are Clustering and Cross-Enrollment done?
a. Clustering of students from different education institutions during semestral or
summer periods may be done for any of the NSTP component, taking into account
logistics, branch of service and
geographical locations. The host school shall be responsible in managing the Program.
b. Schools that do not meet the required number of students to maintain the optional
ROTC and any of the NSTP components, or do not offer the component chosen by the
student shall allow their students to cross-enroll in other schools irrespective of whether
such school is under CHED or TESDA; and in the case the students taking the ROTC
component irrespective of whether the two semesters shall be taken from different
schools whose ROTC is managed by different branches of service of the Armed forces
of the Philippines(AFP).
8. What is NSTP-One Summer Program (NSTP-OSP)?
NSTP-OSP is created under RA 9163 or the NSTP Act of 2001, especially Section 6 and
jointly devised,
formulated and adopted by DND, CHED and TESDA.
NSTP-OSP is established for the three (3) components: ROTC, CWTS and LTS. This is
intended for
graduating students in baccalaureate or at least two-year technical-vocational or
associate courses, who have yet to comply with the NSTP as a requirement for
graduation, as well as for students, thus allow them to concentrate on the academic
subjects and other co- curricular concerns.
9. What is the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC)?
NSRC is created under Section 11 of RA 9163 or the NSTP Act of 2001, composed of
graduates of the non ROTC components: the CWTS and LTS. Members of this Corps
maybe tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare activities, through the joint
efforts of DND, CHED, and TESDA.
CITIZENSHIP TRAINING
● Since June 12, 1898, Proclamation of Independence, there have been a total of six
(6) Philippine Constitution.
Below is the evolution of the constitution:
1. Malolos Constitution (1898 – 1901)
First Philippine Constitution; First republican constitution in Asia
2. Philippine Organic Act of 1902 & Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916 (1902 –
1935)
The Phil. Organic Act of 1902 provided a Philippine Assembly composed of Filipino
citizen while the Phil. Autonomy Act of 1916 included the first pledge of Philippine
Independence.
3. Commonwealth and Third Republic/1935 Constitution (1935–1943 &
1945–1972)
The United States Congress in 1934 passed the Philippine Independence Act that
paved way to the creation of a constitution for the Philippines. Through the 1934
Constitutional Convention, a draft of the Constitution for the Philippines was
produced. It was ratified through a national plebiscite on May 14, 1935. In November
15, 1935 with the inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, the
constitution was fully implemented and enforced. Part of its provision states that the
said constitution will remain in effect once independence was declared on July 4,
1946. In 1940, the National Assembly of the Philippines amended the constitution
from having a unicameral assembly to a bicameral congress and changing the term
limit of the president from six (6) years with no re-election to four (4) years with a
possibility of re-election for a second term. In 1945, the constitution was again
observed with the liberation of the country.
4. Japanese-Sponsored Republic/Second Republic/1943 Constitution (1943 –
1945)
The Japanese-sponsored government nullified the constitution during the World War
II. The government created a Preparatory Committee on Philippine Independence to
replace the constitution. The new constitution was used by the administration under
President Jose P. Laurel.
5. Martial Law Constitution/1973 Constitution (1973 – 1986)
During the regime of President Ferdinand Marcos, a Constitutional Convention was
formed to amend the 1935 Constitution. Through the Presidential Decree No. 86, s.
1972 – creation of a citizen assembly to ratify a drafted constitution by means of a
Viva Voce in place of secret ballots, President Marcos announced the ratification
and its effectivity on January 17, 1973. Although there were several opposition to its
ratification, the 1973 Constitution was deemed valid and was enforced.
6. Freedom Constitution/1987 Constitution (1987 – Present)
After Martial Law and the democracy was restored, President Corazon Aquino
issued the suspension of several provision in the 1973 Constitution and promulgated
a transitory constitution through Proclamation No. 3. The Constitutional Commission
was created by Proclamation No. 9, s. 1986 and was tasked to write a new charter
to replace the previous Constitution. The National Plebiscite for the new Constitution
was held on February 2, 1987. Then, on February 11, 1987, by virtue of
Proclamation No. 58 the new constitution was ratified.
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.
BILL OF RIGHTS
SEC. 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.
SEC. 2
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against
unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be
inviolable, and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable
cause to be determined personally by the judge 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.
SEC. 3
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.
SEC. 4
No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press,
or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress
of grievances.
SEC. 5
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.
SEC. 6
The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the limits prescribed by 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
be provided by law.
SEC. 7
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 be
provided by law.
SEC. 8
The right of the people, including those employed in the public and private sectors, to
form unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall not be
abridged.
SEC. 9
Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.
SEC. 10
No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.
SEC. 11
Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall
not be denied to any person by reason of poverty.
SEC. 12
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 his 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, threat, 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 in evidence against him.
4. The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions of violations of this section as well
as compensation to and rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices, and their
families.
SEC. 13
All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when
evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient securities, 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.
SEC. 14
1. No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law.
2. 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 unjustifiable.
SEC. 15
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of
invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it.
SEC. 16
All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before all judicial,
quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.
SEC. 17
No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.
SEC. 18
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.
SEC. 19
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.
2. The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against any
prisoner or detainee or the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities under
subhuman conditions shall be dealt with by law.
SEC. 20
No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.
SEC. 21
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.
SEC. 22
No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF FILIPINO CITIZEN
1. It is the duty of every Filipino to respect, honor and give due accord to his Filipino
heritage, patrimony, values and tradition.
2. It is the duty of every Filipino to contribute to the development, welfare and nation
building of its country.
3. It is the duty of every Filipino to engage in gainful work to assure himself and his
family a life of worthy of human dignity.
4. Loyalty to the federal republic and national consciousness, aspirations and ideals
shall be asked from every Filipino citizen.
5. 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 orderly society.
6. Every Filipino citizen must give due honor to the Philippine flag, National Anthem,
Philippine President and other national symbols and emblems.
7. It is the duty of very Filipino citizen to defend the national territory from aggressive
invaders, protect the sovereignty of its people, and preserve the continuity of a just,
human society and government.
8. It is the duty of every Filipino to report to the proper authorities all plots of terrorism,
plans of rebellion, subversion, or insurrection toward the duly and legally acknowledge
government, and other acts that will compromise the union and sovereignty of the
federal republic.
9. It is the obligation of every Filipino, to report corrupt, dishonest or fraudulent
government officials to the proper forum, courts and agencies. A Filipino shall not tempt
or bribe government officials, steal from the coffers of the government, or escape or
abandon his lawful responsibilities.
10. It is the responsibilities of every Filipino to elect officials of government as a means
of demonstrating his personal ideas and aspirations for the motherland. Omission or
abstention from this responsibility may indicate a person’s renunciation of his rights of
suffrage. No fine or inappropriate or excessive penalty shall be asked from him as
reparation for his choice not to vote. People, who lost their social right of suffrage, may
reclaim such rights accordance of law.
REPUBLIC ACT 8491 – FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
● For the implementation of the Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines, the NSTP
should be guided with the following provisions:
SEC. 2
States that it is the policy of the state to prescribe the Code of the National Flag,
Anthem,
Motto, Coat-of-Arms and other Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines, ensure the
promotion and implementation of its corresponding rules and regulations, and adopt
effective administrative, regulatory, coordinative and supervisory programs and
activities,
where appropriate, in conformity with national government policies.
SEC. 4
The Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines will promote or sustain reverence and respect
for the flag, the anthem and other national symbols, and those which symbolizes the
national ideals and traditions.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
These are the terminologies used in these rules:
[Link] – means all the branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines including the
Philippine National
Police, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and the Bureau of Fire Protection
[Link] – to hang in a curved shape between two points as a decoration
[Link] Flag – is the National Flag and Ensign of the Philippines, use on land and sea
by public, private and the military and shall refer to the flag or any other design that
resembles it as likely to cause any person to believe that it is the flag or design stated
[Link] – is the part of the flag outside the hoist or length
[Link] – any conventional sign that shows man’s achievement and heroism,
identification, authority and a sign of dignity
[Link]-mast – is the lowering of the flag to the middle of the pole.
[Link] – the long rope used for raising and lowering the flag
[Link] Weather – when there is a typhoon signal raised in a locality
[Link] Anthem – the “Lupang Hinirang”, Philippine National Anthem
[Link] Residences – is Malacanang and other government-owned structures where
the President lives,and other structures occupied by the Philippine Consulate or
Embassies abroad
[Link] of Frivolity – places of hilarity marked by or providing boisterous merriment or
recreation
[Link] or Infomercial – these are any information material, printed or through
radio, television and electronic media which seeks to promote individuals, products or
services, political purposes or information campaigns
[Link] Items and Devices – are coat-of-arms, seals, logos, insignia, badges,
flashes, patches, orders and decorations, medals, stars, citations, lapel pins, trophies,
dry, wax or wet seals, and imprints on letterheads, envelops and cards.
[Link] Entities – all branches of government, its bureaus and attached
agencies, constitutional offices, government owned and/or controlled corporations,
government financial institutions, state universities and colleges, Armed Forces of the
Philippines and its basic units
15. Vexillary Items – national, local house flags or administrative and corporate
organization’s banner.
A. HALF-MAST
SEC. 27
The National Flag should be at half-mast as a sign of mourning on all the buildings and
places where it is displayed on the official day of announcement of the death of the
following officials:
a. The President or former President (10 days);
b. The Vice-President, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the President of the
Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives (7 days);
c. Cabinet Secretaries, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Members of the
Senate and House of Representatives, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of
the Philippines and the Director-General of the Philippine National Police (5 days);
d. Head of National Gover nment Agencies, including Government Owned and Control
Corporations and Government Financial Institutions (3 days)
e. The Commanding Generals of the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Army and
the Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (3 days)
f. Governors, Vice-Governors, city and municipal Mayor, city and municipal Vice
Mayors (3 days)
g. Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod and
Sangguniang Bayan (on the day of interment)
h. Barangay Chairmen and Barangay Councilmen on the day of interment
i. Former National or Local Government Officials, appointive or elective
j. Regional Directors, Superintendents, Supervisors, Principals, Teachers and other
school officials During calamities and disasters, National Flag shall also be flown at half
mast.
RULE
● The flag must be raised to the top of the pole before it is lowered to the half-mast
position; and before it is lowered for the day it must be raised to the top again.
B. CASKET
SEC. 28
The National Flag may be used to cover the caskets of the dead honored men (military,
veterans of previous wars, National Artists and other civilians) who rendered noble
service to our nation. It should not touch the ground but must be folded solemnly and
handed it to the heirs of the deceased. No object must be placed on top of it except for
the religious objects that symbolizes “God above the country”.
RULE
When positioning the flag, the white triangle must be at
the head of the casket while the blue field must cover the
right side. To prevent the flag from falling off, a black
band may be wrapped along the side of the casket.
C. PLEDGE TO THE NATIONAL FLAG
SEC. 29
The following shall be the Pledge of Allegiance to the National Flag:
Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas
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
Makabansa.
● This pledge should be recited right after singing the National Anthem with right palm
open and shoulder raised high.
D. PROHIBITED ACTS
SEC. 39
It is prohibited:
a. To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on, cast contempt, or commit any act or
omission casting dishonor or ridicule upon the National Flag or over its surface;
b. To dip the National Flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute;
c. To use National Flag
1. As 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;
d. To display the National Flag:
1. Under any painting or picture;
2. Horizontally. 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.20
e. To wear the National Flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;
f. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisement, or
imprint of any nature on the National Flag;
g. To print, paint or attach representation of the National Flag on handkerchiefs,
napkins, cushions, and 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 or display or be part of any advertisement or infomercial; and
j. To display the National Flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.
E. NATIONAL ANTHEM
SEC. 40-41
The National Anthem should be interpreted in accordance with the musical arrangement
and composition of Julian Felipe with its original lyrics and tempo.
LUPANG HINIRANG
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 may di magdidilim.
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo,
Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi,
Ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo.
F. NATIONAL MOTTO
SEC. 45
The Philippine National Motto is “MAKA-DIYOS, MAKATAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT
MAKABANSA”
G. NATIONAL COAT-OF-ARMS (SAGISAG NG PILIPINAS)
SEC. 46
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 and lesser
rays. Beneath shall be the scroll with the words “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS,”
inscribed thereon.
The eight-rayed sun symbolizes the eight provinces (Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite,
Manila, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Tarlac) which were placed under
martial law by Governor-General Ramón Blanco during the Philippine Revolution,
and the three five-pointed stars representing the three primary geographic regions of
Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
H. THE GREAT SEAL
The Great Seal should be in circular form with the same descriptions with the National
Coat-of-Arms but without the scroll and the inscription “Republika ng Pilipinas”. It should
be surrounded by a double marginal circle which “Republika ng Pilipinas” should appear.
The Great Seal should also bear the National Motto.
I. PENALTIES
Failure or refusal to adhere to the provisions of this act, and/or any violations of these
Rules shall be penalized as stipulated in R.A. 8491.
REPUBLIC ACT 9418 – VOLUNTEER ACT OF 2007
It should be the policy of the state to promote the participation of the different sectors of
the society, international and foreign volunteer organizations in public and civic affairs,
and adopt and strengthen the practice of volunteerism as an approach in order to reach
national development and international understanding. Every Filipino should be
educated of volunteerism to foster social justice, solidarity and sustainable development.
To achieve attainment, here are the goals and objectives of the policy:
a. To provide the policy framework that shall underscore the fundamental principles
necessary toharmonize the broad and diverse efforts of the voluntary sector,
b. To provide a conducive and enabling environment for the mobilization and nurturance
of volunteers and volunteer organizations,
c. To strengthen the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency
(PNVSCA) as an effective institution to support volunteerism in the country.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. Volunteerism – (A) act that involves different activities which includes traditional form
of mutual aid and interventions to provide an enabling and empowering both on the part
of the beneficiary and the
volunteer; (B) a powerful means for bringing more people into the fold. It strengthens
civic engagement, safeguards social inclusion, deepens solidarity and solidifies
ownership of development results. It simply is not possible to attain the SDGs without a
wide range of people engaged at all stages, at all levels, at all times.
2. Volunteer – an individual or group who contribute time, service and resources whether
on full-time or part-time basis to a just and essential social development cause, mission
or endeavor in the belief that their activity is mutually meaningful and beneficial to public
interest as well as to themselves
3. Volunteer Service Organization – a local or foreign group that recruits, trains, deploys
and supports volunteer workers to programs and projects implemented by them or by
other organizations or any group that provides services and resources, information,
capability building, advocacy and networking for the attainment of the common good
4. Voluntary Sector – those sectors of Philippine society that organizes themselves into
volunteers to take advocacy and action primarily for local and national development as
well as international cooperation and understanding
ROLES AND MODALITIES OF VOLUNTEERISM IN PRIVATE SECTOR
a. Volunteerism in academe encourage academic institutions to continuously devise
ways to effectively teach and practice the value of volunteerism. Such integration
provides students with the volunteering arena by which they can channel their idealism
and vigor into something worthwhile.
b. In corporate sector, volunteerism serves as an expression of corporate social
responsibility and citizenship, which refers to the activities recognized by the company,
where give their time, skills and resources in the service of the company’s internal and/or
external communities.
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE COORDINATING AGENCY (PNVSCA)
PNVSCA was created under the Executive Order No. 134 to review and provide policies
and guidelines regarding the national volunteer service program. It establishes and
maintains a national network of volunteer organizations and serves as liaison between
and among local. Recognizing the important contributions of volunteerism in nation-
building, the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA)
leads the promotion and coordination volunteer programs and services in the
Philippines, to maximize the benefits that may be derived from volunteer assistance and
properly gauge the contributions of volunteers to national development and international
cooperation.
MULTI-SECTORAL ADVISORY BODY (MSAB)
It was created under the Executive Order No. 365 to assist the PNVSCA. It composed of
different government agencies (NEDA, DepED, DFA, DOJ, DILG, DSWD, CHED and
PMS) and representative from the corporate sector, private academe sector and from
the not-for-profit sector. MSAB functions to provide advice in the formulation of policies
and guidelines for the national volunteer service program, provide consultative and
technical advisory services on volunteer matters, and serves as forum to enhance and
strengthen linkages between and among volunteer groups and communities.