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UNIT 1 of the Philippines of undergraduate status, and shall

faithfully conduct the course in accordance with the
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
policies and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of
(NSTP) AND THE PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD
National Defense: Provided, that regulations
NG MAYNILA (PLM): AN INTRODUCTION
prescribing duties for the school authorities in
connection with the enrollment, administration and
school discipline of students subject to the ROTC
I. DEVELOPMENT OF THE NSTP IN SCHOOLS IN course, shall be as prescribed jointly by The Secretary
THE PHILIPPINES of National Defense, Secretary of Education and the
A. THE COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 1 OR THE President of the State College or University concerned,
NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT and approved by the President of the Philippines.
C. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1706: THE
 Passed by the Philippine National Assembly on
NATIONAL SERVICE LAW
December 21, 1935
 One of the National Defense Policy of the Philippines  August 8, 1980
is that, “The preservation of the State is the obligation  to serve the urgent needs of a developing country such
of every citizen. The security of the Philippines and the as the Philippines, at present and in the foreseeable
freedom, independence, and perpetual neutrality of the future, it is equally vital to enhance respect for the law
Philippine Republic shall be guaranteed by the and lawfully constituted authorities and provide for,
employment of all citizens, without distinction of age promote and develop civic consciousness and
or sex, and all resources.” participation as it is to insure national defense
 Section 51: All Filipinos are liable to military service. preparedness
 ARTICLE VII: PREPARATORY MILITARY  the citizens of our country, particularly its youth, as the
TRAINING most valuable resource of our nations need to be
motivated, trained, developed, organized, mobilized
THE PURPOSES OF THE PREPARATORY
and utilized in regard to their responsibilities as
MILITARY TRAINING (PMT) ARE:
citizens particularly their commitment to civic welfare,
1. To develop the national spirit; their respect for the law and lawfully constituted
2. to make the youth physically strong; authorities and the fulfillment of their military or civil
3. to make the youth morally confident, obligations
4. to prepare the youth for military service.  Section 2. National service shall be obligatory for all
citizens of the Philippines. As used in this decree,
Sec. 82. Preparatory military training is compulsory upon
"National service" shall consist of three main programs
the youth attending school and upon others when they shall
namely: civic welfare service, law enforcement
become eighteen years of age.
service; and military service.

B. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 59 S., 1967: D. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7077 - CITIZEN ARMED
REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ROTC FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES RESERVIST ACT
UNITS IN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
 Signed into law by Pres. Corazon Aquino on June 27,
 Issued on February 8, 1967 by Pres. Marcos 1991
 All colleges and universities having an enrollment of at  Section 38. Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC).
least two hundred fifty male students, shall include a – Military training for students enrolled in colleges,
course of military instruction commonly known as universities and similar institutions of learning is
ROTC Course as a compulsory portion of their mandatory pursuant to the provisions of the National
respective curricula for all physically fit male citizens Defense Act and the 1987 Constitution.

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 Section 39. Establishment of ROTC Units in Schools. thereof, the government may require each citizen
– At such colleges, universities and similar institutions to render personal, military or civil service.
of learning that request for the conduct of military o ARTICLE II, SEC. 4 OF THE PHIL.
training in their institutions, there shall be established CONSTITUTION (DECLARATION
and maintained Reserve Officers" Training Corps units OF PRINCIPLES)
as the Secretary of National Defense may approve,  Recognizing the youth’s vital role in nation
which shall conduct military training for the students building, the state shall promote civic
of such institutions for the purpose of producing consciousness among the youth and shall develop
enlisted and officer reservists. The program of their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and
instruction shall be prescribed by the Secretary of social well being. It shall inculcate in the youth
National Defense and may include instruction to patriotism, nationalism, and advance their
prepare female students for military service: provided, involvement on public and civic affairs.
that, such course of instruction shall: o ARTICLE II, SEC. 13 OF THE PHIL.
o not exceed two (2) academic years in the case CONSTITUTION (DECLARATION
of enlisted reservists OF STATE POLICIES)
o four (4) academic years in the case of officer  In pursuit of these goals, the youth, the most
reservists which shall include as necessary valuable resource of the nation, shall be motivated,
summer or probationary training of not more trained, organized and mobilized in military
than sixty (60) consecutive days, The first two training, literacy, civic welfare and other similar
(2) years ROTC training, which is mandatory, endeavors in the service of the nation.
shall hereafter be referred to as basic ROTC
while the second (2) years SEC. 3 – DEFINITION OF TERMS
 after said basic ROTC, which is voluntary, shall a. National Service Training Program (NSTP) – a
hereafter be referred to as advance ROTC. The program aimed at enhancing civic consciousness
allocation of ROTC units to the various majors and defense preparedness in the youth by
services of the AFP shall conform to the projected developing the ethics of services and patriotism
manpower needs of their respective reserve while undergoing training in any of its three (3)
components. program components. Its various components are
especially designed to enhance the youth’s active
REPUBLIC ACT 9163 – NATIONAL SERVICE
contribution to general welfare.
TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) ACT OF 2001
b. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) –
 Approved by Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on program institutionalized under sections 38 and 39
January 23, 2002 of RA No. 7077 designed to provide military
training to tertiary level students in order to
motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for
II. INTRODUCTION TO RA 9163 – NSTP ACT OF national defense preparedness.
2001 c. Literacy Training Service (LTS) - program
Sec. 1 – Short Title: National Service Training Program designed to train students to become teachers of
(NSTP) Act of 2001 literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out
of school youth, and other segments of society in
Sec. 2 – Declaration of Policy need of their service.
d. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) –
 It is hereby affirmed that the prime duty of the
programs or activities contributory to the general
government to serve and protect its citizens.
welfare and the betterment of life for the members
 In turn, it shall be the responsibility of all citizens
of the community or the enhancement of its
to defend security of the state and in fulfillment
facilities, especially those developed in improving

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health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, SEC. 11 – CREATION OF THE NATIONAL

safety, recreation and the morals of the citizenry. SERVICE RESERVE CORPS
SEC. 4 – ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NSTP There is hereby created a National Service Reserve Corps,
to be composed of the graduates of the non – ROTC
 There is hereby established NSTP, which shall components. Members of this Corps may be tapped by the
form part of the curricula of all baccalaureate State for literacy
degree courses and of at least two (2) year
technical – vocational courses and is a and civic welfare activities through the joint effort of the
requisite for graduation, consisting of the DND, CHED, and TESDA.
following components: ROTC, CWTS and
Graduates of the ROTC component shall form part of the
LTS (Literacy Training Service)
Citizen Armed Forces, pursuant to RA 7077
 Citizenship training shall be given emphasis in
all three program components. III. OTHER LAWS
SEC. 5 – COVERAGE REPUBLIC ACT 9512 - NATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND
Students, both Male and Female, of any baccalaureate
EDUCATION ACT OF 2008
degree course or at least two (2) – year Technical
vocational courses in public and private educational Section 4. Environmental Education and Activities as
institutions shall be required to complete one of the NSTP Part of National Service Training Program.
components as requisite for graduation.
The CHED and the TESDA shall include environmental
SEC. 6 – DURATION AND EQUIVALENT COURSE education and awareness programs and activities in the
UNIT National Service Training Program under Republic Act
No. 9163, as part of the Civic Welfare Training Service
Each of the aforementioned NSTP program components
component required for all baccalaureate degree courses
shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2)
and vocational courses with a curriculum of at least two (2)
semesters.
years.
SEC. 7 – NSTP OFFERING IN HIGHER AND
REPUBLIC ACT 10121 - PHILIPPINE DISASTER
TECHNICAL – VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL
RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT ACT OF
INSTITUTIONS
2010
All higher and technical – vocational institutions, public
Section 14. Integration of Disaster Risk Reduction
and private, must offer at least one of the program
Education into the School Curricula and Sangguniang
components: Provided, That State universities and colleges
Kabataan (SK) Program and Mandatory Training for
shall offer the ROTC component and at least one of the
the Public Sector Employees.
other component.
The DepED, the CHED, the Technical Education and
Private Learning institutions may offer the ROTC if they
Skills Development Authority (TESDA), in coordination
have at least 350 cadet students
with the OCD, the National Youth Commission (NYC), the
SEC. 10 – MANAGEMENT OF THE NSTP DOST, the DENR, the DILG-BFP, the DOH, the DSWD
COMPONENTS and other relevant agencies, shall integrate disaster risk
reduction and management education in the school
The school authorities shall exercise academic and curricula of secondary and tertiary level of education,
administrative supervision over the design, formulation, including the National Service Training Program (NSTP),
adoption, and implementation of the different NSTP whether private or public, including formal and nonformal,
components in their respective schools technical-vocational, indigenous learning, and out-of-
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responsibility of educating our people may be properly

located."
He articulated that according to a French
philosopher, "next to food, education is the greatest
PLM BACKGROUND AND HISTORY need of the People." He likewise emphasized that "to
permit the continuing control of education in the hands
A VISION FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION of big corporations is a tragic renunciation by the
PLM's conception started during the administration of Government of a sacred obligation to our people. This
Mayor Arsenio H. Lacson, the first elective mayor of bill envisions a partial relief of education from the grip
the City of Manila in 1951, when he approved Ordinance of profit-motivated corporations and seeks a condition
No. 4202 on 13 January 1960. in which education is solely dedicated to the better
instruction of our people."
The Municipal Board has allocated P1-Million to establish
the University. The Board's committee that spearheaded The consolidation of the two bills was tackled
and allocated funds for the creation of the city university, during the Fourth Session of the Fifth Congress which
in support of Mayor Lacson's educational program, was began and was held in the City of Manila on 25 January
chaired by then - Councilor Ernesto M.Maceda. 1965. The consolidated bill was thereafter passed by the
joint Congress with the House of Representatives finally
Mayor Lacson suddenly passed away while in office and passing the same on 12 May 1965 while the Philippine
before the fulfillment of his dream university. His then- Senate finally passed it on 07 June 1965. The final bill was
Vice-Mayor, Antonio Villegas, succeeded him and signed by Senate President Ferdinand E. Marcos and
worked for the realization of the dream university of his House Speaker Cornelio T. Villareal with Mr. Regino
predecessor. S. Eustaquio, Secretary of the Senate, and Mr.
Inocencio B. Pareja, Secretary of the House of
On 13 February 1963, Mayor Villegas issued Executive
Representatives.
Order No. 7, s-1963, creating a Planning and Working
Committee to draw up a plan to establish the city On 19 June 1965, the final bill entitled "An Act
university. The committee was chaired by Dr. Benito F. Authorizing the City of Manila to Establish and
Reyes and the members were Gabriel Formoso, Leoncio Operate
Monzon, Alfredo Morales, Vicente Albano Pacis, Jose
S. Roldan, and Carlos Moran Sison, with Atty. the University of the City of Manila and for Other
Primitivo de Leon as its secretary. Purposes" was signed into law by President Diosdado
P. Macapacal in a signing ceremony in Malacañang
Palace witnessed by Atty. Primitivo de Leon, Mayor
CREATION BY NATIONAL LEGISLATION – RA
Villegas, Congressman Ramon Mitra Jr., and its main
4196
sponsor in the House of Representatives, Congressman
In 1964, Mayor Villegas co-opted the aid of then- Albert.
Congressman Justo R. Albert of the 4th congressional
The law was captioned as Republic Act No. 4196 which
district of the City of Manila to sponsor a bill in the House
now serves as the University Charter.
of Representatives of the Congress of the Philippines
seeking to create the city university. Filed as House Bill
No. 8349 in the Lower House, the Senate version was PLM AS A UNIQUE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
spearheaded by Senators Gil Puyat and Camilo Osias. LEARNING
In his explanatory note for H.B. 8349, The birth of Pamantasan on a June 19 is made
Congressman Albert stressed that "the establishment of even more significant than ever by the fact that it was
this university by the City of Manila will spur other made to coincide with the birth of the Philippine
cities in the country to exert similar efforts so that the

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national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, who has a great aptitude opened the University College on Monday, 17 July 1967
for study, thereby earning several degrees and titles during with an initial enrollment of 556 outstanding and bright
his teen years with flying colors. scholars carefully selected from the upper 10% of the
various public high schools in Manila.
Multi-talented as he was, Rizal's concept of the
importance of education is clearly enunciated in his work Indeed, excellence has been a "birthright" of PLM.
entitled Instruction. For Rizal, the mission of education is The PLM also established the Graduate College a year
to elevate the country to the highest seat of glory and to later, followed by the Institute for Extra-Mural Studies.
develop the people’s mentality. Since education is the
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) is a
foundation of society and a prerequisite for social
pioneer, a leader, and a model institution of higher learning
progress, Rizal claimed that only through education
in the Philippines. The Philippines' Commission on Higher
could the country be saved from its sorry status. Rizal’s
Education has cited PLM as a model for public institutions
philosophy of education, therefore, centers on the
across the country. Studies show that PLM is among the
provision of proper motivation in order to bolster the great
top five schools nationwide in terms of board exam
social forces that make education a success, to create in the
passing rate where it is one among three public
youth an innate desire to cultivate his intelligence and give
universities in the top ten category
him life eternal.
The University was so named "Pamantasan ng
Lungsod ng Maynila" from the official English name
by Mayor Villegas in 1967. The Board of Regents, which
is the governing body of the University, was formally
formed in the same year as Mayor Villegas appointed its
members. The university regents were sworn into office
on 09 January 1967 which eventually conducted its first
official board meeting and the election of its officers on 23
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February 1967 at the Maharnilad. The composition of
the first THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
Board of Regents were: Atty. Carlos Moran
Sison, chairman; Dr. Benito F. Reyes, vice-chairman;
Emilio “CONSTITUTION”

Abello, Roman F. Lorenzo, Jose S. Roldan and Primo  Fundamental laws of the land.
L. Tongko, members; while Fructuoso R. Yansonserved  The basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or
as an ex-officio member and Jose F. Sugay as its social group that determine that powers and duties
of the government and guarantee certain rights to
secretary. Dr. Reyes was elected as PLM's pioneer
the people in it.
president, endowed with a herculean task of charting the
roots of excellence that was to be the Pamantasan that is
known today. In our aim to achieve unity, governance, peace, and order,
our nation had undergone six constitutions:
On February 5, 1970, then Executive Secretary
Ernesto M. Maceda, by authority of then President 1. The 1899 Malolos Constitution
Ferdinand Marcos, conveyed unto the City of Manila two 2. The 1935 Constitution (Manuel L. Quezon)
(2) parcels of land owned by the Republic of the 3. The 1943 Constitution (Japanese occupation)
Philippines. 4. The 1973 Constitution (Martial Law)
5. The 1986 Provisional “Freedom” Constitution
Said real properties consist the area where PLM (Cory Aquino)
stands today. And as solemnly endeared and inscribed by - Temporary constitution
every PLM member to his heart, the University formally 6. The 1987 Constitution Philippine Constitution

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being. It shall inculcate in the youth

THE 1987 CONSTITUTION PHILIPPINE patriotism and nationalism and encourage
CONSTITUTION their involvement in public and civic
affairs.
HISTORY Article III – BILL OF RIGHTS
o Led by Corazon Aquino Section 1 No person shall be deprived of life, or
property without due process of law, nor
o Was established to reinstate our freedom from
shall any person be denied by equal
Ferdinand Marcos’ dictatorship.
protection of laws
o Drafted in 133 days by an appointed
Section 4 No law shall be passed abridging the
Constitutional Commission of 48 members and
freedom of speech, expression or the press
ratified by the people in a plebiscite held on
or right of the people peaceably assemble
February 12, 1987
and petition the government for redness of
grievances
PREAMBLE o Being aware and extend your
horizons.
o introductory part of institution or any statue that Section 6 The liberty of abode and of changing the
describes the purpose, goal and aim on why such same within the limits prescribed by law
statue was created. shall not be impaired except upon lawful
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of order of the court. Neither shall the right
Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane to travel be impaired except in the interest
society and establish a Government that shall embody of national security, public safety, or
our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, public health, as may be provided by law.
conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to o 1st sentence. Talked about right
ourselves and our posterity the blessings of to own property.
independence and democracy under the rule of law and o 2nd sentence. Bayanihan act
a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and (We heal as one) - government
restrict the movement of the
peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
people for the interest of public
ARTICLES AND SECTIONS safety due to Covid.
Article IV – CITIZENSHIP
Article I – NATIONAL TERRITORY This discusses the criteria on how to be a Filipino
A declaration of the composition of the country’s citizen.
territories, whether in land, sea, and air o Natural Filipino – Born in the Philippines
Article II – DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES o Naturalized Filipino – There was a mandate of
AND STATE POLICIES law making them Filipino.
Section 4 Prime duty of government is to serve and Article V – SUFFRAGE
protect people. The government may call Right to vote
upon the people to defend the State, and Article VI – LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
in the fulfillment thereof, all citizens may Congress of the Philippines and Senate of Philippines
be required, under conditions provided by o Roles and Responsibilities
law, to render personal, military or civil o Who are the law makers
service.
Article VII – EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
o Reason: at any time, the
Presidential Office
government may require us to
o Composition
render our services
o Role
Section 13 The State recognizes the vital role of the
youth in nation-building and shall o Cabinet Members
promote and protect physical, moral, Article VIII – JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
spiritual, intellectual and social well- The Judiciary System of Philippines

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o Chief Justice (Role) Article XIV – EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND

o Trial courts TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, CULTURE AND SPORTS
o Supreme court
Article XV – FAMILY
Article IX - CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS Reflection how Filipinos value the importance of family
o Civil Service of Commissions (CSC) – work in society. The government recognizes that family as the
under or for the government. basic unit of the society.
o Commission of Elections (COMELEC) – to Article XVI – GENERAL PROVISIONS
manage, to handle, and to protect our electoral Article XVII – AMENDMENTS OF REVISIONS
system. Article XVIII – TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
o Commission of Audit (COA)- corruption
scandal and in charge of check and balances;
ORDINANCE
budget.
Article X– LOCAL GOVERNMENT  The creation of the political boundaries of the different
This covers the territorial and political divisions of the regions, cities, municipalities, and districts.
Republic of the Philippines o This part is already outdated because over the
o Republic is divided into: period of time, some municipalities are
 Provinces converted to cities.
 Cities
 Municipalities
 Barangays MEMBERS OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL
Article XI - ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE PUBLIC COMMISION
OFFICERS
Section 1 Public office is a public trust. Public  List of names who contributed in the drafting of the
officers and employees must, at all times, 1987 Constitution,
be accountable to the people and serve  48 members came from different sectors such as:
them with responsibility, integrity, o Religious sector
loyalty, and efficiency; act with patriotism o NGOs sector
and justice, and lead modest lives. o Academe sector
Example: No noon time break, should o Business sector
always be happy to serve. o Political sector
o It also covers the government o Economic sector
offices that can be impeached,  Represented the society in the dictatorship of Marcos.
and its process.
o The Sandiganbayan, The Office
of Ombudsman. UNIT 3
Article XII – NATIONAL ECONOMY AND
UNITED NATIONS: PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN
PATRIMONY
RIGHTS
Roles and responsibilities of governments in handling
the economic status of country
Article XIII – SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN
RIGHTS  Human rights are universal and inalienable;
Section 1. The Congress shall give highest priority indivisible; interdependent and interrelated.
to the enactment of measures that protect  They apply to all equally, and have the right to
and enhance the right of all the people to participate in decisions that affect their lives. They are
human dignity, reduce social, economic, upheld by the rule of law and strengthened through
and political inequalities, and remove legitimate claims for duty-bearers to be accountable to
cultural inequities by equitably diffusing
international standards.
wealth and political power for the
common good.

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 ethnicity
 gender
PRINCIPLES:
 age
UNIVERSALITY AND INALIENABILITY  language
 sexual orientation
 Universal Declaration if Human rights, Article 1
 religion
 “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity
 political or other opinion
and rights”
 national, social or geographical origin
It basically says that our rights are innate. Which means  disability
that the moment na pinanganak tayo, meron na tayong  property
Karapatan, and lahat tayo ay pantay pantay.  birth
INDIVISIBILITY  or other status as established by human rights
standards
 It is inherent to the dignity of every human person.
 Equal status and connot be positioned in a hierarchical
order. It basically says that the that we do not need to
Meaning hindi pwede nakadepende na mas maraming discriminate anyone.
human rights ang mayayaman at konti lang s a mahihrap. Ex. United States’ campaign of the “Black Lives Matter”
Hindi pwedeng hatiin ang human rights. Pantay pantay
ang ating Karapatan. Sa mata ng tao at sa mata ng batas  which is a campaign for equal protection of laws.
 It does not mean that: they are blacks = criminals
INTERDEPENDENCE AND INTERRELATEDNESS

 Each one contributes to the realization of a person’s

human dignity through the satisfaction of his or her Ex: DDS/Dilawan
developmental, physical, psychological, and spiritual
 We all have the same rights regardless of our
needs.
political belief
Gender
For you to be able to fulfill a human right, there has to be
 It does not matter if you are a member of LGBT
a connection to other human right
community. Member or not, we all have the same
Ex. freedom of speech: as a student, how will you able to human rights
fulfill your freedom of speech?
PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION
Answer: Before you fulfill your freedom of speech, you
should be able to fulfill one human right, which is the right  Rights-based approached require a high degree of
to proper education. If you were able to fulfill your huma participation by communities, civil society,
right, you will be able to express yourself properly and minorities, women, young people, indigenous
decently. people, and other identified groups
Just because they are women, they are not allowed to
participate on elections, or not allowed to have a proper
EQUALITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION education. During the Spanish period, women are not
allowed to study nor even allowed to vote. This is basically
No one should suffer discrimination on the basis of:
tampering the human rights.
 race
 color

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Human rights is inclusive, It is not exclusive; everyone can

participate in different kinds of civil activities
UNIT 4
ACCOUNTABILITY AND RULE OF LAW
HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
 Individual, the media, civil society and the
international community play an important roles in
holding governments accountable for their REPUBLIC ACT 8491
obligation to uphold human rights.
Section 1 - This act shall be known as the “Flag and
Heraldic Code of the Philippines.”
One good example 1987 Philippine Constitution Article 2 Section 2 - Declaration of Policy – Reverence and
Section 9, 10, and 11: this is a good recognition from the respect shall at all times be accorded the flag, the
government anthem and other national symbols which embody the
Section 9: The State shall promote a just and dynamic national ideals and traditions and which express the
social order. principles of sovereignty and national solidarity. The
heraldic items and devices shall seek to manifest the
Section 10: The state shall promote social justice in all national virtues and to inculcate in the minds and hearts of
phases of national development our people a just pride in their native land, fitting respect
and affection for the national flag and anthem, and the
Section 11: (most related in accountability and rule of
proper use of the national motto, coat-of-arms and other
law) the State values the dignity of every human person
heraldic items and devices.
and guarantees full respect for human rights.
THE NATIONAL FLAG
It is a good thing that our constitution recognizes human
rights. 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
CONCLUSION by the people.

 We all have rights

 We are all equal and should treat each other in
accordance: with respect, empathy and love
 Let us continue to know more about those rights
and exercise them with prudence
o Prudence: knowing what is right and
wrong
o We are not just honing your technical
abilities, but also develop critical
thinking. So when time comes, you have Section 5 - The flag shall be displayed in all public
the guiding principles. buildings, official residences public plazas, and
 #WeBelong institutions of learning everyday throughout the year
 #WorldWithouStrangers: promoted by Giordano.
A world without strangers means there are no Section 6 - The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day
borders. Let us all live a happy life together and night throughout the year, in front of the following;
 #Kapamilya #Kapuso #Kapatid at Malacanang Palace; the Congress of the Philippines
 We are all one race – The Human race building; Supreme Court building; the Rizal Monument in
Luneta, Manila; Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite;

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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 on the following days:
o April 9 – Araw ng Kagitingan
o May 1 – Labor Day
o May 28 – National flag Day to June 12 –
Independence Day
o Last Sunday of August – National Heroes Day Section 14 - A flag worn out through wear and tear
o November 30 – Bonifacio Day shall not be thrown away. It shall be solemnly burned to
o December 30 – Rizal Day avoid misuse or desecration. The flag shall be replaced
o Other days as declared by the President or local immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and
tear
chief executives
o If displayed all year round, the flag raising
Section 18 - All government offices and educational
ceremony should be observed institutions shall henceforth observe the flag-raising
ceremony every Monday morning and the flag lowering
Section 10 -The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have ceremony every Friday afternoon. The ceremony shall
its blue field on top in time of peace and the red field on
be simple and dignified and shall include the playing or
top in time of war; if in a hanging position, the blue
singing of the Philippine National Anthem.
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) Section 23 - The flag shall be flown at half-mast as a
in time of war.The flagpole staff must be straight and sign of mourning on all buildings and places where it is
slightly tapering at the top. displayed, as provided for in this Act, on the day of official
announcement of the death of any of the following
officials:

o The President or a former President, for ten (10)

days

o The Vice-President, the Chief Justice, the

President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the
House of Representatives, for seven (7) days

o Other persons to be determined by the Institute, for

any period less than seven (7) days

Section 34 - It shall be prohibited

o To mutilate, deface, defile, trample, on or cast

contempt any act or omission casting dishonor or
ridicule upon the flag over its surface

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o To dip the flag to any person or object by way of Section 37 - The rendition of the National Anthem,
compliment or salute whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the
musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe
o To use the flag:
o Juan Felipe is the composer of Lupang
1. As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth Hinirang

2. As covering for ceilings, walls, statues, or Section 38 - As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand
other objects at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one
displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or
3. As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of the conductor. At the first note, all persons shall execute a
motor vehicles salute by placing their right palms over their left chests.

4. As a staff or whip THE NATIONAL MOTTO

Section 40 - The national Motto shall be “MAKA-
5. For unveiling monuments or statues DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT
MAKABANSA.”
6. As trademarks or for industrial, commercial, or
agricultural labels or designs
PENALTIES
o To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume
Section 50 - Any person or judicial entity which violates
or uniform
any of the provisions of this Act shall, upon conviction, be
punished by a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos
o To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, (5,000.00) not more than Twenty thousand pesos
drawings, advertisements, or imprint of any nature (P20,000.00), or by imprisonment for not more than one
on the flag (1) year, or both such fine and imprisonment, at the
discretion of the court: Provided, That for any second and
o To print, paint or attach representation of the flag additional offenses, both fine and imprisonment shall
on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and other always be imposed: Provided, That in case the violation
articles of merchandise is commited by a juridical person, its President or Chief
Executive Officer thereof shall be liable.
o To display in public any foreign flag, except in
embassies and other diplomatic establishments, UNIT 5
and in offices of international organizations.
THE GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES
o To use, display or be part of any advertisement of
infomercial The good Filipino citizenship values is embedded in the
1987 Philippine Constitution’s PREAMBLE
o To display the flag in front of buildings or offices
occupied by aliens We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of
Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM society and establish a Government that shall embody
our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good,
Section 35 - The National Anthem is entitled Lupang conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to
Hinirang 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.

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The good filipino citizenship values is also stipulated in

RA 8491 – Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines family by honoring our nation.. ‘sa isip, at sa gawa’.
Section 40 - The national Motto shall be “MAKA-
DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT
MAKABANSA.”
MAKATAO
 Love

What you do do not want done to yourself, do not do to

others (Confucius)
MAKADIYOS
 Faith in the almighty God:  Freedom

as a nation, we have faith that God, will guide us in Is always linked to responsibility. We have the freedom
the right direction. to think and act that will lead us to consequences that we
ought to be responsible of.
 Respect for life:
 Peace
It is a call to respect your own’s life and the life of
others. To do harm and violence, and to protect one Be a peacemaker. It starts with yourself and let it radiate
another from destruction to the people around you

 Order:  Truth

this is adherence to disciple. Discipline the mind and Always prevails, Better be on the side of truth rather
the body, so that, in every decisions and actions that than be sorry.
we do, there is peace and harmony
 Justice
 Work:
To give credit to where credit is due
…When you work you fulfill a part of earth’s MAKAKALIKASAN
furthest dream, assigned to you when the dream was  Concern for the environment
born, and in keeping your self with labor you are in
truth of loving life, and to love life through labor is The world is chanching ans it gravely affects our
to be intimate with life’s inmost secret environment. We, as a whole nation, must participate in
rehabilitating the Earth even in our own ways, like:
… And what is it to work with love? It is to weave
the cloth with threads drawn from you hear, even as - Proper waste disposal thru proper garbage
if your beloved were to wear that cloth segregation

- Khalil Gibran, The Propher (knopf, 1923) - Conserve energy by observing earth hour

 Concern for the family and future generations - Lessen out carbon monoxide emission

The Filipino culture is embedded in out value for - Protect our marine life
our family, As a citizen of this nation, we honor our

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o The 1987 Philippine Constitution

- Plant more trees
 These documents call for three things:

o Universality of right

o Equality in access to public service

MAKABANSA
 Unity o Secrecy of Votes

‘Pagkaka-isa’ towards a common goal, and that is for  When do we exercise the right to Suffrage?
the betterment of our nation
o Exercised during elections
 Equality
o Citizen-voters are entitled to free and
Equal Rights, opportunities, and Protection from law informed choice on whom to vote

 Respect for law and government’s rule of law o Your choice and decisions will determine
the kind of government that will serve the
Recognizing and upholding the laws of the land even country
when some one is not looking
o Exercising your right to suffrage should be
 Patriotism expressed in a clean, orderly and honest
elections
Love you country be proud of it.
 Who are Qualified to Vote?
 Common good
o Citizens of the Philippines
Aim for the good of the public
o 18 years old and above on the day of
election

UNIT 6 o A resident of the Philippines for 1 year and

in the municipality wherein he proposes to
VOTER CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION vote at least 6 months before the election

The Right To Suffrage o Those not disqualified by law

 Suffrage is the right to vote  Overseas Absentee Voting

 In PH, it is indicated in three documents: o Filipino citizens abroad

o Universal Declaration of Human Rights o 18 years old and above on the day of
(UDHR) election
o International Covenant on Civil and o Immigrants
Political Rights

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o Permanent residents with affidavit of o Be informed of the issues, platforms, and

intent to resume residence in Philippines personalities of the political candidates

 Who are disqualified to vote in elections? o Set specific guidelines in choosing

government leaders in terms of the
o Persons sentenced to be imprisoned for not candidate’s social affiliations and interests,
less than one year competence, lifestyle, performance records

o Person found to have committed rebellion, o Conduct or participate in public debates

sedition, violation of the anti-subversion that would inform citizens and gain the
and firearms law, any crime against commitment of the candidates to integrate
national security or involving disloyalty to the interest and welfare of the citizens
the government
During Elections
o Insane or incompetent person
o Vote accordingly to your conscience
 Overseas Absentee Voting Disqualifications
o Protect the integrity of your own vote from
o Those who have lost Philippine citizenship any undue influence

o Those who have renounced their o Volunteer in organizations that work for
Philippine citizenship and pledged clean and peaceful elections
allegiance to another country
o Watch out for instances of cheating in the
o Those found guilty of disloyalty under elections and inform the proper authority
article 137 of revised penal code
Post elections
o Immigrants or permanent residents without
affidavit of intent to resume in the o Be vigilant in the counting and canvassing
Philippines of votes

 How do Filipino Voters Vote? Based on o Attend consultations and public hearings
COMELEC statistics. and participate in the local special bodies

o Public servant image o Legislative advocacy process where

citizens talk with the lawmakers to ensure
o Political machinery that the concerns and welfare of the
general public are included in the making
o Popularity of the laws

o Engage in making vies known to elected

o Endorsement of network and organizations
representatives; support a political party,
candidate, party-list, support initiatives of
 Action Points for citizen Voters NGO’s for honest and peaceful elections;
RUN for OFFICE
Before Elections:
A good government is one that engages citizens
o Register during the period allotted for participation and is responsive to the needs of the people
voter registration

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Good Leaders are those who uphold accountability to the

people and promote transparent and people-oriented
programs

Good citizen-voters are those who value their right to

suffrage as to keep themselves informed, involved, and
vigilant

LABYU MGA KA ASTRAL! MWAPS GOD BLESS

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