Republic of the Philippines

BASILAN STATE COLLEGE

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES
OFF-SITE CAMPUS STA. CLARA LAMITAN CITY, BASILAN
NSTP 1 REVIEWER

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM THE NSTP
LAW
REPUBLIC ACT 7722 – HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1994 Republic Act 7722 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.

THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM [R.A. 9163]

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 semester 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.

Philippine Constitution, Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines [RA 8491] Since June
Volunteer Act of 2007 [RA 9418] 12, 1898,
Proclamation of Independence, there have been a total of six (6) Philippine Constitution. Below is the evolution of the constitution:
1. MalolosCONSTITTION
PHILIPPINE Constitution (1898 – 1901) – First Philippine Constitution; First republican constitution in Asia
2.
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.
These are the
terminologies
DEFINITION OF TERMS
used in these
rules:
1. Military – 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
2. Festoon – to hang in a curved shape between two points as a decoration
3. National 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
4. Fly – is the part of the flag outside the hoist or length
5. Symbol – any conventional sign that shows man’s achievement and heroism, identification, authority and a sign of dignity
6. Half-mast – is the lowering of the flag to the middle of the pole
7. Halyard – the long rope used for raising and lowering the flag
8. Inclement Weather – when there is a typhoon signal raised in a locality
9. National Anthem – the “Lupang Hinirang”, Philippine National Anthem
10. Official Residences – is Malacanang and other government-owned structures where the President lives, and other structures
occupied by the Philippine Consulate or Embassies abroad
11. Places of Frivolity – places of hilarity marked by or providing boisterous merriment or recreation
12. Advertisement 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
13. Heraldic 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
14. Government 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 Government 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 ViceMayors (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;
4. In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints and places of vice or where frivolity prevails.
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,
MAKA-TAO,
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 to harmonize 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.

PROGRAM 22 DEFINITION OF TERMS 1. Voluntee

rism –
(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.

National Security is defined as the state or condition wherein the values which a nation treasures such as territorial integrity,
sovereignty, people’s way of life and well-being are protected and enhanced. It is the requirement to maintain the survival of the nation-
state through the use of economic military and political power and the exercise of diplomacy. The measures taken to ensure national
security include:
 Using diplomacy to rally allies and isolate threats;
 Maintaining effective armed forces;
 Implementing civil defense and emergency preparedness measures (including anti-terrorism legislation);
 Ensuring the resilience and security of critical infrastructure; and
 Using intelligence services to detect and defeat or avoid threats and espionage, and to protect classified information.
In the Philippine context as indicated by the NSC Permanent Secretariat, National Security is described as a condition or state of being
where the Filipino people’s values, way of life, institutions, welfare, and well-being, sovereignty and strategic relations are protected
and enhanced. The elements of National Security are the following:
 Moral-spiritual consensus
 Cultural cohesiveness

 Economic solidarity
 Socio-political stability Ecological balance
 Territorial integrity
 International harmony
THREE MAJOR PILLARS OF NATIONAL SECURITY (National Security Policy 2017-2022, National Security Council)
1. Safeguarding the Philippine’s national Unity, its democracy and its social institutions – All citizens share one national identity that is,
being Filipinos regardless of their ethnic, religious, cultural and ideological orientation.
2. Security of the State and preserving and protecting its sovereignty, territorial integrity and institutions – This is provided in the
Constitution as stated in the following:
 Definition of national territory consistent with new international covenants (Art. I)
 Renunciation of war as an instrument of national policy (Art. II Sec. 2)
 Civilian supremacy over military (Art. II Sec. 3)
 Role of the armed forces as protector of the people and the State (Art. II Sec. 3)
 Maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty and property and the promotion of the general welfare (Art. II Sec. 5)
 Pursuit of an independent foreign policy based on national sovereignty and national interest (Art. II Sec. 7)
 Right to self-determination (Art. II Sec. 7)
 Freedom from nuclear weapons (Art II Sec. 8)
 Suspension of the writ of habeas corpus (Art. III Sec. 15)
 Concept of a citizen army (Art XVI Sec. 4)
3. Protection of properties, infrastructures and keeping the people safe from all forms of threats, both here and abroad, and to the
extent possible, creating jobs in order to bring back home overseas Filipino workers where their physical safety can be fully guaranteed
by the Government. The 1987 Philippine Constitution enshrined in its Declaration of Principles that the Filipinos are duty-bound to
protect the country and, as such, they may be subjected to undergo service training programs (Art. II, Sec. 14, The Philippine
Constitution). The Government may call upon the people to defend the state, and in fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be required,
under conditions provided by law, to render personal, military or civil service. The NSTP is 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 three (3) program components, specifically designed to enhance the youth's active contribution to the general welfare.
 MANPOWER RESERVOIR FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
1. Graduates of CWTS and LTS shall belong to the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) which could be tapped by the State for
literacy and civic welfare activities such assisting in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and rehabilitation programs.
2. Graduates of the ROTC component shall form part of the AFP Citizen Armed Forces and AFP Reserve Force, subject to DND
requirements.
THREATS TO NATIONAL SECURITY
A. Man Made Threats
 Terrorism
 . Explosion/Bomb Threats
 Campus Violence/Frat and Gang War
 Kidnapping/Hostage Taking
 Drug Addiction
 Armed Robberies/Hold Ups
 Snatching
 Sabotage
 Fire
j. Technological Threats such as gambling through number games, internet hold ups and cyber-crimes (computer hacking,
computer pilferage, ATM stealing and cyber prostitution)
B. Natural Threats
1. Earthquakes
2. Typhoons
3. Floods
4. Volcanic Eruptions
5. Tsunamis

NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST

From the Preamble and the mandate of the President, there are eight (8) National Security Interest that serve as the Government
strategic focus with regard to the country’s security.
1. Public Safety, Law and Order and Justice
2. Socio-Political Stability
3. Economic Solidarity and Sustainable Development
4. Territorial Integrity
5. Ecological Balance
6. Cultural Cohesiveness
7. Moral and Spiritual Consensus
8. International Peace and Cooperation
NATIONAL SECURITY AND THE NSTP PROGRAM
The 1987 Philippine Constitution enshrined in its Declaration of Principles that the Filipinos are duty-bound to protect the country
and, as such, they may be subjected to undergo service training programs (Art. II, Sec. 14, The Philippine Constitution). The
Government may call upon the people to defend the state, and in fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be required, under conditions
provided by law, to render personal, military or civil service.
The NSTP is 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 three (3) program components, specifically designed to enhance
the youth's active contribution to the general welfare. MANPOWER RESERVOIR FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
1. Graduates of CWTS and LTS shall belong to the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) which could be tapped by the State
for literacy and civic welfare activities such assisting in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and rehabilitation programs.
2. Graduates of the ROTC component shall form part of the AFP Citizen Armed Forces and AFP Reserve Force, subject to DND
requirements.
ROLE OF THE YOUTH IN NATIONAL SECURITY
“We are addressing youth today, because youth have placed themselves on the top of the agenda.” - Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General
of the United Nation

In an article entitle “10 Ways Youth Can Make an Impact”, it provided the youth means to contribute to the country’s national security.
It emphasized that youth engagement can bring about social change. It sends a message that the youth don’t have to wait to become
adults to be significant and active members of the society. 1. Know your rights. Read up, get informed and practice your right!! The
youth can maximize their rights if they are well-informed. The existing rights are only of value to the youth if they are understood,
observed and used.
2. Learn about local issues. What are the concerns plaguing your community? How are the concerns affecting you and your immediate
environment? Knowing the problem can lead to possible solutions and the youth’s role in the grand scheme of things.
3. Speak out. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind either online, through social media, and offline, gatherings and meetings. Be assertive
and express your interests. Someone is bound to read or to listen to it. However, be responsible of what you aired and support it with
facts. Also, respect the views of others regardless if it agrees or disagrees with you.
4. Network. There is strength in numbers. Reach out to them and learn their efforts and initiatives. It could pave way to bigger things
for you.
5. Spread the word. Talk to your friends and family about the concerns and issues you see as important. You can provide a voice to
unaddressed issues, educate and influence the people around you.
6. Join campaigns. Be one with the people having the same vision and initiative as you. Create solutions and actions that can be done
in your community.
7. Host a youth summit. Learn and share your perspectives and views with peers as well as decision makers. Schools and local
organizations can be of great support to you in trying to create a forum for the exchange of ideas. Bring together different communities
and understand what you have in common, as well as your differences in interests and perspectives.
8. Use your creativity. Use your passion for the arts and your hobbies into a productive action towards your ideals.
9. Join/create a youth organization. Local youth organizations are great places to expand your knowledge and become an active
member of your society. If your community doesn’t have an organization representing youth, create one. Be the trendsetter!
10. Be an inspiration. Believe in yourself, and follow your passion. Passionate youth will change the world.