NSTP and Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering the National Service Training Program (NSTP), the Philippine Constitution, suffrage, and the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Also known as the National Service Training Program (NSTP) act of $2001$, which includes civic and military program portions.

RA 9163

ROTC

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps; the component of NSTP focused on military training.

CWTS

Civic Welfare Training Service; a component of NSTP aimed at contributing to general welfare including health, education, environment, and safety.

LTS

Literary Training Service; a component of NSTP that trains students to teach.

RA NO. 7077

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act; it provides for the organization, training, and utilization of reservists.

IRR of RA. 9163

The Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations which provide guidelines and rules for executing the NSTP act.

Commonwealth Act No. 1

Also known as the National Defense Act; an act to provide for the national defense of the Philippines.

President Manuel L. Quezon (1935)

The President who required college students, specifically males, to finish $2$ or $4$ semesters of Military Training to be reserved cadets.

Presidential Memorandum Order No. 1

Issued by President Corazon C. Aquino, it established Basic ROTC which took effect during SY $1986$-$1987$.

Mark Welson Chua

A student of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) who was reportedly a victim of illegal ROTC.

Nation Building

The process of developing a country to promote unity, peace, and long-term progress.

The Philippine Constitution

The highest law of the Republic of the Philippines which establishes the framework of the government and guarantees rights and freedoms.

1935 Constitution

The version of the Philippine Constitution that established the Commonwealth Government.

1973 Constitution

The version of the Philippine Constitution implemented during the period of Martial Law.

1987 Constitution

The present Constitution drafted by the $1986$ Constitutional Commission after the EDSA People Power Revolution and ratified on February $2$, $1987$.

Article III

The Bill of Rights within the Philippine Constitution that protects the rights and freedoms of every person.

Voter Citizenship Education (VCE)

The process of educating citizens about their rights, responsibilities, and duties as voters.

Article V

The section of the $1987$ Philippine Constitution regarding Suffrage, or the right to vote.

COMELEC

The Commission on Elections; an independent constitutional body responsible for supervising elections and enforcing election laws.

Drug (Etymology)

Originates from the French word "drogue," meaning "a dry herb."

Dangerous Drugs

Substances (organic or synthetic) with a high tendency for abuse and dependency that pose harm to users.

Stimulants

Psychoactive drugs that speed up messages between the brain and body, increasing alertness, energy, and attention (e.g., Cocaine, Caffeine, Nicotine).

Depressants

Drugs that slow down the activity of the central nervous system, lower heart rate, and relax muscles (e.g., Alcohol, Benzodiazepines).

Hallucinogens

Substances producing psychological effects associated with dreams, religious exaltation, or mental disorders (e.g., LSD, Psilocybin, PCP).

Inhalant

Substances breathed in through the nose or mouth to cause a mind-altering effect, such as volatile solvents and aerosols.

Narcotics

A class of medications and illegal drugs that relieve severe pain, induce sleep, and dull the senses (e.g., Morphine, Fentanyl).

Drug Prevention

All efforts aimed at stopping people from starting or continuing illegal drug use.

Drug Detection

The process of identifying illegal drug use or activities through lawful means such as behavioral observation, school monitoring, or drug testing.

Barkada Contra Droga (BKD)

A national program aimed at youth participation to reduce drug abuse.

BADAC

Barangay Anti Drug Abuse Council; a community-based organization for drug prevention.

Republic Act No. 9165

The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of $2002$, providing stricter penalties and improved enforcement.

Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)

The agency that plans and develops programs for drug prevention, control, and treatment.

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)

The implementing arm of the DDB responsible for law enforcement, arrests, and confiscating illegal substances.

Section 5 of RA 9165

Applies to the sale, trading, and distribution of drugs; penalized by Life Imprisonment and a fine of $\text{₱}500,000$ to $\text{₱}10,000,000$.

Section 6 of RA 9165

Applies to the maintenance of a drug den; penalized by Life Imprisonment and a fine of $\text{₱}500,000$ to $\text{₱}10,000,000$.

Section 11 of RA 9165

Penalizes drug possession based on trigger weights, such as $50g$ or more of Shabu or $500g$ or more of Marijuana leaves.

Section 15 of RA 9165 (First Offense)

Penalty for a person found positive for drug use for the first time: Mandatory minimum of $6$ months’ rehabilitation in a government center.