Lesson 1 - 8 | NSTP 1

NSTP

aimed at enhancing the civic consciousness and defense preparedness of the youth.

Reserve Officers Training Corps

a component of NSTP focused on military training.

Civic Welfare Training Service

a component of NSTP that promotes civic consciousness and community service.

Literary Training Service

a component of NSTP that focuses on teaching literacy and numeracy skills.

NSTP Act of 2001

Mandates all citizens to fulfill their civic duty through the NSTP. Prepares the youth for defense and contributes to the country's orderly society.

Equal Treatment Across Components

ensures equal attention to Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), Literacy Training Service, and ROTC; Defines the training duration, coverage, and implementation.

National Defense Act of 1935

The law that initiated National Service Training in the Philippines.

1980 Amendments

Presidential Decree No. 1706, which made national service mandatory for all Filipino citizens.

Constitutional Basis

The Philippine Constitution mandates citizens to defend the state and may require military or civil service.

Bill of Rights

A constitutional enumeration of rights and privileges guaranteed to all persons in the Philippines.

Right to Life, Liberty, and Property

Section 1 of the Bill of Rights ensuring due process and equal protection under the law.

Privacy Rights

Section 2 of the Bill of Rights protecting individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures.

Freedom of Speech

Section 4 of the Bill of Rights guaranteeing the right to express opinions and assemble peacefully.

Religious Freedom

Section 5 of the Bill of Rights allowing free exercise of religion without discrimination.

Right to Information

Section 7 of the Bill of Rights recognizing the public's right to access government information.

Right to Form Associations

Section 8 of the Bill of Rights allowing individuals to create unions and societies.

Right to Legal Assistance

Section 11 of the Bill of Rights ensuring access to courts and legal help for the impoverished.

Right to Remain Silent

Section 12 of the Bill of Rights protecting individuals under investigation.

Right to Bail

Section 13 of the Bill of Rights ensuring the right to bail before conviction.

Speedy Trial

Section 16 of the Bill of Rights guaranteeing a prompt resolution of legal cases.

Nationalism

It is the attitude that the members of a nation have which includes the concept of national identity such as common origin, ethnicity and cultural ties.

Patriotism

is the love and devotion to one’s country.

Republic Act No. 8491

an act prescribing the code of the national flag, anthem, motto, coat-of-arms and other heraldic items and devices of the Philippines.

Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao

the three stars represent the three main regions of the Philippines.

Patriotism and Justice

it is the words that symbolizes the blue stripes of the Philippine flag.

Red

represents valor and the blood spilt for independence and freedom.

Sun

represents independence.

8 Sun Rays

represents the eight provinces that led the uprise against Spanish rule.

Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Tarlac

it is the 8 places that represents the 8 sun rays in the Philippine flag.

Times of Peace

it’s when the flag displayed on a flagpole have the blue field on top; when hanging vertically, the sun and stars are on top while the blue field is in the left.

Times of War

it’s when the flag displayed on a flagpole have the red field on top; when hanging vertically, the sun and stars are on top while the blue field is in the right.

Flag Protocol

The flag should be displayed in all government buildings, official residences, public plazas and schools everyday throughout the year. It must permanently hoisted and illuminated at night as the following locations.

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.

P. J. O’Rourke

he said that “Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power.”

Drug Abuse Prevention

is crucial for controlling and stopping drug abuse. It involves raising awareness, education, and implementing strategies.

Drug

is a chemical substance that brings about physical, emotional, or behavioral change in a person taking it.

Drug Abuse

is the use of chemical substances, licit or illicit, which results in an individual's physical, mental, or social impairment.

Stimulants

Increase alertness and energy (e.g., amphetamine, cocaine, caffeine, nicotine).

Hallucinogens (Psychedelics)

Alter perception and emotions (e.g., LSD, mescaline, marijuana).

Sedatives

Reduce anxiety and excitement (e.g., barbiturates, tranquilizers, alcohol).

Narcotics

Relieve pain and induce sleep (e.g., opium, morphine, heroin).

International Narcotics Control Board

based in Vienna and established by the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, monitors and supports government compliance with international drug control treaties.

Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs

founded in 1983, links NGOs with agencies involved in drug policy.

Shabu

is the most commonly abused drug in the Philippines, affecting brain function by altering dopamine activity, leading to reduced motor skills and impaired verbal learning.

Ecstasy

an illegal drug containing MDMA, acts as both a stimulant and hallucinogen, making it popular at parties.

Marijuana

is abundant in the Philippines but has declined in local popularity since the 1990s. Most of it is produced for export to markets in East Asia, the Pacific, Australia, Europe, and the U.S.

Drug Trafficking

Methamphetamine hydrochloride, shabu, is smuggled into the or Philippines via seaports, airports, mail, and the extensive coastline. Major seizures include 158 kilograms in container vans at Manila International Container Port in 1999.

Foreign Involvement

Foreign nationals, particularly Chinese, play a significant role in large drug seizures. In 2017, 77 foreign nationals were arrested, with Chinese consistently representing the majority.

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency

is responsible for the efficient law enforcement of all provisions on any dangerous drugs and/or precursors and essential chemicals.

The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

Intensify and sustain the government's campaign against drug trafficking and abuse through comprehensive planning, implementation, and enforcement.

Republic Act of 9165

replaces the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972 (R.A. 6425).

PD 1619

Regulates volatile solvents.

RA 9165

Guides the implementation of drug prevention and control measures

PD 1566 OF 1978

The basic law that guides the disaster management programs, projects and strategies implementation in the country.

Philippine Disaster Risk and Reduction Management

is centered on the strengthening of the country's capacity to mitigate, respond to, and recover from the impact of hazards and disasters.

PDRRM ACT OF 2010

An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, Providing for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Framework and Institutionalizing the National Disaster.

Office Of The Civil Defense (OCD)

the implementing arm of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, shall have the primary mission of administering a comprehensive national civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management program by providing leadership in the continuous development of strategic techniques.

Organizational Network

P.D. 1566 and R.A. 10121, is carried out at various political subdivisions and administrative regions of the country through the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

serves as the President's adviser on disaster preparedness programs, disaster operations and rehabilitation efforts undertaken by the government and the private sector.

Disaster management

refers to the efficient and effective utilization of resources and the application of measure that will mitigate the impact of unfortunate events and facilitate return to normalcy and redevelopment.

Avalanches

happen when a lot of snow suddenly falls down a mountain or when the weather changes and causes the snow to become unstable.

Earthquakes

happen when tectonic plates move. The ground shakes and moves when the tectonic plates get stuck, and pressure builds up.

Volcanic Eruptions

happen when hot molten rock, ash, and gas come out of a volcano.

Floods

happen when there is too much water in one place. This can happen when it rains a lot or when a river or lake overflows.

Tsunamis

are giant waves that happen when there is a big disturbance in the ocean, like an earthquake or volcanic eruption.

Cyclonic Storm

Cyclone, tropical cyclone, hurricane, and typhoon are different names for the same phenomenon, which is a cyclonic storm system that forms over the oceans.

Thunderstorm

Severe storms, dust clouds, and volcanic eruptions can generate lightning.

Bushfires

occur when a fire starts and spreads quickly in a natural area with lots of trees, bushes, and grass.

Criminality

Behavior which puts others at risk of injury or death is universally regarded criminal and is a breach of the law for which the universally legal authority may impose some form of penalty, such as imprisonment, a fine, or even execution.

Civil Disorder

 is a broad term that is epically used by law enforcement to describe forms of disturbance when many people are involved and are set upon a common aim.

Terrorism

is the use or threatened use of violence for the purpose of creating fear to achieve a political, religious, or ideological goal.

War

is a conflict between relatively large groups of people, which involves physical force inflicted by the use of weapons.

Waste Disposal

In managing waste many hazardous materials are put in the domestic and commercial waste stream.

Power Outage

is an interruption of normal sources of electrical power. Short-term power outages (up to a few hours) are common and have minor adverse effect, since most businesses and health facilities are prepared to deal with them.

Fire

Bush fires, forest fires, and mine fires are generally started by lightning, but also by human negligence or arson.