NSTP 1: Civic Welfare Training Service Review Flashcards

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards generated from the NSTP 1 lecture notes, covering legal foundations, NSTP dimensions, constitutional provisions on citizenship and suffrage, and Filipino value systems.

RA 9163

Also known as the NSTP Act of 2001, signed into law by Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on July 23, 2002, intended for tertiary students in response to requests for reforms in the ROTC Program.

National Service Training Program (NSTP)

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 3 program components.

Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)

An NSTP component consisting of programs or activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of life for the members of the community.

Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)

An NSTP component under Section 38 & 39 of Republic Act No. 7077 that provides military training to tertiary level students in order to mobilize them for national defense preparedness.

Literacy Training Service (LTS)

An NSTP component designed to train students to become teachers of literacy and numeracy skills.

Commonwealth Act No. 1

Also known as 'The National Defense Act' of 1935, enacted on December 21, 1935, with the primary purpose of creating a national military force for external defense.

Presidential Decree 1706

Also known as 'The National Service Law', which comprises 3 components: Civic Welfare Service (CWS), Law Enforcement Service (LES), and Military Service (MS).

Republic Act 7077

Also known as 'The Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act', approved on June 27, 1991, providing the legal framework for reservist organization.

RA 11768

A law stipulating that Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Officers should be exempt from NSTP and ROTC, and excused from regular classes during meetings upon submitting certification from the NSTP.

Dimensions of NSTP S.E.R.V.I.C.E

An acronym representing Safety, Education, Recreation, Values, Industry, Care for health, and Environmental Awareness.

The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

The highest law in the Philippines.

Natural-Born Citizens

Citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship.

Jus Sanguinis

The principle of citizenship by right of blood, where citizenship is determined by parentage regardless of the place of birth.

Jus Soli

The principle of citizenship by right of soil, where a person's place of birth serves as the basis of acquiring citizenship.

Naturalization

The process through which foreigners can acquire citizenship, which can be either administrative or judicial.

Suffrage

The right to vote, classified as a political right that enables citizens to participate in government processes upon meeting certain minimum conditions.

Republic Act 8189

Also known as the 'Voters Registration Act of 1996'.

Camaraderie (Pakikisama)

A distinct Filipino value representing the natural tendency of Filipinos to live and cooperate with others.

Damayan System

A Filipino trait wherein people readily express sympathy and extend emotional, moral, or material support in times of need.

Resiliency

The remarkable ability of Filipinos to endure hardships and recover from adversity while maintaining hope and optimism.

Fatalism (Bahala Na)

A negative Filipino trait characterized by a 'come what may' attitude.

Mañana Habit

A negative Filipino trait referring to procrastination.

Ningas Cogon

A negative trait where enthusiasm is high at the start of a task, but the excitement to accomplish it disappears after a short time.

Extreme Family-Centeredness

Excessive concern for one's family manifested through using office and power for family benefit, causing a lack of concern for the common good.

Kanya-Kanya Syndrome

A negative Filipino character trait involving a selfish, self-serving attitude.

Crab Mentality

A negative behavior summarized as 'If I can't have it, neither can you,' where a person prevents someone else from achieving something due to jealousy or envy.

Filipino Time

A negative trait referring to being minutes or hours behind the standard time.

Being Onion Skinned (Balat Sibuyas)

A negative Filipino trait describing extra-sensitivity to insults.

Colonial Mentality

A negative character trait described as 'brown skin, white minds,' characterized by a lack of patriotism and an actual preference for foreign things.