National Service Training Program (NSTP) Modules 1 to 5 Comprehensive Review

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the NSTP lecture notes covering legal foundations, good citizenship, drug prevention education, disaster risk management, and environmental laws.

Republic Act No. 9163

Also known as the NSTP Act of 2001, a law that established the National Service Training Program allowing tertiary students to choose a service component (ROTC, CWTS, or LTS) as a graduation requirement.

Commonwealth Act No. 1

Also known as the National Defense Act of 1935, a law requiring male college students aged 18 to 30 years old to complete two years of military training to establish a national reservist system.

Presidential Decree No. 1706

Also known as the National Service Law of 1980, which made national service compulsory for all Filipinos, offering three components: Civic Welfare Service (CWS), Law Enforcement Service (LES), and Military Science.

Republic Act No. 7077

Also known as the Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act of 1991, which established and organized the Citizen Armed Force to ensure immediate response readiness.

ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps)

An NSTP component designed to provide military training to tertiary-level students to motivate, train, and mobilize them for national defense preparedness.

LTS (Literacy Training Service)

An NSTP component designed to train students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youth, and other segments of society in need.

CWTS (Civic Welfare Training Service)

An NSTP component referring to activities contributory to the general welfare and betterment of life for community members, enhancing facilities, health, education, environment, and social welfare services.

National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC)

An organization formed by graduates of the non-ROTC components (CWTS and LTS) who may be tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare activities in coordination with DND, CHED, and TESDA.

First Category Reserve

AFP reserve category comprising citizens aged 18 to 35 years old required to serve with Ready Reserve Units until transferred to the Standby Reserve.

Second Category Reserve

AFP reserve category comprising citizens aged 36 to 51 years old in the Standby Reserve who may be mobilized only in times of national emergency or war.

Third Category Reserve

AFP reserve category comprising citizens above 51 years of age in the Retired Reserve who may be ordered to active duty during local or national emergencies if qualified and fit.

Good Citizenship

The informed, ethical, and active exercise of one's rights and responsibilities for the common good.

National Motto of the Philippines

The desirable Filipino values embodied in law: Maka-Diyos, Maka-Tao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa.

Republic Act No. 9418

Also known as the Volunteer Act of 2007, a law promoting volunteerism as a strategy for civic participation, national development, and international cooperation.

Republic Act No. 8491

Also known as the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, governing the proper use, display, protocol, and respect for the Philippine flag, anthem, and state symbols.

Lupang Hinirang

The national anthem of the Philippines, composed musically by Julian Felipe, which must be sung in the national language following original lyrics and prescribed march tempo.

Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas

The official pledge of loyalty to the Philippine flag and nation, recited while standing at attention with the open right hand raised at shoulder height.

National Coat of Arms

An official emblem representing sovereignty, identity, and authority, consisting of blue and red fields, three five-pointed stars, an eight-rayed sun, and a scroll bearing the words 'REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS.'

The Great Seal

An official symbol containing the National Coat of Arms without its scroll, surrounded by a double circle with 'Republika ng Pilipinas' and the national motto, kept in the custody of the President.

Republic Act No. 8044

The law that defines youth as persons aged 15 to 30 years old and promotes their involvement in community development, policymaking, and public service.

Servant Leadership

A leadership practice that places service before status, sharing power, prioritizing people's growth and well-being, and helping communities achieve a shared purpose.

Republic Act No. 9165

Also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, prohibiting unauthorized production, supply, possession, and use of dangerous drugs, while creating PDEA.

PDEA (Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency)

The principal enforcement arm created under Republic Act No. 9165 responsible for executing drug control policies and anti-illegal drug operations.

Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB)

The policy-making body for drug prevention and control established originally under Republic Act No. 6425 and maintained under Republic Act No. 9165.

Barkada Kontra Droga

The flagship government-supported peer-based prevention initiative in the Philippines that empowers youth to lead anti-drug activities.

STAY STRONG Strategy

An acronym framework for drug prevention skills: Speak up, Turn to trusted people, Regulate stress, Own informed choices, Nurture positive connections, and Get help early.

Disaster Risk Formula

The mathematical risk relationship defined as $\text{Disaster Risk} = \text{Hazard} \times \text{Vulnerability}$.

Hazard

A natural process or human-induced/technological event that has the potential to cause loss of life, injury, property damage, or environmental degradation.

Disaster

A serious disruption occurring when a hazardous event interacts with exposed and vulnerable populations, exceeding the community's capacity to cope.

Republic Act No. 10121

The Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 establishing a decentralized, whole-of-society DRRM framework from national to local levels.

NDRRMC

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, chaired by the Secretary of National Defense, which leads national DRRM policy, coordination, and monitoring.

Office of Civil Defense (OCD)

The executive arm and secretariat of the NDRRMC that operates the national DRRM Operations Center.

RDANA (Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis)

A disaster assessment mechanism completed within the first 72 hours to provide a timely snapshot of impacts, urgent needs, local capacities, and resource gaps.

Build Back Better

The guiding principle in disaster rehabilitation and recovery focused on restoring infrastructure, livelihoods, and services to safer and more climate-resilient standards.

Organization of a Typical Disaster Coordinating Council

An operational structure led by a Chairman and Assistant Chairman, featuring a Disaster Operations Center, staff arms (Intelligence, Plans, Resources), and specialized operating units.

Organization of a Barangay Disaster Coordination Council

A village-level DRRM structure chaired by the Punong Barangay/Brgy. Captain, supported by a Vice Chairman, DOC, operational teams (Security, Supply, Transportation, Communication), and field response units.

Republic Act No. 9512

Also known as the National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008, mandating environmental education across all levels, including the NSTP-CWTS component.

Republic Act No. 8749

Also known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999, which regulates air pollution from mobile and stationary sources and promotes public participation in air quality management.

Republic Act No. 9003

Also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, mandating waste reduction, segregation at source (compostable, recyclable, residual, special), and ecological collection.

Republic Act No. 11898

Also known as the Extended Producer Responsibility Act of 2022, amending R.A. 9003 to require large enterprises to recover 60% of their plastic footprint by 2026 and 80% by 2028.

Republic Act No. 9275

Also known as the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004, providing a comprehensive management framework to protect fresh, brackish, and marine waters.

Republic Act No. 9147

Also known as the Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act, regulating the collection, trade, and protection of wildlife and natural habitats.

Republic Act No. 9175

Also known as the Chainsaw Act of 2002, regulating chainsaw ownership and use to prevent illegal logging and forest destruction.

Climate Change Mitigation

Measures aimed at reducing heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions, such as conserving energy, using low-carbon transport, reducing waste, and protecting forests.

Climate Change Adaptation

Actions and preparedness strategies taken to adjust to climate impacts, such as building resilient infrastructure, installing early warning systems, and nature-based flood protection.