National Service Training Program (NSTP 1) Comprehensive Review

A set of 50 comprehensive practice flashcards testing legal bases, constitutional mandates, disaster risk reduction, first aid, drug education, and environmental principles from the National Service Training Program (NSTP 1) lecture modules.

What is the primary legislation that created the National Service Training Program (NSTP) in the Philippines?

Republic Act No. 9163, also known as the "National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001."

What traditional Filipino practice of mutual help, community participation, and cooperation serves as an indigenous basis for service?

Bayanihan.

Under the Spanish colonial administration, what was the system of forced labor that compelled able-bodied men aged 16 to 60 to work on public works?

Polos y servicios (the workers were called polistas).

According to Article II, Section 4 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, what may all citizens be required to render under conditions provided by law?

Personal military or civil service.

What did Commonwealth Act No. 1, also known as the "National Defense Act of 1935," mandate?

Obligatory military service for all male citizens between the ages of 18 and 30.

What three categories of national service were established under Presidential Decree No. 1706 (National Service Law)?

Civic welfare service, law enforcement service, and military service.

What law is known as the "Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act" enacted on June 27, 1991?

Republic Act No. 7077.

Which component of the NSTP is designed to train students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to schoolchildren and out-of-school youth?

Literacy Training Service (LTS).

Into which composite organization are graduates of the CWTS and LTS components organized upon completion?

The National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC).

What is the opening text of the 1987 Philippine Constitution that declares the aspirations of the sovereign Filipino people?

The Preamble.

How does the lecture classify "natural rights," and what are given examples?

Rights conferred upon human beings by God that cannot be taken away, such as the right to life, right to love, and right to marry.

What are "statutory rights" as described in the Philippine Constitution lecture?

Rights conferred by statutes or laws promulgated by a lawmaking body, which can also be abolished by that same body (e.g., right to inherit property, right to minimum wage, right to strike).

In what year did the United Nations General Assembly adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and how many articles does it contain?

Adopted in 1948, containing 30 articles.

What foundational premise is stated in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, endowed with reason and conscience, and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

What is the official aspect ratio of the Philippine national flag under Republic Act No. 8491?

$1:2$ (its length is twice its width).

What do the eight primary rays of the sun in the Philippine flag signify?

The first eight provinces that revolted and fought for independence against Spanish rule: Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Laguna, Batangas, and Cavite.

Who conceptualized the Philippine national flag, and who were the three women who sewed the first flag in Hong Kong?

Conceptualized by Emilio Aguinaldo; sewn by Marcela Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenza, and Doña Delfina Herbosa de Natividad.

How long must the Philippine flag be flown at half-mast upon the official announcement of the death of a President or former President?

10 days.

For how many days is the national flag flown at half-mast following the death of the Vice President, Chief Justice, Senate President, or Speaker of the House?

7 days.

What is the height limit for flagpoles in the Philippines relative to the Independence Flagpole at Rizal Park, Manila?

No flagpole must be of equal height or higher than the Independence Flagpole at Rizal Park, which measures $107\,\text{ft}$.

What are the two global principles for acquiring citizenship noted in the lecture?

Jus sanguinis (by blood) and jus soli (by place of birth).

Which statute prescribes the qualifications and judicial processes for acquiring Filipino citizenship through naturalization?

Commonwealth Act No. 473.

What three legal instruments embody the human right to vote (suffrage) in the Philippines?

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

What are the age and residency requirements to qualify as a voter in Philippine elections?

At least 18 years old on election day, a resident of the Philippines for at least one (1) year, and a resident of the city/municipality for at least six (6) months prior to the election.

When are regular national and local elections held in the Philippines?

Every second Monday of May, every three (3) years (starting in 1992).

Under the system of initiative, what voter petition threshold is required for citizens to propose amendments directly to the Constitution?

A petition of at least $12\%$ of the total registered voters, with at least $3\%$ of registered voters represented in each legislative district.

Which statute institutes the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, repealing Republic Act No. 6425?

Republic Act No. 9165.

In what year did the American Medical Association declare all chemical dependencies to be diseases?

1987.

What perceptual and sensory distortions are typically produced by hallucinogens (psychedelics)?

Delusions and hallucinations (such as "hearing" colors or "seeing" sounds), alongside disorientation of time, space, and direction.

What is the official short title of Republic Act No. 10121?

Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (PDRRM Act of 2010).

Who serves as the Chairperson of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)?

The Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND).

Which department serves as the Vice Chairperson for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in the NDRRMC?

Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Which government department serves as the Vice Chairperson for Disaster Preparedness in the NDRRMC?

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Which government department leads Disaster Response within the NDRRMC framework?

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

Which agency leads Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery within the NDRRMC framework?

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

What minimum percentage of an LGU's estimated regular revenue must be set aside as the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (LDRRMF)?

Not less than $5\%$.

What portion of the LDRRMF must be set aside as a Quick Response Fund (QRF) for relief and recovery programs?

$30\%$.

How many total islands and islets compose the Philippine archipelago according to the course profile?

7,107 islands.

How is a Type I climate characterized under the Modified Coronas Classification?

Two pronounced seasons: dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year, with maximum rain occurring from June to September.

On average, how many earthquakes does the Philippines experience per day according to PHIVOLCS data cited in the text?

An average of 20 earthquakes a day.

What wind speed threshold was adopted by PAGASA for the "Super Typhoon" category following Typhoon Yolanda?

Sustained winds of more than $220\,\text{km/h}$.

Which catastrophic typhoon made landfall in the Philippines on November 6–9, 2013, killing 6,318 people and displacing over 3 million families?

Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan).

What is the prescribed ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths during one-rescuer adult CPR according to the lecture manual?

15 compressions followed by 2 slow breaths (compressing the breastbone $1\frac{1}{2}$ to $2\,\text{inches}$).

What first aid emergency procedure for a conscious choking adult is illustrated in this diagram?

Abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver).

What is the proper hand position and compression depth when performing CPR on an infant under one year old?

Using 2 fingers on the breastbone, 1 finger's width below the inter-nipple line, compressing the breastbone $\frac{1}{2}$ to $1\,\text{inch}$ at a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute.

What does the mnemonic SAMPLE stand for when taking a victim's history in first aid?

Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, and Events leading up to the injury or illness.

What are the "Four R's" of ecology promoted as strategies for community waste management in the curriculum?

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Repair.

Which of the Seven Environmental Principles corresponds to the Filipino slogan "Ang Lahat ng May Buhay ay Mahalaga"?

All forms of life are important (Biodiversity).

What concept is highlighted by the Environmental Principle "Ours is a Finite Earth" ("Ang Lahat Ay May Hangganan")?

Non-renewable resources are finite in amount, renewable resources are finite in renewal rate, and the environment's absorptive capacity is limited.

Which Philippine environmental law is known as the "Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000"?

Republic Act No. 9003.