NSTP Reviewer
 Natural Rights- rights given by God.
Chapter 1
 National Service Training Program (NSTP)- mandated program;
started in 2002
 RA 9163 (NSTP Act of 2001)- conceptualized by Ester A. Garcia
; to enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness in
the youth.
Program Components of NSTP
 Reserved Officers’ Training Program (ROTC)- military training
for national defense preparedness.
 Literacy Training Service (LTS)- train students to teach literacy
and numerical skills to children.
 Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)- designs activities that
contribute to general welfare and betterment for community.
 Program Component- service components of NSTP
 Clustering- grouping of students
 Cross-Enrollment- system of enrollment
 Non-Government Organizations (NGO)- any private
organization.
 Student Cadet- student enrolled in ROTC.
 RA 7077 (Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservists
Act)- organize, train, develop and maintain support unit to the
AFP.
PHILIPPINE PREAMBLE
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty
God, in order to build a just and humane society and establish a
Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations,
promote the common good, conserve and develop our
patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity the
blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law
and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and
peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
 Philippine Preamble- serves as an introduction to 1987
Philippine constitution.
 MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT
MAKABANSA- National motto.
Chapter 2
 Governance- process of decision-making
 Good Governance- how public institutions conduct public
affairs and manage public resource.
Two components to qualify Governance:
 Capacity of the State
 Bureaucracy’s Autonomy
Promote relationship between Government and:
 Empowered Citizens
 Neighborhood Councils
 Community Councils
 Bill of Rights- declaration and enumeration of a person’s right
and privileges.
Classes of Rights Types of Suffrage
 Plebiscite-question is put to popular vote for approval or
(right to life, liberty, property and to love) rejection.
 Statutory Rights- promulgated by law-making body. (right to  Elections- expression of choice
adopt; to minimum wage)  Initiatives- proposes or passes needed laws or programs
 Constitutional Rights- conferred and protected by the  Referendum- law is put to popular vote for approval or
constitution. rejection.
Classification of Constitutional Rights  Recall- process of removing an incumbent officer
 Political Rights- power to participate in the
administration of the government (rights of Three Instruments that Embody the Right to Vote
suffrage, to information) 1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
 Civil Rights- rights for individual’s enjoyment of 2. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
means of happiness. (freedom of speech, religious, 3. The 1987 Philippine Constitution
etc.)
 Social and Economic Rights- ensure the well-being Kinds Of Elections
and economic security. (promotion of education,  General Election- elections held simultaneously
science & art)  National Election- election for national officials
 Rights of the Accused- protection of a person  Local Election- election for offices in municipalities
accused of any crime.  Special Election- barangay & SK election.
 Due process of law- fair reasonable methods of procedure Election Process
prescribed by law.  Registration
 Election Day
Aspects of Due Process of Law  Canvassing and Proclamation
1. Procedural Due Process- method or manner by which law is  Registration- filing of a sworn application
enforced.  Dynasty- line of hereditary rulers
2. Substantive Due Process- the law itself is fair, reasonable and
just. Qualities that we should look for:
Procedural Due Process  R- ighteous Governance
 Judicial Proceedings  I- ntegrity
 Administrative Proceedings  G- iftedness
The Flag Code  H- eart
 RA 8491 ( Flag and Heraldic Code)- prescribing the code of the  T- rack Record
national flag, anthem and motto.  Values- conscious list of priorities
 Military- branches of AFP, PNP, BJMP & BFP.  Value System- all values taken together
 Festoon- hang in a curved shape  Corporate Culture- system of values in a organization
 Flag- Philippine National Flag  Personalism- study of a man as a person
 Fly- part of the flag outside the hoist  Personhood (pagkatao)- unique individual personhood
 Symbol- conventional sign.
 Half-Mast- lowering the flag one-half. -LOVE OF GOD, OF ONESELF, OF NEIGHBOR, AND OF COUNTRY
 Hoist- flag nearest the staff.
 Inclement Weather- typhoon signal is raised.  Good Filipino Citizen- active and intelligent member of the
 National Anthem- Philippine Anthem. community
 Official Residences- where the president resides.
 Places of Frivolty- places of hilarity Core and Related Values
 Institute- National Historical Institute. 1. Physical- (health)
*The flag shall be in Half-Mast as a sign of mourning on the 2. Intellectual- (truth)
official death of; the president, VP, Chief Justice, Senate Pres., 3. Moral- (love)
Speaker. 4. Spiritual- (faith)
 Lupang Hinirang- national anthem. 5. Social, Family, Society- (social responsibility)
 Electoral System- constitutional arrangements and voting 6. Economic- (economic efficiency)
system 7. Political- (nationalism)
 Suffrage- right to cast a vote in election.
Chapter 3  RA 6425 (Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972) c. Emergency Response Awareness (what to do after the
 RA 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) disaster)
 Drug Addiction- overwhelming desire to take drug.
Signs and Symptoms of Drug Use Chapter 4 Chapter 5
1. Sudden change in behavior
2. Mood swings Five Reasons of Disasters and Calamities  Climate Change-extreme weather conditions are manifested by
3. Withdrawal from family members the rising temperature and fading coldness. (El Nino, La Nina)
4. Careless of personal grooming 1. Rapid population growth  Deforestation- destruction of forests through unsustainable
5. Loss in interest in hobbies and sports 2. Concentration of populations in High-risk areas forestry practices without planting for new growth. (Mining is
6. Change is sleeping pattern 3. Capital Development another cause)
7. Red and glassy eyes 4. Man-made Destruction  Waste Management- linked to the problems of consumption
8. Sniffly or runny nose 5. Growing Poverty and rapidly growing population, the amount of waste
generated by the population.
FREQUENTLY USED DRUGS: DISASTERS  Water Scarcity- limited availability of water
 Ecosystem and Endangered System
1. Methamphetamine- addictive stimulant that dramatically 1. Natural Disasters (Earthquakes/Tsunamis, Landslides,  Ecosystem- functional units that results from interactions
affect central nervous system. Typhoons, Floods, Drought, Volcanic Eruption) of abiotic, biotic and cultural components.
2. Ecstacy- aka MDMA, modification of methamphetamine. 2. Man-made Disasters (Air and Water Pollution “Red Tide,”  Endangered Species- population of organism which is at
Immediately a stimulant. Industrial Accidents “oil spills,” Fire, Civil Disturbances, War, risk of extinction.
3. Cocaine- aka Coke, a strong stimulant mostly used as a Poverty, Bomb threats & Accidents)
recreational drug. Commonly snorted, inhaled as smoke or as a 3. Categories of Severity  Executive Order 579- formulation and implementation of Go
solution injected into a vein.  Accident (Individual) Green Philippines Program on 2006.
4. Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)- aka Acid, psychedelic drug  Emergency (Limited)
known for its psychological effects (altered awareness)  Disaster (Widespread)  Go Green Philippines- sustainable environmental
5. Phencyclidine (PCP)- aka Angel Dust, is a dissociative drug. It  Catastrophe (Collapse) program to revitalize the Philippine ecosystem
was brought in 1950s as an anesthetic pharmaceutical drug but
 Recycle- ensure continuing natural sources
taken off because of high prevalence of dissociative Key Concepts  Replenish- use what has been replenished
hallucinogenic.
6. Heroin- aka Diamorphine, is an opioid. Used as a recreational  Revitalize- nature and breathe new life
 Risk- probability of disaster  RA 9512 (National Environmental Awareness and Education
drug for its euphoric effect.  Hazard- nature of a threat
7. Marijuana- aka Cannabis, is a psychoactive drug from Cannabis Act of 2008)- to integrate environmental education in school.
 Vulnerability- inability to withstand or protect oneself  RA 10121 (Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Law)- to
plant intended for medical and recreational use.
 Prevention- measures designed to avert hazard strengthen DRRM system.
8. Depressants (Tranquilizers and Barbiturates)- used to lower
 Preparedness- measures that ensure effectivity of response
neurotransmission levels to depress or reduce arousal or
 Mitigation- measures that reduce effects Chapter 6
stimulation of various areas of the brain. Aka Downer.
 Response- actions taken in the aftermath
Drug dependence – is the ultimate disastrous consequence of  National Security- survival of the state through the use of
drug abuse. Situations in the Philippines economic, power projection, political power and the exercise
Physical Dependence – the human body becomes used to the of diplomacy; stable nation state.
presence of drugs 1. Poverty and Marginalization  Diplomacy- art and practice of conducting negotiations among
Psychological Dependence – the body does not need the drug 2. Resource Depletion groups or states; conduct of international relations.
nor crave for them  Peace- state without war.
Experimentation Phase – experience a high or pleasure ,it These factors can lead to:  Peaceable School- a commitment to make school a place of
produces a negative experience peace.
Occasional or Social Use – uses drug only when they are 1. Human-Made Disasters
available 2. Natural Forces
Regular Use – actively seek the drug of abuse of his choice
Drug Dependence – uses drugs day – by- day Disaster Preparedness
Subtle symptom – secrecy, increase in isolation, change in
friends 1. Principles
Not So-Subtle symptom – periods of deep depression, money 2. Effective Warning Messages
problems 3. Land Use Planning (Risk Zoning)
Sure – Fire Indicators - Needle marks on arms, possession of 4. Public Awareness
drugs and drugs paraphernalia a. Mitigation Awareness (risk is high)
b. Preparedness Awareness (risk is imminent)