VERAL KXCI - REVIEWER

• What is the Commonwealth Act No. 1 also known as?

  National Defense Act of 1935
• What was the primary requirement of the National Defense Act of 1935 for tertiary students?

  To complete two years of military training
• What did Presidential Decree No. 1706 establish?

  Compulsory national service for all Filipino citizens
• What are the three fundamental program components mandated by the National Service Law?

  Civic Welfare Service, Law Enforcement Service, and Military Service
• What was the purpose of the ROTC program established under R.A. 7077?


  To develop a strong civilian base for national defense
• What is the Commonwealth Act No. 1 also known as?

  National Defense Act of 1935
• What was the primary requirement of the National Defense Act of 1935 for tertiary male students?

  To complete two years of military training
• What year was the National Defense Act amended to create Presidential Decree No. 1706?

  1980
• What are the three fundamental program components mandated by the National Service Law?

  Civic Welfare Service, Law Enforcement Service, and Military Service
• What did Presidential Memorandum Order No. 1 do regarding the National Service Law?

  It suspended the implementation of the Military Service provision
• What was the aim of the ROTC program established under R.A. 7077?


  To develop a strong civilian base to supplement the military
• What was the purpose of the Expanded ROTC (E-ROTC) introduced in the school year 2001-2002?


  To provide alternatives to rigid tactical training
• What are the objectives of the non-military program components of NSTP, namely CWTS and LTS?

  To strengthen values, improve skills, develop interest in community service, and promote responsibility for peace and development

  
• What does NSTP stand for?

  National Service Training Program
• What is the primary objective of the NSTP?

  To enhance the youth's role in nation-building through national service training
• What are the three components of NSTP as defined by the NSTP Act?

  Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), Literacy Training Service (LTS), and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
• What is the duration of each NSTP component?

  Two semesters
• How many units is each NSTP component credited for per semester?

  Three units
• What is the role of the National Service Training Corps (NSRC)?

  To engage graduates of non-ROTC components in literacy and civic welfare activities
• What does the 1987 Constitution mandate regarding the government's duty?


  The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people
• What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights in the Philippine Constitution?

  To establish the relationship of the individual to the State and limit the powers of the State
• What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?

  It serves as a shield against government abuse
• What does Article III of the Philippine Constitution encompass?

  It encompasses the Bill of Rights
• What are the main features of the NSTP program?

  • All incoming freshmen must complete one NSTP component as a graduation requirement.
  • Higher and technical vocational institutions must offer at least one NSTP component.
  • Each component lasts for two semesters and is credited for three units per semester.
  • State Universities and Colleges will offer ROTC and at least one other NSTP component.
  • Certain institutions like the Philippine Military Academy are exempt from NSTP.
  • Private institutions with at least 350 student cadets may offer ROTC.
  • ROTC is maintained by the Department of Military Science and Tactics.

  
• What are the legal bases of the NSTP?

  1. Commonwealth Act No. 1 (National Defense Act of 1935)
  2. Presidential Decree No. 1706 (National Service Law of 1980)
  3. 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
  4. Republic Act 7077 (Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act of 1991)
  5. Republic Act No. 9163 (NSTP Act of 2001)
• What are the guiding principles of the NSTP?

  • Promote civic consciousness among the youth.
  • Develop physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being.
  • Inculcate patriotism and nationalism.
  • Advance involvement in public and civic affairs.

  
• What is the definition of the Constitution?

  A body of rules and principles governing the powers of sovereignty
• What is one of the functions of the Constitution?

  To establish the basic framework and principles of government
• What is the Bill of Rights in the Philippine Constitution?

  Article III of the Constitution that defines individual rights
• Why is the Bill of Rights important?

  It protects individuals from government abuse
• What does Section 1 of the Bill of Rights state?


  No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
• What does Section 2 of the Bill of Rights protect?

  The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures
• What does Section 3 of the Bill of Rights address?

  The privacy of communication and correspondence
• What are the means of self-government and sovereignty?

  They are the means to truth, security, and survival.
• What is provided for in Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

  • The Bill of Rights
  • Sections detailing rights and protections for individuals
• What does Section 1 of the Bill of Rights state?


  No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
• What does Section 2 of the Bill of Rights protect against?

  It protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
• What must be determined for a search warrant to be issued according to Section 2?

  Probable cause must be determined personally by the judge.
• What does Section 3 state about the privacy of communication?

  The privacy of communication shall be inviolable except by lawful order of the court.
• What happens to evidence obtained in violation of Section 3?

  It shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding.