MIDTERMS (LESSON 1-18)

• What is the definition of service in the context of NSTP?


  It is doing something for the benefit of others.
• How can service be characterized according to the NSTP?


  It can be voluntary.
• What does bayanihan represent in Filipino culture?


  It shows community participation, democracy, and cooperation.
• What does "polos y servicios" refer to?


  It refers to policies used to compel Filipinos to work in public works.
• Who were the polistas and what did they do?


  They constructed churches, casas reales, roads, and built or repaired ships.
• What age group was obliged to render services as polistas?


  Men aged 16-60 years old.
• What is the prime duty of the Government according to the 1987 Constitution, Article 2, Section 4?


  To serve and protect the people.
• Under what conditions may citizens be required to render personal military or civil service?


  Under conditions provided by law.
• What does Article 2, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution recognize?


  The vital role of the youth in nation-building.
• What is the purpose of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)?


  It is a civic education and defense preparedness program.
• When was the NSTP instituted?


  On 5 January 2000.
• What is the Republic Act number associated with the NSTP?


  Republic Act 9163.
• What are the three components of the NSTP program?


  1. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
  2. Literacy Training Service (LTS)
  3. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
• What is the goal of the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)?


  To provide activities for the general welfare and betterment of the community.
• What does the Literacy Training Service (LTS) aim to achieve?


  To train students in teaching literacy and numeracy skills.
• What is the purpose of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)?


  To provide military education and training for national defense preparedness.
• What was Commonwealth Act No. 1 also known as?


  The National Defense Act of 1935.
• What did Commonwealth Act No. 1 provide for?


  Obligatory military service for all male citizens aged 18 to 30.
• What is Presidential Decree No. 1706 known as?


  The National Service Law.
• What did Presidential Decree No. 1706 make obligatory?


  National service for all Filipino citizens.
• What does Republic Act 7077 refer to?


  The Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act.
• What is the primary pool of manpower for the reservist organization according to Republic Act 7077?


  Graduates of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps basic and advance courses.
• What is the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution about?


  It outlines the ideals and aspirations of the Filipino people.
• What does the Bill of Rights in Article III of the 1987 Constitution provide?


  It provides Filipino citizens' rights, protection, and privileges.
• What are the duties and responsibilities of Filipino citizens?

  1. To be loyal to the Republic.
  2. To defend the state.
  3. To contribute to the development and welfare of the State.
  4. To uphold the constitution and obey the laws.
  5. To cooperate with duly constituted authorities.
  6. To exercise rights responsibly.
  7. To engage in gainful work.
  8. To register and vote.
• What are the duties of the people in the Philippines?

  • Vote honestly and wisely.
  • Obey the laws of the land.
  • Respect public authority.
  • Be loyal to the Republic.
  • Defend the Motherland.
  • Pay taxes to the government.
  • Take active interest in local, national, and international affairs.
• What are the different types of rights of the people in the Philippines?

  1. Natural rights
  2. Civil rights
  3. Political rights
  4. Constitutional rights
  5. Statutory rights
• What are natural rights?


  Rights conferred upon human beings by God which cannot be taken away.
• What are civil rights?


  Rights granted by the State for the promotion of common welfare of individual citizens.
• What are political rights?


  Rights conferred by the state to the people so that they may participate in government.
• What are constitutional rights?


  Rights recognized and protected by the constitution.
• What are statutory rights?


  Rights conferred by statutes or laws promulgated by a lawmaking body.
• What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?


  A common standard of achievement for all people and nations.
• Why is a common understanding of human rights important?


  For the full realization of the pledge of human rights.
• What are some issues of human rights in the Philippines?

  1. Philippine War on Drugs and extra-judicial killings.
  2. Death Penalty reinstatement efforts.
  3. Lowering the Age of Criminal Liability.
  4. Freedom of expression issues.
  5. Rights of the LGBTI community and the SOGIE Bill.
• What classification can human rights be divided into?


  Individual, collective, civic, political, economic, social, and cultural.
• What does Article III of the 1987 Constitution provide?


  It provides Filipino citizens' rights, protection, and privileges.
• How many people filed for recognition as victims of human rights violations in 2014?


  Nearly 75,000 people.
• What is the significance of the Philippine Flag?


  It is the symbol of our country and shows our unity as a people.
• What does the Philippine Flag represent?


  It stands for our high ideals and noble heritage.