NSTP

• Filipino citizens


  • Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution
  • Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines
  • Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority
  • Those who are naturalized in accordance of law
• Modes of acquiring Philippine citizenship


  • Filipino by Birth (Right of Soil and Right of Blood)
  • Re-Acquisition of Filipino Citizenship (Dual Citizenship)
  • Filipino by Naturalization (for Foreigners)
• The Philippine Flag and Heraldic Code (Republic Act 8491) provides for the use of a National Flag, including its design and specifications, hoisting, and display
• Philippine Flag meaning


  • The white stands for the peace and purity. The White triangle represents equality and the Katipunan nationalist organization.
  • The three stars represent the three main geographical regions of the Philippines: Luzon, Mindanao and the Visayas
  • The blue symbolize patriotism and justice
  • The Sun represents independence and its eight rays represent the eight Provinces that led the Philippine uprising against Spanish rule
  • The red represent valour and the blood split for freedom and independence
• How to properly display the Philippine flag

  1. In times of peace, the blue field is on top

  2. In times of war, the red field is on top

  3. If the flag is hanging vertically, the sun and stars should be on top while the blue field should be on the left in times of peace and on the right in times of war
• The Lupang Hinirang is the Philippine national anthem
• The Pledge to the Flag is a pledge of allegiance to the Philippine flag and the country it represents
• The National Motto is "Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, at Makabansa"
• Bill of Rights


  A statement and listing of an individual's rights and privileges which the fundamental law of the land is designed to safeguard against violations of the government or by an individual or group of individuals
• Classification of rights


  • Natural Rights
  • Constitutional Rights
  • Statutory Rights
  • Civil Rights
  • Political Rights
  • Economic Rights
• Duties and responsibilities of Filipino citizens

  • Defend our country from enemies and invaders
  • Pay his or her taxes willingly and promptly
  • Be loyal to our country
  • Take care and conserve our natural resources
  • Help our country for growth and development
  • Keep our surroundings clean
  • Study well and become a productive individual
  • Obey the laws and maintain peace and order in the community
  • Preserve the Filipino culture and identity
  • Participate actively in various government programs
  • Vote wisely and choose candidates who can serve the people and our country
  • Respect of the rights of others
• Civic engagement


  Working to make a difference in the civic life of one's community and promoting the way of life of the community
• Civil society groups


  • Non-Governmental Organization
  • People's Organization
  • Cooperatives
• Civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Philippines engage in a broad range of activities, the most common being in education, training and human development, community development, enterprise development and employment generation, health and nutrition, law, advocacy and politics, and sustainable development
• A CSO is a group of people which operates in the community, in a way that is distinct from both government and business
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the Philippines is about "giving back to the communities that we serve, sharing with the less fortunate and being able to help our fellow countrymen"