NSTP Report:

Citizenship

GROUP 1

Leader: Manalili, Joanne Rose

Members: Agustin, Juan Jr. P.

Antonio, Jamaica

Bagsic, Joshua L.

De Guzman, John Peter Paul F.

Soriano, Adrian Bruce

Topic Outline

1. - Philippine Constitution3
1.1. Preamble 3
1.2. Bill of Rights 3
1.3. Citizenship 6
1.4. Duties and Responsibilities of a Filipino Citizen 6
1.4a. Who are the citizens of the Philippines? 7
1.4b. Naturalized Filipino 8
1.4c. How to be a Good Citizen 8

2. Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines 10

2.1. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491 10
2.2. The National Flag 10
2.2a. Design of the National Flag 10
2.2b. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag 10
2.2c. Conduct of Flag Raising Ceremony 12
2.2d. Half-Mast 13
2.2e. Casket 13
2.2f. Pledge to the Flag 13
2.2g. Flag Days 14
2.2h. Specifications of the National Flag 14
2.2i. Prohibited Acts 15
2.3. The National Anthem 16
2.4. The National Motto 17
2.5. National Coat-of-Arms 18
2.6. The Great Seal 18
2.7. Official Seals and other Heraldic Items and Devices 18
2.8. Penalties 19
2.9. Common Provision 19

3. Values Formation 20

4. Volunteer Act of 2007 21

5. References 22

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THE 1987 CONSTITUTION

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

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.

ARTICLE III

Bill of Rights

SECTION 1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process
of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.

SECTION 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and
effects against unreasonable searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any
purpose shall be inviolable, and no search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except
upon probable cause to be determined personally by the judge after examination under
oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may produce, and
particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.

SECTION 3. (1) The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable

except upon lawful order of the court, or when public safety or order requires otherwise
as prescribed by law.

(2) Any evidence obtained in violation of this or the preceding section shall be
inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding.

SECTION 4. No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of

the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government
for redress of grievances.

SECTION 5. No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting

the free exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and
worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious
test shall be required for the exercise of civil or political rights.

SECTION 6. The liberty of abode and of changing the same within the limits prescribed
by law shall not be impaired except upon lawful order of the court. Neither shall the
right to travel be impaired except in the interest of national security, public safety, or
public health, as may be provided by law.

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SECTION 7. The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be
recognized. Access to official records, and to documents, and papers pertaining to
official acts, transactions, or decisions, as well as to government research data used as
basis for policy development, shall be afforded the citizen, subject to such limitations as
may be provided by law.

SECTION 8. The right of the people, including those employed in the public and private
sectors, to form unions, associations, or societies for purposes not contrary to law shall
not be abridged.

SECTION 9. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.

SECTION 10. No law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.

SECTION 11. Free access to the courts and quasi-judicial bodies and adequate legal
assistance shall not be denied to any person by reason of poverty.

SECTION 12. (1) Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall
have the right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have competent and
independent counsel preferably of his own choice. If the person cannot afford the
services of counsel, he must be provided with one. These rights cannot be waived
except in writing and in the presence of counsel.

(2) No torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation, or any other means which vitiate the
free will shall be used against him. Secret detention places, solitary, incommunicado, or
other similar forms of detention are prohibited.

(3) Any confession or admission obtained in violation of this or Section 17 hereof shall
be inadmissible in evidence against him.

(4) The law shall provide for penal and civil sanctions for violations of this section as well
as compensation to and rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices, and their
families.

SECTION 13. All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion
perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by
sufficient sureties, or be released on recognizance as may be provided by law. The right
to bail shall not be impaired even when the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is
suspended. Excessive bail shall not be required.

SECTION 14. (1) No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due
process of law.

(2) In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be presumed innocent until the
contrary is proved, and shall enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel, to be
informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against him, to have a speedy,

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impartial, and public trial, to meet the witnesses face to face, and to have compulsory
process to secure the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence in his
behalf. However, after arraignment, trial may proceed notwithstanding the absence of
the accused provided that he has been duly notified and his failure to appear is
unjustifiable.

SECTION 15. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in
cases of invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it.

SECTION 16. All persons shall have the right to a speedy disposition of their cases before
all judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative bodies.

SECTION 17. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

SECTION 18. (1) No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and
aspirations.

(2) No involuntary servitude in any form shall exist except as a punishment for a crime
whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.

SECTION 19. (1) Excessive fines shall not be imposed, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman
punishment inflicted. Neither shall death penalty be imposed, unless, for compelling
reasons involving heinous crimes, the Congress hereafter provides for it. Any death
penalty already imposed shall be reduced to reclusion perpetua.

(2) The employment of physical, psychological, or degrading punishment against any

prisoner or detainee or the use of substandard or inadequate penal facilities under
subhuman conditions shall be dealt with by law.

SECTION 20. No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax.

SECTION 21. No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same
offense. If an act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under
either shall constitute a bar to another prosecution for the same act.

SECTION 22. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.

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ARTICLE IV

Citizenship

SECTION 1. The following are citizens of the Philippines:

(1) Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this
Constitution;

(2) Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines;

(3) Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine
citizenship upon reaching the age of majority; and

(4) Those who are naturalized in accordance with law.

SECTION 2. Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth
without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship.
Those who elect Philippine citizenship in accordance with paragraph (3), Section 1
hereof shall be deemed natural-born citizens.

SECTION 3. Philippine citizenship may be lost or reacquired in the manner provided by

law.

SECTION 4. Citizens of the Philippines who marry aliens shall retain their citizenship,
unless by their act or omission they are deemed, under the law, to have renounced it.

SECTION 5. Dual allegiance of citizens is inimical to the national interest and shall be
dealt with by law.

DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF FILIPINOS

1. It is the duty of every Filipino to respect, honor, and give due accord to his Filipino
heritage, patrimony, values and tradition.
2. It is the duty of every Filipino to contribute to the development, welfare, and nation-
building of its country.
3. It is the duty of every Filipino to engage in gainful work to assure himself and his
family a life worthy of human dignity.
4. Loyalty to the federal republic and national consciousness, aspirations, and ideals
shall be asked from every Filipino citizen.
5. Every Filipino citizen is asked to uphold this Constitution, obey the laws of the land,
pay taxes and duties, and to cooperate with the duly constituted authorities in the
attainment and preservation of a just and orderly society.
6. Every Filipino citizen must give due honor to the Philippine flag, National Anthem,
Philippine President, and other national symbols and emblems.

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7. It is the duty of every Filipino citizen to defend the national territory from aggressive
invaders, protect the sovereignty of its people, and preserve the continuity of a just,
humane society and government.
8. It is the duty of every Filipino to report to the proper authorities all plots of terrorism,
plans of rebellion, subversion, or insurrection toward the duly and legally acknowledge
government, and other acts that will compromise the union and sovereignty of the
federal republic.
9. It is the obligation of every Filipino, to report corrupt, dishonest, or fraudulent
government officials to the proper forum, courts and agencies. A Filipino shall not tempt
or bribe government officials, steal from the coffers of the government, or escape or
abandon his lawful responsibilities.
10. It is the responsibility of every Filipino to elect officials of government as a means of
demonstrating his personal ideals and aspirations for the motherland. Omission or
abstention from this responsibility may indicate a person’s renunciation of his right of
suffrage. No fine or inappropriate or excessive penalty shall be asked from him as
reparation for his choice not to vote. People, who lost their social right of suffrage, may
reclaim such right in accordance of law.

An article on duties and obligations of Filipinos was present in the 1972 Constitution but
absent in the1987 Constitution.

Who are the Citizens of the Philippines?

A Filipino citizen may be considered natural-born or naturalized citizen. Both statuses
bestow upon the individual certain privileges and exclusive rights such as the rights to
vote, to run for public, etc. which may be denied the foreigner.
NATURAL-BORN FILIPINO
Art. IV, sec. 2 of the 1987 Constitution defines the NATURAL-BORN Filipino citizens as:
1. “Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this (1987)
Constitution”
2. “Those whose fathers OR mothers are citizens of the Philippines” and
3. “Those born before January 7, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine
citizenship upon reaching the age of majority.

Even if the child is born to an alien father and a Filipino mother, the Filipino citizenship
of the mother will bestow natural-born Philippine citizenship upon the child PROVIDED
his birth occurred on or after January17, 1973 (date of ratification of the 1973
Constitution), otherwise he followed the citizenship of the alien father and acquired at
best only an inchoate Philippine citizenship which he could perfect by election upon
attaining majority age. EXCEPT if he is born out of lawful wedlock, in which case, he will
be considered a Filipino by virtue of his mother’s citizenship.

In addition, only natural-born citizens are allowed to hold constitutional offices such as
the office of the President; Senators; Members of the House of Representatives;
Members of the Supreme Court; and the Chairman and Commissioners of the
Constitutional Commissions (Civil Service Commission, COMELEC and the Commission
on Audit).

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NATURALIZED FILIPINO
Naturalization takes place either voluntarily by complying both the substantive and
procedural requirements of the general naturalization law or by operation of law. This
process may be direct or derivative.
Under the Commonwealth Act 473, a foreigner who is not married to a Filipino but
seeks to acquire Philippine citizenship is required to have lived in the Philippines for a
continuous period of NOT LESS than ten (10) years. The said period shall be reduced to
five (5) years if he is being married to a Filipino. Other prescribed qualifications pertain
to the age, moral, occupational, language and educational qualifications of the
petitioner.
However, naturalization shall be subject to the Rule of Reciprocity, hence, the alien
petitioner must prove by evidence that the laws of his country grant Filipinos the right
to be naturalized.

HOW TO BE A GOOD CITIZEN

Human beings are used to living under laws and patterns that are dictated to us by
society, but following those patterns does not make us good citizens. To be a good
citizen first you have to be a good person. By that I mean that you have to be full of
values, principles, ethics, etc. When joining all these aspects together you will find out
that there is nothing else to be needed.
One important aspect for being a good citizen is to help people. All around us, we can
see there are always people in need for our help. Our job as good citizens is to help
those kinds of people. When talking about the people that need our help, I am not only
talking about the poor ones, but also the pregnant woman who cannot carry a heavy
package or the old man that cannot cross the street. Remember that little actions make
the difference.
Another important thing we have to remember for being a good citizen is to have an
active participation in our community. There are a lot of ways we can do that. When
elections come for voting for the governor, we have to be in the line ready to give our
vote. When there is a gathering of our neighborhood for deciding about the
maintenance of the streets, we have to be there to tell our point of view.
The last recommendation for being a good citizen is the respect toward the people that
live around us. We have to remember that as we have rights, they have them too.
Respect is one of the most important bases when living in a society. We all have
freedom, but it is restricted to certain point. We cannot consider a killer or thief good
citizens as they have violated that restriction.

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Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491

AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE CODE OF THE NATIONAL FLAG, ANTHEM, MOTTO, COAT-OF-
ARMS AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES OF THE PHILIPPINES.

Be it enacted by the Senate and Home of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title — This act shall be known as the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the
Philippines.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy – Reverence and respect shall at all times be accorded
the flag, the anthem and other national symbols which embody the national ideals and
traditions and which express the principles of sovereignty and national solidarity. The
heraldic items and devices shall seek to manifest the national virtues and to inculcate in
the minds and hearts of our people a just pride in their native land, fitting respect and
affection for the national flag and anthem, and the proper use of the national motto, coat-
of-arms and other heraldic items and devices.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms — Whenever used in this Act, the term:

a. “Military” shall mean all branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines including the
Philippine National Police, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and the Bureau
of Fire Protection;

b. “Festoon” shall mean to hang in a curved shape between two points as a decoration;

c. “Flag” shall mean the Philippine National Flag, unless stated otherwise;

d. “Fly” shall mean the part of the flag outside the hoist or length;

e. “Symbol” shall mean any conventional sign which reveals man’s achievement and
heroism (for orders and decorations), identification, authority and a sign of dignity (for
coat-of-arms, logo and insignia);

f. “Half-Mast” shall mean lowering the flag to one-half the distance between the top and
bottom of the staff;

g. “Hoist” shall mean the part of the flag nearest the staff or the canvass to which the
halyard is attached;

h. “Inclement Weather” shall mean that a typhoon signal is raised in the locality;

i. “National Anthem” shall mean the Philippine National Anthem’

j. “Official Residences” shall mean Malacañang, and other government-owned structures

where the President resides, and other structures occupied by the Philippine Consulate
or Embassies abroad;

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k. “Places of Frivolty” shall mean places of hilarity marked by or providing boisterous
merriment or recreation; and

l. “Institute” shall mean the National Historical Institute.

CHAPTER 1

THE NATIONAL FLAG

A. Design of the National Flag

SECTION 4. The flag of the Philippines shall be blue, white and red with an eight-rayed
golden-yellow sun and three five-pointed stars, as consecrated and honored by the
people.

B. Hoisting and Display of the National Flag

SECTION 5. The flag shall be displayed in all public buildings, official residences public
plazas, and institutions of learning everyday throughout the year.

SECTION 6. The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night throughout the year, in
front of the following; at Malacanang Palace; the Congress of the Philippines building;
Supreme Court building; the Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila; Aguinaldo Shrine in
Kawit, Cavite; Barasoain Shrine in Malolos, Bulacan; the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, Libingan ngmga Bayani; Mausuleo de los Beteranos dela Revolucion; all
International Ports of Entry and all other places as maybe designated by the Institute.

The flag shall be properly illuminated at night.

SECTION 7. The flag shall also be displayed in private buildings and residences or raised in
the open flag-staffs in front of said buildings every April 9 (Araw ngKagitingan); May
1 (Labor Day); May 28 (National Flag Day) to June 12 (Independence Day); last Sunday of
August (National Heroes Day); November 30 (Bonifacio Day); and December 30 (Rizal
Day); and on such other days as may be declared by the President and/or local chief
executives.

The flag may also be displayed throughout the year in private buildings or offices or raised
in the open on flag-staffs in front of private buildings: Provided, that they observe flag-
raising ceremonies in accordance with the rules and regulations to be issued by the Office
of the President.

SECTION 8. All government agencies and instrumentalities, and local government offices,
government-owned corporations and local government units are enjoined to observe flag
day with appropriate ceremonies. Socio-civic groups, non-government organizations and
the private sector are exhorted to cooperate in making the celebrations a success.

SECTION 9. The flag shall be flown on merchant ships of Philippine registry of more than
one thousand (1000) gross tons and on all naval vessels.

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On board naval vessels, the flag shall be displayed on the flagstaff at the stern when the
ship is at anchor. The Flag shall be hoisted to the gaff at the aftermast when the ship is at
sea.

SECTION 10. The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its blue field on top in time of
peace and the red field on top in time of war; if in a hanging position, the blue field shall
be to the right (left of the observer) in time of peace, and the red field to the right (left of
the observer) in time of war.

The flagpole staff must be straight and slightly tapering at the top.

SECTION 11. If planted on the ground, the flagpole shall be at a prominent place and shall
be of such height as would give the flag commanding position in relation to the buildings
in the vicinity.

If attached to a building, the flagpole shall be on top of its roof or anchored on a sill
projecting at an angle upward.

If on stage or platform or government office, the flag shall be at the left (facing the stage)
or the left of the office upon entering.

SECTION 12. When the Philippine flag is flown with another flag, the flags, if both are
national flags, must be flown on separate staffs of the same height and shall be of equal
size. The Philippine flag shall be hoisted first and lowered last.

If the other flag is not a national flag, it may be flown in the same lineyard as the Philippine
flag but below the latter and it cannot be of greater size than the Philippine flag.

SECTION 13. When displayed with another flag, the Philippine flag shall be on the right of
the other flag. If there is a line of other flags, the Philippine flag shall be in the middle of
the line.

When carried in a parade with flags, which are not national flags, the Philippine flag shall
be in front of the center of the line.

SECTION 14. A flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown away. It shall be
solemnly burned to avoid misuse or desecration. The flag shall be replaced immediately
when it begins to show signs of wear and tear.

SECTION 15. The flag shall be raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset. It shall be on the
mast at the start of official’office hours, shall remain flying throughout the day.

SECTION 16. The flag may be displayed:

a. Inside or outside-a building or on a stationary flagpoles. If the flag is displayed indoors

on a flagpole, it shall be placed at the left of the observer as one enters the room;

b. From the top of a flagpole, which shall be at a prominent place or a commanding

position in relation to the surrounding buildings;

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c. From a staff projecting upward from the window sill, canopy, balcony or facade of a
building.

d. In a suspended position from a rope extending from a building to pole erected away
from the building;

e. Flat against the wall vertically with the sun and stars on top; and

f. Hanging in a vertical position across a street, with the blue field pointing east, if the
road is heading south or north, or pointing north if the road is heading east or west.

The flag shall not be raised when the weather is inclement. If already raised, the flag shall
not be lowered.

SECTION 17. The flag shall be hoisted to the top briskly and lowered ceremoniously.

The flag shall never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, flood, water or other
objects.

After being lowered, the flag shall be handled and folded solemnly as part of the
ceremony.

C. Conduct of Flag Raising Ceremony

SECTION 18. All government offices and educational institutions shall henceforth observe
the flag-raising ceremony every Monday morning and the flag lowering ceremony every
Friday afternoon. The ceremony shall be simple and dignified and shall include the playing
or singing of the Philippine National Anthem.

SECTION 19. The office of the President upon the recommendation of the Institute shall
issue rules and regulations for the proper conduct of the flag ceremony.

SECTION 20. The observance of the flag ceremony in official or civic gatherings shall be
simple and dignified and shall include the playing or singing of the anthem in its original
Filipino lyrics and march tempo.

SECTION 21. During the flag-raising ceremony, the assembly shall stand in formation
racing the flag. At the moment the first note of the anthem is heard, everyone in the
premises shall come to attention; moving vehicles shall stop. All persons present
shall :.ace their right palms over their chests, those with hats shall uncover, while those
in military, scouting, security guard, and citizens military training uniforms shall give :.-.£
salute prescribed by their regulations, which salute shall be completed upon the last note
of the anthem.

The assembly shall sing the Philippine national anthem, accompanied by a band, r
available, and at the first note, the flag shall be raised briskly.

The same procedure shall be observed when the flag is passing in review or in parade.

SECTION 22. During the flag lowering, the flag shall be lowered solemnly and slowly so
that the flag shall be down the mast at the sound of the last note of the anthem. Those in

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the assembly shall observe the same deportment or shall observe the same behavior as
for the flag-raising ceremony.

D. Half-Mast

SECTION 23. The flag shall be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning on all buildings and
places where it is displayed, as provided for in this Act, on the day of official
announcement of the death of any of the following officials:

a. The President or a former President, for ten (10) days;

b. The Vice-President, the Chief Justice, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of
the House of Representatives, for seven (7) days; and

c. Other persons to be determined by the Institute, for any period less than seven (7) days.

The flag shall be flown at half-mast on all the buildings and places where the decedent
was holding office, on the day of death until the day of interment of an incumbent
member of the Supreme Court, the Cabinet, the Senate or the House of Representatives,
and such other persons as may be determined by the Institute.

The flag when flown at half-mast shall be first hoisted to the peak for a moment then
lowered to the half-mast position. The flag shall again be raised briskly to the peak before
it is lowered for the day.

E. Casket

SECTION 24. The flag may be used to cover the caskets of the honored dead of the
military, veterans of previous wars, national artists, and of civilians who have rendered
distinguished service to the nation, as maybe determined by the local government unit
concerned. In such cases, the flag shall be placed such that the white triangle shall be at
the head and the blue portion shall cover the right side of the caskets. The flag shall not
be lowered to the grave or allowed to touch the ground, but shall be folded solemnly and
handed over to the heirs of the deceased.

F. Pledge to the Flag

SECTION 25. The following shall be the Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag:

Ako ay Filipino

Buong katapatang nanunumpa

Sa watawat ng Pilipinas

At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag

Na may dangal, katarungan, at kalayaan

Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang

Maka-Diyos,

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Makatao,

Makakalikasan, at

Makabansa.

Such pledge shall be recited while standing with the right hand palm open raised shoulder
high. Individuals whose faith or religious beliefs prohibit them from making such pledge
must nonetheless show full respect when the pledge is being rendered by standing at
attention.

G. Flag Days

SECTION 26. The period from May 28 to June 12 of each year is declared as Flag Days,
during which period all offices, agencies and instrumentalities of government, business
establishments, institutions of learning and private homes are enjoined to display the flag.

H. Specifications of the National Flag

SECTION 27. The flag shall have the following proportions. The width of the flag , 1; the
length of the flag, 2; and the sides of the white triangle, 1.

SECTION 28. The technical specifications shall be as follows:

The blue color shall bear Cable No. 80173; the white color, Cable No. 80001 the red color,
Cable No. 80108; and the golden yellow, Cable No. 80068.

SECTION 29. In order to establish uniform criteria in the making of our national flag and
to guarantee its durability by the use of quality materials, the following standards and
procedures shall be observed:

a. All requisitions for the purchase of the Philippine National Flag must be based on strict
compliance with the design, color, craftmanship and material requirements of the
Government.

b. All submitted samples of flags by accredited suppliers offered for purchase for
government use shall be evaluated as to design, color and craftmanship specifications by
the Institute, through its Heraldry and Display Section, which shall stamp its approval or
disapproval on the canvass reinforcement of the flag sample submitted. The samples shall
be sent to the Institute by the requisitioning office, not by the flag supplier; and

c. The Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) or the Philippine Textile

Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) shall
evaluate the quality of material of all flag samples and certify whether the fabric for the
blue, white, red and golden yellow colors, including the canvass submitted, conforms to
government requirement as to quality of the material. The samples shall be submitted by
the said office to the Institute.

SECTION 30. All deliveries of the flags requisitioned by the government shall be inspected
by the requisitioning agency’s internal inspector and by the Commission on Audit (COA)
using the flag stamped approved by the Institute as reference.

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SECTION 31. In carrying out its responsibilities under Section 4 hereof, the Institute, COA,
the ITDI/PTRI shall prepare guidelines to be approved by the Office of the President.

SECTION 32. All government agencies and instrumentalities shall ensure that the
requirements under this Act with respect to the standards, requisitions and delivery of
the national flag are strictly complied with.

SECTION 33. All departments, agencies, offices, and instrumentalities of the government,
government-owned or controlled corporations, local government units, including
barangays, shall include in their annual budgets the necessary outlay for the purchase of
the national flag.

I. Prohibited Acts

SECTION 34. It shall be prohibited

a. To mutilate, deface, defile, trample, on or cast contempt any act or omission casting
dishonor or ridicule upon the flag over its surface;

b. To dip the flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute;

c. To use the flag:

1. As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth

2. As covering for ceilings, walls, statues or other objects;

3. As a pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles;

4. As a staff or whip;

5. For unveiling monuments or statues; and

6. As trademarks or for industrial, commercial or agricultural labels or designs.

d. Display the flag:

1. Under any painting or picture;

2. Horizontally face-up. It shall always be hoisted aloft and be allowed to fall freely;

3. Below any platform; or

4. In discotheques, cockpits, night and day clubs, casinos, gambling joints and places of
vice or where frivolity prevails.

e. To wear the flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;

f. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings, advertisements, or imprint of
any nature on the flag;

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g. To print, paint or attach representation of the flag on handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions,
and other articles of merchandise;

h. To display in public any foreign flag, except in embassies and other diplomatic
establishments, and in offices of international organizations.

i. To use, display or be part of any advertisement of infomercial; and

j. To display the flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by aliens.

CHAPTER II

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

SECTION 35. The National Anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang.

SECTION 36. The National Anthem shall always be sung in the national language within or
without the country. The following shall be the lyrics of the National Anthem.

Bayang magiliw,

Perlas ng silanganan,

Alab ng puso

Sa dibdib mo’y buhay.

Lupang hinirang,

Duyan ka ng magiting,

Sa manlulupig

Di ka pasisiil.

Sa dagat at bundok,

Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw,

May dilag ang tula

At awit sa paglayang minamahal.

Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y

Tagumpay na nagniningning;

Ang bituin at araw niya,

Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim.

Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,

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Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;

Aming ligaya na ‘pag may mang-aapi,

Ang mamatay nang dahil sa ‘yo.

SECTION 37. The rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in
accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe.

SECTION 38. When the National Anthem is played at a public gathering, whether by a
band or by singing or both, or reproduced by any means, the attending public shall sing
the anthem. The singing must be done with fervor.

As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if
there is one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor. At
the first note, all persons shall execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left
chests. Those in military, scouting, citizen’s military training and security guard uniforms
shall give the salute prescribed by their regulations. The salute shall be completed upon
the last note of the anthem.

The anthem shall not be played and sung for mere recreation, amusement or
entertainment purposes except on the following occasions:

a. International competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative;

b. Local competitions;

c. During “signing off” and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television stations;

d. Before the initial and last screening of films or before the opening of theater
performances; and

e. Other occasions as may be allowed by the Institute.

SECTION 39. All officials and employees of the national and local governments, and any
agencies or instrumentalities thereof, including government-owned or controlled
corporations, privately-owned entities of offices displaying the national flag and
government institutions of learning are hereby directed to comply strictly with the rules
prescribed for the rendition of the anthem. Failure to observe the rules shall be a ground
for administrative discipline.

CHAPTER III

THE NATIONAL MOTTO

SECTION 40. The national Motto shall be “MAKA-DIYOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKAKALIKASAN AT

MAKABANSA.”

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 CHAPTER IV

NATIONAL COAT-OF-ARMS

SECTION 41. The National Coat-of-Arms shall have:

Paleways of two (2) pieces, azure and gules; a chief argent studded with three (3) mullets
equidistant from each other; and, in point of honor, ovoid argent over all the sun
rayonnant with eight minor lesser rays. Beneath shall be the scroll with the words
“REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS,” inscribed thereon.

CHAPTER V

THE GREAT SEAL

SECTION 42. The Great Seal shall be circular in form, with the arms as described in the
preceding section, but without the scroll and the inscription thereon. Surrounding the
whole shall be a double marginal circle within which shall appear the words “Republika
ng Pilipinas.” For the purpose of placing The Great Seal, the color of the arms shall not be
deemed essential but tincture representation must be used.

The Great Seal shall bear the National Motto.

SECTION 43. The Great Seal shall be affixed to or placed upon all commissions signed by
the President and upon such other official documents and papers of the Republic of the
Philippines as may be provided by law, or as may be required by custom and usage. The
President shall have custody of the Great Seal.

CHAPTER VI

OFFICIAL SEALS AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES

SECTION 44. Any government entity, including the military, may adopt appropriate coat-
of-arms, administrative seals, logo, insignia, badges, patches, banners and initiate awards,
citations, orders or decorations, as may be authorized by the Congress or the Office of
the President.

SECTION 45. Such heraldic devices and items shall be filed with the Institute for recording
and evaluation as to precedence, design, customs and traditions. The institute shall
promulgate the corresponding rules and regulations which shall be submitted for
approval to the Office of the President or to Congress.

SECTION 46. All government offices including the military are hereby ordered to purchase
all heraldic items and devices from manufacturers accredited and authorized by the
Institute. Such items and devices shall be subject to inspection by the purchasing agency’s
internal inspector and the COA representative using the design and specifications
approved by the Office of the President or by the Congress, through the Institute.

SECTION 47. No government official or employee shall accept any orders or decorations
from any foreign government without the consent of Congress, and without the prior
evaluation and documentation of such order or decoration by the Institute.

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 CHAPTER VII

PENALTIES

SECTION 48. Failure or refusal to observe the provisions of this Act; and any violation of
the corresponding rules and regulations issued by the Office of the President shall, after
proper notice and hearing, be penalized by public censure which shall be published at
least once in a newspaper of general circulation.

The Department of Education, Culture and Sports and the Commission on Higher
Education, upon the recommendation of the Institute and after the proper notice and
hearing, shall cause the cancellation of the recognition of permit of any private
educational institution which fails or refuses to observe the provisions of this Act for the
second time.

SECTION 49. The Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) and the
Commission on Higher Education shall ensure that the National Anthem, as adopted by
law, shall be committed to memory by all students of both public and private educational
institutions, and performed during the flag ceremony conducted in accordance with the
rules and regulations issued by the Office of the President. In addition, they shall make
available the vocal, piano or band scores of the National Anthem, as adapted by law, to
all private and public schools, as well as he general public.

SECTION 50. Any person or judicial entity which violates any of the provisions of this Act
shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than Five thousand pesos
(5,000.00) not more than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,000.00), or by imprisonment for
not more than one (1) year, or both such fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the
court: Provided, That for any second and additional offenses, both fine and imprisonment
shall always be imposed: Provided, That in case the violation is commited by a juridical
person, its President or Chief Executive Officer thereof shall be liable.

CHAPTER VIII

COMMON PROVISION

SECTION 51. The Institute shall issue the necessary-rules and regulations to implement
the provisions of this Act within ninety (90) days after effectivity. The Institute shall submit
its rules and regulations to the Office of the President and the Congress of the Philippines.

SECTION 52. The Institute shall also be responsible for the strict enforcement of the
provision of this Act. It may call upon any government department, agency, office, or
government instrumentality, including government corporations and local government
units, for such assistance as it may deem necessary for the effective discharge of its
functions under this Act.

SECTION 53. Separability Clause— If any provision, or part hereof, is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act not otherwise affected shall be valid and
subsisting.

SECTION 54. Repealing Clause – Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive
order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation contrary to or

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inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended
accordingly.

SECTION 55. Effectivity — This Act shall be effective fifteen (15) days from the date of its
publication in Official Gazette or in at east two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Values Formation through Community Service

All Filipino parents hope to pass on to their children the values and words of wisdom
that have been passed to them. They can do a, lot of things for their value formation.

But, no matter how much the parents would like to inculcate to them the positive or
right values, their environment could influence their children since VALUES ARE CAUGHT
AND NOT TAUGHT. Whatever we have learned at home, in school and in the
environment are internalized. (Within ourselves)

What if some of us have learned negative ones? Values Transformation comes in. So,
what is now the role of the NSTP and environment in the value transformation of our
youths.

Values are said to be worth the importance we attach to different factors in our lives.
The word values -comes from a Latin word "valere" which means to measure the worth
of something. These are ideas and norms man considers relevant and good. Max Scheler
(1874-1928) is the foremost exponent of axiology. Axiology is defined as the
philosophical science and values.

A VALUE HAS BEEN DEFINED AS ANY OBJECT ACTIVITY OR FRAME OF MIND THAT A
PERSON CONSIDERS TO BE VERY IMPORTANT TO HIS OR HER LIFE. Unlike attitudes,
values come in, as an unconscious list of priorities. All of our values taken together are
called a VALUE SYSTEM which exist not only on an individual level, but on an
organization-wide level as well. Hence, the community where your NSTP Students will
be assigned could greatly contribute to their values transformation. A CORPORATE
CULTURE is a system of values shared throughout any given place or organization.

Values are especially important to understanding human behavior. Conflicts between

them are often based on differences in values. When you seem to be at odds with
another person, take a look at how your basic values differ. And when you seem in
conflict with the members of the group, examine the group's value system against your
own.

Values education is founded on a sound philosophy of the human person with all its
philosophical ramifications and implications. The supreme and. overarching value that
characterizes education is HUMAN DIGNITY

“VOLUNTEER ACT OF 2007”

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Republic Act No. 9418, An Act Institutionalizing a Strategy for Rural Development,
Strengthening Volunteerism and for Other Purposes
The passage of the Republic Act 9418 on April 10, 2007 marked a major milestone in the
annals of volunteerism in the Philippines. The efforts to establish a legislative
framework to harness the rich and diverse voluntary initiatives among various sectors
into an effective and integrative partnership and channeling its energy in support of
national development, dates back even as early as 2001.

Volunteerism is an evolving practice that has extended its reach and relevance over
time. While volunteerism retains its essential role in building social cohesion among our
people through the traditional self-help and mutual support, it has emerged and been
recognized globally as a strategy and instrument for participatory development to
achieve socio-cultural and economic transformation, technical cooperation and
solidarity within nations and between nations.

At the helm of this initiative is PNVSCA, as it worked closely with the House Committee
on Rural Development, relentlessly seeking champions of volunteerism among
lawmakers and leaders in the civil society to support these goals. Indeed the law affirms
and validated what has been a cultural value that our country is gifted with –
“Bayanihan”, a tradition that is alive and shared by our people.

The task to put flesh in the policy framework commenced with the formulation of the
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) on February 5, 2009. PNVSCA’s partners in
the volunteer program have already signified their cooperation to work together and
collaborate in developing programs and projects that will accelerate development in the
rural areas through volunteering.

RA 9418 committed government to provide a conducive and enabling environment for

volunteers and volunteer organizations through the establishment of a mechanism to
protect volunteer’s rights and privileges and recognize their vital contributions society.
All other government structure from national to local are enjoined to adopt
volunteerism as strategy for rural development. Recognizing the value of volunteerism,
it also enshrined the integration of volunteerism at all levels in the educational system
to shape the hearts and minds of young people into becoming an active part of our civil
society and global citizenship.

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