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MODULE 1
Orientation on the NSTP Law RA9163 and
Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations
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I. OVERVIEW

Republic Act. No. 9163 (The NSTP Act of 2001) is an act establishing the National Training
Program (NSTP) for tertiary level students, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7077 and
Presidential Decree No. 1706, and for other purposes. Its guiding principles are anchored on the
role of the youth in nation-building.

II. MODULE OBJECTIVE

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Identify the provisions of Republic Act No. 9163 that are applicable to their
respective colleges.
2. Assess the implementation of CWTS program in the university based on 2006
Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the NSTP.
3. Contribute their share in improving the quality of life of the people in the community/
4. Take active involvement in the community activities as required by Executive Order
No. 579/
5. Value the contents of the syllabus as vital to their development as responsible
citizens with strong sense of nationalism and voluntarism and leadership skills.

III. COURSE MATERIALS

SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163: NSTP ACT OF 2001

Republic of the Philippines Congress of the Philippines Metro Manila Twelfth Congress First
Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila on Monday, the twenty-third day of July two
thousand one. [REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9163] AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL SERVICE
TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) FOR THE TERTIARY LEVEL STUDENTS, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7077 PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1706, AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSE
Be it entered by the senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled.

SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “National Service Training Program
(NSTP) Act of 2001”.
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby affirmed the prime duty of the government to
serve and protect its citizens. In turn, it shall be the responsibility of all citizens to defend security
of the state and in fulfillment thereof, the government may require each citizen to render personal,
military or civil service.

Recognizing the youth’s vital role in nation building, the state shall promote civic consciousness
among the youth and shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-
being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism, nationalism, and advance their involvement on
public and civic affairs.
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In pursuit of these goals, the youth, the most valuable resource of the nation, shall be motivated,
trained, organized and mobilized in military training, literacy, civic welfare and other similar
endeavors in the service of the nation.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. – For purposes of this Act, the following are hereby defined as
follows:

(a) “National Service Training Program (NSTP)” is a program aimed at enhancing civic
consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of services and
patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three (3) program components. Its various
components are especially designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the general
welfare.

(b) “Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)” is a program institutionalized under sections 38
and 39 of Republic Act No. 7077 designed to provide military training to tertiary level students in
order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national defense preparedness.

(c) “Literacy Training Service” is a program designed to train students to become teachers of
literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out of school youth, and other segments of society
in need of their service.
(d) “Civic Welfare Training Service” refers to program or activities contributory to the general
welfare and the betterment of life for the members of the community or the enhancement of its
facilities, especially those developed to improving health, education, environment,
entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and morals of the citizenry.

(e) “Program components” shall refer to the service components of the NSTP as enumerated in
Section 4 of this Act.

SECTION 4. Establishment of the National Service Training Program. – There is hereby

established a National Service Training Program (NSTP), which shall form part of the curricula of
all baccalaureate degree courses and of at least two (2) year technical – vocational courses and
is a requisite for graduation, consisting of the following service components:

(1) The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), which is hereby made optional and voluntary
upon the effectivity of this Act.

(2) The Literacy Training Services; and

(3) The Civic Welfare Training Service

The ROTC under the NSTP shall instill patriotism, moral virtues, respect for rights of civilians, and
adherence to the Constitution, among others. Citizenship training shall be given emphasis in all
three program components.
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The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and technical education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA), in consultation with the Department of National Defense (DND), Philippine
Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Coordinating Council of Private
Educational Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA) and other concerned government
agencies, may design and implement such other program components as may be necessary in
consonance with the provisions of this Act.

SECTION 5. Coverage. – Students, Male and female, of any baccalaureate degree course or
least two (2)-year technical-vocational courses in public and private educational institutions shall
be required to complete one (1) of the NSTP components as requisite for graduation.

SECTION 6. Duration and Equivalent Course Unit. – Each of the aforementioned NSTP program
components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters. In lieu of the two
(2)-semester program for any of the components of the NSTP, a one (1)-summer program may
be designed, formulated and adopted by the DND, CHED and TESDA.

SECTION 7. NSTP Offering in Higher and Technical-Vocational Educational Institutions. – All

higher and technical-vocational institutions, public and private, must offer at least one of the
program components: Provided, That State universities and colleges shall offer the ROTC
component and at least one other component as provided herein: Provided, further, that private
higher and technical-vocational education institutions may also offer the ROTC if they have at
least three hundred and fifty (350) cadet students.

In offering the NSTP whether during the semestral or summer periods, clustering of affected
students from different educational institutions may be done, taking into account logistics, branch
of service and geographical considerations. Schools that do not meet the required number of
students to maintain the optional ROTC and any of the other components shall allow their
students to cross-enroll to other schools irrespective of whether or not the NSTP components in
said school are being administered by the same or another branch of service of the Armed Forces
of the Philippines (AFP), CHED and TESDA to which schools are identified.

SECTION 8. Fees and Incentives. – Higher and technical-vocational institutions shall not collect
any fee for any of the NSTP components except basic tuition fees, which shall not be more than
fifty percent (50%) of what is currently charged by schools per unit.

In the case of the ROTC, the DND shall formulate and adopt a program of assistance and/or
incentive to those students who will take the said component.

The school authorities concerned, CHED and TESDA shall ensure that group insurance for health
and accident shall be provided for students enrolled in any of the NSTP components.
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SECTION 9. Scholarship. – There is hereby created a Special Scholarship Program for qualified
students taking the NSTP which shall be administered by the CHED and TESDA. Funds for this
purpose shall be included in the annual regular appropriations of the CHED and TESDA.

SECTION 10. Management of the NSTP Components. – The school authorities shall exercise
academic and administrative supervision over the design, formulation, adoption and
implementation of the different NSTP components in their respective schools: Provided, That in
case a CHED or TESDA – accredited non-government organization (NGO) has been contracted
to formulate and administered a training module for any of the NSTP components, such academic
and administrative supervision shall be exercised jointly with that accredited NGO: Provided
further, That such training module shall be accredited by the CHED and TESDA.

The CHED and TESDA regional offices shall oversee and monitor the implementation of the
NSTP under their jurisdiction to determine if the training is being conducted in consonance with
the objectives of this Act. Periodic reports shall be submitted to the CHED, TESDA and DND in
this regard.

SECTION 11. Creation of the National Service Reserve Corps. – There is hereby created a
National Service Reserve Corps, to be composed of the graduates of the non ROTC components.
Members of this Corps may be tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare activities through
the joint effort of the DND, CHED and TESDA.
Graduates of the ROTC shall form part of the Citizens Armed Forces, pursuant to Republic Act
No, 7077.

SECTION 12. Implementing Rules. – The DND, CHED and TESDA shall have the joint
responsibility for the adoption of the implementing Rules of this Act within sixty (60) days from the
approval of this Act.

These three (3) agencies shall consult with other concerned government agencies, the PASUC
and COCOPEA, NGOs and recognized student organizations in drafting the implementing Rules.

The implementing rules shall include the guidelines for the adoption of the appropriate curriculum
for each of the NSTP components as well as for the accreditation of the same.

SECTION 13. Transitory Provisions. – Students who have yet to complete the Basic ROTC,
except those falling under section 14 of this Act, may either continue in the program component
they are currently enrolled or shift to any of the other program components of their choice:
Provided, That in case he shifts to another program component, the Basic ROTC courses he has
completed shall be counted for the purpose of completing the NSTP requirement; Provided
further, That once he has shifted to another program component, he shall completed the NSTP
in that component.
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SECTION 14. Suspension of ROTC requirement. – The completion of ROTC training as a
requisite for graduation is hereby set aside for those students who despite completing all their
academic units as of the effectivity of this Act have not been allowed to graduate.

SECTION 15. Separability Clause. – If any section or provision of this Act shall be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full
force and effect.

SECTION 16. Amendatory Clause. – Section 35 of Commonwealth Act No. 1, Executive Order
No. 207 of 1939, Section 2 and 3 of Presidential Decree No. 1706, and Section 38 and 39 of
Republic Act No. 7077, as well as all laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations and other
issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed amended and modified
accordingly.

SECTION 17. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two
(2) newspapers of national circulation but the implementation of this Act shall commence in the
school year of 2002-2003.

Approved:
(SGD) FRANKLIN M. DRILON (SGD) JOSE DE VENECIA President of the Senate Speaker of
the House of Representative
This Act which is a consolidation of H.B. No. 3593 and S.B. No. 1824 was finally passed by the
House of Representatives and the Senate on December 19, 2001.
(SGD) OSCAR G. YABES Secretary of the Senate
(SGD) ROBERTO P. NAZARENO Secretary General House of Representatives

Approved: January 23, 2002

(SGD) GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO President of the Philippines

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATION (IRR) OF THE NSTP

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines started offering the National Service Training
Program (NSTP) during the first semester of SY 2002-2003. This was in compliance with Republic
Act 9163 which was signed into law by Pres. Gloria Arroyo last March 23, 2002, “establishing the
National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level students amending for the purpose
Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706…”. Section 10 of the Act provides that
the school authorities shall exercise academic and administrative supervision over the design,
formulation, adoption and implementation of the different NSTP components in their respective
schools.
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NSTP is aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth
by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three
program components, namely the Reserve Officers Trainings Corps (ROTC); The Civic Welfare
Training Service (CWTS); and the Literacy Training Service (LTS).

Polytechnic University of the Philippines offers and implements three of the program
components of NSTP: The ROTC, CWTS and LTS.

• NSTP stands for National Service Training Program

• NSTP is divided into three (3) components:
 Reserved Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) which aims at motivating, training,
organizing and mobilizing students for national defense preparedness;
 Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) aims at contributing to the general
welfare and betterment of life, enhancement of facilities especially those
connected to the eight (8) areas of development
 Literacy Training Service (LTS) which aims at training students to teach literacy
and numeracy skills to school children, out of school youth, and other
underprivileged segments of society.

PUP-NSTP specifically aims to:

1. Familiarize students with the NSTP law, its concepts, legal implications and
its implementation at Palawan State University.
2. Coordinate and conduct NSTP activities and projects that contribute to the
betterment of life of members of the community.
3. Train, mobilize and involve students in activities and projects contributory
to the development of the immediate locality or community.
4. Produce students that are civic-conscious, service-oriented and with
enhanced intellectual, moral, spiritual, technical and social well-being.

Vision

PUP National Service Training Program envisions itself as the Nation’s prime mover in
community-building, involvement, and linkaging.

Mission

PUP National Service Training Program is committed to provide a globally-competitive reserved

corps who shall be leading agents in attaining a better quality of life, sustainers of peace, unity,
cooperation and growth in the communities.
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PUP Goals

• Offering of all three components of NSTP

• Comprehensive lessons and trainings in all the NSTP components
• Spirit of volunteerism among the students
• Participative learning
• Complete instructional and training paraphernalia
• Highly-qualified pool of NSTP trainers who will provide capability enhancement for civic
welfare
• Produce service-oriented and responsive students who will be of help to the university and
community
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NSTP ROLES, COMPONENTS, AND AREA OF CONCERN

NSTP Thrusts

1. Health
2. Safety
3. Education
4. Environmental Protection and Beautification
5. Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Program
6. Sports and Recreation
7. Morals of Citizenry
8. Other Social Welfare Services

Strategies for Implementation

To implement the program and projects in the most effective and efficient manner, PUP-NSTP
Office will use the following strategies:
1. Conduct or participate in trainings, seminar-workshops and information dissemination
activities on relevant NSTP areas.
2. Operationalization of linkages and networking with different development institutions for
joint NSTP undertakings
3. Acquisition and provision of state-of-the-art facilities and learning materials like a
distinct NSTP Office, computers and gadgets, active communication system and audio-
visual resources.
4. Development of resource generation schemes to sustain implementation of meaningful
NSTP programs
5. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the management system to cope with the
changing opportunities and threats.
6. Coordinate with the School Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
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University NSTP Management

Organization and Composition of the PUP NSTP Office

The NSTP Office of Polytechnic University of the Philippines shall be under the Office of
the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Office of the University NSTP shall be
composed by the University NSTP Director, the CWTS Coordinator, the LTS Coordinator,
the ROTC Commandant, College and Campus Coordinators, the administrative staff and
faculty to teach the NSTP components.

Functions of the University NSTP Office

Generally, the University NSTP Office shall be responsible for the overall coordination and
implementation of the National Service Training Program at Polytechnic University of the
Philippines.

1. Oversees the implementation of the University NSTP policies, rules, standards and basic
procedure
2. Consolidates and finalizes the work and financial plans of the different colleges.
3. Coordinates, monitors and reviews the University NSTP programs, projects and activities
of the PUP campuses to ensure efficient and effective implementation.
4. Coordinates the conduct of training seminars/workshops, conferences, dialogues and
consultations aimed at improving procedures for a more effective and efficient
implementation of the program.
5. Policies and undertakings of projects that encourage participation of students.
6. Assists the different colleges/units in the establishment of linkages with clientele agencies;
interact groups and individuals on matters pertaining to NSTP implementation.
7. Initiate the establishment of Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding with the other
NSTP Service provider subject for the approval of the University President.
8. Submit reports regularly to CHED and other higher government offices or agencies.
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Who are qualified to take NSTP?

• All male and female freshmen enrolled in baccalaureate courses and in at least 2-year
technical/vocational or associate courses shall take up and pass one of the components
of NSTP as a graduation requirement.
• Private Higher Educational Institutions may offer at least one (1) NSTP component of their
choice while State Universities and Colleges shall offer ROTC and at least one other
component of their choice.
• Each component should be taken up for two semesters; equivalent to 3 units per semester,
and with 54 to 90 training hours each semester.
• School authorities should provide health and accident group insurance to its NSTP
students.
• ROTC graduates shall form part of the Citizen Armed Forces while CWTS and LTS
graduates shall belong to the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC). NSRC Reservists
may be tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare activities.
The following are exempted from taking up NSTP:

 PMA, PMMA, PNPA and other accredited schools of similar nature;

 Transferees or shifters who have already taken up NSTP but are considered freshmen
to the school/college where they have transferred/shifted;
 Those who are taking up a second-degree course, additional baccalaureate degree, and
other technical/vocational or associate course; and
 Foreign Exchange Students

Grading System

Grading system shall adopt the grading system o the institution; hence in PUP, the numerical
grading system will be as follows:

1.0 97-100 2.75 78-76

1.25 96-94 3.0 75

1.50 93-91 5.0 Failed

1.75 90-88

2.0 87-85 Incomplete

2.25 84-82 Dropped

2.50 81-79 Withdrawn

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Functions and Responsibilities of the People Involved in the

Implementation of NSTP

University NSTP Director

o Leads in the formulation and implementation of policies, rules, standards and

basic procedure of NSTP in the University in coordination with offices.
o Represents the school authorities in the exercise of academic and administrative
supervision over the design and the adoption of the different NSTP components
offered in the University.
o Coordinates, monitors, and reviews the University NSTP activities of the PUP
Campuses for proper implementation of the program.
o Communicates with school authorities on matters relating to NSTP for the smooth
implementation of the Program subject to final action and approval.
o Recommends to PUP authorities’ budget for the implementation of NSTP
programs and activities and purchase of facilities to ensure effective and efficient
implementation of the program.
o Renders periodic reports to CHED
o Establishes linkages with other NSTP Service provider and outside funding
agencies.
o Reviews and recommends amendments to the established NSTP policies and
guidelines.

CWTS Coordinator

o Plan, coordinate, organize, implement, monitor and evaluate CWTS activities in PUP
Taguig branch
o Coordinate closely with the University NSTP Director and Branch Director for smooth
implementation of the program.
o Coordinate with other agencies for possible assistance needed for CWTS projects.
o Recommend projects/activities to the NSTP Director and Branch Director that will enhance
CWTS in the PUP branch.
o Submit consolidated CWTS reports of PUP Taguig Branch and to the NSTP Director for
monitoring and evaluation purposes.
o Directly implements instruction based on prescribed NSTP syllabi
o Submits reports of grades to the University for Consolidation and documentation.
o Communicates with the Branch Director and NSTP Director for consultation and
clarifications on new programs or activities
o Submits semestral progress reports of the activities conducted to the Branch Director and
NSTP Director for consolidation and monitoring

NSTP Staff/Assistant

o Assists in the daily routine of the NSTP Office.

o Performs other tasks as maybe prescribed by NSTP authorities
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SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES

Fundamental Provisions

The NSTP is an academic requirement for a student before graduation. (NSTP grades
however do not form part in the computation of grades for final evaluation.) Trained and qualified
faculty and employees are encouraged and are given the opportunity to handle the subjects and
serve the needs of the students.

The NSTP must be within the area of concern as specified in RA 9163 and its implementing
Rules and Regulations, CHED Issuances, Memoranda and Thrusts of the University.

Dropping

Official dropping of the student from the course while enrolled in academic subjects shall be
governed by existing university policies on dropping of subjects. The University NSTP Office shall
be advised and pertinent papers related thereto should be submitted for consolidation and
reporting purposes.

Transfer

NSTP students who enrolled in any NSTP component but decided to transfer in another
component offered by the University may apply for transfer at the NSTP Office after undergoing
25-hour training on the five common modules offered during the first semester of the freshman
year. Hence, transfer without approval from the NSTP Office in due time is considered not valid
and the student is deemed to be officially enrolled in the component where he/she first enrolled
as reflected in his/her enlistment form.

Exemption

Any foreign student enrolled in the University with proper documents as required by CHED
is exempted from the NSTP.

PUP VISION

PUP: The National Polytechnic University

PUP MISSION

Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning
opportunities through a re-engineered polytechnic university by committing to:
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 provide democratized access to educational opportunities for the holistic development of
individuals with global perspective.
 offer industry-oriented curricula that produce highly-skilled professionals with managerial
and technical capabilities and a strong sense of public service for nation building.
 embed a culture of research and innovation.
 continuously develop faculty and employees with the highest level of professionalism.
 engage public and private institutions and other stakeholders for the attainment of social
development goal.
 establish a strong presence and impact in the international academic community.

PUP Philosophy

As a State University, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines believes that:

 Education is an instrument for the development of the citizenry and for the enhancement
of nation building; and
 That the meaningful growth and transformation of the country are best achieved in an
atmosphere of brotherhood, peace, freedom, justice and a nationalist-oriented education
imbued with the spirit of humanist internationalism.

PUP HYMN

Sintang Paaralan tanglaw ka ng bayan

Pandayan ng isip ng kabataan
Kami ay dumating na salat sa yaman
Hanap na dunong ay iyong alay
Ang layunin mong makatao
Dinarangal ang Pilipino
Ang iyong aral diwa adhikang taglay
PUP aming gabay paaralang dakila
PUP pinagpala.
Gagamitin ang karunungan
Mula sa Yo, Para sa bayan
Ang iyong aral diwa adhikang taglay
PUP aming gabay, paaralang dakila
PUP pinagpala.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: 8-POINT AGENDA

Pillar 1: Dynamic, Transformational, and Responsible Leadership

Pillar 2: Responsive and Innovative Curricula and Instruction
Pillar 3: Enabling and Productive Learning Environment
Pillar 4: Holistic Student Development and Engagement
Pillar 5: Empowered Faculty Members and Employees
Pillar 6: Vigorous Research Production and Utilization
Pillar 7: Global Academic Standards and Excellence
Pillar 8: Synergistic, Productive, Strategic Networks and Partnerships
Pillar 9: Active and Sustained Stakeholders’ Engagement
Pillar 10: Sustainable Social Development Programs and Projects
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CIVIC EDUCATION

What is Civic Education?

Civic education is the study of the theoretical, political and practical aspects of citizenship, as
well as its rights and duties. It includes the study of civil law and civil code, and the study of
government with attention to the role of citizens, as opposed to external factors, in the operation
and oversight of government.
It is meant to create awareness, teach right values, attitudes and behaviour that are
acceptable to the society where individual lives and to provide peace. Another purpose of civic
education is to encourage and empower us understand of political environment.

Why is it important to learn Civic Education?

Effective civic education programs provide students with opportunities for the development
of desirable traits of public and private character. Certain learning activities can promote character
traits needed to participate effectively and responsibly in civic life.

Civic education empowers us to be well-

informed, active citizens and gives us the opportunity to
change the world around us. It is a vital part of any
democracy, and equips ordinary people with knowledge
about our democracy and our Constitution. For
example, voting is a major responsibility every citizen
should take advantage of.
During election day, why are the “not good”
candidates win and also why there are less Filipinos
who vote? It is because they lack civic education. In
order to succeed in a democratic country, the people
or the citizens should be educated because a
democratic county depends on the citizens.

COMPONENTS OF CIVIC EDUCATION

Civic Virtues

Civic virtues are the traits of character

necessary for the preservation and improvement of
democratic governance and citizenship. Examples of
civic virtues are respect for the worth and dignity of
each person, civility, integrity, self-discipline,
tolerance and compassion.

Civic Knowledge

Civic knowledge conceptualizes about our

democracy here in the Philippines comparing it with
other countries, also this also shows how our country
work, an example would be politics or businesses or
even our citizens.
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Civic skills
Civic skills are the cognitive operations that enable the learner to understand, explain,
compare, and evaluate principles and practices of government and citizenship. There also are
participatory skills that involve actions by citizens to monitor and influence public policies and the
resolution of public issues. Together, the cognitive and participatory skills involve the citizen's use
of knowledge to think and act competently in response to the ongoing challenges of democratic
governance and citizenship.
It provides the foundation to responsible and community minded citizens and reinforce our
system of democracy. Those who possess and maximize and to well-being on other citizens.
These skills required to participate as a responsible citizen to their community to keep the
community safe and peace all the time.

“Successful democracy depends on the participation of informed citizens”

So as we can see in the picture there are just a bunch of hands raising. In school that
means you are going to recite and participate. Same goes here we should all engage into activities
in the community. We should vote, help those in needs, join organization that’ll help our
community in the Philippines. Let us all engage in our environment because we citizens are the
key to a successful democratic county.

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