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INTRODUCTION TO NSTP

The NSTP Law

REPUBLIC ACT 7722 – HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1994
Republic Act 7722 is the act creating the Commission on Higher Education which covers both the
public and private institutions of higher education as well as degree-granting programs in all post-
secondary educational institutions, be it public or private.

One of the powers and functions of this act which is in line with the goal of National Service Training
Program [NSTP] is to identify, support and develop potential centers of excellence in program areas
needed for the development of world-class scholarship, nation building and national development.

THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM [R.A. 9163]

1. What is the legal basis of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)?
The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Law or RA 9163 also known as “An Act
Establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level students,
amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706, and
for other purposes.” was enacted last January 2002 to amend the Expanded ROTC. This
program aimed to enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth
by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its
three (3) program components, specifically designed to enhance the youth’s active
contribution to the. general welfare.

2. What are the components of the NSTP?

a. Reserve Officer’s Training Corps [ROTC] - refers to the program component,
institutionalized under Section 38 and 39 of Republic Act No. 7077, designed to
provide military training to motivate, train organize and mobilize them for national
defense preparedness.

b. Civic Welfare Training Service [CWTS] - refers to the program component 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
devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety,
recreation and moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services.

c. Literacy Training Service [LTS] - refers to the program component designed to train
the students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school
youth and other segments of society in need of their services.

Who are covered by the NSTP Law?

A. All incoming freshmen students, male, female, starting school year (SY) 2002-2003,
enrolled in any baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year technical- vocational or
 associate courses, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their
choice, as a graduation requirement;

B. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must at least offer one (1)
of the NSTP components.

C. State universities and colleges (SUC‟s), shall offer the ROTC component and at
least one (1) other NSTP component.

D. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy

(PMMA), Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), and other SUC‟s of similar
nature, in view of the special character of these institutions, are exempted from the
NSTP.

E. Private higher education and technical-vocational education institutions with at least

350 student cadets may offer the ROTC component and consequently establish /
maintain a Department Of Military Science and Tactics (DMST), subject to the
existing rules and regulations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

3. What is the duration and equivalent course unit of each of the NSTP Component?
Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2)
semesters for 54 to 90 training hours per semester. It shall be credited for three (3) units
per semester.

4. What fees shall be charged to students taking any of the NSTP components?
No other fees shall be collected except basic tuition fees, which should not be more than 50%
of the

charges of the school per academic unit.

5. Who are covered by the suspension of the ROTC requirement?

The completion of ROTC training as a requisite for graduation is set aside for students
who have completed all their academic requirements for their respective courses as
certified by the school on or before the effectivity of the NSTP Act of 2001, which is
March 23, 2002. The concerned students may apply for graduation in their respective
schools.

6. What happens to male students who are currently enrolled and have not taken
nor completed the ROTC requirements for graduation?
a. Male students who are not covered by Section 12 of this Rule and are currently
enrolled but have not taken any of the Military Service (MS), Civic Welfare Service
(CWS) or Law Enforcement Service (LES) shall be covered by the NSTP Law.
 b. Male students who have completed two semesters of the Expanded ROTC (E-
ROTC) / National Service Program (NSP) are deemed to have complied with the
NSTP requirement.

c. Male students who are not covered by Section 12 of these Rules and have taken
only one (1) semester of Basic ROTC or E-ROTC/NSP shall take any of the NSTP
components to qualify for graduation.

d. Students who want to qualify for enlistment in the Reserve Force or attend the
advance ROTC program shall undertake a special program for this purpose.

7. How are Clustering and Cross-Enrollment done?

a. Clustering of students from different education institutions during semestral or
summer periods may be done for any of the NSTP component, taking into account
logistics, branch of service and geographical locations. The host school shall be
responsible in managing the Program.

b. Schools that do not meet the required number of students to maintain the optional
ROTC and any of the NSTP components, or do not offer the component chosen by
the student shall allow their students to cross-enroll in other schools irrespective of
whether such school is under CHED or TESDA; and in the case the students taking
the ROTC component irrespective of whether the two semesters shall be taken from
different schools whose ROTC is managed by different branches of service of the
Armed forces of the Philippines(AFP).

8. What is NSTP-One Summer Program (NSTP-OSP)?

NSTP-OSP is created under RA 9163 or the NSTP Act of 2001, especially Section 6 and
jointly devised, formulated and adopted by DND, CHED and TESDA.

NSTP-OSP is established for the three (3) components: ROTC, CWTS and LTS. This is
intended for graduating students in baccalaureate or at least two-year technical-
vocational or associate courses, who have yet to comply with the NSTP as a
requirement for graduation, as well as for students, thus allow them to concentrate on
the academic subjects and other co- curricular concerns.

9. What is the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC)?

NSRC is created under Section 11 of RA 9163 or the NSTP Act of 2001, composed of
graduates of the non- ROTC components: the CWTS and LTS. Members of this Corps
maybe tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare activities, through the joint
efforts of DND, CHED, and TESDA

Chapter III - Citizen’s Training

Since June 12, 1898, Proclamation of Independence, there have been a total of six (6) Philippine Constitution.
Below is the evolution of the constitution:
 1. Malolos Constitution (1898 – 1901) – First Philippine Constitution; First republican constitution in
Asia

2. Philippine Organic Act of 1902 & Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916 (1902 – 1935) - The Phil.
Organic Act of 1902 provided a Philippine Assembly composed of Filipino citizen while the Phil.
Autonomy Act of 1916 included the first pledge of Philippine Independence.

3. Commonwealth and Third Republic/1935 Constitution (1935 – 1943 & 1945 – 1972) – The United
States Congress in 1934 passed the Philippine Independence Act that paved way to the creation of a
constitution for the Philippines. Through the 1934 Constitutional Convention, a draft of the Constitution
for the Philippines was produced. It was ratified through a national plebiscite on May 14, 1935. In
November 15, 1935 with the inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, the constitution was
fully implemented and enforced. Part of its provision states that the said constitution will remain in
effect once independence was declared on July 4, 1946. In 1940, the National Assembly of the
Philippines amended the constitution from having a unicameral assembly to a bicameral congress and
changing the term limit of the president from six (6) years with no re-election to four (4) years with a
possibility of re-election for a second term. In 1945, the constitution was again observed with the
liberation of the country.

4. Japanese-Sponsored Republic/Second Republic/1943 Constitution (1943 – 1945) – The

Japanese-sponsored government nullified the constitution during the World War II. The government
created a Preparatory Committee on Philippine Independence to replace the constitution. The new
constitution was used by the administration under President Jose P. Laurel.

5. Martial Law Constitution/1973 Constitution (1973 – 1986) – During the regime of President
Ferdinand Marcos, a Constitutional Convention was formed to amend the 1935 Constitution. Through
the Presidential Decree No. 86, s. 1972 – creation of a citizen assembly to ratify a drafted constitution
by means of a Viva Voce in place of secret ballots, President Marcos announced the ratification and its
effectivity on January 17, 1973. Although there were several opposition to its ratification, the 1973
Constitution was deemed valid and was enforced.

6. Freedom Constitution/1987 Constitution (1987 – Present) – After Martial Law and the democracy
was restored, President Corazon Aquino issued the suspension of several provision in the 1973
Constitution and promulgated a transitory constitution through Proclamation No. 3. The Constitutional
Commission was created by Proclamation No. 9, s. 1986 and was tasked to write a new charter to
replace the previous Constitution. The National Plebiscite for the new Constitution was held on
February 2, 1987. Then, on February 11, 1987, by virtue of Proclamation No. 58 the new constitution
was ratified.

PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION 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.
BILL OF RIGHTS

SEC. 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.

SEC. 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.

SEC. 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.

SEC. 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.

SEC. 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.

SEC. 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.

SEC. 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.

SEC. 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.

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

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

SEC. 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.

SEC. 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 of violations of this section as well
as compensation to and rehabilitation of victims of torture or similar practices, and
their families.
 SEC. 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 securities, 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.

SEC. 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, 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.

SEC. 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.

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

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

SEC. 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.
SEC. 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.

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

SEC. 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.

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

DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES OF FILIPINO CITIZEN

1. is the duty of Eevery 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 of 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.
7. It is the duty of very Filipino citizen to defend the national territory from aggressive
invaders, protect the sovereignty of its people, and preserve the continuity of a just,
human 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 responsibilities of every Filipino to elect officials of government as a means of
demonstrating his personal ideas and aspirations for the motherland. Omission or
abstention from this responsibility may indicate a person’s renunciation of his rights 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 rights accordance of law.

REPUBLIC ACT 8491 – FLAG HERALDIC CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

For the implementation of the Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines, the NSTP should be guided with the
following provisions:

SEC. 2 States that it is the policy of the state to prescribe the Code of the National Flag, Anthem,
Motto, Coat-of-Arms and other Heraldic Items and Devices of the Philippines, ensure the
promotion and implementation of its corresponding rules and regulations, and adopt
effective administrative, regulatory, coordinative and supervisory programs and activities,
where appropriate, in conformity with national government policies.

SEC. 4 The Flag Heraldic Code of the Philippines will promote or sustain reverence and respect for
the flag, the anthem and other national symbols, and those which symbolizes the national
ideals and traditions.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

These are the terminologies used in these rules:

1. Military – means all the 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
2. Festoon – to hang in a curved shape between two points as a decoration
3. National Flag – is the National Flag and Ensign of the Philippines, use on land and sea
by public, private and the military and shall refer to the flag or any other design that
resembles it as likely to cause any person to believe that it is the flag or design stated
4. Fly – is the part of the flag outside the hoist or length
5. Symbol – any conventional sign that shows man’s achievement and heroism,
identification, authority and a sign of dignity
6. Half-mast – is the lowering of the flag to the middle of the pole
7. Halyard – the long rope used for raising and lowering the flag
8. Inclement Weather – when there is a typhoon signal raised in a locality
9. National Anthem – the “Lupang Hinirang”, Philippine National Anthem
10. Official Residences – is Malacanang and other government-owned structures where the
President lives, and other structures occupied by the Philippine Consulate or Embassies
abroad
11. Places of Frivolity – places of hilarity marked by or providing boisterous merriment or recreation
12. Advertisement or Infomercial – these are any information material, printed or through
radio, television and electronic media which seeks to promote individuals, products or
services, political purposes or information campaigns
13. Heraldic Items and Devices – are coat-of-arms, seals, logos, insignia, badges, flashes,
patches, orders and decorations, medals, stars, citations, lapel pins, trophies, dry, wax
or wet seals, and imprints on letterheads, envelops and cards
14. Government Entities – all branches of government, its bureaus and attached agencies,
constitutional offices, government owned and/or controlled corporations, government
financial institutions, state universities and colleges, Armed Forces of the Philippines
and its basic units
15. Vexillary Items – national, local house flags or administrative and corporate organization’s banner

A. HALF-MAST

SEC. 27 The National Flag should be at half-mast as a sign of mourning on all the buildings and
places where it is displayed on the official day of announcement of the death of the
following officials:
 a. The President or former President (10 days);
b. The Vice-President, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the President of the
Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives (7 days);
c. Cabinet Secretaries, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Members of the
Senate and House of Representatives, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of
the Philippines and the Director-General of the Philippine National Police (5 days);
d. Head of National Government Agencies, including Government Owned and
Control Corporations and Government Financial Institutions (3 days)
e. The Commanding Generals of the Philippine Air Force and the Philippine Army
and the Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy (3 days)
f. Governors, Vice-Governors, city and municipal Mayor, city and municipal Vice-
Mayors (3 days)
g. Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod and
Sangguniang Bayan (on the day of interment)
h. Barangay Chairmen and Barangay Councilmen on the day of interment
i. Former National or Local Government Officials, appointive or elective
j. Regional Directors, Superintendents, Supervisors, Principals, Teachers and other
school officials
During calamities and disasters, National Flag shall also be flown at half-mast.

The flag must be raised to the top of the pole before it is lowered to the half-mast position;
and before it is lowered for the day it must be raised to the top again.
RULE

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B. CASKET

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 SEC. 28

The National Flag may be used to cover the caskets of the

dead honored men (military, veterans of previous wars,
National Artists and other civilians) who rendered noble
service to our nation. It should not touch the ground but
must be folded solemnly and handed it to the heirs of the
deceased. No object must be placed on top of it except for
the religious objects that symbolizes “God above the
country”.

RULE When positioning the flag, the white triangle must be at the
head of the casket while the blue field must cover the right
side. To prevent the flag from falling off, a black band may
be wrapped along the side of the casket.

C. PLEDGE TO THE NATIONAL FLAG

SEC. 29 The following shall be the Pledge of Allegiance to the National Flag:

Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas

Ako ay Pilipino
Buong Katapatang nanunumpa
Sa watawat ng Pilipinas
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag
Na may dangal, Katarungan at
Kalayaan
Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang
Maka-Diyos
Maka-Tao
Makakalikasan at
Makabansa.

This pledge should be recited right after singing the National Anthem with right palm open
and shoulder raised high.

D. PROHIBITED ACTS

SEC. 39 It is prohibited:

a. To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on, cast contempt, or commit any act or omission
casting dishonor or ridicule upon the National Flag or over its surface;
 b. To dip the National Flag to any person or object by way of compliment or salute;
c. To use National Flag
1. As 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;
d. To display the National Flag:
1. Under any painting or picture;
2. Horizontally. 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 National Flag in whole or in part as a costume or uniform;
f. To add any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawings,
advertisement, or imprint of any nature on the National Flag;
g. To print, paint or attach representation of the National Flag on
handkerchiefs, napkins, cushions, and 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 or display or be part of any advertisement or infomercial; and
j. To display the National Flag in front of buildings or offices occupied by
aliens.

E. NATIONAL ANTHEM

SEC. 40 -41 The National Anthem should be interpreted in accordance with the musical arrangement
and composition of Julian Felipe with its original lyrics and tempo.

LUPANG HINIRANG

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 may di
magdidilim.
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo,
Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi,
Ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo.

F. NATIONAL MOTTO

SEC. 45 The Philippine National Motto is

G. NATIONAL COAT-OF-ARMS (SAGISAG NG PILIPINAS)

SEC. 46 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 and lesser rays. Beneath shall be
the scroll with the words “REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS,”
inscribed thereon.

The eight-rayed sun symbolizes the eight provinces

(Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Manila, Laguna, Nueva Ecija,
Pampanga and Tarlac) which were placed under martial law
by Governor-General Ramón Blanco during the Philippine
Revolution, and the three five-pointed stars representing the
three primary geographic regions of Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao.
H. THE GREAT SEAL

The Great Seal should be in circular form with the

same descriptions with the National Coat-of-Arms but
without the scroll and the inscription “Republika ng
Pilipinas”. It should be surrounded by a double
marginal circle which “Republika ng Pilipinas” should
appear. The Great Seal should also bear the National
Motto.

I. PENALTIES

Failure or refusal to adhere to the provisions of this act, and/or any violations of
these Rules shall be penalized as stipulated in R.A. 8491.

REPUBLIC ACT 9418 – VOLUNTEER ACT OF 2007

It should be the policy of the state to promote the participation of the different sectors of the
society, international and foreign volunteer organizations in public and civic affairs, and
adopt and strengthen the practice of volunteerism as an approach in order to reach national
development and international understanding. Every Filipino should be educated of
volunteerism to foster social justice, solidarity and sustainable development.

To achieve attainment, here are the goals and objectives of the policy:

a. To provide the policy framework that shall underscore the fundamental principles necessary
to
harmonize the broad and diverse efforts of the voluntary sector,

b. To provide a conducive and enabling environment for the mobilization and

nurturance of volunteers and volunteer organizations,
c. To strengthen the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency
(PNVSCA) as an effective institution to support volunteerism in the country.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

1. Volunteerism – (A) act that involves different activities which includes traditional form of
mutual aid and interventions to provide an enabling and empowering both on the part
of the beneficiary and the volunteer; (B) a powerful means for bringing more people
into the fold. It strengthens civic engagement, safeguards social inclusion, deepens
solidarity and solidifies ownership of development results. It simply is not possible to
attain the SDGs without a wide range of people engaged at all stages, at all levels, at
all times.
2. Volunteer – an individual or group who contribute time, service and resources whether
on full-time or part-time basis to a just and essential social development cause, mission
or endeavor in the belief that their activity is mutually meaningful and beneficial to
public interest as well as to themselves
3. Volunteer Service Organization – a local or foreign group that recruits, trains, deploys
and supports volunteer workers to programs and projects implemented by them or by
other organizations or any group that provides services and resources, information,
capability building, advocacy and networking for the attainment of the common good
4. Voluntary Sector – those sectors of Philippine society that organizes themselves into
volunteers to take advocacy and action primarily for local and national development as
well as international cooperation and understanding

ROLES AND MODALITIES OF VOLUNTEERISM IN PRIVATE SECTOR

a. Volunteerism in academe encourage academic institutions to continuously devise ways

to effectively teach and practice the value of volunteerism. Such integration provides
students with the volunteering arena by which they can channel their idealism and vigor
into something worthwhile.
b. In corporate sector, volunteerism serves as an expression of corporate social
responsibility and citizenship, which refers to the activities recognized by the company,
where give their time, skills and resources in the service of the company’s internal
and/or external communities.

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE COORDINATING AGENCY (PNVSCA)

PNVSCA was created under the Executive Order No. 134 to review and provide policies
and guidelines regarding the national volunteer service program. It establishes and
maintains a national network of volunteer organizations and serves as liaison between and
among local.

Recognizing the important contributions of volunteerism in nation-building, the Philippine

National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) leads the promotion and
coordination volunteer programs and services in the Philippines, to maximize the benefits
that may be derived from volunteer assistance and properly gauge the contributions of
volunteers to national development and international cooperation.

MULTI-SECTORAL ADVISORY BODY (MSAB)

It was created under the Executive Order No. 365 to assist the PNVSCA. It composed of
different government agencies (NEDA, DepED, DFA, DOJ, DILG, DSWD, CHED and PMS)
and representative from the corporate sector, private academe sector and from the not-for-
profit sector.

MSAB functions to provide advice in the formulation of policies and guidelines for the
national volunteer service program, provide consultative and technical advisory services on
volunteer matters, and serves as forum to enhance and strengthen linkages between and
among volunteer groups and communities.