All Modules in NSTP 2023 2024
All Modules in NSTP 2023 2024
All Modules in NSTP 2023 2024
Course Code
Descriptive Title National Service Training Program /
Civic Welfare Training Service 1
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TRAINEES GUIDE ON HOW TO NAVIGATE THE MODULE
Welcome!
This course “Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)”, is one of the component in
National Service Training Program (NSTP) a course which comprises the knowledge, skills
and attitudes 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.
In this course, you are required to go through a series of modules in order to complete
each learning outcome. In each module, there are lessons, learning tasks and exercises. Follow
and perform the tasks and exercises on your own. If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask
for assistance from your instructor/professor.
Remember to:
Work through all the lessons in each module. This is a self-pacing module that you can
work on at your convenient time within the term. The lessons are arranged according to
the expected outcomes and you are expected to achieve the task from the first lesson to
the last. The module is given for you to read, learn and enjoy.
Answer the Pre-test and Post-test and answer the learning tasks given every lesson in
each module. Learning tasks and exercises are part of the lessons as an application or
assessment of how much you have learned, thus all of it should be answered.
Complete the first module before you can perform the next module until all modules will
be finished.
Use suggested references to supplement the materials provided in this course.
LIST OF MODULES
First Semester, Academic Year 2023-2024
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I. GOOD Lesson 1 – The Bill of Rights of Filipinos
CITIZENSHIP • Philippine Constitution (Preamble, Bill of Rights and Duties and
Responsibilities of Filipino Citizen)
The Philippine constitution provides for the state's “The sate recognizes the vital
protection to be a primary responsibility of the role of the youth in
government and the people. By statute, all people may nationbuilding and shall promote
be forced to render personal military or civil service in and protect their physical, moral,
fulfillment of this obligation. It further states that it is the spiritual, intellectual, and social
responsibility of the citizen to contribute in the well-being. It shall inculcate in
achievement and maintenance of a justly ordered society the youth patriotism, and
to the growth of our country. The National Service encourage their involvement in
Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 mandates all public and civic affairs.”
citizens, both male and female, to fulfill this civic duty. The 1987 Philippine Constitution
In response to the urgent needs of our developing world today and in the near future,
the production and enhancement of civic awareness among the young generation is equally
essential in order to ensure national security and growth. The National Service Training
Program (NSTP) therefore helps young people to be inspired, developed and used as the most
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valuable resource in the Philippine nation to be motivated, developed and utilized in regard to
their responsibilities as a citizens and in fulfillment of their civil obligations.
The imposition of the National Youth Service and Training Program in the Philippines
began with the creation of Commonwealth Act No. 1, otherwise referred to as the 1935 National
Defense Act. It is a legislative act which provides the basis for the country's national defense.
The National Defense Act was amended in 1980 to give effect to Presidential Decree No.
1706, otherwise known as the Law of National Services. It made compulsory national service
mandatory for all Filipino citizens. It was composed of three main program components,
namely: Civic Welfare Service (CWS), Law Enforcement Service (LES), and Military Service (MS).
College students were given an option to choose one among these components in compliance
with this requirement for tertiary education.
Under the authority of former President Corazon C. Aquino, the enforcement of the
National Service Law, except the provision of the Military Service, was suspended by
Presidential Memorandum Order No. 1, paving the way for the conceptualization of the basic
Reserve Officers ' Training Corps (ROTC), embodied under RA 7077, effective school year 1986–
1987.
The ROTC curriculum aimed at fulfilling the constitutional mandate of creating a strong
civilian based in the nation's defense system to complement the skilled military. It was designed
to introduce the ROTC trainees into the rudiments of soldiership, to instill discipline in them
and to correct deportation. The objective of the said program was to train all able-bodied
tertiary students for military skills in case of war.
In the course of the school year 2001-2002, ROTC was only made optional under the
National Service Program (NSP), conceiving the so-called Expanded ROTC (E-ROTC), in order to
offer an alternative in neutralizing people's aversion to this military program. The E-ROTC was
characterized by deviation from the rigid tactical training offering alternatives like rendering
civil auxiliary sources in the form of helping maintain law and order, assisting socio-economic
development projects and delivery of basic health services or aiding in addressing local
insurgency.
Many, if not all higher education institution, found the enforcement of NSP confusing
and unmanageable though. Hence, in December 2001, the NSTP Act envisioned to address the
public clamor for reforms in the ROTC and NSP Programs, was signed into law by President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
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 approved last January 23, 2002 to amend the Expanded ROTC. This Act shall be
known as the “National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001”.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About NSTP
- NSTP Law or Republic Act 9163 a program 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 (3) program components, specifically
designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the general welfare of Filipinos.
- 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; • All higher and technical-vocational education institutions
must at least offer one (1) of the NSTP components.
How to take NSTP?
- Each of the NSTP components is undertaken for an academic period of two (2)
semesters and is credited for the three (3) units per semester with fifty-four (54) to
ninety (90) training hours per semester.
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What if I cannot take the NSTP during the regular semester?
- A one-semester program in lieu of the two (2)-semester program, and may be designed,
formulated, and adopted by Department of National Defense (DND), Commission on
Higher education(CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA), subject to capability of the school and the Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP) to handle the same.
- Students can cross enroll to other schools, irrespective of whether that school is under
CHED or TESDA, for ROTC, whether they are managed by different AFP Branches of
Service.
- Student are subjected to the existing rules and regulations of their original school and
the accepting school
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Are currently-enrolled students covered by the NSTP Law?
- Male and Female students currently enrolled but have not taken any program
component of the previous Expanded ROTC (E-ROTC)/ National Service Program (NSP)
are covered by the NSTP.
Will a student who has completed all his academic requirements except ROTC be allowed
to graduate?
- A student who has completed all his academic requirements except for ROTC will be
allowed to graduate provided that he is a certified candidate by the school on or before
the effectivity of the NSTP which is on March 23, 2002.
Learning Guide 1
GOOD CITIZENSHIP
Module Outcomes
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Introduction
The citizenship education topic of the National Service Programs (NSTP) affords the
implementing institutions the opportunity to develop consciousness not only in national terms,
but also in terms of global civic rights and responsibilities. The program components of NSTP
are structured in a way that the student/trainee’s notion of the relationship between the State
and the people has changed and the service opportunities have been a core means for learning
how citizenship is applied.
The NSTP Law is a legislation that cease the youth as partners of the State in promoting
civic consciousness, and aims to develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social
well-being through civic service. In so doing, inculcates patriotism and nationalism in the youth,
and advance their involvement in civic and public affairs.
Vocabulary List
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Article 3 of the Philippine Constitution is the Bill of Rights. It establishes the relationship
of the individual to the state and defines the rights of the individual by limiting the lawful
powers of the State.
The peaceful attainment of peace will depend on our nation’s libertarian use of freedom
- freedom of thought, speech, and association. The right proclaimed in the Bill of Rights are the
“ten commandments” of our constitutional faith. They are the means of self-government and
sovereignty. That they are the means to truth. They are the means of ends of security and
survival.
The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, 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.
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.
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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 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, 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 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 the 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.
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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.
Application:
Answer the following questions
Assessment:
List three (3) possible criteria you would use to describe a responsible citizen.
Explain the reason why being a responsible citizen is necessary to live in a free society.
Criteria 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________
Reason _________________________________________________________________________________________
Criteria 2 ______________________________________________________________________________________
Reason _________________________________________________________________________________________
Criteria 3 ______________________________________________________________________________________
Reason _________________________________________________________________________________________
LESSON 2: Basic Values of the Filipinos
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Acquire New Knowledge:
Preamble is derived from the Latin word “preambulare” which means “to walk before”. It
is the prologue of the constitution. Clustered below are the good citizenship values that are
reflected in the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution:
Faith in the Almighty God - Being God-fearing and living according to what God wanted us to
be. “Faith makes things possible, not easy” Luke 1:37
Respect for Life - Life is a gift from God and it is important to learn to value human life.
Order - The Bible says in Colossians 3:15, “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as
members of one body you were called to peace and be thankful.”
Work - Confucius says, “Give fish to a man, he will have food to eat for a day; teach him how to
fish and he shall have food throughout his lifetime.”
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Concern for Family and Future Generations - Family is an essential factor in the general,
social and political life. Constant living together contributes to the development of a strong
sense of duty, an aptitude heroic sacrifices, and love of future generations of the traditional
and moral conquest. (cited in facebook.com/pages/Jose-panganiban-artist/guild/).
Love - Looking after one another. Including someone or people to be part of yourself.
Freedom - According to Pope John Paul II, “freedom consists not in doing what we like but in
having right to do what we ought.”
Peace - The Preamble of the UNESCO Constitution reminds us that “since wars begin in the
minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed.
Unity - The value of Unity can be realized by practicing the virtues of being United. As
Publius Syrus mentioned, "Where there is Unity, there is always victory."
Equality - Treat one another as your own siblings, and be just to everyone.
Respect for the law and government - Respect the law and support the government.
Concern for the Environment – Philippines has a very rich land area and as a citizen of this
country, there is a need to develop a consistent habit of keeping the surroundings clean, be
cautious in using environmental resources. Preserve nature, have a proper disposal to the
garbage, recycle materials and practice “Leave No Trace” principle in visiting new areas.
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THE GOOD CITIZENSHIP VALUES
By living the Good Citizenship Values Enshrined in the Constitution: Be God-fearing and
live according to His will. Work together and share with one another. Place the good of one’s
country above one’s own. Be diligent and earn an honest living. Do not engage in crime and
corruption. Recognize the absolute value of human life and the human dignity of every person.
Do not inflict harm in others. Obey the laws of the land and support government programs.
Stand up for the truth and avoid intrigue. Give everyone their due. Do not oppress or take
advantage of anyone. Assert your right to be able to do right things. Look after the good and
welfare of others. Treat one another as brother and sisters being children of one God and one
nation. Live and work together in harmony, and avoid violence as a way of settling disputes. Do
not be greedy and selfish. Look after your family and the future generations. Keep your
surroundings clean and conserve natural resources. Respect human rights and of one another
and comply with your duties and responsibilities.
Application:
Answer the following questions
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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Assessment:
Create a short poem for each of the good citizenship clusters reflecting the values that
falls thereto.
Maka-Dios Makatao Makabayan Makakalikasan
Cluster Cluster Cluster Cluster
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LESSON 3: Nationalism and Patriotism
The History of nationalism and patriotism in our country is as old as the history of
humankind. The term “Nationalism” is generally used to describe two things, first is the attitude
that the members of a nation have which includes the concept of national identity such as
common origin, ethnicity and cultural ties. The other one is the actions that the members of the
nation take when seeking to achieve self-determination. These involve having full statehood
with complete authority over domestic and international affairs. On the other hand, “Patriotism”
is love and devotion to one’s country. Patriotism is strengthened by adherence to a native
religion, particularly because such a community usually has its holy places inside its
motherland. This also implies a value preference for a specific civic or political community.
The national flag of the Philippines is a horizontal bi-color with equal bands of
blue and red, and with a white equilateral triangle based at the hoist side, at the center of
the triangle is a golden yellow
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sun with eight primary rays, each containing three individual rays, and at each corner of the
triangle is a five-pointed golden yellow star. The sun with eight rays in the flag represents the
first eight provinces that revolted and fought for independence from the Spanish rule-Manila,
Bulacan, Pampangga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Laguna, Batangas, and Cavite.
The flag was first conceptualize by Emilio Aguinaldo, the first flag was sewn in Hong
Kong by Marcela Agoncillo. The flag is displayed with the blue field on top in times of peace, and
with the red field on top in times of war. The Philippine Flag is unique in the sense that it can
indicate a state of war when the red field is displayed on top or on the observer’s left.
Flag Protocol - The flag should be displayed in all government buildings, official residences,
public plazas, and schools everyday throughout the year. The days of the 28 th of May (National
Flag Day) and the 12th of June (Independence Day) are designated as flag days, during which all
offices, government agencies, business establishments, institutions of learning and private
homes are enjoined to display the flag.
Half-mast - The flag may be flown at half-mast as a sign of mourning. Upon the official
announcement of the death of the President, or former president, the flag should be flown at
half-mast for 10 days. Seven days half-mast following the death of Vice-President, Chief Justice,
Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Prohibited Acts - In section 34 of R.A. 8491, the flag cannot be used in the following:
1. Defacing or ridiculing the flag by dipping the flag as a salute, or adding additional marks;
2. As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth, covering or as part of a costume or uniform;
3. As a trademark for commercial or agricultural labels or designs; 4. As part of merchandise
or in any advertisement or infomercial; and
5. As pennant in the hood, side, back and top of motor vehicles.
National Motto - “MakaDiyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa” (Section 39, R.A.No. 8491)
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Pledge - The Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag should be recited with the right hand
with palm open raised shoulder high. It is required by law to show full respect when the pledge
is being rendered by standing at attention.
Twelve (12) Things for our Country are Small Acts of Patriotism
(An Adaptation from: 12 Little things Filipino can do to help our Country by Alexander
Lacson)
1. Follow traffic rules, follow the Law
2. Always ask for an official receipt
3. Don’t buy smuggled goods. Buy local.
4. Speak positively about us and our country.
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5. Respect traffic officers, policemen, and other public servants.
6. Throw your garbage properly. Segregate. Recycle. Conserve.
7. Support your Church
8. During elections, do your solemn duty.
9. Pay your employees well
Leadership and the Youth - Leadership is the highest potent quality of an individual to
be greatly successful in life. It is the key dynamic factor that can encourage one to actively
participate in many ventures that lead to the attainment of the goals. It is also the key
force to developing teamwork to ensure completion of common goals.
Leadership Defined - Leadership is a process of giving control, guidance, headship,
direction and governance to a group of organization. It is the art of influencing and
directing others to do assigned tasks to attain them. There is obedience, respect, loyalty
and cooperation.
Leadership is the ability to inspire, to build confidence, and gain support among the
people to attain organizational goals.
Leader as a guide, is one who assumes the role of director, organizer, mentor or
adviser.
Leader as a frontrunner is one who can spearhead, shading light, and groundbreaker.
Leader as a head, is one who can be called as chief, manager, principal, boss, and
superior.
1. Listening - seeks to identify the will of the group, listen carefully and helps
clarify that will
2. Empathy - understand and empathize with others
3. Healing - the potential of healing one’s self and others
4. Awareness - understand issues involving ethics and values and view most situations
from a more integrated and holistic position
5. Persuasion - the reliance on persuasion rather than positional authority in making
decisions
6. Conceptualization - nurture abilities to “Dream great Dreams”
7. Foresight - understand the lessons from the past, the realities to the present and the
likely consequences of a decision for the future
8. Building Community - suggests that true community can be created among those who
work in business and other institutions.
Summary:
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The National Service Training Program (NSTP) promotes and integrates values education,
leadership, sustainable social mobilization the development of the youth, national
security, the spirit of patriotism and promote national pride. It gives the opportunity to
learn the Rights relating to the Bill of Rights, understand the basic Filipino Values relating
to the Preamble of the Philippine Constitution and to improve one's self on how to be a
good citizen and a responsible servant leader in our beloved Country.
Application:
Find a pair (member of the family, friend or neighbor), take series of photos or
a video showing the proper way in folding the Philippine flag.
Assessment:
Think-Pair-Share
Questions:
1. As a student, how can you promote National Pride?
2. Which do you prefer, being a responsible citizen or being a servant leader?
THINK PAIR SHARE
Write down your answer Listen to your partner and write Talk with your partner and write down
down their ideas what you want to share with the class,
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Learning Guide 2
DRUG EDUCATION AND NATIONAL SECURITY CONCERN
Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we’re looking
for the source of our troubles, we shouldn’t test people for drugs, we should test them for
stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power. – P.J. O’Rourke
Module Outcomes
Explore the nature and effects of drugs and substance abuse such as alcohol,
tobacco, and others on personal health and social relations;
Synthesize right information on health, legal, and social consequences of drug and
substance abuse and examine how this negatively impacts the person who uses
the drugs, and his family, friends and community; and
Value one’s contribution in preventing and controlling drugs and substance abuse.
Introduction
The youth drug education program is a significant undertaking for freeing them
from danger and keeping them away from drugs. The youth’s today comprise the most
vulnerable group that can be affected by illegal drugs commonly abused.
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vital to the success in controlling and stopping drug abuse. Positive behavior,
including constructive handling of feelings and responsibilities should be installed and
encouraged in our own families during the early stage of life.
It has been acknowledged that the biggest reason our young people are drawn into the
pit of substance addiction is the family’s lack of guidance itself. This explanation has
facets to it. Next, maybe the parents are too busy with their jobs and give kids less
time. Second, parents did not complete schooling, leaving them less educated and less
tolerant of the consequences of illegal substances. Third, the type of discipline of the
parents includes physical violence, thus, in most cases in the Philippines drives away
the kid from home
https://www.siena.edu/offices/health-promotion/alcohol-and-other-drugs/
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LESSON 1: The Nature of Drugs, Drug Abuse and the National
Situation
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Acquire New Knowledge:
What is a drug?
Any drug may be harmful when taken in excess. Some drugs can also be harmful if
taken in dangerous combinations or by hypersensitive person in ordinary or even
small dosage.
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There are different reasons – this may range from the reason “medicine” can solve
problems, to widespread access to different drugs, to “peer pressure”, to the notion
that drugs give users enjoyment and in the context of being used as an alcoholic
substitute. This may also be the product of work loss, death of a love one, divorce of
finances. Physically many people use drugs to increase their stamina, improve their
concentration, or at some stage enhance their appearance.
Drug Abuse is the use of chemical substance, licit or illicit, which results in an
individual’s physical, mental or social impairment. It may refer to any of the following
practices:
a. Using without benefit or prescription, useful drugs which have the capacity to
alter mood or behavior;
b. Using drugs and substances for purpose different from one for which the drug
has been prescribed; and
c. Using drugs and substances having no legitimate medical application for
purposes other than research.
Substances like glue, paint thinners, gasoline and other volatile (breathable)
solvents contain a variety of dangerous chemicals. Similarly, tobacco has a chemical
called nicotine that gives you a little rush of pleasure and energy. The effect can wear
off fast and leave you wanting more. You can abuse and get addicted to the nicotine in
cigarettes, just like other drugs such as OTC drugs for cough and cold medicine that
have dextromethorphan, which in high doses can make you feel drunk or intoxicated.
Anyone can be a drug abuser. Drug abuse is no respecter of age, sex and social status.
It is very difficult to come up with an accurate profile of a drug abuser that can be
applied to all because people are different in many ways.
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How can you tell when one is abusing drugs?
Behavioral
• Drop in attendance and performance at work or school
• Unexplained need for money or financial problems. May borrow or steal to get it.
• Engaging in secretive or suspicious behaviors
• Sudden change in friends, favorite hangouts, and hobbies
• Frequently getting into trouble (fights, accidents, illegal activities)
Psychological
• Unexplained change in personality or attitude
• Sudden mood swings, irritability, or angry outbursts
• Periods of unusual hyperactivity, agitation, or giddiness
• Lack of motivation; appears lethargic or “spaced out”
• Appears fearful, anxious, or paranoid, with no reason
Effects
Short-term
The effects are similar to cocaine but last longer- 4 to 16 hours.
• Heightened attention and energy
• Excessive talking
• Euphoria, decreased fatigue
• Increased activity, increased sexuality
• Decreased appetite
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• Increased respiration
Long-term
• Dependence
• Anxiety, confusion, and insomnia
• Addiction psychosis, Paranoia
• Hallucinations, visual and auditory
• Mood disturbances
• Repetitive motor activity
• Weight loss https://druginfo.sl.nsw.gov.au/news/what-
• Violent behaviour, homicidal or suicidal thoughts difference-between-ice-
and-speed
• 'Crank bugs' - Formication (sensation of insects creeping on the
skin) causing users to pick at themselves causing ulcerations on the
hand and arms.
• Disturbed sleep patterns; decreased sleep needs
• Disinterest in usual social interactions, sex, food
The primary effects are on neurons in the brains which communicate with
other neurons using the chemical serotonin. The serotonin plays a major role in the
control of mood, aggression, sexual behaviour, sleep and pain sensitivity.
Ecstasy Side Effects
Physical and
Mental:
• A sense of intense wellbeing (euphoria)
• Heightened sensitivity
• Increased physical and emotional energy
• Sweating
• Ataxia, or the loss of full control of bodily movements
• Blurred or double vision
• Mild intoxication
• Muscle tension
• Insomnia
• Memory loss
• Anxiety
• Paranoia
• Loss of appetite
• Rapid mood swings
• Depression
• Psychosis
• Cardiovascular collapse
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How do people use marijuana?
Effects
Marijuana over activates parts of the brain that contain the highest number of
brain cell receptors. This causes the "high" that people feel. Other effects include:
• altered senses (for example, seeing brighter colors)
• altered sense of time
• changes in mood
• impaired body movement
• difficulty with thinking and problem-solving
• impaired memory
• hallucinations (when taken in high doses)
• delusions (when taken in high doses)
• psychosis (risk is highest with regular use of high potency marijuana)
They are a huge problem, the gravity of which is becoming ever more apparent
every day. Millions of drug users worldwide abuse all kinds of illegal substances.
These people harm their health and well-being and endanger their chances of a
healthy and productive life.
All illegal drugs are dangerous and cause physical and psychological change in the
user. Prolonged drug use exacerbates these harmful effects that can lead to addiction.
The health hazards of these drugs are very real and, for much the same reason,
prescription drugs should always be properly administered and used only at the
discretion of a physician.
Marijuana is dangerous. Unlike alcohol, which usually leaves the body within 24
hours because it is water-soluble. Marijuana is a fat-soluble, which means that the
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psycho-active chemicals attached themselves to the fatty parts of the body and be
detected up to thirty
(30) days after initial use. Extensive research has indicated that marijuana:
• Impairs short-term memory and slows learning;
• Interferes with normal reproductive functions;
• Adversely affects heart functions;
• Serious effects on perception and skilled performance, such as driving and
other complex tasks involving judgment or fine motor skills; and Impairs
lung and respiratory functions.
This common argument is used by drug users in an effort to gain acceptability for
their deviant behavior. Peer pressure is always difficult to cope with and it takes more
courage and strength to stand up for what you know is right, and to resist drugs, when
friends try to convince you that “everybody is doing it”. In fact, everybody is not using
drugs; those who use them are far less likely to have happy and productive lives than
those who remain drugfree.
The reverse is true. Addicts become weak individuals. No one begins taking drugs
with the aim of becoming addicted. People take drugs for a variety of reasons,
including to escape from reality, to cope with daily life, or to be accepted by others.
Drugs are very seductive because, in most cases, they initially provide what the user is
seeking. The drug addict often becomes so obsessed with attaining more of the drug
that he or she will exhaust money and assets, ruin marriage and family life, and lose a
career before admitting to addiction, because of the view that only weak individuals
become addicts. Addiction is a difficult disease to accept.
6. Peddling drugs is one way the poor can earn money. The fact is . . . . .
Most drug peddlers are addicts or become addicts. The money they earn does not
help them or their families, they are merely supporting a drug habit. As their addiction
deepens, new “clients” must be found to bring in more money to buy more drugs.
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a. Provide continuing in-service training of teachers on the effective utilization of the
support instructional materials and on teaching strategies on drug education.
b. Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and overall impact of drug
education program.
c. Secure funds from local and foreign donors for the implementation of the drug
education program.
2. What are the other functions of CHED and TESDA regarding drug abuse
prevention? The CHED is responsible for:
3. Should drug abuse prevention and control be part of the school curricula?
Yes, Asticle IV, Section 43 of RA 9165 stipulates that instruction on drug abuse
prevention and control shall be integrated in the elementary, secondary and tertiary
curricula of all public and private schools, whether general, technical, vocational or
agro-industrial as well as in non-formal, informal and indigenous learning systems.
4. What are the topics on drug abuse prevention and control that should be
integrated in the instruction?
According to Article IV, Section 43, the following topics should be covered:
a. Adverse effects of the abuse and misuse of dangerous drugs on the person, the
family, the school and the community;
b. Preventive measures against drug abuse;
c. Health, socio-cultural, psychological, legal and economic dimensions and
implications of the drug problem;
d. Steps to take when intervention on behalf of a drug dependent is needed, as well as
the services available for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents; and
e. Misconceptions about the use of dangerous drugs such as, but not limited to, the
importance and safety of dangerous drugs for medical and therapeutic use as well
as the differentiation between medical patients and drug dependents in order to
avoid confusion and accidental stigmatization in the consciousness of the students.
Application:
With your creative talent, how would you describe the national drug situation, if you
were ask to perform TV Reporter (make an annotation of a news)
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Assessment:
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LESSON 2: The Youth and Government’s Response to the
Drug Problem:
A Timeline and Overview
Having Drug Education as a program, what specific topics do you want to learn?
Rank by numbers 1, 2, 3, etc. on the space provided for:
_______ Adverse effect of the abuse and misuse of dangerous drugs on the person,
the family, the school, and the community
________ Service available for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependents
that can solve problems, help to gain better friends, give enjoyment, etc.
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________ Misconceptions about the use of dangerous drugs such as, but not limited
to the importance and safety of dangerous drugs of medical and
therapeutic use
The role of the youth in the nation building is crucial. They are problem solvers,
have a positive influence in other young people and the nation, and are extremely
ambitious. They have the ability to create and identify for themselves and move the nation
forward.
S – teadfast
T – rustworthy in words and in deed
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R – espectable in relating with others
N – oble character
G – ustly actions and ideals
Application
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Sincerely your,
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Assessment
The song below tells the negative effects of drug abuse, this was considered as the
memorable song of many drug rehabilitation program and give the infectious
hook of ingredients for an individual who underwent treatment.
Bawal Na Gamot
By: Willy Garte
Bawa't yugto ng sandaling halos 'di ko alam
Naglalakbay ang diwa sa ligayang nakamtan
Gamot na bawal ay ayaw ko nang tigilan Hinahanap-
hanap ko at inaasam
O, kay sarap ng buhay
Kung siya'y aking nalalanghap
Akala ko ang mundo ay wala nang katapusan
At nang ako ay magising sa kasalanang nagawa
Kinabukasan ko ay nawala
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Chorus:
Pangarap ko'y 'di maabot
Dahil sa bawal na gamot
Labis ko nang
pinagsisihan Ang aking
kamalian Instrumental:
O, kay sarap ng buhay
Kung siya'y aking nalalanghap
Akala ko ang mundo ay wala nang katapusan
At nang ako ay magising sa kasalanang nagawa
Kinabukasan ko ay nawala
Repeat Chorus
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Z L V N B T R R I T C T E R R O R I S M N M Z
“One is left with horrible feeling now that war settles nothing; that to win a war is a disastrous as to
lose one.” – Agatha Christie
National Security is a state or condition where our most cherished values and
beliefs our democratic way of life, our institutions of governance and our unity, welfare
and well- being as a nation and people are permanently protected and continuously
enhanced.
It is a condition or state of being where the Filipino people’s values, way of life,
institutions, welfare and well-being, sovereignty and strategic locations are protected and
enhanced
The 1987 Constitution mandates civilian control of the military and establishes
the President as commander in chief of the Armed Forces. The President also heads the
National Security Council, ostensibly the policy-making and advisory body for matters
connected with national defense.
Internal Threats. In its internal aspect, national security relates to the defense of the
nation’s government against hostile local elements seeking its replacement with their own
government. In this sense, national security refers to the measure aimed at countering
domestic or internal challenges to the existing political and socio-economic order.
1. Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) – the MILF in constructive peace negotiation,
the armed activities of the group continue to be a source of serious concern,
particularly the build-up its defensive and offensive capabilities. Hand in hand with
this security problem is the threat from the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), a small band of
highly mobile terrorists with suspected links to international networks.
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2. The Communist Party of the Philippines/New People’s Army/National Democratic
Front (CPP/NPA/NDF) - continuous serious threat to national security, although
presently weakened in comparison with their peak strength in the period 1985-87.
4. Grave incidence of poverty -is also a serious threat to national security, especially to
the extent that it breeds rebellion, crime and dissidence. Poverty incidence affects
about onethird (1/3) of Filipino nationwide.
5. Economic sabotage- undermines the market economy, the financial system and the
nation’s resources. Under this category are underground activities such as
counterfeiting, money laundering, large-scale smuggling, inter-oceanic poaching and
commercial dumping.
6. Graft and corruption -has become another threat to our national security by virtue of
the huge scale by which it saps public resources, undermines the morale of the civil
service and affects the delivery of quality basic services.
7. Severe calamities - causes serious food shortages, abet hoarding and profiteering tool
stands at more than 13,000 lives lost and p179 Billion worth of property destroyed.
8. Persistent environment degradation –poses a long term security threat. The attrition
of forest and watersheds, air-land-water pollution and the proliferation of toxic
substances are a cause of sickness, death and the diminution of national productivity
and well-being.
External Threats. In its external aspect, national security is concerned with safeguarding
the state against outside or foreign forces, pressures, or influence designed to conquer it
or undermine its sovereignty, or placing under the domination or control of some foreign
states. In this sense, national security embraces the defense arrangements directed at
insuring the safety of the state against foreign intervention or domination.
1. The multi-lateral dispute over the Spratly Island, is a source of intermittent tensions,
owing to the buildup structures, believed to be military -oriented, by some claimant
countries in the area.
2. The smuggling firearms and contraband, illegal migration and occasional movement
of foreign terrorists through the porous borders of our southwestern frontier have
elicited transnational concern. Philippine law enforcement agencies work closely
with international police organizations, bilaterally and multilaterally, to check these
activities.
3. The lingering effects of the currency crisis affecting the countries within the
Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) are a cause of regional anxieties
which tend to aggravate the political instabilities and socio-economic dislocations
involving the poorest people.
4. The serious economic disparity between rich and poor nations keeps the world in a
state of instability and virtually on the brink of war in many places.
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5. Ethnic, religious and cultural conflict pervades many regions and nations including
our own. It is constantly exacerbated by mass poverty, limited access to resources,
denial of human rights, lack of national integration and international issues.
Types of Threats
3. Murder – the unlawful killing of another human without justification or valid excuse,
especially the unlawful killing of another human with malice aforethought. This state
of mind may, depending upon the jurisdiction, distinguish murder from other forms
of unlawful homicide, such as manslaughter.
Application
If given a chance to be the overall in-charge of the National Security Council of the
country, what will be your three (3) top priority security programs for your
countrymen? Explain briefly.
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Assessment
Read each item carefully, write true if the statement is correct and write false if
the statement is incorrect.
_______________ 1. National security in the Philippines does not play an important role in the lives
of Filipino people.
_______________ 2. The President of the Philippines serves as the commander in chief in terms of
emergencies.
_______________ 3. The main function of the Department of National Defense is to defend the
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state against internal and external threats and, through the Philippine National
Police, to maintain law and order.
_______________ 4. Persistent environment degradation –poses a long term security threat.
_______________ 5. Ethnic, religious and cultural conflict pervades many regions and nations
including our own.
Learning Guide 3
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DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
Module Outcome
Introduction:
In this module, you would be able to learn about the basic information of Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management which includes its meaning, importance, essentials,
assumptions,
categories and
functions. Its outcomes
contributes to your
awareness on Disaster
Risk Reduction and
Management, it will let
you be able to analys e
the concepts Disaster
Risk Reduction and
Management.
Vocabulary List:
Hazards- A situation that poses a level threat to life, health, property or environment.
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Disaster- A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society
involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and
impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using
its own resources.
Lesson 1: Philippine Disaster Management
System
Intended Learning Outcome
At the end of this modular unit, the students are expected to update knowledge
on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management.
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As an archipelago located at the south- eastern and climatic part of Asia, the
Philippines is exposed to both climatic and geological hazards. It is situated in the Pacific
Ring of Fire where two major tectonic plates, the Pacific Plate and the Eurasian Plate meet.
With several fault line crossing the country earthquakes could have very devastating
effect. There are 220 volcanoes22 of the which are classified as active (NDCC 2008).
The Philippines is also located along the typhoon belt on the north pacific basin in
the pacific where 75 percent of the typhoons originate. There are 20 to 30 typhoons
passing through the country, 5-7 of which can be destructive (NDCC landslide have
become prevalent since 2000.
The impact of climate change in the Philippines are becoming better understood
(Cruz et al, 2007). There has been an increase in the annual mean rainfall since the 9180s
and in the number of rainy days since the 1990s (Cruz et al.: 10.2.2). On average, 20
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cyclones cross the Philippines Area of responsibility (PAR) with about 8-9 making landfall
each year.
The natural risks associated with these trends are aggravated by human activities,
particularly in the exploitation of resources such as forests and minerals and development
intervention that do not incorporate responsible risk assessments.
According to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the Philippines was
the fourth most accident-prone country in the world in 2015.Accordingly, 31,835 Filipinos
were killed and 94,369,462 others were affected by natural disasters and calamities in a
span of 20 years.
It is for the foregoing reasons that this module is focused on disaster risk
reduction and management.
I. Republic Act No. 10121, known as the “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction
Management (PDRRM) Act of 2010”
“An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System,
Providing for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management framework and
Institutionalizing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan, Appropriating
Funds Therefore and For Other purposes”
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Development Council at the barangay level);
b. Office of the Civil Defense
c. Permanent Office on DRRM at the LGU level; Barangay DRRM Committee
d. Disaster Volunteers
The NDRRMC is also responsible for advising the President of the Republic of the
Philippines on the status of the national disaster preparedness programs and
management plans, disaster operation, and rehabilitation efforts of all stakeholders. It
also recommends to the President the declaration of the state of calamity and the release
of the national calamity fund as needed.
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD), as the implementing arm of the National Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Council, shall have the primary mission of administering a
comprehensive national civil defense and disaster risk reduction management program
by providing leadership in the continuous development of strategic and systematic
approaches as well as measures to reduce vulnerabilities and risks to hazards and manage
the consequences of the disasters. Its mission is to provide leadership and administration
of a comprehensive national civil defense and disaster risk reduction management
program. The vision is to become center of excellence in disaster risk reduction
management by 2020.
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Reduction and Management Councils(CDRRMC); 1, 496 Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Councils; 41, 956 Barangay Risk Reduction and Management Councils
(BRRMC) respectively.
1. Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) (Section 12, PDRRM
Act)
a. It is established in every Province, City, Municipality, and Barangay Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management in every barangay.
b. LDRRMO shall be under the office of the governor, city or municipal mayor,
and barangay captain in case of the BRRMC. The LDRRMO’s initially organized
and is composed of a DRRMO, assisted by three staffs responsible for:
• Administrative and training;
• Research and planning; and
• Operations and warning. The LDRRMOs and the BRRMCs shall organize,
train and directly supervise the local emergency response teams and the
Accredited Community Disaster Volunteers (ACDV).
a. The government agencies, CSOs, private sectors and LGUs may mobilize
individuals or organized volunteers to augment their respective personnel
complement and logistical requirements in the delivery of the disaster risk
programs and activities.
b. The agencies, CSOs, private sectors and LGUs concerned shall take full
responsibility for the enhancement, welfare and protection of volunteers, and
shall submit the list of volunteers to the OCD, through the LDRRMOs, for
accreditation and inclusion in the database of community disaster volunteers.
4. Integration of DRR Education into the School Curricula and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK)
Program and Mandatory Training for the Public Sector Employees (Section 14, PDDRM
Act)
a. The DepEd, CHED, TESDA in coordination of OCD, NYC, DOST, DENR, DILG-
BFP, DOH, DSWD and the other relevant agencies, shall integrate DRRM
education in the school curricula of secondary and tertiary levels of education,
including NSTP, whether private or public, including formal and non- formal,
technical- vocational, indigenous learning, and out- of- school youth courses
and programs.
The concept of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) accepts that some
hazard events may occur but tries to lessen the impact of improving the community’s
ability to absorb the impact with minimum damage or destruction. Disaster risk reduction
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and management is a series of actions (programmes, projects and/ or measures) and
instruments expressly aimed at reducing disaster risk in endangered regions, and
mitigating the extent of disasters.
Where:
• Hazards (H)
H x R+ V= Disaster
• Risk (R)
• People or Community
• Vulnerability
• Exposure. Elements affected by hazard
The disaster life cycle describes the process through which emergency managers prepare
for emergencies and disasters, respond to them when they occur, help people and
institutions recover from them, mitigate their effects, reduce risk of loss, and prevent
disaster from occurring.
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Disaster
Pre- Preparedness Response Post-
Disaster Disaster
Risk Development Rehabilitation Recovery
Reduction Phase
Phase Mitigation Recovery
Rationale
1. Comprehensive risk management process has the potential to break the cycle of
damage and reconstruction when community is subjected to repeated natural
hazards.
2. To be effective, a strategy must be in place and ready for immediate
implementation when necessary.
3. This can only be done through advance preparation and planning.
Objectives
1. Reduce vulnerabilities in the community.
2. When sustain over a long term, reduce unacceptable risk to acceptable levels and
make the community become disaster resistant/ resilient.
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From a technocratic approach, where To promotion of non- sectoral and non-
engineering and technological solutions engineering measures such as community-
were used including prediction and based disaster preparedness and early
modifying the hazards warning, indigenous knowledge, and land
use planning, emphasizing the need to
modify vulnerabilities (and capacities)
instead of the hazards
3. DRRM is undertaken during “normal times” and before another disaster strikes
(e.g.
during recovery. It focuses on the following:
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Paradigm Shift from
Reactive to Proactive
Mode….
1. Governance. Ensure that disaster risk reduction is a national and local priority
with a strong institutional bases for implementation.
2. Risk assessment and Early Warning. Identify, assess and monitor disaster risk and
enhance early warning.
Application:
Make a 2-5 minute video of yourself explaining your understanding about the
paragraph below.
“Natural hazards are part of life. But hazards only become disasters when people’s
lives and livelihoods are swept away… let us remind ourselves that we can and must
reduce the impact of disaster by building sustainable communities that have long-
term capacity to live with risk.”
Assessment:
Answer the following question.
1. What DRR activities can take place in the school?
2. What needs to be done to support these activities?
3. Who needs to support this process? 4. How will communities be involved?
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Lesson 2: Geographic Hazards and Disaster Risk Profile
on the Philippines
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pre- event measures which avoid the creation of disaster- prone- conditions. To evolve to
a more proactive role, it is important that a
national framework for comprehensive disaster risk
management be prepared and implemented. The
framework should incorporate the essential steps of integrated risk management, which
include risk identification, risk reduction, and risk sharing/ financing. The study identified
some specific areas under these key themes that would need to be addressed to improve
the current system, discussed through the study. The study also found currently, the
Government and individual households bear the majority of cost caused by natural
disasters. More effective option for financing disaster risk, and relieving the burden of
disasters from public sector should be explored, including the idea of a catastrophe
insurance pool, and/ or contingent credit facilities. Also found was that, despite the high
hazard risk in the Philippines, the insurance coverage for residential dwellings’
catastrophe is almost non- existent. It is stipulated the Bank should examine the ongoing
portfolio to identify how its projects can support the goal of disaster risk reduction. In the
addition, the Bank should consider more direct support to the development of an
integrated disaster management risk approach, through the provision of technical
assistance and lending.
Philippine Situation
Over the past two decades, the Philippines endured a total of 274 natural
calamities, making it the fourth most disaster- prone country in the world. This is based
on “The Human Cost of Weather Related Disasters,” a study conducted by the Geneva-
based United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) and the Belgian- based
Centre of the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED).
It covered the period between 1995 and 2015. According to the report, the other
countries hit by the highest bit by the highest number of disasters were United States
(472), China (441), India (288), and Indonesia (163). The report also revealed that the
Philippines was among the top ten countries with the most number of people affected bu
disasters, at 130 billion.
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Philippines and resulted to death of around 3,800 persons and destruction
properties.
5. The country has also its episode of human- made disasters such as urban fires, air,
land and sea mishaps, and complex emergency, mostly in Southern Philippines
because of the secessionist movement, coupled with its vulnerability to floods and
other natural hazards.
2. Geological Hazards. July 16, 1990 (Intensity 8 Earthquake) 1, 666 persons dead 3,
500 persons injured P11B cost of damaged property P1.2B cost of damaged
agriculture June 1991 (Mount Pinatubo Eruption) The biggest volcanic eruption of
the century 800 persons dead P10.6B cost of damages 3 Comprehensive Disaster
Risk Management Framework Module 2: Philippines Application
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5. Category of Tropical Cyclones Category Strength tropical Depression 35- 65 kph
Tropical cyclones 66- 119 kph Typhoon 120 kph or more 6 Comprehensive
Disaster Risk Management Framework Module 2: Philippines Application
6. Losses due to disasters in the 20 th Century Hazard event Number of persons Killed
Damage ($USD M) Typhoon Earthquake Volcano Flood 28, 812 9, 572 6, 331 2,
545 5,
653 517 228 431 7 Source: CRED 1998 Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management
Framework Module 2: Philippines Application
8. The need of paradigm shift of our disaster management approaches and strategies
from reactive to proactive DISASTER NATURE ENVIRONMENT human actions
Increase decrease Vulnerability> Natural Hazard MAN.
Hazard Clarification
1. Natural Hazards are natural processes or phenomena occurring in the
biosphere that may constitute a damaging event. It can be classified by origin:
geographical, hydro- meteorological, and biological.
a. Geographical Hazards. Natural earth processes or phenomena in the
biosphere, which include geological, neo- tectonic, geophysical,
geomorphological, geotechnical and hydro- geological nature. Example:
earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic activity and emissions; Mass movements
i.e. landslides, rockslides, rock fall, liquefaction, submarine slides;
subsidence, surface collapse, geological fault activity.
Examples:
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a. Industrial pollution, nuclear activities and radioactivity
b. Toxic wastes, dam failures, transport, industrial or technological accidents
(explosions, fires, spills)
Examples:
a. Land degradation, deforestation, desertification, wild land fires, loss of
biodiversity
b. Land, water and air pollution, climate change, sea level rise, ozone
depletion
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Destructive Historical Earthquake of the
Philippines
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Mid to late 20th century. A magnitude of 7.6 earthquake struck Casiguran, Aurora, on
August 2, 1968, at the depth of approximately 31 km. It was considered the most severe
and destructive earthquake experienced in the Philippines during the last 20 years. 270
people were reported dead and 261 were injured.
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Liquefaction effects sand boil subsidence
Application:
Activity: Identify and make a list of hazard in your barangay
Assessment:
A. Answer the following:
1. By virtue of its geographical circumstances, the ________________ is highly
prone to natural disaster.
2. Over the past two decades the Philippines endured a total of 274 natural
calamities, making it the _____________ most disaster- prone country in the
world.
B. Essay:
Give your own understanding about the geographical hazards and disaster
risk profiles of the Philippines.
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Lesson 3: Vulnerability of the Urban Environment
F E A S I B I L I T Y A B C D V
C E Y T I L I B A N I A T S U S
O F G H I J K L M N O P Q L R R
M L A T N E M N O R I V N E B F
M S U V W X E Y Z A B E C D A E
U R Q P O N T M L K R J I H N G
N S T U V L A W X A Y Z A B I C
I N M L A K M J B I H G F E Z D
T O P I Q R I I S T U V W X A Y
Y K C J I H L G F E D C B A T Z
P O L I T I C A L L M N O P I Q
S C B A T A Z Y X W V U T S O R
D E F Y G A D A P T A T I O N G
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must also take into account these differential impacts and outcomes of disaster. Although
the sources of vulnerability are multiple and quite diverse, some of the most important
factors that affect vulnerability include population growth and distribution and social
diversity. Several elements contribute to urban vulnerability. It is their compounding and
correlated effects that make urban disaster risk reduction challenge. These elements can
be grouped into the following vulnerability attributes:
3. Urban risk has been neglected. To a large extent, local authorities have been
ignoring urban risk from extreme hazards. And worse, national governments and
international organizations have been neglecting cities in setting DRR priorities
and providing funding support, respectively. The premise has been that cities,
especially megacities, have the capacity to address risk on their own; however, it is
now clear that most cities, particularly in the developing world, are not effectively
managing their risk.
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resources are not sufficiently decentralized to enable local governments to assume
ownership and take actions to manage disaster risk effectively.
f. Women and men of all ages from disaster affected areas and wider local
populations, including vulnerable groups should receive information about the
assistance programme and are given the opportunity to comment to the
assistance agency during all stages.
Vulnerability Assessment
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Instruction: Using the matrix below, assess your community’s exposure to the hazards
and risk of climate change.
Areas Security (Cite instances of possible exposure to the hazard of Climate Exposure
Change) Rating 1,
2, 3
In what manner has climate change threatened or affected these
security areas?
Health Occurrence of water- borne deceases (e.g. amoebiasis, cholera) 3
Life Death due to drowning and electrocution 2
Food Scarcity and/ or contamination of food supply 3
Livelihood Temporary cessation of business activities, loss of profit and/ or 3
income
Properties/ Damages to furniture, appliances, roads and bridges, houses made of 3
Structures light materials
Peace and order looting 3
Way of life (Culture) Hoarding of relief goods 3
Local Environment Uprooting of trees, landslides, contamination of potable water 3
sources
Total 23
Average 2.9
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Donations of relief goods and medicines
Civic Groups Transport of food supple 2
solicitation
Donation of relief goods and medicines
Non- Government Transport of food supply 2
Organizations Solicitation
Donations of relief goods and medicines
Schools Transport of food supply 2
Solicitation
Military/ Police/ Mobilization of emergency/ rescue teams
Emergency response Utilization of emergency/ disaster equipment 2
Groups
Total 17
Average 1.8
Vulnerability Assessments Formula: Using the average data generated from Activities 1
and 2, compute the vulnerability (degree of susceptibility) of the community to the
adverse effects of climate change.
Formula: V=E–R
Vulnerability
Potential Impact (Exposure)
Adaptive Capacity (Response- Ability)
Vulnerability = Exposure – Response – Ability
Vulnerability = 2.9 – 1.8
Vulnerability = 1.1 Low Vulnerability
The community is less susceptible to the damaging effects of climate change. The
community is capable of coping with the adverse effects of climate change. Intervention
can be done to strengthen their coping capabilities.
Application: Activity:
As youth of today, write five answers in creating a safer world.
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1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
Assessment:
Instruction: Read and answer the following.
Based on the characteristics of persons and their situation that influences the
facing natural hazards, describe two ways by which vulnerability is linked to
environment.
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Learning Guide 4
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND PROTECTION
Module Outcomes
Value the importance of Environmental Education as a way of developin g the youth to
be good citizens;
Gain and verbalize concepts, principles and importance of Environmental
Education; and
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Formulate action plan that shall address environmental concerns.
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Introduction
As cities and provinces develop, our natural resources are also compromised.
Even more sadly than what was just stated, global warming has become one of the major
problems worldwide since it affects the whole planet and it slowly engulfs our world
every minute.
In the Philippines, we, Filipinos, are already feeling this effect. From low pressure
typhoons, it has evolved into super typhoons with some incidences of tornadoes. Monsoon
rain warning elicits fear as it can bring flash floods. Temperatures rise and our heat index
has increased dramatically.
There is a long list of environmental issues but in reality, they are intertwined
with each other and needs serious attention from all of us.
Vocabulary List
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Solid Waste— Include anything thrown away such as garbage, rubbish, trash,
litter, junk and refuse of any source.
Before we going through to our mean topic, try to looked at first this picture, what
are the advantages of having this wind mill and solar panel in our environment
Living is always polluting especially when one fails to manage it. The ever-increasing
human and animal population caused environmental degradation and over exploitation of
the natural resources. Environmental awareness is more significant to address this issue.
It refers to organize efforts to teach about how natural environments function and
particularly, how human beings can manage their behavior and ecosystems in order to
live sustainably.
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It is a process of teaching and learning, helping, people to acquire understanding,
skills and values that the active and informed citizens in the development and
maintenance of an ecological, sustainable and socially just society. It is also define as
Contextualizing environmental issues within the physical, biological, social, economic,
historical and cultural imperatives of the Philippines.
Its primary goal it to have an environmentally literate and responsible citizenry that:
a. All major natural resources in the country are in grave danger of irreparable
damage.
b. A society cannot survive if its natural resources are rendered unfit for use by its
people.
c. The only hope of salvaging this grave situation is by making the young aware that
they need to proactively begin to protect the environment they will inherit.
d. Science and technology can help in a limited way but cannot deliver it.
e. It is moral and ethical education for changing people’s attitude.
f. To protect children living in polluted regions, environmental education represents
a relevant means of prevention.
g. It is a need of a time to propose environmental education delivered with moral
concept.
h. It is conceived to sustain participation of the citizens especially the youth
particularly in combating ill effect of climate change.
Republic Act No. 9512/ the National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of
2008 Sec. 2
Protect and advance the right of the people to a balance and healthful ecology in
accord with the rhythm and harmony of the nature and in recognition of the vital role of
the youth in nation building and the role of education to foster patriotism and
nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote total human liberation and
development, the state shall promote national awareness on the role of natural resources
in economic growth and the importance of environmental conservation and ecological
balance towards sustained national development.
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Republic Act no. 9275/ Phil. Clean Water Act 2004 Sec. 2
The state shall pursue a policy of economic growth in a matter consistent with the
protection, preservation and revival of the quality of our fresh, brackish and marine
waters.
Republic Act no. 9147/wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act 2001
An act providing for the conservation and protection of wildlife resources and
their habitats, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes
Republic Act no. 9003/ Ecological Solid Waste Management Act 2000
An act providing for an ecological solid waste management program creating the
necessary institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and
providing penalties, appropriating funds thereof and for other purposes.
Climate change refers to any significant change in measures of climate lasting for an
extended period (decades or longer). It is a factor that alters ecosystems and many
resources and services they provide
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Not exactly, but they’re closely related, and some people use the terms
interchangeably. Global warming causes climates to change, often refers to the warming
that can occur as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse gases from human
activities and refers to rising global temperatures, while “climate change” includes other
more specific kinds of changes, too. Warmer global temperatures in the atmosphere and
oceans leads to climate changes affecting rainfall patterns, storms and droughts, growing
seasons, humidity, and sea level.
Also, while “global warming” is planet-wide, “climate change” can refer to changes
at the global, continental, regional and local levels. Even though a warming trend is global,
different areas around the world will experience different specific changes in their
climates, which will have unique impacts on their local plants, animals and people. A few
areas might even get cooler rather than warmer.
Naturally occurring CO2 levels have increased 31% in the last 250 years. Produced
from burning fossil fuels like coal and gas. Also produced from burning organic materials,
like trees and plants. Trees also absorb CO2.
Methane
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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
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4. More unpredictable and harsher weather patterns
Increase in ocean and air temperatures will increase
droughts, typhoons and heavy precipitation, which can
lead to flooding and landslides, increased temperatures
might even change regional climates!
I want you to read further with this article entitled Philippines Initiatives to address Environmental issues.
https://www.pcw.gov.ph/focus-areas/environment/climate-change/initiatives
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Application:
Explain the importance of Environmental Awareness and Education to you and to the
community.
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Assessment:
Activity 1:
List down the efforts of the Philippine government in mitigating this
environmental problem (Climate Change).
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Lesson 2: Ecological Solid Wastes
Try to look back again your illustration, imagine it that somebody ruined it.
What will you do?
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Introduction
Vocabulary List
Solid Waste/ Land Pollution— refers to the presence in land of any solid waste in such
quality, of such nature and duration, and under such conditions that would injurious
to human health or welfare, animal or plant like or property.
Recycling – the re-use, retrieval, re commission of element/matter for any and all
purposes necessary to healthful and productive living.
Philippines was considered as with rapid growth in population that reaches today
more than a hundred millions of Filipinos. Which had been sited as one of the reasons of
the emission of pollution and even make it worse.
Refers to the presence in land of any solid waste in such quality, of such nature
and duration, and under such conditions that would injurious to human health or welfare,
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animal or plant like or property. These wastes are polluting the air, soil, and water
because most countries and communities do not have a means of safety disposal.
It takes up space also and produces unpleasant smells.
When solid waste are burned, toxic gases spread into the air, causing air pollution.
The dumping of some waste can be dangerous for public health because acids and
nondecomposable organic materials seep through the soil and contaminate the drinking
water and pollute farming land.
That’s why We need to Act, as part of the problem because we produce garbage
ourselves, we can also part of the solution by reducing our contribution to the waste
problem or else we will soon find ourselves buried in our own trash.
The most important reason why we have to act now is their impact on human
health. We deserve to live in a cleaner environment. We all desire for a healthy family,
neighborhood, nation and to satisfy these desires to do away with garbage that breeds
flies, roaches, rodents and harmful bacteria that can spread diseases in our home and in
our communities.
The Republic Act (RA) 9003, otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of 2000, provides the necessary policy framework, institutional
mechanisms and mandate to the local government unites (LGUs) to achieve 25% waste
reduction through establishing an integrated solid waste management plans based on 3Rs
(reduce, reuse and recycling). While the efforts of LGUs are still very limited with a mix of
results in implementing the national mandate, this paper presents the experiences of
Cebu, a second largest city in the Philippines with about one million people, has shown to
have succeeded in reducing its municipal waste generation by more than 30% over the
last three years.
National Development Agenda to improved SWM;
1. RA No. 9003 or Ecological Solid Waste Management (ECOSWAM) Act – requires
municipalities to dispose of waste in a sanitary and environmental friendly
manner.
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Solid Waste Manangement (SWM) board of province, city and municipalities shall be
responsible for the development of their respective SWM plans.
b. Formulation of the NSWMF, 10 year solid management plans by LGU
c. Mandatory segregation of solid waste to be conducted primarily.
d. Setting of minimum requirements to ensure systematic collection and
transport of wastes and the proper protection of the health garbage collectors.
e. Establishment of reclamation programs and buy back center for recyclable and
toxic management.
f. Promotion of eco-labelling in local products aand services.
g. Prohibition on non- environmentally acceptable products and packaging.
h. There shall be established a MRF in every barangay. It shall receive waste for
final sorting according to its type.
i. Prohibition againts the use of open dumps
j. Setting guidelined/criteria for the establishment of controlled dumps and
landfills
k. Provision of rewards and encourage LGU’s to undertake effective SWM;
l. Promotion on research on SWM ang EE in the formal and non-formal sector.
3R’s is highly recommended formula in solving this problem the REDUCE ( the
process of lessening the fresh raw materials that affects air, water and land
pollution through proper disposal) , REUSE ( means reutelization of materials for
particular purpose) and RECYCLE (involves processing used, unwanted materials
into new products).
Classification of Waste
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Source Typical waste generators Types of solid wastes
Residential Single and multifamily Food wastes, paper, cardboard, plastics,
dwellings textiles, leather, yard wastes, wood, glass,
metals, ashes, special wastes (e.g., bulky
items, consumer electronics, white goods,
batteries, oil, tires), and household
hazardous wastes.).
Industrial Light and heavy Housekeeping wastes, packaging, food
manufacturing, fabrication, wastes, construction and demolition
construction sites, power materials, hazardous wastes, ashes,
and chemical plants. special wastes.
Commercial Stores, hotels, restaurants, Paper, cardboard, plastics, wood, food
markets, office buildings, wastes, glass, metals, special wastes,
etc. hazardous wastes.
Institutional Schools, hospitals, prisons, Same as commercial.
government centers.
Construction New construction sites, Wood, steel, concrete, dirt, etc.
and demolition road repair, renovation
sites, demolition of
buildings
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Organic Food putrescibles Food, vegetables
Paper and cardboard Paper, cardboard
Plastic Polyethelyne terephitalate (PETE)
High density Polyethelyne (HDPE)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Low-density pol Polyethelyne
(LDPE)
Polypropelene (PP)
Polystyrene (PS)
Other multi-player plastics
Textiles, carpets, rubber, leather
Garden trimmings wood
Clothing/ fabric
Yard waste
Wood
Inorganic Metals Tin cans, ferrous metals,
aluminum, non- ferrous metals
Glass Colorless, colored
Dirt, ash, etc. Dirt screening, ashes,
stone, bricks Bulky items
unclassified
Hazardous Waste
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These are solid wastes or a combination of solid waste which identify
concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may do not following;
1. Cause or significantly contribute to the increase in mortality or an increase in
serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness; and
2. Causea substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the
environment when improperly treated, stored or transported.
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The 3 main Goals of Hazardous Waste Management
1. Protection of the environment
2. Improvement of public health
3. Conservation of energy
HIERARCHY OF ISWM
It is an ecological methodof handling wastes that does not degrade the environment nor
pollute air, water, soli and facilitate their sanitary retrieval, reuse or recycling. This is one
of the most friendly, economical tool of contributing ecological welfare for human beings
and the community.
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Application:
Below is the illustration of improvised trash bins in your community. List five items to be
placed inside the bins.
Assessment:
List down activities that reduce, reuse and recycle of waste in the community. Put
your answer in the matrix.
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Particular Reduce Reuse Recycle
Paper File in a box Art project Flower, paper mache
Clothing Fabric
Kangkong, camote
leaf stem
Plastic bottle
Tin cans
Candy wrapper
P I N E G O R T I N A T Y
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B C O E N I C A L S E T V
G U N N E R A P S P I P E
S P R A Y F U A W V E O N
L U M N A R U R I N E W I
E L L U I N S T I E M E L
A V E F O N C I E N I R O
V I L E U A G C F I D P S
I N T R O R I U T R U L A
N O R I T L E L E O N A G
G O D M E L O A V L I N O
S A V E R A Y T O H O T N
R I D E R S E E A C H S E
Introduction:
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This section discusses the nature, types, sources and effects of air pollution. It gives the
general status of air pollution in the country and summarizes the salient features of the
Clean Air Act and suggest ways by which to prevent pollution.
Air pollution—A physical and chemical alteration of the properties of air, which is harmful
to human health, vegetation and animals
AIR POLLUTION
In the Philippines, air pollution has become one of the biggest health emergencies,
recording a total of 45.3 deaths for every 100,000 people due to air pollution-the third-
highest in the world, based on the 2018 WHO study. Recent studies have also shown that
even relatively low levels of air pollution can affect people's health, and this is also very
alarming.
The air we breathe is one of the basic needs we cannot live without. The quality of our
air is crucial for human life to also live in quality.
However, air pollution has become a serious threat. Our modern day activities are
altering our atmosphere at an unprecedented scale. This has an impact on air quality and
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is affecting people's health not only in Metro Manila, but the entire country, and the world
as well.
Here's one major cause of pollution. Based on data provided by the Department of
Transportation, more than 70 percent of pollutants come from mobile sources-the car you
drive, or the jeepney or bus you ride every day to and from work, compared to those
sources that are stationary such as a building or facility that emits air pollutant, showing
that the current transport sector is a major contributor for the pollution in our
atmosphere
Carbon Oxide Carbon Monoxide(CO) -fuel burning appliance, vehicle, Fuel fired
-any of the three oxides of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) heaters
carbon Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) -burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
Sulfur Trioxide (SO3) -burning of coal and oil at power plants or from
copper smelting, air from volcanic eruptions -
SO3 is formed when sulfur dioxide reacts with
water in the air.
Nitrogen Oxide -It is a serious air pollutant generated by
-are believed to aggravate automotive engines and thermal power plants.
asthmatic conditions, react Nitric Oxide (NO) -Nitrous oxide is produced/released during
with the oxygen in the air to agricultural and industrial activities, as well as
Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
produce ozone, which is also during combustion of fossil fuels and solid waste.
an irritant and eventually
form nitric acid when
dissolved in water
-Methane is emitted during the production and
VOC’s (Volatile Methane(CH4) transport of coal, natural gas, and oil, livestock
Organic Compound) Butane (C4H10) and other agricultural practices and by the decay
of organic waste in solid waste landfills.
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SPM (Suspended Dust, Soot (Carbon)
Particulates Matter) Asbestos, Lead (Pb)
Chromium (Cr)
Arsenic (As)
Liquid Droplets Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)
Nitric Acid (HNO3)
Photochemical Oxidants Malathion, etc. Ozone
(O3)
2. Indoor Air Pollution—-is a type of pollution derived from the accumulation or build up
of chemical, SPM, VOC’s inside the office, building, houses, school, commercial store that
are harmful to health.
Stationary Sources of air Pollution that emits particulates, nitrates, sulfur oxides and
ammonia that contributes 88% of the total airborne sulfur oxides and 68% of nitrogen
oxide
1. Factories
2. Crematorium
3. Incinerators
4. Power plants
5. Garbage dump
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6. Construction sites
Accumulation of gases from industrial solvents from burning of fossil fuels and
deforestation have possible effects on climate and human health.
Ozone is the major ingredients in smog. In the stratosphere it occurs naturally and
acts as a filtering mechanism for the harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun but in the lower
atmosphere comprise what mainly we see as grey smog suspended on air. Ozone is
formed by a series of complex reactions involving nitrogen oxides, volatile organic
compounds and sunlight. Smog can caused lung inflammation, decrease ability to breathe
and susceptibility to respiratory disease.
Carbon monoxide is a toxic that produced during fossil fuel or biomass burning. It
can block the oxygen to the brain and cause poor concentration, fatigue and death.
Lead in gasoline is one of the most toxic substance, it reduce the IQ of school aged
children, it increased blood pressure and hypertension.
Sulfur dioxide affects human health, it irritates the nose, throat and airways. It
affects very quickly.
Nitrogen oxide produce high temperature that can caused respiratory ailments
like asthma and eye irritation.
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2. Radioactive Substances
3. Pollution from Smoking
4. Leaded Gasoline
Application:
Prepare a slogan about the Clean Air Act campaign of the Government
Assessment:
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