Chapter One - Reaching Out Part 1

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CHAPTER ONE - ReachingOut: Our Social Responsibility

Lesson One: Getting to Know the

Program


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ObjectivesAt the end of the chapter the students

shall have:

Identified and understood the differentkinds of laws and their implications to thedevelopment of the human person and

society


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Realized the meaning and importance ofnationalism and patriotism in nation

building Developed a sense of being MAKABAYAN,

MAKATAO, MAKADIYOS, andMAKAKALIKASAN as they immerse

themselves in the community.


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1. The Law, its Definition and

CharacteristicsA rule of being or conduct established

by authority able to enforce its will; a

controlling regulation; the mode ororder according to which an agent orpower acts


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The binding rule of conduct whichserves to give shape and direction to

our freedom (Michael Pennock)


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Not all laws are good

There are really laws which are not really

beneficial to the greater majority of ourpeople

Not all good laws are properly

promulgated and implemented


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St. Thomas Aquinas: Law is anordinance of reason promulgated by

competent authority for the sake of thecommon good


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Characteristics of a Good Law Reasonable

It should be within the framework of our

rationality

Promulgated

They must be properly implemented


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Promulgated by competent authority

People who are duly authorized in policy

makingAs good citizens, it is our responsibility to

see to it that:

Laws are properly implemented by properauthorities without reservation or considerationto those who are few and powerful


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Common Good

Intended for all regardless of ones status

in life Good laws must take into consideration the

rights of the majority especially those who

cannot defend themselves


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Classification of Laws Natural Law

Which is written and engraved in the mind

of every man; for it is human reason itself,commanding to do right and forbidding sin(Maningas)


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Natural Law

Is the law of human conduct which serves

for human nature as ordered to its ultimatenatural end and which is recognized by thenatural light of reason (Henry Peschke,Christian Ethics)


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Basic Human Rights Human Rights Principles

Universality and Inalienability

All People every where in the world are entitledto human rights


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All human beings are born free andequal in dignity in rights (Universal

Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1)


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Human Rights Principles Indivisibility

Human rights are inherent to the dignity of

every human personAll human rights have equal status, and

cannot be positioned in a hierarchical order


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Human Rights Principles

Interdependence and Interrelatedness

The fulfillment of one right depends wholly

or in part, upon the fulfillment of others. Fulfillment of the right to health may depend

on fulfillment of the right to development, toeducation, or to information


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Human Rights Principles Equality and Non-Discrimination

All individuals are equal

As human beings

By virtue of the inherent dignity of each humanperson


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Participation and Inclusion

All people have the right to participate in

and access information Relating to the decision-making process

That affects their lives and well-being


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Accountability and Rule of Law

States and other duty-bearers are

answerable for the observance of humanrights.

Individuals, media, civil society, and the

international community play importantroles in holding governments accountablefor their obligation to uphold human rights


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Divine Law

The law that comes to us from God inrevelation

These divine laws are handed to usthrough the Scriptures.


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Divine Law

See the Ten Commandments (Exodus20:2-17, NRSV)

These commandments weresummarized by Jesus in the NewTestament (Mark 12:29-31, NRSV)


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Human Law (StateLaw/Church Law)

Made by human authorities

Based on the existing conditions,

problems, issues, and concerns of theglobal community or as a nation


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Human Law

Laws which come to us by civilauthorities

Application of the natural law

As such are binding rules of conduct

To protect the common good


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Human Law

Laws contained in the following:

The Philippine Constitution

The Penal Code of the Philippines

The Family Code

Labor Code

Magna Carta for Women and Children


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Human Law

R.A. 9163 (National Service TrainingProgram)

Enhance civic consciousness and defensepreparedness in the youth

Develop ethics of service and patriotism


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Human Law

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)

Provide military training

To motivate

Train

Organize, and

Mobilize for national defense preparedness


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Human Law

Literacy Training Service (LTS)

To train students to teach

Literacy and numeracy skills School children

Out-of-school youth

Other segments of society in need of their services


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Human Law

Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)

Activities contributory to the general

welfare and betterment of life for themembers of the community or theenhancement of its facilities


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Human Law

R.A. 9163, III, Sec. 4d (Exempted fromNSTP)

The Philippine Military Academy (PMA)

Philippine Merchant Marine Academy(PMMA)

Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA)


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Human Law

R.A. 9163, III, Section 6a

Academic period of two (2) semesters

Credit: three (3) units per semester

Fifty-four (54) to ninety (90) training hoursper semester


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Human Law

R.A. 9163 V, Sec. 11a

Non-ROTC graduates shall belong to the

National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC),and can be tapped for literacy and civicwelfare activities

R.A. 9163 V, Sec. 11c ROTC graduates shall form part of the

Citizen Armed Force


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Human Law

The National Service Training Program

To involve the youth in community building

To prepare them in the defense of ourcountry

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