NSTP
MODULE 5 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT
INPUT 1
Environmental Education - organized efforts to teach about how the natural environment
functions.
Environmental Protection - process of keeping the natural environment by everyone,
organization and the government.
Importance of Environmental Education, Protection, and Management
● Natural resources are irreparable damage.
● Sustainable provision for ecosystem services
● Making the young aware-Changing people's attitude
● Limited way of Science and Technology
● Represents a relevant means of prevention
● Delivered with moral concept
● Conceived to sustain participation of the citizens
Related Laws and Directives in Promoting Environment Education
● CHED Memorandum Order No. 33 Series of 2009
● Republic Act No. 9512 or The National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008
● Republic Act No. 9175 or Chainsaw Act of 2002
•Environmental Protection And Management Act (No. 10 of 2019)
● Republic Act No. 9147 or Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001
● Republic Act 9003 or The Ecological SolidWaste Management Act of 2000
● Republic Act 8749 or Philippines Clean Air Act 1999
Definition of Terms Related to Solid Waste Management
Biodegradable
- Any material that can be broken down by naturally occurring organisms such as
bacteria and fungi in air, water, and soil.
Composting
- Biological degradation under controlled conditions.
Domestic Waste
- Refuse from households, as distinguished from industrial waste, hospital, waste, etc,
which may be classified as biodegradable or non-biodegradable.
Food Materials
- Includes certain kinds of seeds, pulp, peelings, pickles, sweets or snacks.
Hazardous Waste
- Special types of waste containing the chemical biological and radioactive elements
which are harmful to human health.
Incineration
- The controlled process by which combustible materials are burned and changed into
gases and residues that contain little or no combustible materials.
Non-biodegradable
- Any material that cannot be degraded or decomposed by naturally occurring organisms
such as bacteria and fungi in air, water and soil.
Putrescible
- A substance that decomposes at a certain temperature in contact with air and moisture;
generally containing nitrogen.
Recycling
- The re-use, retrieval, recommission of element/matter for any and all purposes
necessary to healthful and productive living; the process by which waste materials are
transformed into new products in such a manner that the original products may lose their
identity.
Solid Waste
- Include any thing thrown away such as garbage, rubbish, trash, litter, junk and refuse
any source.
INPUT 2
Climate change
It is a change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that
alters the composition of the global atmosphere.
Effects of Climate change
- melting snow covers, rise of sea level, shorter winters, early springs, hotter summer, and
delayed coming of autumns, typhoons, floods, severe droughts, stronger heat waves
and heavier rains.
INPUT 3
ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
● Refers to the supervised handling of waste material from generation at the source through the
recovery processes to disposal.
● Republic Act R.A. No. 9003, otherwise known as the "Ecological Solid Waste Management
Act of 2000", marked the turning point in the national development agenda for improved solid
waste management and resource
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
● A comprehensive and integrated management of toxic substances and hazardous wastes
which adheres to the waste management hierarchy of source reduction, recycling,
treatment and safe disposal for the protection of personnel, environment and property.
● Hazardous Waste - these are solid wastes or combination of solid waste which identify
concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious
INPUT 4
Air Pollution Awareness and Prevention
Air pollution is the contamination of air due to the presence of substances called pollutants in
the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause
damage to the climate or materials.
The main categories of pollutants are:
1. particulates are very fine solids,collectively referred to as total suspparticulates (TSP);
2. carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen and sulfur;
3. volatile organic compounds (VOCs); and
4. ozone.
Sources of Air Pollution
1. Mobile Sources. There are 3.9 million vehicles registered in the whole country. Around 80%
use gasoline and 30% use diesel. Only a small percentage of Filipinos own cars, 20% in Metro
Manila. The rest take public transportation.
2. Stationary Sources. Stationary Sources that account for most of the air pollution
arevemissions from power plants, cement plants and oil refineries
The Clean Air Act of 1999
1. Principles which state the overall mandate of the State
2. Recognition of rights of citizens which the State shall guarantee
3. The noteworthy features of theAir Quality Management Systems Are the provisions regarding
airsheds and nonattainment areas.
4. The Act gives an initial list of hazardous air pollutants and guidelines for ambient air quality
5. Prohibition and regulation of other substances
INPUT 5
Republic Act 9275 known as the Philippine Water Act of 2004
● Aims to protect the country's water bodies from population and from land – based resources.
It Also provides a comprehensive water quality management and for other
purposes.
1.Avoid leakage of water from the taps
2. Shut water off while brushing or washing clothes;
3. Be mindful of running water;
4. Turn off faucet when not in use
5. Recyde the use of water
6. Take short shower
7. Use water just enough for your needs during washing/ run full loads of dishes/ laundry and
cooking
MODULE 6 - National Security Concerns and Peace Education
INPUT 1
● UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines (UNACOM) SecretaryGeneral and
Foreign Affairs Usec. Rosario G Manalo stressed that the centerpiece of this perspective is an
expanded view of national security that should assure the safety and well-being of the nation as
whole.
● A threat to National Security may be:
1. Any action or sequence of events that threatens to drastically and quickly degrade the quality
of life of people; or
2. Any development that has the potential to greatly narrow the range of policy choices available
to the government or to non-governmental entities within the state.
1. security of people, not just of territory;
2. security of individuals, not just of nations; and
3. security through development, not through arms.
● Security is a national concern that every Filipino must consider to ensure the peaceful
existence of the state.
● Filipino people’s values, way of life, institutions, welfare and well-being, sovereignty and
strategic locations are protected and enhanced.
Definition of terms
Subversion
- it is an act of an individual or group who seeks to alter an existing through deceitful
means.
Communism
- It is a theory which advocates elimination of private ownership.
Agitation
- It is a subversive technique to arouse hatred and anger among the people.
Propaganda
- It is a line of persuasion to influence the belief, emotion, behaviour,attitude and opinion
of the target audience.
Infiltration
- deception used in legal activities. This is used to exert influence and if possible, seize
control of target groups.
Politics
- It is an art or science concerning the winning and control over a government.
Concept of national human security - (UNDP, Human Development Report 1994)
● Human Security seeks to "protect the vital core of all human lives in ways that enhance
human freedoms and human fulfillment."
● Requires "protecting people from critical and pervasive threats" and"empowering them to take
charge of their own lives."
● "Protection and empowerment are mutually reinforcing and cannot succeed in isolation.”
● Emphasizes the "need for comprehensive, integrated, and people-centered solutions that
together can help people develop the building blocks of survival, livelihood, and
dignity.”
Commonwealth Act No. 1
also known as the National Defense Act, is the original policy basis of the national
security program of the Republic of the Philippines
1987 Constitution
● Mandates civilian control of the military
● Establishes the President as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and head of the
National Security Council (NSC), the policy-making and advisory body for national
defense.
Executive Order No. 115 (1986): Reestablished the National Security Council by Former
President Corazon Aquino.
Department of National Defense: Responsible for national security.
National Security Advisor (NSA): Acts as Chief of Staff and adviser for special concerns in
national security.
Functions of the National Security Council: Advises the President on the integration of
policies related to national security.
Reformulation of National Security: Expanded the concept of national security by including
the close relationship between security, development, and governance.
• The NSC and a multi-sectoral group examined the relationship between national security and
human security in a process of conceptual redefinition.
Internal threats
target the government and socio-political order. Measures are aimed at countering
domestic challenges to governance.
External Threats
In its external aspects, national security is concerned with safeguarding the state against
outsideor foreign forces, pressures, or influence designed to conquer it or undermine its
sovereignty, replacing it under the domination or control of some foreign state or states.
INPUT 2
Peace
- The concept of peace varies according to the people who give meaning to it, based on
the work they do and the cultural context they come from.
Peace at interpersonal level
1. Assertiveness - Expressing views without aggression or submission.
2. Respect - Recognizing the worth of others despite differences.
3. Concern for Others - Understanding their needs and feelings.
4. Cooperation - Willingness to work with others for a common goal.
5. Open-mindedness - Willingness to engage with difficult topics critically.
6. Humility - Recognizing the strengths of others and accepting limitations
Peace at the national/social level
1. Social responsibility - Working for the common welfare.
2. Interdependence - Awareness of how decisions impact others.
3. Social justice - Recognizing and defending rights, especially of marginalized groups.
Peace at the global level
1. Respect for the environment - Preserving and conserving resources.
2. Unity of humankind - Recognizing the oneness of humanity.
3. Religious appreciation - Respecting different religious beliefs.
4. Cultural appreciation - Learning from cultural differences.
INPUT 3
Peace education addresses issues
● Militarization
● Structural violence
● Human rights
● Cultural solidarity
● Environmental care
● Personal peace
The steps in nonviolent action
1. Information Gathering - well-informed research
2. Education - information gathered is transmitted to others
3. Personal Commitment - not a job but a commitment to offer one's life for a cause
4. Negotiation - you are not a nonviolent person if you do not open yourself for negotiation
5. Reconciliation and Healing - produce both truces and settlement
MODULE 7 - SELF-AWARENESS, VALUES DEVELOPMENT AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP
SELF CONCEPT
- embodies the answer the questions "who am i”
CONCEPT AWARENESS THE JOHARI WINDOW
OPEN SELF Things you know about yourself.
BLIND SELF Things you don't know about yourself, but others do.
HIDDEN SELF Things that you know about yourself, but that keep you hidden from other
people.
UNKNOWN SELF Things that are unknown to you and to others.
THE CONCEPT OF SELF-AWARENESS
OVERDISCLOSERS - Tell all, They keep nothing hidden about themselves or others
UNDERDISCLOSERS - Tell nothing, They will talk about you but nothing about themselves
HUMAN VALUES - Human values give worthiness and respect to life.
THE FIVE HUMAN VALUES
● Righteousness
● Peace
● Love
● Truth
● Non-violence.
SELF-AWARENESS is ability to perceive and understand the things that make you are as an
individual, including your personality action values, beliefs
REPUBLIC ACT 9413 known as the Volunteer Act of 2007 means a volunteer's service, based
on universal principles and philippine experience.emphasize free will with no financial gain, and
to benefit others.
VOLUNTEERISM is the act of contributing free labor to conduct community service
VOLUNTEERISM FOR DEVELOPMENT
● Not - for profit
● Government
● Academe
● Corporate
● International volunteer org.
PEACE means the presence of harmony, understanding, respect meaning the enhancement of
life.
PSP OR INTERNATIONAL PEACE SECURITY PLAN - A paradigm shift on how the armed
Forces views it mandate of protecting the people and the state from arm threats
TWO STRATEGIC APPROACHES
WHOLE OF NATION creating a concept understanding of security that is shared not just among
security forces and government institutions but also with civil society
PEOPLE CENTERED SECURITY/ HUMAN SECURITY
- put people's welfare at the center of its operation. In human security operations, the
protection of civilians.not defeating an enemy, is an end in itself.
MODULE 8 - YOUTH AND LEADERSHIP
YOUTH AND LEADERSHIP
is the ability of young people to guide, influence and motivate their peers and others towards
positive goals.
LEADERSHIP is the art of influencing and directing others to do assigned tasks or goals, in
such a way as to attain them as an example of leader, boss,superior, guru and manager.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP is a kind of servanthood and done as a sense of vocation. Also it
means serving others more than one self.
PRINCIPLES OF SERVANT LEADERSHIP
LISTENING
Servant Leaders seek to listen receptively to what is being said.
EMPATHY
Servant Leadership understands and empathizes with others, accepting and recognizing
each person's unique spirit.
HEALING
● Servant leaders have the potential to heal themselves and others recognizing that many
people carry emotional burdens.
AWARENESS
Understanding issues involving ethics and values and view enabling Individuals to
approach situations from a more integrated and holistic perspective
PERSUASION
Servant leader is the primary reliance on persuasion rather than positional authority in
making decisions within an organization.
CONCEPTUALIZATION
The ability to look at problems from a conceptualized perspective means that one must
think beyond today's realities
FORESIGHT
Servant leader understands the lessons from the past, the realities of the present, and
the likely consequences of a decision for future
BUILDING COMMUNITY
Servant leader promotes strong relationships among the members, creating a true
community within the organization.
