DepEd Order No. 35, s. 2003

Implementation of the CITIZENSHIP ADVANCEMENT TRAINING (CAT) at THE

FOURTH YEAR HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

In accordance with the revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of the National Service Program issued by the Department of National Defense (DND), the Department of Education shall implement starting SY 2003-2004 the CITIZENSHIP ADVANCEMENT TRAINING (CAT), a restructuring of the CITIZENS ARMY TRAINING at Secondary Level.

What is Citizenship Advancement Training?

- is a restructuring of the Citizens Army Training, and is a component of MAPEH in the Fourth Year.

- it is an Avenue of Promoting Community Service at Local Government Unit (LGU)

- an effective avenue to usher responsible citizenship and develop young people as key players in building a strong nation.

Objectives of CAT

1. Enhance students’ social responsibility and commitment to the development of their communities

2. Develop students’ ability to uphold law and order as they assume active participation in community activities

3. Develop students’ readiness in assisting the members of the community, especially in times of emergency.

Components of Citizenship Advancement Training

1. Military Orientation2. Community Service

Military Orientationdeals with the introduction and

exposure of the learner to the basic knowledge, unfamiliar situations and experiences as well as activities related to military and citizenship training.

Community Servicerefers to any activity that helps

achieve the general welfare and the betterment of life of the members of the community, or enhancement of its facilities especially those devoted to improving health, education, safety, recreation and morale of the citizenry.

LGU Programs/ Policies for Community Service

1. Protecting the Environment2. Maintenance of Peace and Order3. Ensuring Public Safety4. Promoting Community

Participation

Protecting the Environment Segregation and collection of solid

waste is conducted at the Barangay Level, specifically for biodegradable, compostable and reusable waste. ( RA 9003, Ecological Waste Management Act of 2002)

The Barangay implements ordinances, rules and regulations governing pollution control and other activities, which create imbalance in the ecology or disturbances in environmental conditions.( Presidential Decree No. 1160 of 1977)

Maintenance of Peace and OrderBarangay Crime Watch Center (BCWC) to serve as effective monitoring and coordinating mechanism.( Senate Resolution No. 145, s. 1992)

Barangay Peace and Order Committee ( BPOC) to serve as the implementing arm of the city and municipal POCs at the Barangay Level( Executive Order No. 366, s. 1996)

Ensuring Public Safety“…it is the policy of the State to ensure

public safety and further strengthen local government capability… towards this end, the state shall bolster a system of coordination and cooperation among the citizenry, local executives, the integrated law enforcement and public safety agencies created under this Act”

(Section 2, RA 6975)

“ The Punong Barangay and Members of the Sanggunian have the duty to ensure public safety”Section 392 (b) RA 7160

Promoting Community ParticipationCoordination with the Sangguniang

Kabataan“ there shall be in every baragay a Sangguniang Kabataan to be composed of a Chairman, seven(7) members, a Secretary and a Treasurer”

Section 423 – 425 RA 7160

Institution of local bodies and participation of Civil Society (RA 7160)

- Local School Board- People’s Law Enforcement

Board (PLEB)

How CAT can help address Challenges in

the Community?

Protecting the EnvironmentCommunity Clean-up driveProtecting water, air, and land from damage caused by pollution

Safeguard and conservation of mineral, marine and forest resources

Maintenance and protection of watersheds, tree parks, greenbelts, mangroves, and other similar development projects