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Paco
Catholic School, Manila
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VISION
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Paco
Catholic School an evangelizing arm of the church, is an institution
of learning and formation offering quality Catholic education. It envisions
it's students to be total persons sensitive to the plight of the poor
and responsive to the needs of the dynamic Philippine society and global
challenges.
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MISSION
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In
the light of this vision, we commit ourselves to:
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Make PCS a home and institution of excellent quality education with
emphasis on Gospel values integrated in all learning experiences.
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Nurture within the community an atmosphere of service and genuine concern
for the upliftment of the deprived, depressed and underpriviledged.
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Provide opportunities and tools for the wholistic development of students
to make them localy effective and globally competitive.
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Establish effective linkages with the home and the community to sustain
efficient and responsible stewardship of God's creation.
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To provide in its curricular offerings, learning experiences deeply
rooted in Gospel values.
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To deepen within the community the love for Christian service and concern
for our less fortunate brethren. |
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To harness students' potentials and talents in all areas of endeavor
making them highly competitive. |
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To create an environment where students develop a sense of duty and purpose,
personal, civic and moral responsibility and commitment to God and country
through responsible stewardship. |
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In
keeping with the Vision and Mission, PCS advocates and adheres to these
distinctive core values:
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Quality and Excellence
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Christian Leadership |
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Justice and Peace |
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Service |
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Purity and Simplicity of Lifestyle |
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Solidarity |
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Introduction
to CAT-1 Training
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| Why
Take up CAT-1 |
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Citizen Army Training - 1 for fourth year high school students is part
of the over all National Youth Development Program jointly undertaken
by the Department of Education Culture and Sports (DECS) and the department
of National Defense (DND). This joint program for senior high school
students is geared towards providing adequate preparation of the youth
for good citizenship and national defense role. |
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Article
II, Declaration of Principles and State Policies of the 1986 Constitution,
Section 3 states: "Civilian Authority is at all times supreme over
the military." The Armed Forces of the Philippines is the protector
of the people and the state. It's goal is to secure the sovereignty
of the state and the integrity of the National Teritory. Section 4 states:
"The prime duty of the government is to serve and protect the people,
to defend the state and in the fulfillment thereof, all citizens may
be required, under conditions as provided by law, to render personal,
military or civil service." Likewise, Section 13 of Article II
states: "The state recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation
building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual and social being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism
and nationalism and encourage their involvement in public and civic
affairs."
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To develop the Filipino National Spirit.
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To develop the youth into self reliant law abiding and potential community
leaders. |
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To provide the youth with meanigful outlets for creativity and service. |
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To provide the youth with realistic training and instructions along citizens'
army training lines. |
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December 21 1935, the National Assembly of the Philippines enacted Commonwealth
Act No. 1, otherwise known as the National Defense Act which was approved
by Commonwealth President Manuel L. Quezon. Article I, Section 2, of the
same act states: THE PRESERVATION OF THE STATE IS THE OBLIGATION OF EVERY
CITIZEN. The security of the Philippines and the freedom and independence
and perpetual neutrality of the Philippine Republic shall be guaranteed
by the employment of all citizens, without distinction of age or sex and
all resources. The National Defense Act has been the guilding pillar of
the Philippine National Defense System. It has prescribed a program of military
training for the youth as well as for the adults. It, likewise, announces
the implementation of the Nation Defense Policy: |
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Section
52: THE OBLIGATION TO UNDERGO MILITARY TRAINING shall begin with the youth
in school, commencing at the age of ten years and shall extend through his
schooling until he shall reach the age of twenty one. |
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National Defense Act clearly indicates the use of the schools to train the
youth from elementary to college. |
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World War II, significant changes in the Citizen Military Training Program
were made. One of the significant changes was the discontinuance of the
PMT in the primary and elementary schools. In the high school, the PMT was
carried out in the third and fourth year levels for male students |
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student activism in the late 1960's and early 1970's precipitated over all
reforms, undertaken specifically in the education and military dimensions
of the youth. A serious study was undertaken jointly by the Department of
Education Culture and Sports and the Department of National Defense/ Armed
Forces of the Philippines, giving special focus and concern on citizenship
and military training in the secondary schools, colleges and universities. |
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the school year 1973-1974, the PMT program in secondary schools was revised
as per GHQ-AFP letter directive dated 24 May 1973. In effect, the PMT in
the high school level was changed to Youth Developments Training (YDT) which
applies to students in the first, second and third years, both male and
female, while the Citizen Army Training-1 (CAT-1) is required of all fourth
year students, male and female. The completion of both programs are requirements
for graduation. |
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same Programs are being carried out even after the 1986 EDSA People Power
Revolution as supported by DECS Order no. 14, series 1988 which states that:
CAT-1 Program is still a requirement for all the fourth year students (boys
and girls) in the secondary schools unless otherwise revised. |
CONDITIONS
OF THE SERVICE
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ENROLLMENT - All fourth year high school students, both female and male,
shell register for CAT-1 instruction every enrollment period. |
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EXEMPTION - The following students are exempted from CAT-1 instruction: |
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Students with permanent physical disability - Only military doctors shall
certify to this effect. School physician and other private medical practitioners
can only forward endorsments, based on their findings, to military hospitals
through the CAT-1 Commandant concerned. |
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Servicewomen/Servicemen on active duty. |
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Ex-servicewomen/Ex-serviceman |
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Aliens |
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Reservist |
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Such other special cases as may be recomended by the DYDCAT1 head, subject
to the approval of the CAT-1 supervisor. |
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exemption from the CAT-1 Course shall entitle the student to graduate from
her/his course.) |
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TRANSFER - A cadette/cadete who transfers from one school to another
in which a CAT-1 Unit is maintained, shall be given corresponding credit
for the part of the course she/he had successfully completed in the former
school. |
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of the Student to complete the CAT-1 course |
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The completion of the prescribed CAT-1 course is a prerequisite for graduation
in the academic course. The graduation shall be held ni abeyance until the
student can fully satisfy the requirement of the prescribed course. |
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If non-completion of the course is not due to the student's neglect of fault,
as determined be a board to be created by the school head with the CAT-1
commandant as a permanent member, a certificate shall be issued to the effect
that the student shall be allowed to graduate from the academic course. |
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DESIGNATION OF THE COURSE - The course of instruction shall be designated
a CAT-1. It shall be independent from other related fourth year high school
subjects. |
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PERIOD OF INSTRUCTION - The required minimum period of CAT-1 instruction
shall be two sessions per week at 40 minutes each for a total of 70 sessions
for the whole year. The required period of instruction may be distributed
throughout the year in accordance with the conditions existing in the school. |
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ABSENCE FROM THE INSTRUCTION - Absence from prescribed instruction shall
only be excused for reasons of sickness, injury or other exeptional circumstances. |
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Any Cadette who absents himself from any part of the practical or theoretical
instruction shall be required to explain the cause thereof, and if it is
found exusable, he shall be allowed to make up for the loss. |
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Excused absences not made up within the time prescribed by the CAT-1 commandant
shall be considered unexcused. Unexcused absences cannot be made up for. |
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The CAT-1 Commandant shall designate periods and dates when extra instruction
are to be held. |
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Students who are absent from CAT-1 instruction from more than 20% of the
total acceptable excuses shall fail the course. The CAT-1 Commandant through
the school head, shall submit the names of said students to the Director
of Secondary Schools/Vocational or Regional Director. |
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A student engaged in athletic competitions may be excused from CAT-1 instruction
during the days in which he is actually participating in such athletics,
provided that he makes up for the time lost by attending extra instruction
as may be scheduled by the CAT-1 Commandant. |
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Cadettes/Cadetes may be trained and employed as members of the band for
part of the hours alloted to practical instruction. However, they are required
to attend all other CAT-1 activities. |
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All fourth year high school students, duly enrolled and active in the CAT-1
course shall be designated as CAT-1 cadettes and cadetes as the case may
be. |
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In official communications, the name of the writer shall be indicated as
follows: |
| ***William
B Ragos - Cdt. Sgt. CAT-1 |
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Graduation of each year, military field day activities shall be held in
each shool parade ground or campus, during which cups, medals, trophies
and other awards shall be given to deserving individuals and units. This
may be held jointly and concurrently by all the units grouped together. |
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Graduation in a CAT Unit each year, Certificates of Completion shall be
awarded to all graduates. |
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SUBJECTS/PROGRAMS
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NO.
OF PERIODS
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Orientation to CAT programs to the National Service Law |
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AFP History and Organization |
2
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Military Drills and Ceremonies |
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Military Courtesy and Discipline |
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Milirary Leadership Command |
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Outstanding Phil. Military Campaign |
2
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Elementary Map reading and Execises |
2
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Orientation to U.S. Rifle and Caliber 30 ml. |
3
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Preparatory Markmanship |
5
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Introduction to Civil Military Operation |
3
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a. AFP Home Defense Program |
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b. AFP Civil Relations Program |
3
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Military First Aid |
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| 12.
Marches and Bivouac |
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