Introduction to NSTP

INTRODUCTION TO
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING
PROGRAM (NSTP)
CHAPTER I
NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
Republic of the Philippines
NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Sumacab Main Campus, Cabanatuan City
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Prepared by:
John Adrian Adiaz
Dalyn Barela
Myra Bautista
Jerald Bosque
Krystallyn Malapascua
BSE 1A
NOVEMBER 2018

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION TO NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP)
Source: UP-NSTP YouTube Account
NSTP video primer by University of the Philippines – NSTP Office

The History of
National Service Training
Program (nstp)

The History of National Service Training Program
National Service Training Program (NSTP)
• Started with the passage of Commonwealth Act
No. 1 aka National Defense Act.
• An act to provide national defense of the
Philippines penalizing certain violations
thereof appropriating funds therefore, and
for other purposes.
• Under the government of
President Manuel L. Quezon (1935)
Manuel L. Quezon

Commonwealth Act No. 1 requires:
• College students, specifically males
• Finish 2 years or 4 semesters of Military Training to be reserved cadets
of the national defense of the country

• August 8, 1980, the Commonwealth Act No. 1 was amended to give existence to
• Presidential Decree No. 1706 or National Service Law
• Mandates compulsory national service to all citizens of the country
• Composed of three main component programs, namely:
• Civic Welfare Service (CWTS),
• Law Enforcement Service (LES), and
• Military Service.
• College students were given an option to choose one among these components to
comply as a requirement of tertiary education

• After the ouster of President Marcos…
• Implementation of the National Service Law
except the provisions of Military Service was
suspended by:
• Presidential Memorandum Order No. 1
• President Corazon C. Aquino
• It became Basic Reserve Officer Training
Corps (ROTC)
• Effective on SY 1986-1987
Corazon Aquino

• In the year 1991…
• The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 7077
modified the:
• Basic ROTC Course to Expanded ROTC Program as mandated
• The modification is composed of military subject in the first
year and any of the following components:
• MTS, CWTS, and LES in the second year curriculum

Coutesy: AKSYON TV Originals

• On March 18, 2001
• A dead body was found wrapped in a carpet and floating in the Pasig River
• The face was wrapped in packing tape and the hands and face were bounded
• Body was identified as Mark Welson Chua, 19 year old
• Engineering student
• University of Santo Tomas (UST)
• Reportedly a victim of illegal ROTC practices lead to a massive protest of the
college students and concerned parents against the ROTC program.
• Since then, Expanded ROTC program morphed into National Training Service
Program (NSTP)

• A new and latest amendment was
brought for creating the Republic Act
913
• Also known as National Service
Training Program
• Signed into law in January 23,
2002
• Implemented in SY 2002-2003
• Comprises of three program
components:
• Civic Welfare Training Service
(CWTS)
• Literacy Training Services
(LTS)
• Reserve Officer Training Corps
(ROTC)

Republic Act No. 9163
January 23, 2002

Republic Act No. 9163 January 23, 2002
• The act shall be known as the…
“National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001”
• an act establishing the NSTP for tertiary level students, amending for the purpose of
the RA 7077 and PD 1706 and for other purposes
• NSTP is designed to develop and enhance consciousness and defense
preparedness among the Filipino youth by developing the ethics of service,
nationalism, and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three program
components.

Components of nstp

Components of NSTP
a) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC)
• Designed to give military training to tertiary level students
• Aims to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national
preparedness
b) Literacy Training Service (LTS)
• Designed to train the students to become teachers of literacy and
numeracy skills
• Focuses on school children, out of school youth, and other segments of
society
c) Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
• Contributory to the general welfare and betterment of life for the members
of the community
• Or for the enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to
improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety,
recreation, and morals of the citizenry
For courses
involving military
services though
optional, it is
highly
recommended to
take the Reserve
Officer Training
Corps (ROTC).
All incoming
freshmen students
are required and
may choose among
the three
components.

Constitutional Basis of NSTPArt 2, 1987 Philippine Constitution

Constitutional Basis of NSTP Art 2, 1987 Philippine Constitution
Section 4
The prime duty of the
government is to serve and
protect the people. The
Government may call upon
the people to defend the
state and in the fulfilment
thereof, all citizens may be
required, under conditions
provided by the law, to
render personal, military or
civil service.
Section 5
The maintenance of
peace and order, the
protection of life, liberty,
and property, and
promotion of the general
welfare are essential for
the enjoyment by all the
people of the blessings of
democracy.
Section 13
The state recognizes the
vital role of the youth in
nation-building and shall
promote and protect
their physical, moral,
spiritual, intellectual and
social well-being. It shall
inculcate in the youth
patriotism and
nationalism, and
encourage their
involvement in public an
civic affairs.

Nueva Ecija University
of Science and TechnologyHistorical Background
Photo: Meinard Atencion

Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology historical background
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST)
• Started in June 1908
• Vocational school at the Wright Institute in San Isidro, Nueva Ecija
• Young Filipinos were trained in woodworking and basic telegraphy
• Vocational course lasted until SY 1927-1928 when the general secondary school
was transferred to Cabanatuan City
June 9, 1929
• School continued its operation in San Isidro
• New name: Nueva Ecija Trade School
(NETS)
• Woodworking as the additional vocational
course to the existing secondary curriculum
inherited from the Wright Institute.
Photo: John Adrian Adiaz

June 7, 1931
• Trade school was transferred to Cabanatuan City
• Enrolment increased
• The program was interrupted in December 1941 by the outbreak of World
War II in the Pacific
September 6, 1945
• Trade school was reopened
• Rehabilitation program took place.
• June 8, 1948 a course in dressmaking was
opened and female students were admitted
in the school
• Few years after, food trades and
cosmetology were also offered Photo: John Adrian Adiaz

May 8, 1953
• NETS was converted into the Central Luzon School of Arts and Trades (CLSAT)
• Republic Act No. 845
• Recognized as the center of manpower/vocational training in the whole region
June 18, 1964
• CLSAT was converted into the Central Luzon
Polytechnic College (CLPC)
• President Diosdado Macapagal

34 years later…
• CLPC was converted into the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST)
• President Gemiliano C. Calling
• Converted as specialized university
February 19, 1998
• The Bill converting CLPC to NEUST was signed
• Speaker Jose De Venecia
• Forwarded to President Fidel V. Ramos on
February 24, 1998
• Lapsed into law on March 27, 1998

Leadership
• Dr. Calling’s leadership and as the first university
president was ended when he died on July 5,
2006.
• Dr. Hilario C. Ortiz as Acting President and
formally sworn into office on August 5, 2007 as
the second university president and was given
another four years term on August 4, 2011
Dr. Feliciana P. Jacoba
• Third University President
• February 10, 2016
• First Woman President of the University University Pres. Feliciana Jacoba

Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
MISSION
To develop new knowledge and technologies
and transform human resources into
productive citizenry to bring about
development impact to local and international
communities.
VISION
NEUST is locally responsive and
internationally relevant and recognized
University of Science and Technology.
THE TAGLINE
Transforming Communities though Science and
Technology
CORE VALUES
Nationalism
Excellence
Unity
Spiritually
Transparency

Way back in the days gone by
Our School was just a simple
one
Now it moves to greater heights
With a symbol that will ever
shine
We give a toast to mentor zeal
Who works to make a Great
NEUST
Oh here is the country's pride
The NEUST
It thrives through all the years
Let's forever be loyal and true
Oh here is the nation's call
For better youth tomorrow
Hail to dear Alma Mater
Let us work with our might
Keep achieving for the glory
Of the Nueva Ecija University
of
Science and Technology
NEUST HYMN

Considering the state of S and T education in the Philippines the following are possible areas
of assistance and cooperation for SUC's:
• Conduct of research and development projects;
• Scholarship grants for undergraduate, masteral, and doctoral degree on science and
technology
• Library books grant
• Continuing Education Program from Science and Technology teachers
• Provision of employment opportunities for science and graduates
• Maintenance and upgrading pf Science and Technology programs and R and D
centers; and
• Faculty Exchange Program

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