National Service Training Program I

What is NSTP?
NSTP (National Service Training Program) is a civic education and defense preparedness
program for Filipino college students.
Established under Republic Act No. 9163 in 2001.
Aims to develop nationalism, civic responsibility, and community involvement in the youth.
Three components:

1. CWTS (Civic Welfare Training Service): Community service and improvement.

2. LTS (Literacy Training Service): Trains students to teach literacy and numeracy.
3. ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps): Military training for national defense.

NSTP Components
CWTS (Civic Welfare Training Service)
Focuses on activities that contribute to the general welfare and betterment of life in the
community.
Examples: Health, education, environment, and disaster preparedness programs.

LTS (Literacy Training Service)

Trains students to become literacy and numeracy teachers.
Target beneficiaries: Children, out-of-school youth, and other segments of society who need
basic education.

ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps)

Provides military training to prepare students for national defense.
Instills discipline, leadership, and patriotism.
Graduates may become part of the military reserve force.

Evolution of NSTP
1. 1935 - National Defense Act (Commonwealth Act No. 1)

Made military service mandatory for all Filipino males.

Foundation for ROTC in colleges and universities.

1. 1980 - Presidential Decree No. 1706 (National Service Law)

Issued by President Ferdinand Marcos.

 Required national service from all citizens, including:

1. 1987 - Philippine Constitution

Emphasized the role of youth in nation-building.

Civic Welfare Service
Law Enforcement Service
Military Service
Article II, Section 4: Government's duty to serve and protect the people.
Article II, Section 13: Encouraged civic, military, and social training for the youth.

1. 2001 - Death of Mark Welson Chua

UST student who exposed corruption in the ROTC program.

His death sparked public outrage and calls for reform.

1. 2002 - Republic Act No. 9163 (NSTP Law)

Signed on January 23, 2002.

Created the National Service Training Program (NSTP).
Made military training optional.
Introduced CWTS, LTS, and ROTC.

Legal Bases of NSTP

1. 1987 Philippine Constitution

Article II, Section 13: Recognizes the vital role of youth in nation-building.
Article II, Section 4: Government's duty to serve and protect the people, allowing for
mandatory military or civil service.

1. Commonwealth Act No. 1 (National Defense Act of 1935)

Requires all citizens to render military service when needed.

Basis for ROTC in higher education institutions (HEIs).

1. Presidential Decree No. 1706 (National Service Law of 1980)

National service is a civic duty.

Categorized service into Civic Welfare, Law Enforcement, and Military Service.

1. Republic Act No. 7077 (Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act of 1991)

Institutionalized military reservist training and ROTC.

1. Republic Act No. 9163 (NSTP Act of 2001)

Enacted on January 23, 2002.

Created NSTP with options: CWTS, LTS, or ROTC.
 Made NSTP mandatory for all incoming college students.

Eligibility for NSTP

1. All first-year students:

Enrolled in baccalaureate degree programs (e.g., BS, BA).

Or in at least two-year technical-vocational courses.

1. Students from public or private higher education institutions (HEIs):

Including universities, colleges, and technical-vocational schools.

Must be officially enrolled and physically fit.

1. Both male and female students:

Before NSTP, only male students were required to take ROTC.

Management of NSTP
1. Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

Oversees NSTP implementation in colleges and universities.

Ensures compliance with NSTP policies and guidelines for CWTS and LTS.

1. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

Manages NSTP programs in technical-vocational institutions.

Supervises non-degree or short-term courses with NSTP components.

1. Department of National Defense (DND)

Supervises the ROTC component.

Oversees military training and manages the Citizen Armed Forces Reserve.

1. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and TVET Institutions

Each school has its own NSTP Office or Coordinator.

Implement the program, facilitate enrollment, and coordinate with CHED, TESDA, or DND.

Good Citizenship
Bill of Rights (Article 3 of the 1987 Constitution)
Guarantees and protects the fundamental rights and freedoms of every Filipino citizen.
Limits the power of the government.
Selected Sections of Article 3
Section 1: Right to life, liberty, and property; due process and equal protection.
Section 2: Right against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Section 3: Right to privacy of communication and correspondence.
Section 4: Freedom of speech, expression, and the press.
Section 5: Freedom of religion.
Section 6: Liberty of abode and right to travel.
Section 7: Right to information on matters of public concern.
Section 8: Right to form unions, associations, or societies.
Section 9: Right against taking of private property without just compensation.
Section 12: Rights of a person under custodial investigation
Section 13: Right to bail and protection against excessive punishment
Section 14: Right to due process in criminal prosecution
Section 17: Right against self-incrimination
Section 19: Right against cruel, degrading, or inhuman punishment
Section 21: Protection against double jeopardy
Section 22: Prohibition of ex post facto laws and bills of attainder

Preamble
Introductory statement to the Constitution.
"We, the sovereign Filipino people...do ordain and promulgate this Constitution."

Clusters of Core Values

1. Maka-Diyos (Faith in God)

Faith in God
Respect for religious beliefs of others
Honesty
Love for truth
Integrity
Moral uprightness

1. Maka-tao (People-centered/Humane)

Respect for others

Empathy and compassion
Peace and non-violence
Fairness and justice
Upholding human rights

1. Makakalikasan (Environment-friendly)

Care for the environment

Conservation of natural resources
Responsible use of materials
 Sustainable practices

1. Makabansa (Patriotic/Nationalistic)

Love of country
Loyalty to the nation
Obedience to laws
Civic responsibility
National pride and cultural identity

Nationalism and Patriotism

The Philippine Flag
Designed by Emilio Aguinaldo (1897).
First unfurled on May 28, 1898, after the Battle of Alapan in Cavite.
Formally raised on June 12, 1898, during the declaration of Philippine independence in Kawit,
Cavite.
Republic Act No. 8491 (Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines) governs its use.

Symbols and Meanings

1. Three Stars: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
2. Sun and its eight rays: Freedom and the 8 provinces that first revolted against Spain (Manila,
Cavite, Batangas, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, and Laguna).
3. Blue Stripe: Peace, truth, justice, and patriotism.
4. Red Stripe: Courage, bravery, and the willingness to sacrifice for the country.
5. White Triangle: Equality and fraternity among Filipinos (and also the KKK).

Proper Display
Indoors: At the left of the observer.
Vertically: Triangle on top; blue field to the right (left of the observer) in time of peace, and the
red field to the right (left of the observer) in time of war.

Panunumpa sa Watawat
The Filipino pledge of allegiance to the flag.

The National Anthem

"Lupang Hinirang" symbolizes freedom, nationalism, and pride.

History
1. Music composed by Julian Felipe in 1898 as "Marcha Nacional Filipina".
2. First played on June 12, 1898, during the declaration of Philippine independence.
3. Lyrics written in Spanish by Jose Palma in 1899 ("Filipinas").
4. Translations over time: English versions created during the American Period.
5. "Lupang Hinirang" officially adopted as the title, with Filipino lyrics, in 1960s.
6. RA 8491 (1998) established the anthem's proper use and language (Filipino only).

The Motto of the Philippine Republic

Maka-Diyos, Maka-tao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa.
Section 39, RA 8491.

The Seal of the Republic of the Philippines

A symbol of the Republic.