UNIT I

HISTORY OF NSTP AND NEUST

Overview

This unit gives you an idea of the importance of the National Service Training Program (NSTP). This
unit will orient the students in RA 9163 or the law on the National Service Training Program.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson I will be able to:

1. Know the history and importance of NSTP Program.;

2. Cite and understand the legal basis of NSTP, and
3. Relate or apply the concepts discussed to the different real-life situations.

Lesson Proper

HISTORY OF NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP)

Service is rendered in many ways. It is the act of doing something with someone or for any cause
without expecting anything in return. In the National Service Training Program (NSTP), service is done either
through military ways or non-military ways. Service by applying military science is done through Reserve
Officer Training Corps (ROTC) while non –military service is done through the Civic Welfare Training Service
(CWTS) and Literacy Training Service (LTS).

The National Service Training Program (NSTP) started when Commonwealth Act No. 1, otherwise
known as the “National Defense Act”, was passed into a law. It is an act to provide for the 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). Commonwealth Act No. 1 required
the male college students, to render 2 years (4 semesters) of Military Training to be reserved cadets for the
national defense of the Philippines.

On August 8, 1980, the amendment of Commonwealth Act No. 1 gave existence to Presidential
Decree No. 1706, also known as the “National Service Law”. It mandates compulsory national service from
all the citizens of the Philippines. It is divided into three main component programs namely: Civic Welfare
Service (CWTS), Law Enforcement Service (LES) and Military Service (MS). Since it was a requirement in
tertiary education, male college students were given the option to choose from the components
mentioned.

The implementation of the National Service law was suspended by the Presidential Memorandum
Order No. 1 of Late President Corazon C. Aquino briefly after the ouster of Marcos. They changed it to Basic
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), effective school year 1986-1987.

In the year 1991, the Basic ROTC Course was modified to Expanded ROTC Program through the
Implementing Rules and Regulation of Republic Act No 7077. They modified it so college students will take
military subjects in the first curriculum year and choose among the following components (Military Training
Service, Civic Welfare Service, and Law Enforcement Service) in the second-year curriculum.

On March 18, 2001, a floating corpse wrapped in a carpet was found on the Pasig River. Their hands
were bound and the face was wrapped with packing tape. That body was identified as Mark Welson Chua.
He was 19-year-old engineering student of University of Santo Tomas (UST). The death of this cadet, who
was reported to be a victim of illegal ROTC practices, led to an unexpected massive protest among college
students together with their concerned parents who are against the ROTC Program. The scandals and
controversies led them to a proposal to change the Expanded ROTC Program into “National Service
Program”. However, another proposal was created before the National Service Program was able to
prosper. The proposal is what we know now as the National Service Training Program (NSTP).

A new and latest amendment was brought for creating the Republic Act9163,which is also known
as the “National Service Training Program” (
http://www.vnseameo.org/InternationalConference2010/Full%20Papers/English/Amparo_Talag.doc) - (NSTP)
it is signed into law on January 23, 2002, and the implementation of this Act commenced in the school year
of 2002-2003. NSTP comprises three program components namely: Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS),
Literacy Training Service (LTS), and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). (
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REPUBLIC ACT NO.9163 (January 23, 2002)

• This Act shall be known as the "National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001"
• an act establishing the NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) for tertiary level students,
amending for the purpose republic act no. 7077 and presidential decree no. 1706, and for other
purposes.

The National Service Training Program is a program designed to develop and enhance civic
consciousness and defense preparedness among the Filipino youth by developing ethics of service,
nationalism, and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three program components. (
https://www.slideshare.net/JohnAdrianCA/introduction-to-nstp )

COMPONENTS OF NSTP

For those courses involving military services though optional, it is highly recommended to take the
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). All incoming freshmen students in the Tertiary Level are required
and may choose from the three components to wit:

1. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). A program tailored to provide military training for tertiary
level students to motivate, train, organize, and mobilize them for national preparedness. The year
2019 is significant in Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) as President Rodrigo Duterte
announced his desire to make the Reserve Officer Training Corps mandatory in senior high school.

2. Literacy Training Service (LTS). A program tailored to develop students to become educators of
literacy and numeracy skills to the school children, less privileged out of school youth, and other
segments of our society in need of their service.
 3. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS). Program activity is contributory to the general welfare and
the betterment of life of the members of the community, the upgrading of its facilities, especially
those devoted to improving health, quality of education, environment protection,
entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and the morals of the citizenry.

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 fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be required, under
conditions provided by 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 and civic affairs.

GUIDELINES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM (NSP) AT THE HIGHER
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

1. All entering tertiary level of students, male and female starting AY 2002-2003, undertake training
in any of the three (3) components (MS, CWS, ES) of the National Service Program (NSP) of their
choice as a requirement for graduation in any baccalaureate degree.
2. For the second semester foray 2001-2002 students who passed MS 11 under the Expanded Reserve
Officers Training Corps (E-ROTC), may either continue or opt to enroll in any of the two (2)
components.
3. All male non-freshmen tertiary level students who have not taken the E-ROTC Program shall be
covered by Guideline Number 1.
4. Students shall follow the policies and guidelines governing the program they opt to undergo, as
may be required by the lead agencies DND, CHED, and DILG.
5. All Freshmen student trainees shall initially undertake 5 common Basic Training Module (CBTM),
to a semester for a total of 51 hours. Those who have taken MS 1 in AY 2001-2002 or earlier shall
be considered to have complied with the CBTM requirements.
6. A preference Survey shall be administered to student trainees towards the end of CBTM.
7. The office of student services (OSS) of CHED shall serve as the National Secretariat for the NSP in
higher education.
 8. CHED Regional Offices (CHEDRos) shall designate a Regional Coordinator who will monitor the
implementation in Higher Educational Institution (HEIs) under the jurisdiction, in coordination with
the Regional DND and DILG offices. He/she shall render periodic progress reports as may be
required and necessary to the CHEDRO in the area.
9. Each HEI shall similarly designate a Program Coordinator who will monitor the implementation of
the NSP in their prospective colleges/universities and shall render periodic reports as may be
required and necessary to the CHEDRO in their area.
10. Establishment of National Service Program Office (NSPO) in HEIs and designation of its Over-all
Coordinator Commandant shall have the approval of the DND, through the AFP Chief of Staff.
11. The current DMST Facilities of HEIs, which shall henceforth be called the National Service Program
Office (NSPO), shall be made available for use in the implementation of the NSP Program.
12. Trainors, Coordinators, and implementors of the NSP, MS, CWS, and LES shall undergo training for
the uniform interpretation and implementation of the programs to be conducted by DND, CHED,
and DILG in collaboration with other concerned agencies.
13. Orientation and Information campaign shall be conducted by the CHEDROs and HEIs for the school
administration and other concerned program stakeholders, in coordination with OSS-CHED.
14. Coordination with the Philippine Nation a Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP) on the matter concerning Les and MS implementation respectively shall be done by HEIs
whenever necessary
15. All schools may charge and collect an NSP from each student trainee equivalent to 1.5
units/semester.
16. Fees collected shall form part of the Trust Fund, which shall be managed by the school, exclusively
for the operation of the NSP and as per its accredited curriculum/POI.
17. Seventy percent (70%) of the NSP fee collected shall be proportionally allocated to the three (3)
programs according to its number of enrollees; the remaining thirty percent (30%) shall be used to
cover unprogrammed expenses related to NSP implementation.
18. Each coordinator shall prepare a Program of Expenses (POE) of their respective NSP component,
to be consolidated by the Over-all Project Coordinator (Commandant), and submitted to the school
head of the HEI for the approval.
19. Certificate of completion shall be issued by the Over-all coordinator (Commandant) to student
trainees who have successfully complied with the program requirements upon the
recommendation of the respective Program Coordinators.
20. HEIS shall provide group insurance coverage chargeable to the NSP trust fund for all student
trainees. Parent’s consent/waivers shall be required when undertaking off-campus activities.
21. Cross enrolment shall be allowed if the program component chosen by the students is not offered
in the HEI where he/she is enrolled in.
22. DND shall remain the Overall lead agency in the implementation of the NSP.
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NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) started in June 1908as a vocational
course at the Wright Institute in San Isidro, Nueva Ecija where young Filipinos were trained in woodworking
and basic telegraphy. Said vocational course lasted until SY 1927-1928 when the general secondary school
was transferred to Cabanatuan City.
 However, on June 9, 1929, the school continued its operation in San Isidro, under a new name,
Nueva Ecija Trade School (NETS) with woodworking as the vocational course offered in addition to the
existing secondary curriculum inherited from the Wright Institute.

To meet the increasing demand for vocational education in the whole province, the trade school
was transferred on June 7, 1931, to Cabanatuan City. Enrolment increased; however, the program was
interrupted in December 1941 by the outbreak of the Second World War in the Pacific.

Immediately after the war, the trade school was reopened on September 6, 1945, Rehabilitation
program took place. The trade school continued with its mission of meeting the vocational and manpower
needs of students coming from both Nueva Ecija and the nearby provinces. On June 8, 1948, a course in
dressmaking was opened and female students were admitted to the School. A few years later, food trades
and cosmetology courses were also offered.
On May 8, 1953, the NETS was converted into the Central Luzon School of Arts and Trades (CLSAT)
under Republic Act No. 845. CLSAT was recognized as a center of manpower/vocational training for both
youths and adults not only in the province but also in the whole Region III.
Series of developments continued until the CLSAT was converted into the Central Luzon
Polytechnic College (CLPC) under Republic Act No. 3998 which was signed on June 18, 1964, by then-
President Diosdado Macapagal.
Thirty-four years later, the CLPC, under the leadership of President Gemiliano C. Calling, was
converted into a specialized university, the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology under the
Republic Act. No 8612.

The Bill converting CLPC into NEUST was signed on February 19, 1998, by Speaker Jose de Venecia.
It was forwarded to President Fidel V. Ramos on February 24, 1998, and lapsed into law on March 27, 1998.
The University, therefore, ensures that the requirements of business, industry, services, and other
sectors as well as the needs of the local, regional and national development for high-quality professionals
and highly skilled middle-level manpower are addressed.
The leadership of Dr. Callingas the first University President ended up when he died on July 5,
2006. The baton of leadership was turned over to Dr. Hilario C. Ortiz as Acting President and then finally,
he was formally sworn into office on August 5, 2007, as the Second University President. On August 4, 2011,
Atty. Hilario C. Ortiz, Ph. D. was again given another four-year term as University President.
Dr. Feliciana P. Jacoba was appointed as the third University President on February 10, 2016, and
in 2019 she was re-appointed for her second term as university president. Dr. Jacoba already made a mark
on the history of NEUST as the First Woman President of the University.

Mission and Vision

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 a locally responsive and internationally relevant and recognized University of Science and
Technology

THE TAGLINE
Transforming communities through Science and Technology

CORE VALUES
Nationalism
Excellence
Unity
Spiritually
Transparency

Considering the state of S and T education in the Philippines, the following are possible areas of
assistance and cooperation for SUCs:

• Conduct of research and development projects;

• Scholarship grants for undergraduate, masters, and doctoral, degree on science and
technology;
• Library books grant;
• Laboratory equipment grant;
• Continuing Education Program from Science and Technology teachers;
• Provision of employment opportunities for science graduates;
• Maintenance and upgrading of Science and Technology programs and R and D centers; and
• Faculty Exchange Program.
References:

Espinas, Arnold L., Ferrer, Melchor P., Dalanagin. Propecasio D., Santos, Miguel R., De Jesus Marilyn T.,
Cabasag, Julius F. (2011) Reference test in NSTP. Mutya Publishing

Handbook on Community Training Programs for Participatory, ISF. Manila; Central for Rural Technology
Development, Philippine Business for Social Progress,1999

Sonia Gasilla, Ed.d. Edeliza Dela Cruz-Lazo, Palino M. Mapue, NSTP (Literacy Training Service 1)

Study Guide in NSTP 1 for NEUST students (2019)

Online References:

http://www.vnseameo.org/InternationalConference2010/Full%20Papers/English/Amparo_Talag.doc)

https://www.coursehero.com/file/p2trb7a9/appropriating-funds-therefore-and-for-other-purposes-under-
the-government-of/

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basics/