LESSON 1 - WEEK 1 Segment 1: NSTP Brief History

The NSTP for Nation Building Looking back in year 1935

Gain Attention 1935 - Commonwealth Act No.1/National Defense
Mabuhay Batang 641!!! Act Under the government of President Manuel L.
Quezon, started the reservist system in the
Welcome to the Philippine College of Criminology National Philippine national defense ROTC or military training
Service Training Program (NSTP) Civic Welfare Training college students, are required to finish 2 years
Service (CWTS) course! I sincerely hope that as you (equivalent to 4 semester)
accomplish your course and lessons, you will be able to
share your ideas, experiences and help build a community Philippines battles in World War 2
of socially responsible students. The war saw ROTC products in action for the first
Content and learning guidance time. Cadets from different Metro Manila units took
part in the defense of Bataan and after the
"The youth is the hope of the motherland." - Dr. Jose Rizal surrender of the last American bastion in the
Are you familiar with the song Kabataan para sa archipelago.
kinabukasan by Francis Magalona? It beautifully depicts
how promising the Filipino youth can be.
1980 - Presidential Decree No. 1706 National
Service Law
"...gamitin ang talino, maging tunay na bayani, makabagong Mandated compulsory national service to all Filipino
Pilipino Sulong kabataan, ipakita ang lakas, tunay at wagas citizens; It was composed of 3 main program
na pag-asa ng bukas Nasa palad mo ang kapalaran" components namely:
Your role, therefore, in shaping the future of our nation is 1. Civic Welfare Service (CWS)
very significant. Even our 1987 constitution recognized this.
Stated in Section 13, Article II: 2. Law Enforcement Service (LES)

"The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation- 3. Military Service (MS)
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 1986-1987 Republic Act No. 7077
encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs." The Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines
Reservist Law under Pres. Corazon C. Aquino; it
paved the way for the conceptualization of the basic
See? It's right there in our constitution - YOU Batang 641 Reserve Officers Training Corps. Student protests
are a valuable constituent of our country. With all your because Basic Reserve Training Corps (ROTC) were
potential, idealism and energy, YOU are capable of doing a tainted with anomalies.
lot of things for the good of others-to be of service to OUR
nation. With his hands and feet tied and face wrapped in
cloth and packing tape. The autopsy report showed
YOU can serve in a lot of ways. This is the concept that sludge in his lungs, indicating he was alive when he
shaped the National Service Training Program. This is what was thrown into the river.
the program seeks to shape in YOU.
The NSTP Act of 2001- was conceptualized by
former CHED Secretary Dr. Ester A. Garcia
The following timeline would give you a glimpse on the
evolution of the youth's contribution to national service
Former Pres. Gloria Macapacal Arroyo - signed the
NSTP Law in response to the public clamor of reform
the Reserve Officers' Training Corps or ROTC to
 NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM or NSTP Segment 3: The Three Program Components of
(R.A 9163) NSTP What is the difference among CWTS, LTS and
ROTC?
CWTS and LTS deal with civic enhancement while
Segment 2: Implementing Rules and Regulations ROTC focuses on defense or military preparedness.
of NSTP To understand further, Section 3 of Republic Act No.
NSTP Law is geared towards enhancing civic consciousness 9163, the three program components of NSTP are
and defense preparedness in the youth by developing in defined as:
them the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing
training in any of its (3) program components, especially
designed to inspire the youth to actively participate and 1. RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS
contribute to the general welfare. Refers to the program component institutionalized
What is RA 9163? under Section 38 and 39 of Republic Act No. 7077,
designed provide military training to tertiary level
Republic Act No. 9163 is an act establishing the National students in order to motivate, train, organize and
Service Training Program or NSTP (For tertiary level mobilize them for national defense preparedness;
students) amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7077
and PD no. 1706.
Mark Welson Chua - a student of the University of Sto. 2. LITERACY TRAINING SERVICE
Tomas, whose death is widely believed to be linked to his Refers to the program component designed to train
exposé of anomalies in the ROTC Unit of the university. students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to
Chua received death threats after his revelations. The new school children, out of school youths, and other
ROTC commandant advised him to undergo security segments of the society in need of their services;
training at Fort Bonifacio. On March 15, 2001 he was and
supposed to meet an agent but he was never seen alive
again.
Three days later, his decomposing body wrapped in a 3. CIVIC WELFARE TRAINING SERVICE
carpet floated in the dirty waters of Pasig River. Provides activities contributory to the general
welfare and betterment of life of the members of
the community or the enhancement of its facilities,
What is meant by the NSTP? especially those devoted to improving health,
The National Service Training Program (NSTP) is defined education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety,
under Republic Act No. 9163, Section 3, as a program recreation, and moral of the citizenry and other
aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense social welfare services.
preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of THESE THREE COMPONENTS DIFFER IN
service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of SPECIALIZATION.
its three program components.
• ROTC focuses on the military science training
wherein students are trained in preparation for war,
How can NSTP enhance civic consciousness and defense while CWTS and LTS deal with civic enhancement
preparedness? through community immersion programs.

Since NSTP is a training, civic consciousness can be • THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LTS AND CWTS IS THE
enhanced by doing community immersion which is an PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
integral part of Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and -Literacy Training Service (LTS) is designed to train
Literacy Training Service (LTS) while defense preparedness future teachers of the nation for eradicating
is enhanced through the Reserve Officers Training Corps illiteracy of children and out of school youths, while
(ROTC).
 Civic Welfare Training (CWTS) is designed to
promote general welfare to the community.
Is every first year student covered by the NSTP Law?
Synthesis
Yes, every first year student starting school year 2002-2003,
The National Service Training Program is a required
male or female, enrolled in any baccalaureate degree and
course mandated by law. It is not just a
in at least two years technical vocational or associate
requirement, it's not just another subject--- it is a
course is required to complete at least one of the three
preparation and opportunity for you to be of service
components of the NSTP as a graduation requirement as
to others and to be a better citizen. It gives you the
stipulated in Republic Act No. 9163, Section 4A.
chance to be socially involved and have deeper
awareness of yourself in relation to others. NSTP
also endows you with theoretical and practical
All Filipino students are mandated to take NSTP. That is
knowledge along with experiences that are needed
why you and the rest of your classmates are taking it. After
for good citizenship and community service.
all, everyone is a citizen of this country and everyone
should serve the country. It opens a window for you to see the current
situation of your community and the country,
especially now that we are all suffering from Covid-
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, here at PCCR only the CWTS 19 pandemic. At the same time, it trains you to
is offered. Now that you are more knowledgeable on the respond to the present challenges, enhancing your
history and nature of the NSTP, this provides several capability for national service.
possibilities for you as a student. Considering that the
population of the country is composed of relatively young
citizens, your choice can be a meaningful experience in the LESSON 2 (WEEK 3) - GOOD CITIZENSHIP
process of nation-building. And you know what? After you VALUES (Part 1)
finish CWTS, you will become members of the National
Service Content and learning guidance
A good Filipino citizen is one who plays an active
and intelligent role as a member of the community.
Reserve Corps. You can be tapped by the State for civic He is one who fulfills his duties and obligations to
welfare activities, especially in times of calamities or the government and society. Her possesses the
disasters. traits of respectfulness, courtesy and consideration
By now, you must have realized that THE HEART OF NSTP IS for parents and elders and for others. He observes
SERVICE-- service to your fellow man. Would you agree punctuality, promptness, and good moral conduct.
with me if I say that service to others should actually be You can become a good citizen by living in
done with or without legislation? That it should naturally accordance with the good citizenship values derived
reign in the heart of everyone. However, before you can from the Preamble of the 1987 Constitution:
claim to have helped other people improve the quality of
their lives, as the program aims to do, you must begin with
yourself as a student, as a son/daughter, as a citizen. As the "We the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid
Filipino Diplomat and Pulitzer Prize winner Carlos P. Romulo of Almighty Godin order to build a just humane
stated in his book, I walked with Heroes: society and establish a Government that shall
embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the
common good, conserve and develop our
"The reinvigoration of the national spirit must take place in patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our
the grass roots, in every city, town and barrio in the posterity, the blessings of independence and
Philippines, and it must start among our own people... To democracy under the rule of law and a regime of
be a worthy citizen of the world one must first prove truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do
himself to be a good Filipino." ordain and promulgate this constitution."
 "Buong pusong tinatanggap ko ang kamatayan para sa
Panginoon, kung ako man ay may sanlibong buhay, lahat ng
Let us now explore and discuss in detail the values that are
iyon ay iaalay ko sa Kanya."-San Lorenzo Ruiz
instilled in us and face the challenge of living a life in
accordance with it. This is the basic value of a good Filipino citizen. As a
Christian, you are asked to put God in the center of
your lives and communicate with Him by means of
The Filipino values presented in the Preamble have been prayers. You should look at Him as your ultimate
simplified and categorized into the following: source, one with infinite powers, to help you in your
work, to enable you to meet your needs and to get
you out of trouble and crisis. With this experience,
I. Pagkamaka-Diyos (Spirit of Faith) you become fully aware of the things you can
accomplish when you live a life of faith.
A. Faith in the Almighty God (imploring the aid of Almighty
God)
B. Respect for Life It is ironic, however, that in a country where citizens
are innately "maka-diyos", many acts violating the
C. Order
laws of God are committed each day. How then can
D. Work it be that you ask for God's help and guidance then
go against His wishes?
E. Concern for the Family and Future Generations

Let us read this STORY BY BRO. ANDREW MARIA,

II. Pagkamaka-Tao (Reverence for Life)
MMHC
A. Love
Faith Alone
B. Freedom (independence and democracy)
A devout widow who was known to be a living saint
C. Peace D.Truth was crossing a bridge with her child when an
accident happened. Her son fell off the bridge and
E. Justice
plunged into the deep water below. At this, some
men got ready to jump into the water to save the
child. However, the widow forbade them. "Do not
III. Pagkamaka-Bayan (Zeal for Service)
move," she told the men, "my faith alone can save
A. Unity the child. 'After she had said this, the widow knelt
on the bridge and prayed with great faith. In a short
B. Equality
while, the child drowned and died. The widow wept.
C. Respect for Law and Government (rule of law)
This story teaches us that Faith alone, without work,
D. Patriotism (conserve and develop our patrimony) is useless.

E. Common Good
You have to remember that as Batang 641 and
future leaders of this country, you have to put your
IV. Pagkamaka-Kalikasan. (Concern for the environment)
faith into action, live a life that is based on good
values; and serve as an inspiration to others who
struggle with their own faith in Almighty God.
Segment 1: PAGKAMAKA-DIYOS (Spirit of Faith)
A. The Good Citizenship Value of Faith in the Almighty God
B.The Good Citizenship Value of Respect for Life
 Your life and humanity is a gift from God. You are
created from His image and likeness. This Makes
Hard work, quality work and honest work are what makes a
you a person of worth and dignity. In turn, you
citizen a good, productive and self-reliant member of the
should uphold and recognize others' dignity as
society.
persons and grow to appreciate their worth by
keeping an open mind and charitable attitude so
you may be able to appreciate others' giftedness
It is also important that you have the right values
and special roles.
and attitude towards your work and dealings. You
Your body is God's temple, it is sacred and by all means, should always remember that no matter how much
you should be responsible for it because any form of work you do, what counts in the end is not the
violence against it defies the sanctity of life. Natural human volume of work but the amount of love you put into
rights protect you from anything that endangers your life your work. Learn to work with love, integrity, and
and wellbeing. You should also be responsible for honesty to achieve excellent results.
upholding the rights of others. You shall not be an advocate
E. The Good Citizenship Value of Concern for the
of violence or any means that may harm the life and dignity
Family and Future Generations
of others.
Respetuhin natin ang ating ina, ilaw siya ng tahanan
Bigyang galang ang ama, at ang payo ang susudan At
Life is precious. It is your duty to respect, protect, nurture sa magkakapatid, kailangan ay magmahalan Dapat
and preserve human life from the moment of its lang ay pag usapan ang hindi nauuwaan
conception.
- Francis Magalona "Mga Kababayan ko"

C. The Good Citizenship Value of Order

This value emphasizes that your family is a gift from
The value of Order is doing "first things first." It is simply God and that utmost attention must be focused on
doing the right thing at the right time and the right place the family as a sanctuary of life and a core unit of
without hesitation. society.
Order entails the discipline of mind, emotion and action. You draw inspiration and strength from your family
We need these so that we can live a peaceful, successful and in return you are expected to do your
and productive life. Otherwise, it will trigger situations of responsibilities as a member of the family to keep it
panic, unrest, confusion, havoc and anarchy. intact and strong against the forces that tend to
destroy its values and sense of unity.
You should understand that the value of Order is important
in your quest to improve yourselves as citizens. You should A family is worth more than any worldly gain. Be
learn to strive hard in arranging your lives in a certain way vigilant and possess the resolve to always value your
that will allow you to be more productive. family as your most precious gift next to your life.
Be strengthened by love, understanding and mutual
respect for all members of your family.
D. The Good Citizenship Value of Work
"Give fish to a man and he will have food for a day, teach
Segment 2: PAGKAMAKA-TAO (Reverence for Life)
him how to fish and he shall have food to eat throughout
his lifetime"-Confucius

A. The Good Citizenship Value of LOVE"

Work is a gift and it has become part of your nature and Ang tenga kapag pinagdikit korteng puso...
destiny. God has given you talents to use as investments in Extension ng puso ang tenga, kaya kapag marunong
your work and in return you are expected to settle for kang makinig, marunong kang magmahal."--Bob
nothing less than excellent results. Ong
 Peace begins with you. It is a God-given gift that must be
nurtured by prayer. This can be attained and sustained
Love means so much to us simply because love is
when you have strong faith in God, concern for others, and
the answer to our many questions during these
loyalty to your country.
trying times. It is by love that you care, respect,
accept, forgive and trust. You should be a person of ace, a builder of harmony among
your fellow man.
You should strive hard to foster the value of peace
Maybe not all of us ever learned how to live in love which
in your personal endeavors, abhor all means of
holds us back to love others. This is what the Almighty God
violence and have order in your affairs.
wants you to learn: learn to love.
Love entails sacrifice, responsibility and service. It binds us
together as a nation and serves as the key to our national D. The Good Citizenship Value of TRUTH
progress. Let love be in the beginning, the middle and the
"Nothing conquers except the truth; the victory of
end of our history as a nation.
truth is charity" -St. Augustine

B.The Good Citizenship Value of FREEDOM

The value of truth is living and loving passionately
"Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having with honesty and sincerity.
the right to do what we ought" -Pope John Paul II
Truth is important our society because it is a
condition for freedom. It necessitates transparency,
honesty, integrity, sincerity, courage and humility.
You value Freedom by giving due recognition and respect to
The truth also demands sacrifices and efforts but it
your individuality as persons with human rights and duties.
is a worthy cause that highlights your own capacity
Freedom is never without the virtue of responsibility.
as a person to do well and live with integrity.
Freedom is the power to act or not to act. God gave our
You are a person of integrity; let truth strengthen
lives, and with that comes the freedom to choose what you
your character by honesty and responsibility.
want to make with it.
Honesty should be applied in all your roles in life
The freedom our nation is enjoying now is the fruit of love, because the truth will set you free and it should
hardship and sacrifices of our ancestors. EDSA I and II are always prevail. As the saying goes, there is no truth
examples of events in our history as a nation that showed and no good in lies"
how we protected our freedom from tyrant leaders and
anarchy.
E.The Good Citizenship Value of JUSTICE
You should practice freedom with a clear understanding of
its limits, with a sense of discipline and chastity which will You value Justice by means of promoting ethical
lead you to love your fellow man, understand their plight, practices that enhance the essence of social justice.
and do what is good and right while avoiding what is wrong It also means the promotion of a healthy and
and evil. humane working condition, fair and legal labor
practices, correct use of power, moving purposefully
away from graft, corruption and other evils.
C.The Good Citizenship Value of PEACE
Justice is significant in our lives because it
"Peace means serenity of mind, simplicity of heart and guarantees a society that respects human dignity,
tranquility of soul" -St. Augustine security, and one that gives everyone an
opportunity to pursue posterity, development and
You value Peace by doing well for others and for your
happiness.
country, living and working together in harmony and
avoiding violence as a way of settling disputes. Let me share with you a story that will simply show
you that Justice is giving every man his due.
 To Every Man His Due
Institute for Development Education Center for Research
and Communication
There was once a poor farmer who would come to town
every day in order to supply a baker with homemade
bibingka. In exchange for five pounds of bibingka, the baker
would give the farmer five pounds of bread for his family.
One day, the baker decided to weigh the bibingka. He
discovered that the bibingka was one pound short. This
made the baker very angry, and he accused the farmer of
having cheated him. But the farmer very calmly declared,
"You see sir, I am poor and I have no weights at home. So I
take the five pounds of bread you give me and use it as a
standard. In this way, I am sure of giving you an equal
amount of bibingka."