Part 1 – Introduction

Lesson 1 – Palawan State University Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Note: At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
 Explain how they will contribute to achieve the PSU
Mission and Vision.
 Apply the PSU Core Values in promoting NSTP projects
and activities

PSU VISION
An Internationally recognized University that provides relevant and innovative education
and research for lifelong learning and sustainable development.
PSU MISSION
The Palawan State University is committed to upgrade people’s quality of life
by providing education opportunities through excellent
instruction, research and innovation, extension, production
services and transnational collaborations.

PSU CORE VALUES

E- Excellence in Service
Q- Quality Assurance
U- Unity in Diversity
A- Advocacy for sustainable development
L- Leadership by example
I- Innovation
T- Transparency
Y- Youth Empowerment
 Lesson 2 - History of National Service Training Program

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

 Identify the Goals and Objectives of the Program.
 Describe the significance of the NSTP Act of 2001
or Republic Act 9163.

Aims of the Program:

1. Familiarize students with the NSTP law, its concepts, legal implications and its
implementation at Palawan State University;
2. Conduct NSTP activities and projects that contribute to the betterment of life of the
members of the community;
3. Mobilize students in activities and projects contributory to the development of the
immediate locality or community, making them apply what they have learned from
the trainings attended or participated in; and
4. Produce students that are civic – conscious, service- oriented and with enhanced
intellectual, moral, spiritual, technical and social well- being.

History of NSTP
(Syjuco, J.G. Military Education in the Philippines)

EARLY YEARS (Reserve Officers Training Course - ROTC)

● The Spanish years. During the Spanish colonial years, there was a
training course, similar to what is presently known as ROTC, at the
University of Sto. Tomas.
● Modern ROTC beginnings. To most contemporary writers, real ROTC in
this country did not start until 1912, when military instruction was
conducted at the University of the Philippines.
● ROTC in World War II. Records show that the products of ROTC were
called to the colors in 1942 and during the occupation, proved their worth
on the battlefield.
● Post-war training. Executive Order No. 59 made the inclusion of the
ROTC course in the respective curricula mandatory for all colleges and
universities.
POST MARCOS ERA (Citizen Military Training)
● The CMT years. Citizen Military Training replaced ROTC.
● The Return of ROTC. Republic Act 7077 or the AFP Reservist Act.
 PRESENT
● ROTC Crisis of 2001. Student protests threatened the very existence of
ROTC.
● Mandatory No – More. RA 9163 ended the mandatory taking of ROTC
courses in the Philippines. It also established the National Service
Reserve, Corps.

Legal Basis of NSTP

R.A 9163 also known as the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 was
created from the combination of Senate Bill 3593. This Program comprises the following
components: ROTC, CWTS and LTS, which are made optional so freshman students can choose
which to take from the start of their enrollment. State universities and colleges (SUCs) and other
institutions of higher learning are required to offer the ROTC and CWTS courses.
NSTP also known as “An Act Establishing the National Service Training Program
(NSTP) for Tertiary Level Students, Amending for the Purpose R.A No. 7077 and Presidential
Decree No. 1706 and for other Purposes” or Republic Act No. 9163. It was signed into law in
January 23, 2002 amidst the various calls of dissenting sectors for its abolition or reform.
It invoked the constitutional provision regarding the “duty of the state to serve and
protect its citizens”, specially Article II (Declaration of Principles and State Policies), Section 2,
which states that “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 fulfillment thereof, all citizens
may be required under conditions provided by the law, to render personal military or civil
service.”

Primary Objective
The primary objective of the NSTP law is to promote the role of the youth in building
nation. As such, it aims to encourage the youth to become civic and / or military leaders and
volunteers who could be called upon by the nation when their services are needed.

Three Components of NSTP

1. Civic Welfare Training Services (CWTS)
This is geared towards activities that have social impact such as those that could
contribute to “health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation
and morals of the citizenry.” It strengthens the importance of youth involvement
in broad programs or activities that will benefit the people.
 2. Literacy Training Services (LTS)
This is designed to train students to become teachers of literacy and numeracy
skills to school children, out – of school youth and other segments of society in
need of this service. Its emphasis is on the empowerment of people through
education.

3. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)

This was deemed equally important by the NSTP law (it maintained its existence
and nature mentioned in RA 7077). The primary objective of this component is to
prepare the youth for national defense, but this became a mere component course
of the program.

The NSTP requires male and female students to undergo the course (whether CWTS,
LTS or ROTC), they have chosen for two (2) semesters or one (1) academic year in contrast with
the mandatory ROTC before, which required male to take military training for four (4) semesters
or two (2) academic years. Students taking up NSTP will get three (3) units from taking the
program which means they get 1.5 credit units for every semester. Thus, in contrast to the
mandatory – yet free – ROTC, students will now have to pay for their NSTP. This includes the
former cadets of the ROTC who enjoyed the free reservist program. Also, the law states that
private learning institutions could offer one of the three options but requires state colleges and
universities to maintain their ROTC units together with an alternative unit from the two other
options. The law also limits the existence of the ROTC in private and vocational institutions
requiring them to have cadets for it to be called a unit, otherwise- and considering other factors
such as insufficient cadet number lack of logistics to support ROTC program of instruction
(POI), etc.- cross enrolling the students to other schools for their NSTP is an option.
The goal of the law and of the program is to harness the strength and capacity of the
youth to contribute to nation- building, thus the National Service Reserve Force is created to
enlist CWTS and LTS graduates equivalent to the Citizen, Armed Force of the ROTC.

Importance of National Service Training Program

 Build a sense of teamwork and loyalty;
 Provide discipline,
 Promote respect for others, and
 Encourage honesty and integrity.
*(Please upload this activity and assignment in your google classroom)
Activity 1.
Please answer the following:
1. After the discussion of the concepts of National Service Training Program as outlined
above, how will you, having a vital role in nation building, respond to the nation’s
call for civic service?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________.

2. Have you experienced participating in any community service? If yes, what is it?
What did you feel after participating in the said activity?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________.

3. Why do you think NSTP is part of your curriculum?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
___________________.

4. Give your expectations on the following:

a. NSTP – CWTS

b. PEERS

c. FACULTY
Assignments:
Answer the following briefly and with all your heart. (10pts each)
1. As a student of the Palawan State University, what contribution can you give to achieve
the PSU Mission and Vision?

2. As a student, what are your insights regarding the National Service Training Program?

3. Why is NSTP important to you as a student?

References:
(1) PSU Handbook
(2) PSU NSTP Manual
(3) NSTP Primer
(4) CWTS1Syllabus