NSTP Reports of Groups 1 to 4

Group 1: NSTSP in a nutshell

 National Service Training Program is a civic education and defense preparedness program for
students. Instituted on 23 July 2001 by R.A. 9163 (NSTP Act of 2001).
 NSTP is a curriculum requirement for all college students under this R.A. Students have two
options to choose from: Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) or Civil Welfare Training
Service (CWTS). A third option was also available which is Literacy Training Service (LTS).
 This law aims to address national defense needs and foster community engagement among youth.
 It aims at developing ethics of service and patriotism while training in any of its three program
components. It also aims to promote and integrate values education, transformational leadership,
patriotism, nationalism, community building, and national security.
 Several legal precedents to the NSTP Act of 2001:
o Commonwealth Act No. 1
 National Defense Act
 Enacted by the National Assembly of the Philippines on 21 Dec 1935
 Military service is obligatory for all male citizens (between 18 and 30)
o Presidential Decree No. 1706
 National Service Law
 Signed into law on 8 Aug 1980
 Made national service obligatory for all Filipinos
 Specified 3 categories of national service: civic welfare service, law enforcement
service, and military service
o Republic Act 7077
 Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act
 Enacted by the 8th Congress of the Phil. on 27 June 1991
 Provided for organization, training, and utilization of reservists
 Primary pool of manpower for the reservist organization are graduates of the
ROTC
 Mark Welson Chua (19), an engineering student, was found dead on 18 March
2001 in the Pasig River. He was a victim of illegal ROTC practices and was the
catalyst for the morphing of ROTC into NSTP.
 NSTP has 3 components:
o Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
 Tasked to train and develop college students in the basics of Military Service
 Specific objectives of ROTC:
1. Encourage their involvement in civic and military affairs.
2. Motivate, train, and organize for national defense preparedness.
 2 programs of ROTC
1. NSTP-ROTC 101 (ROTC 1)
a. Intended to prepare and equip students with knowledge,
skills, and attitude in carrying out national service.
2. NSTP-ROTC 102 (ROTC 2)
a. Designed for thorough application of the theories and
principles learned both in field and classroom.
o Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
 Focuses on community service and social awareness
 Aims to develop social responsibility and commitment to serving marginalized
communities.
  Community-based activities (i.e., clean-ups, outreach programs, awareness
campaigns)
 Has 2 programs
1. CWTS 1
a. Basic orientation for community service and involvement.
2. CWTS 2
a. Focuses on project implementation activities with partner
communities.
o Literacy Training Service (LTS)
 Emphasizes the importance of education and literacy
 Participants are trained to become tutors/mentors to underprivileged people who
lack basic reading and writing skills.
 Aims to improve literacy rates in disadvantaged areas and empower individuals
through education.

Group 2: Citizenship Training

 Good citizenship values clusters

o Pagkamaka-Diyos
 “We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God.”
 Embodies the first of the four different core values. Literally means “being for
God.”
o Pagkamaka-tao
 “For the people,” molds people’s empathy and compassion by respecting each
other’s rights, opinions, and territory.
o Pagkamaka-bayan
 “For the country,” demonstrates the pride of being a Filipino.
 Implies that the Filipinos should be responsible for the essence of our national
character, ensuring that everybody enjoys the democratic freedoms of our nation.
o Pagkamaka-kalikasan
 “For the environment,” infers that it is the Filipinos’ responsibility to care for the
environment, may that be terrestrial, aquatic, fluvial, and aerial territory of the
Philippines.
 The Bill of Rights, enshrined in Article III of the Phil. Constitution, guarantees, and protects the
fundamental freedoms of Filipinos. It upholds the democratic principles upon which the nation
was built. It has 22 Sections that are the key provisions outlined in the Bill of Rights.
 The Duties and Responsibilities of a Filipino Citizen aim to promote a sense of social
responsibility, civic engagement, and nation-building.
o Obeying the law o Paying taxes
o Defending the country o Participating in civic affairs
o Participating in nation-building o Respecting the rights and
and civic affairs welfare of others
 Nationalism – attachment of superiority to one’s country.
o Attitude – concept of national identity (i.e., origin, ethnicity, and cultural ties).
o Actions – nation members take when seeking to achieve/sustain self-determination.
 Patriotism – denotes proud devotion and loyalty to one’s nation.
 R.A. 8492 of 1998 (Flag Heraldic Code of the Phil.) outlines the proper use, display, and
treatment of the Philippine national flag and other national symbols. The flag cannot be used in
the following rationales:
o Defacing or ridiculing the flag.
 o As a drapery, festoon, tablecloth, a covering, or as a part of a costume/uniform.
o As a trademark for commercial/agricultural labels or design.
o As part of merchandise or in any advertisement on infomercial.
o As a pennant in the hood, side, back, and top of motor vehicles.
 Meaning of Philippine flag:
o Blue: peace, truth, justice
o Red: patriotism, valor, blood spilt for freedom and independence
o Sun: independence (8 rays: provinces who fought against the Spaniard, namely Manila,
Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, & Batangas)
o Three stars: three main geographical regions, namely Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
o White triangle: emblem of Katipunan, liberty, equality, fraternity
 Volunteer Act of 2007 (R.A. 9418) is an act institutionalizing a strategy for rural, development
strengthening volunteerism and for other purposes.
o Volunteerism – act involving various activities aiming to empower the environment for
both beneficiaries and volunteers.
o This provides incentives to promote volunteering across different sectors of the society
(government, private organizations, and civil society).
o This law aims to harness the power of volunteers to contribute to the country’s
development and social progress.
o Volunteerism in the Private Sector – academe, corporate sector, non-profit orgs.
o The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) is the gov’t
agency mandated to promote and coordinate volunteer programs and services.

Group 3: Self-awareness and leadership training

 Self-awareness and leadership training are essential for personal and professional growth.
Effective leadership requires a deep understanding of oneself and others.
 The Dichotomy of Leadership - leaders often face a conundrum: balancing tough decisions with
being a good human being. Wisdom and compassion are key ingredients for effective leadership.
 4 ways to bring more humanity to leadership:
o Listen intently. o Stretch people’s potential.
o Be of benefit. o Wise compassion in leadership.
 Leadership is a process by which a person can direct, guide, and influence the behavior of others
towards the accomplishment of specific goals in each situation. “Leadership is the ability to
persuade others to seek defined objectives enthusiastically. It is the human factor which binds a
group together and motivates it towards goals.” – Keith Davis
 The following are the requisites present in a good leader:
o Physical appearance o Knowledge of work
o Vision and foresight o Sense of responsibility
o Intelligence o Self-confidence and willpower
o Communicative skills o Humanist
o Objective o Empathy
 Leadership style refers to the unique approach or way a person exercises leadership and
influences others within a group/organization.
 Common leadership styles:
o Autocratic leadership: leader makes decisions independently, little input from others.
o Democratic leadership: decision-making involves input and collaboration from team.
 o Transformational leadership: leader inspires and motivates followers to achieve their
full potential and exceed expectations.
o Transactional leadership: focuses on rewards/punishments to motivate and manage
team.
o Laissez-faire leadership: leader takes a hands-off approach, allowing the team to make
decisions and work independently.
o Servant leadership: leader prioritizes serving and supporting the needs of the team.
o Charismatic leadership: leader uses his/her charisma and personality to inspire and
influence others.
 Decision-making is the process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering
information, and assessing alternative resolutions.
 Decisions are needed for both addressing issues and maximizing the benefits of available
opportunities. It minimizes the complexity, uncertainty, and variety of organizational
environments.
 Steps in decision-making:
1. Identify the decision. 5. Choose among alternatives.
2. Gather relevant information. 6. Take action.
3. Identify the alternatives. 7. Review your decision & its
4. Weigh the evidence. consequences.

Group 4: Group dynamics

 Group – any number of persons who share a consciousness of membership and interaction.
 Why do people join groups? Common interest, common goal, mandatory
 Types of groups:
o Primary group: intimate f2f association and cooperation
o Secondary group: doesn’t necessarily involve f2f association or intimate and personal
relations. Includes sympathy and mutual identification between individuals.
 Characteristics of a group:
o Interaction: patterns of mutual influence.
o Structure: stable patterns of relationships.
 Roles
 Norms
 Inter-member relations
o Goals: reason for existence.
o Perceived groupness: members see themselves as one.
o Motivation: personal needs being satisfied.
 Factors that affect group performance:
o Cohesiveness: strength of members’ desires to remain as part of the group.
o Presence of others: members experience social facilitation when a member performs
differently.
o Social loafing: members may ride on the efforts of others.
 Teamwork is bringing individuals together and joining their efforts and talents to achieve a goal.
 Conflict management is essential in personal relationships, workplaces, and society. It involves
identifying and resolving conflicts constructively.
 Key points to remember:
o Types of conflict
 Interpersonal: differences or misunderstandings between individuals.
 Intrapersonal: occurs within an individual’s thoughts or emotions.
  Organizational: pertains to conflicts within workplaces or groups.
o Conflict resolution styles
 Collaboration  Accommodation
 Compromise  Competitive
 Avoidance
o Importance of effective conflict management
 Strengthens  Reduces stress
relationships  Increases productivity
 Enhances problem-
solving
o Conflict resolution strategies
 Active listening  Negotiation skills
 Empathy  Mediation
 Open communication
o Cultural and contextual considerations
o Conflict prevention
o Conflict transformation
o Role of leadership
 Consensus is a way for groups to make decisions together. It means everyone gets a say.
 Consensus helps:
o People get along better.
o Everyone’s ideas count.
o The group makes decisions that work for everyone.
 Team building is a systematic process designed to improve working relationships and team
functioning such as problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution.
 Six key areas where team building will make a favorable impact:
o Task achievement
o Quality of decisions
o Accuracy of decisions
o Risk taking
o Motivation
o Speed of learning
 Aspects of team building
o Team building structure
o Nature of the individuals
o Environment of the team meeting
o The way decisions are made
 Characteristics of effective team building:
o Mutual trust
o Mutual support
o Genuine communication
o Accepting conflicts as normal and working them through
o Mutual respect for individual differences