Module 1 The NSTP Law The Evolution and Anatomy of NSTP Law Learning Objectives Explain the history and significance of NSTP in line with national security and development. Appreciate the value of NSTP as a citizenship training program. Support NSTP-related activities and endeavors. THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION The defense of the state is a prime duty of the government and the people, and in fulfillment of this duty, all citizens may be required by law to render personal military or civil service. It further states that it is the duty of the citizen to contribute to our country's development in the attainment and preservation of a just and orderly society. The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 mandates all citizens, both male and female, to fulfill this civic duty. EVOLUTION NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM President Manuel L. Quezon Commonwealth Act No. 1 National Defense Act • A 1935 legislative act providing basis for the national defense of the country, punishing certain • It required college students, particularly males, to finish two years, equivalent to 4 semesters, • It is military training to institutionalize the reservist system in the Philippines national defense. EVOLUTION NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Presidential Decree No. 1706 National Service Law • In 1980, the National Defense Act was amended. • It mandated compulsory national service to all Filipino citizens. • Composed of three main program components namely: Civic Welfare Service (CWS), Law Enforcement Service (LES), and Military Service (MS). • College students were given an option to choose one from among these components in compliance with this requirement EVOLUTION NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM President Corazon C. Aquino Presidential Memorandum Order No. 1 Republic Act No. 7077 • The implementation of the National Service Law, except the provision of the Military Service was SUSPENDED by Presidential Memorandum Order No. 1 • Republic Act No. 7077 (The Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Law), effective school year 1986-1987. EVOLUTION NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM President Gloria Arroyo Republic Act 9163 The NSTP Law • Reforms for National Service Program (NSP) and ROTC. • December 2001 created the National Service Training Act or NSTP Act of 2001. • Created three (3) components: Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), Literacy Training Service (LTS), & Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF NSTP Emphasize the significant role played by youth, male and female alike, in the task of developing our nation via national service training. It aims to develop the youth to become civic or military leaders and volunteers through a modified, re structured and reinforced training package whom could be called upon by the nation in cases their services are needed and in the event of disasters or emergencies, LEGAL BASIS OF NSTP The Philippine Constitution Commonwealth Act No. 1 (National Defense Act) Presidential Decree No 1706 National Service Law Republic Act 7077 The Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Law Republic Act 9163 NSTP Act of 2001 LEARNING EXERCISE 1.1 Create an INFOGRAPHIC that illustrates and explains the legal basis and chronology of events in the passage of the RA 9163 (NSTP Act of 2001)
