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De La Salle University
Student Government
Legislative Assembly
P.L.A.R. No. 2011-01-13
Status: Approved
Resolution No. 2011-11
Sponsored by: Students’ Rights and Welfare Committee
Koobie Aniban, BLAZE11
Andrew Cruz, FAST2008
Mons Dumaual, EDGE10
Jhana Sulit, EXCEL2011
Gregg Tolentino, EXCEL2013
Clarisse Yeung, FOCUS2009
Authored by: Clarisse Yeung, FOCUS2009
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 8.20 OF THE
UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK
Whereas, the University Student Government has the power that emanates from the
student body and is the sole, unified, autonomous and democratic representative
body of the students (De La Salle University Student Government Constitution,
Article III, Section 1);
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly is the highest policy making body of the Student
Government (De La Salle University Student Government Constitution, Article
XIV, Section 1);
Whereas, the Students’ Rights and Welfare Committee shall discuss students’ rights
and welfare issues, whether in or outside De La Salle University, and present
recommendations on such to the Legislative Assembly (LA Rules of Internal
Governance, Article VII, Section 4.1);
Whereas, “…school authorities shall exercise academic and administrative supervision
over the design, formulation, adoption and implementation of the different NSTP
components in their respective schools; provided, that in case a CHED- or
TESDA-accredited non government organization (NGO) has been contracted to
formulate and administer a training module for any of the NSTP components,
such academic and administrative supervision shall be exercised jointly with that
accredited NGO; provided, further, that such training module shall be accredited
by the CHED and TESDA.” (Republic Act No 9163 of the Philippines, Section
10);
Whereas, Section 8.20 of the University Student Handbook 2009 – 2012 reads that all
students are encouraged to complete the two (2) National Service Training
Program (NSTP) courses in their first year;
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Whereas, there is a need to clarify the components of the National Service Training
Program (NSTP) of the De La Salle University since DLSU offers only two out of
three components of the NSTP Law. These are the Reserved Officers Training
Corps (ROTC) and Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS);
Whereas, the revised NSTP Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) Series of 2009
states that a NSTP general orientation will be held for all freshmen (prior to
enrolment to their preferred NSTP course) during the first term of their first year
in the university that will discuss the NSTP Law (Republic Act No. 9163), CWTS
and ROTC components (Conversation with Ms. Terteen Omaña on June 01,
2011, See Appendix A);
Whereas, DLSU is autonomous from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) due
to the CHED Memorandum order (CMO) No. 59 series of 2007 and has the right
to innovate and implement NSTP policies as long as the university follows the
minimum requirement set by CHED (See Appendix B);
Whereas, the module or general orientation given to freshmen students will be updated
and based on the revised NSTP Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR)
Series of 2009 (See Appendix C);
Whereas, freshmen students will be given the option to choose between CWTS and
ROTC for their NSTP courses for the remaining two (2) terms of their first year
(See Appendix A);
Whereas, freshmen students will take their preferred NSTP in the remaining two terms
of their first year;
Wherefore, be it resolved that the guidelines for the National Service Training
Program (NSTP) of the De La Salle University be updated as stated in the
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) Series of 2009;
Wherefore, be it further resolved that Section 8.20 read that “All students are
encouraged to complete the two (2) NSTP courses in their first year, provided
that they attend the NSTP General Orientation for all freshmen students (as
mandated by the revised NSTP IRR of 2009) offered during the first term of the
school year.
Wherefore, be it finally resolved that all the amendments concerning the resolution be
forwarded to the Student Handbook Revisions Committee for considerations in
the Student Handbook 2012-2015.
Adopted, June 15, 2011
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APPENDIX A
Conversation with Ms. Terteen Omaña
(through email)
Dear Clarisse,
Peace!
I have attached the information (in PDF file) you need for your proposed resolution (new
NSTP policy). Please be cautious in using the information provided. Just to reiterate
what we have discussed this afternoon, the new arrangement is both due to RCUP
(Rationalized Classroom Utilization Plan and increasing number of CWTS students, and
stakeholders. I am not sure if this will be adopted permanently. But definitely this
academic year, we will be implementing the new arrangement (please refer to the
document).
FYI, here are some of the new activities brought about the new arrangement:
- NSTP general orientation for all freshmen (prior to enrollment; students are given time
to choose unlike before) – this will cover discussion on the NSTP Law (RA9163), CWTS
and ROTC component
- NSTP promotion week
Regarding the module as stated in the revised NSTP IRR of 2009,
which CHED requires to all colleges and universities, DLSU has the leeway to innovate
and implement NSTP (since we are autonomous from CHED) as long as we follow
minimum requirement. Nonetheless, we are in the process of updating our module in
response to the IRR and to the needs of the Lasallian students.
I hope this can already help you with your resolution. Please do consult ROTC on this
also.
Thanks,
Terteen Gail B. Omaña
NSTP-CWTS Coordinator
Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA)
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APPENDIX B
CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO): 59
Series of 2007
SUBJECT : GRANT OF AUTONOMOUS AND DEREGULATED STATUS TO
QUALIFIED PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (PHEIs)
In accordance with the provisions of CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 52, series
of 2006 “New Policies and Guidelines for the Grant of Autonomous and Deregulated
Status to Selected Private Higher Education Institutions with Benefits Accruing Thereto”,
CHED Memorandum Order No. 22, series of 2007 “Supplemental to CMO No. 52,
series of 2006”, and by virtue of CHED Resolution Nos. 535-2007 & 768-2007, the
Commission on Higher Education hereby grants autonomous and deregulated status to
the following higher education institutions:
A. PHEIs Granted Autonomous Status for five (5) years:
November 15, 2007 to November 14, 2012
REGION
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INSTITUTION
1. UNIVERSITY OF ST. LOUIS, Tuguegarao City
2. ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY, Davao City
3. SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, Baguio City
4. ASSUMPTION COLLEGE, Makati City
5. ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY, Quezon City
6. CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY, City of Manila
7. DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY, City of Manila
8. MIRIAM COLLEGE FOUNDATION, Quezon City
9. ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE OF QUEZON CITY, Quezon City
10.
UNIVERSITY OF STO. TOMAS, City of Manila
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APPENDIX C
REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING
PROGRAM (NSTP)
Pursuant to Section 12 of Republic Act No. 9163 otherwise known as the National Service
Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and Department of National Defense (DND), in
consultation with concerned government agencies, the Philippine Association of State Universities and
Colleges (PASUC), Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines
(COCOPEA), Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and recognized student organizations, hereby
jointly issue, adapt and promulgate the following implementing rules and regulations in implement the
provisions of the Act.
Rule I
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Section 1. Guiding Principle. While it is the prime duty of the government to serve and protect its
citizens, in turn it shall be the responsibility of all citizens to defend the security and promote the
general welfare of the State, and in fulfillment thereof, the government may require each citizen to
render personal military or civil service.
Section 2. Role of the Youth
a. In recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation building, the State shall promote civic
consciousness among them and shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and
social well-being. It shall inculcate the ideals of patriotism, nationalism, and advance their
involvement in public and civic affairs.
b. As the most valuable resource of the nation, they shall be motivated, trained, organized and
involved in military, literacy, civic welfare programs and other similar endeavors in the service of
the nation.
Rule III
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Section 4. Coverage
a. All incoming first year students, male and female, starting School Year (SY) 2002-2003,
enrolled in any baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year technical-vocational or associate
courses, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice, as a graduation
requirement.
The above provision, however, does not cover the following:
a.1 Students who finished or graduated from a baccalaureate degree or two year
technical-vocational or associate course and pursuing or enrolled in another or additional
baccalaureate degree or two-year technical-vocational or associate course in SY 20032004, and;
a.2 Students who completed any of the three NSTP components but considered
freshmen to the course where they transferred or shifted.
a.3 Foreign students or aliens
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b. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must offer at least one (1) of the
NSTP components.
c. State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), shall offer the ROTC component and at least one (1)
other NSTP component.
d. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), and
Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) are exempted from the NSTP in view of the special
character of these institutions. Other State Universities and Colleges of similar nature will be
exempted subject to approval of the Department of National Defense.
e. Private higher and technical-vocational education institutions with at least 350 student cadets,
may offer the ROTC component and consequently establish/maintain a Department of Military
Science and Tactics (DMST), subject to the existing rules and regulations of the Armed Forces of
the Philippines (AFP).
Section 5. Program Components
a. The NSTP shall have the following components which the students can choose from as
defined in Rule II, Section 3 hereof: The Reserve Officers Training Corps, Literacy Training
Service (LTS), and Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS).
b. All program components, the ROTC in particular, shall give emphasis on citizenship training
and shall instill patriotism, moral virtues, respect for the rights of civilians and adherence to the
Constitution.
c. The CHED, TESDA in consultation with the DND, and PASUC, COCOPEA and other
concerned government agencies, may design and implement such other non-military training
components as may be necessary in consonance with the provisions of R.A. 9163.
d. Within thirty (30) days from the approval of this revised IRR, the CHED, TESDA, and the DND
shall jointly issue the minimum standards for the three (3) NSTP components which shall form
part of these guidelines.
Section 6. Duration and Equivalent Course Unit
a. Each of the aforementioned NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of
two (2) semesters. It shall be credited for three (3) units per semester, for fifty-four (54) to ninety
(90) training hours per semester.
b. A One (1) Summer Program (OSP) in lieu of the two (2) semester program may be designed,
formulated and adopted by the DND, CHED and TESDA, subject to the capability of the school
and the AFP to handle the same.
c. Earned NSTP units shall not be included in the computation of Grade Point Average (GPA)
grades of college graduating students.