Reading Material
June 27, 2009
National Service Training Program II
Short History of NSTP
Early 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 (UST)
Modern ROTC begins:
 According to 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 2:
 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 Trainings:
 Executive Order #59 made mandatory for all colleges and universities the
inclusion of the ROTC course in their respective curricula
Post Marcos Era:
 The CMT Years – Citizen Military Training replaces ROTC
 The return of ROTC – Republic Act 7077, or the AFP Reservist Act
Present Day:
 ROTC Crisis – student protests threaten the very existence of ROTC
 Mandatory NO-MORE – The end of mandatory ROTC in the Philippines, and the
establishment of the National Service Reserve Corps (RA 9163)
Republic Act 9163
Ratified on January 23, 2002
An act establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level
students, amending for the purpose republic act no. 7077 and presidential decree no.
1706 and for other purposes.
Section 2: Declaration of Policy
It is hereby affirmed 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 of the State and
in fulfillment thereof, the government may require each citizen to render personal,
military or civil service.
Prepared by: JR Demecais
NSTP 2: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Saturday
Recognizing the youth's vital role in nation-building, the State shall:
 Promote civic consciousness among the youth
 Develop their physical, moral, spiritual; intellectual and social well-being;
 Inculcate in the youth patriotism, nationalism, hand; and
 Advance their involvement in public and civic affairs.
In pursuit of these goals, the youth, the most valuable resource of the nation, shall be
motivated, trained, organized and mobilized in military training, literacy, civic welfare
and other similar endeavors in the service of the nation.
Components of NSTP:
LTS (Literacy Training Service)
ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps)
CWTS (Civic Welfare Training Service)
Reference: (Syjuco, J.G. Military Training Educaton in the Philippines)
LTS
(Literacy Training
Service)
ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps)
CWTS (Civic Welfare Training Service)
Prepared by: JR Demecais
NSTP 2: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Saturday
Schedule of Activities: 1st Semester AY 2009-2010
Week 1: (On-line)
Topic: NSTP introductions, run-down of schedules, expectations setting, getting to know
others and using the multiply account.
Week 2: (venue to be announced)
Topic: Self-Awareness and Community Perception
Week 3: (Classroom)
Topic: Youth Participation in Community Building
Week4: (East Rembo Parish)
Topic: Getting-to-know the community through community scanning
Week 5: (East Rembo Parish)
Topic: Interview with the beneficiaries
Week 6-7: (Classroom)
Topic: Facilitator’s Training Workshop
Week 8: (East Rembo Parish)
Topic: Teambuilding between Parish Youth and Enderun NSTP students
Week 9-13: (East Rembo Parish)
Topic: Module Run in the community
Assignment:
One of the innovations we use in NSTP2 to stay connected is the use of Multiply
Account. We use it for uploading of pictures from the community activity and also to
answer reflection papers uploaded only in the site.
You may visit the NSTP2 site, which was established school year. It will give you an idea
of the different community engagement and activities that you might also be doing.
Multiply account: www.enderunnstp2.multiply.com
Prepared by: JR Demecais
NSTP 2: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Saturday