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Introduction to NSTP

Accountancy (University of the East (Philippines))

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MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION TO NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

Overview:

Research findings of psychologists reveal that there is a positive effect on learning

when the learner perceives the knowledge, attitude, and competency to be acquired as
valuable. CWTS instructors should, therefore, exert effort to make learning in the CWTS
relevant. It will be of great help for teachers to come up with performance objectives that relate
to the development of the youth as nation-builders equipped with literacy and civic welfare
competencies, as envisioned by R.A. 9163, the National Service Training Program Act of
2001.

A thorough understanding of the NSTP Law, PUP General Information, and PUP
NSTP General Information should be provided through an intensive general orientation to
give students further reflection on the contents of these papers towards developing in them
a deeper appreciation for CWTS as a course. It is hoped that this subject will mold them as
responsible citizens. Hence, the NSTP Law, PUP, and NSTP General Information are
presented in this module.

Objectives:

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

• identify the provisions of Republic Act No. 9163 – NSTP law;
• identify the PUP Vision, Mission, Philosophy, Strategic Objective and Shared Values; and,
• identify the PUP NSTP Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives.

Course Materials:

(NSTP) FOR TERTIARY LEVEL STUDENTS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC
ACT NO. 7077 AND PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1706, AND FOR THE OTHER
PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

Section 1. Short Title – This Act shall be known as the “National Service Training Program
(NSTP) Act of 2001”.

Section 2. Declaration 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

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of the State and in fulfillment thereof, the government may require each citizen to render
personal, military, or civil service.

Recognizing the youth’s vital role in nation-building, the State shall promote civic
consciousness among the youth and shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual
and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism, nationalism, 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.

Section 3. Definition of Terms – For purposes of this Act, the following are hereby defined as
follows:

(a) “National Service Training Program (NSTP)” is a program aimed at enhancing civic
consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of service and
patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three (3) program components. Its various
components are specially designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the general
welfare.

(b) “Reserved Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)” is a program institutionalized under Sections 38
and 39 of Republic Act No. 7077 designed to provide military training to tertiary level students
in order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national defense preparedness.

(c) “Literacy Training Service” is a program 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 their service.

(d) “Civic Welfare Training Service” refers to program or activities contributory to the general
welfare and the betterment of life for the members of the community or the enhancement of
its facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education, environment,
entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and morals of the citizenry.

(e) “Program component” shall refer to the service component of the NSTP as enumerated in
Sec. 4 of this Act.

Section 4. Establishment of the National Service Training Program. – There is hereby

established a National Service Training Program, which shall form part of the curricula of all
baccalaureate degree courses and of at least two (2) – year technical vocational courses and
is a requisite for graduation, consisting of the following service components:

(1) The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), which is hereby made option and voluntary
upon the effectivity of this Act;

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(2) The Literacy Training Service; and,

(3) The Civic Welfare Training Service.

The ROTC under the NSTP shall instill patriotism, moral virtues, respect for rights of
civilians, and adherence to the Constitution, among others. Citizenship training shall be given
emphasis in all three (3) program components.

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA), in consultation with the Department of National Defense
(DND), Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Coordinating
Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA) and other
concerned government agencies may design and implement such other program components
as may be necessary in consonance with the provisions of this Act.

Section 5. Coverage – Students, male and female, of any baccalaureate degree course or at
least two (2) - year technical vocational courses in public and private educational institutions
shall be required to complete one (1) of the NSTP components as requisite for graduation.

Section 6. Duration and Equivalent Course Unit – Each of the aforementioned NSTP
program components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters.

In lieu of the two (2) semester/programs for any of the components of the NSTP one (1)
summer program may be designed, formulated and adopted by the DND, CHED, and
TESDA.

Section 7. NSTP Offering in Higher and Technical-Vocational Educational Institutions – All

higher and technical-vocational institutions, public and private, must offer at least one of the
program components; Provided, that State universities and colleges shall offer the ROTC
component and at least one other component as provided herein; Provided, further, that
private higher and technical-vocational education institutions may also offer the ROTC if they
have at least three hundred and fifty (350) cadet students.

In offering the NSTP whether during the semestral or summer periods, clustering of affected
students from different educational institutions may be done, taking into account logistics,
branch of service and geographical considerations. Schools that do not meet the required
number of students to maintain the optional ROTC and any of the NSTP components shall
allow their students to cross-enroll to other schools irrespective of whether or not the NSTP
components in said schools are being administered by the same or another branch of service
in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), CHED and TESDA to which schools are
identified.

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Section 8. Fees and Incentives – higher and technical vocational institutions shall not collect
any fee for any of the NSTP components except basic tuition fees, which shall not be more
than fifty percent (50%) of what is currently charged by schools per unit.

In the case of ROTC, the DND shall formulate and adopt a program of assistance and/or
incentive to those students who will take the said component.

The school authorities concerned, CHED and TESDA shall ensure that group insurance for
health and accident shall be provided for students enrolled in any of the NSTP components.

Section 9. Scholarships – There is hereby created a Special Scholarship Program for

qualified students taking the NSTP which shall be administered by the CHED and TESDA.
Funds for this purpose shall be included in the annual regular appropriations of the CHED and
TESDA.

Section 10. Management of the NSTP Components – the school authorities shall exercise
academic and administrative supervision over the design, formulation, adoption and
implementation of the different NTSP 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.

The CHED and TESDA regional offices shall oversee and monitor the implementation of the
NSTP under their jurisdiction to determine if the trainings are being conducted in consonance
with the objectives of this Act. Periodic reports shall be submitted to the CHED, TESDA and
DND in this regard.
Section 11. Creation of the National Service Reserve Corps. – There is hereby created a
National Service Reserve Corps, to be composed of the graduates of the non-ROTC
components. Members of this Corps may be tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare
activities through the joint effort of the DND, CHED and TESDA.

Graduates of the ROTC shall form part of the Citizens’ Armed Force, pursuant to Republic
Act No. 7077.

Section 12. Implementing Rules. – The DND, CHED and TESDA shall have the joint
responsibility for the adoption of the implementing rules of this Act within 60 days from the
approval of this Act.

These three (3) agencies shall consult with other concerned government agencies, the
PASUC and COCOPEA, NGOs and recognized student organizations in drafting the
implementing rules.

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The implementing rules shall include the guideline for the adoption of the appropriate
curriculum for each of the NSTP components as well as for the accreditation of the same.

Section 13. Transitory Provisions – students who have yet to complete the Basic ROTC,
except those falling under Section 14 of this Act, may either continue in the program
component they are currently enrolled or shift to any of the other program components of their
choice; Provided, that in case he shifts to any of the other program component of their choice,
the Basic ROTC course he has completed shall be counted for the purpose of completing the
NTSP requirement; Provided further that once he has shifted to another program component,
he shall complete the NSTP in component.

Section 14. Suspension of ROTC Requirement – the completion of the ROTC training as a
requisite for graduation is hereby set aside for those students who despite completing all the
academic units as of the effectivity of this Act have not been allowed to graduate.

Section 15. Separability Clause. If any section or provision of this Act shall be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions not affected thereby shall remain
in full force and effect.

Section 16. Amendatory Clause. Sec. 35 of Commonwealth Act No. 1, Executive Order No.
207 of 1939, Sections 2 and 3 of Presidential Decree No. 1706 and Sections 38 and 39 or
Republic Act No. 7077, as well as laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations and other
issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby deemed amended and
modified accordingly.

Section 17. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two
(2) newspapers of national circulation, but the implementation of the Act shall commence in
the school year of 2002-2003.

This part is optional:

Please read:

NSTP Law (Republic Act No. 9163) at

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2002/01/23/republic-act-no-9163/

Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 9163 at

https://www.academia.edu/7377809/REVISED_IMPLEMENTING_RULES_AND_R
E GULATIONS_OF_THE_NATIONAL_SERVICE_TRAINING_PROGRAM_NSTP

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Unit 2: PUP Philosophy, Vision, Mission, Shared Values and Principles, and Ten Pillars

The PUP Philosophy

As a state university, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines believes that:

1. Education is an instrument for the development of the citizenry and for the
enhancement of nation building; and

2. That meaningful growth and transmission of the country are best achieved in an
atmosphere of brotherhood, peace, freedom, justice and nationalist-oriented
education imbued with the spirit of humanist internationalism.

Vision

PUP: The National Polytechnic University

Mission

Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning
opportunities through a re-engineered polytechnic university by committing to:

1. Provide democratized access to educational opportunities for the holistic

development of individuals with global perspective.

2. Offer industry-oriented curricula that produce highly-skilled professionals with

managerial and technical capabilities and a strong sense of public service for nation
building.

3. Embed a culture of research and innovation.

4. Continuously develop faculty and employees with the highest level of

professionalism.

5. Engage public and private institutions and other stakeholders for the attainment of
social development goal.

6. Establish a strong presence and impact in the international academic community.

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Shared Values and Principles

• Integrity and Accountability

• Nationalism
• Spirituality
• Passion for Learning and Innovation
• Inclusivity
• Respect for Human Rights and The Environment
• Excellence
• Democracy

Ten Pillars

Pillar 1: Dynamic, Transformational, and Responsible Leadership

Pillar 2: Responsive and Innovative Curricula and Instruction

Pillar 3: Enabling and Productive Learning Environment

Pillar 4: Holistic Student Development and Engagement

Pillar 5: Empowered Faculty Members and Employees

Pillar 6: Vigorous Research Production and Utilization

Pillar 7: Global Academic Standards and Excellence

Pillar 8: Synergistic, Productive, Strategic Networks and

Partnerships Pillar 9: Active and Sustained Stakeholders’

Engagement

Pillar 10: Sustainable Social Development Programs and

Projects This part is optional:

Please read:

About PUP at https://www.pup.edu.ph/about/

PUP Mission, Vision, etc. at https://www.pup.edu.ph/about/

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Unit 3: PUP NSTP Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives

Vision

The PUP National Service Training Program envisions itself as the Nation’s
prime mover in community-building, involvement, and linkaging.

Mission

The PUP National Service Training Program is committed to provide a

globally competitive reserved corps (whether civilian or military) who shall be leading
agents in attaining a better quality of life, sustainers of peace, unity, cooperation, and
growth in the communities.

Goals

• Offer components of NSTP

• Provide comprehensive lessons and trainings in all the NSTP components •
Develop a spirit of volunteerism among the students
• Adopt participative learning
• Provide instructional and training paraphernalia
• Present highly qualified pool of NSTP trainers who will provide capability
enhancement for civic welfare
• Produce service-oriented and responsive students who will be of help to the
University and community

Objectives

The PUP NSTP Department shall:

• Inculcate among students the ideals of patriotism and nationalism and enhance their
involvement in public and civic-oriented activities
• Train the students in various fields of endeavor imbued with moral values that
enhance their intellectual, physical, moral, spiritual, and social well-being • Establish
linkages with government, non-government institutions, and other relevant
organizations that can provide trainings, exposures, and practical application
opportunities to students
• Adopt a highly contextualized, fun, and innovative way of training the students who
shall become productive, concerned, and highly-involved volunteers/leaders in the
community.
• Train/re-train NSTP Trainers in the different capability enhancements programs.

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REFERENCES

Modules:

Bucao, A. et. al. Modules in National Service Training Program, PUP Sta.

Mesa. Teves, L. et. al. Civic Welfare Training Service Module, PUP Sta. Mesa.

Electronic Sources:

https://www.academia.edu/7377809/REVISED_IMPLEMENTING_RULES_AND_REGULAT
I ONS_OF_THE_NATIONAL_SERVICE_TRAINING_PROGRAM_NSTP

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2002/01/23/republic-act-no-9163/

https://www.pup.edu.ph/about/

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