OVERVIEW

Welcome Students!

We are delighted to have you in this new form of learning. We

understand the challenges that you face as a student, hence, this
module is designed to help you learn in just right pace.

The first part will help you gain a good understanding of the Vision,
Mission and Core Values of Palawan State University and why this
is important to know. Then you will learn the history, objectives and
components of the National Service Training Program or NSTP,
and how it can empower the youth, like you, in nation-building.

As you go through this lesson, you will know the importance of

carefully understanding the Vision, Mission and Core Values in
relation to your taking the NSTP. In other words, this lesson will help
you become a better student; a better individual in the community.

We hope you’re ready. Just have fun learning!

Let’s begin. This is Module 1, the NSTP Introduction.

LEARNING OUTCOME

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

 Explain how you will contribute to the achievement of the PSU

Vision and Mission.
 Apply the PSU Core Values in promoting NSTP projects and
activities.
 Identify the goals and program objectives of NSTP.
 Describe the significance of NSTP Act of 2001 or Republic Act
No. 9163.
 LET US EXPLORE

PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

VISION

“An internationally recognized university that provides relevant

and innovative education and research for lifelong learning and
sustainable development.”

MISSION

“The Palawan State University is committed to upgrade

people’s quality of life by providing education opportunities
through excellent instruction, research and innovation,
extension, production services, and transnational
collaborations.”

CORE VALUES

E- Excellence in Service

Q- Quality Assurance

U- Unity in Diversity

A- Advocacy for sustainable development

L- Leadership by example

I- Innovation

T- Transparency

Y- Youth Empowerment
 ACTIVITY

Activity 1.1 Answer the following briefly and sincerely.

(10pts each)

1. As a student of Palawan State University, what contribution

can you give to achieve the PSU Vision and Mission?

2. As a student, what are your perceptions about the National

Service Training Program?

DISCUSSION

History of National Service Training Program (NSTP)

Early Years (Reserve Officers Training Course - ROTC)

● The Spanish 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.
● Modern ROTC beginnings. To most 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 II. 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 training. Executive Order No. 59 made the
inclusion of the ROTC course in the respective
curricula mandatory for all colleges and universities.
 Post Marcos Era (Citizen Military Training)
● The CMT years. Citizen Military Training replaced
ROTC.
● The Return of ROTC. Republic Act 7077 or the AFP
Reservist Act.
Present
● ROTC Crisis of 2001. Student protests threatened
the very existence of ROTC.
● Mandatory No-More. RA 9163 ended the
mandatory taking of ROTC courses in the
Philippines. It also established the National Service
Reserve, Corps.

Legal Basis of NSTP

R.A 9163 also known as the National Service Training
Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 was created from the combination of
Senate Bill 3593. This Program comprises the following components:
ROTC, CWTS and LTS, which are made optional so freshman
students can choose which to take from the start of their enrollment.
State universities and colleges (SUCs) and other institutions of higher
learning are required to offer the ROTC and CWTS courses.
NSTP also known as “An Act Establishing the National Service
Training Program (NSTP) for Tertiary Level Students, Amending for
the Purpose R.A No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706 and for
other Purposes” or Republic Act No. 9163. It was signed into law in
January 23, 2002 amidst the various calls of dissenting sectors for its
abolition or reform.
It invoked the constitutional provision regarding the “duty of the
state to serve and protect its citizens”, especially Article II (Declaration
of Principles and State Policies), Section 2, which states that “The
prime duty of the government is to serve and protect the people. The
Government may call upon the people to defend the state, and in
fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be required under conditions
provided by the law, to render personal military or civil service.”
Primary Objective
The primary objective of the NSTP law is to promote the role of
the youth in building nation. As such, it aims to encourage the youth
to become civic and / or military leaders and volunteers who could be
called upon by the nation when their services are needed.

Aims of the Program

1. Familiarize students with the NSTP law, its concepts, legal
implications and its implementation at Palawan State
University;
2. Conduct NSTP activities and projects that contribute to the
betterment of life of the members of the community;
3. Mobilize students in activities and projects contributory to the
development of the immediate locality or community, making
them apply what they have learned from the trainings
attended or participated in; and
4. Produce students that are civic-conscious, service-oriented
and with enhanced intellectual, moral, spiritual, technical and
social well-being.

Three Components of NSTP

1. Civic Welfare Training Services (CWTS)

This is geared towards activities that have social impact

such as those that could contribute to “health, education,
environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and
morals of the citizenry.” It strengthens the importance of
youth involvement in broad programs or activities that will
benefit the people.
 2. Literacy Training Services (LTS)
This is 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
this service. Its emphasis is on the empowerment of
people through education.
3. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)
This was deemed equally important by the NSTP law (it
maintained its existence and nature mentioned in RA
7077). The primary objective of this component is to
prepare the youth for national defense, but this became a
mere component course of the program.

The NSTP requires male and female students to undergo the

course (whether CWTS, LTS or ROTC), they have chosen for two (2)
semesters or one (1) academic year in contrast with the mandatory
ROTC before, which required male to take military training for four (4)
semesters or two (2) academic years. Students taking up NSTP will
get three (3) units from taking the program which means they get 1.5
credit units for every semester. Thus, in contrast to the mandatory –
yet free – ROTC, students will now have to pay for their NSTP.
This includes the former cadets of the ROTC who enjoyed the
free reservist program. Also, the law states that private learning
institutions could offer one of the three options but requires state
colleges and universities to maintain their ROTC units together with
an alternative unit from the two other options.
The law also limits the existence of the ROTC in private and
vocational institutions requiring them to have cadets for it to be called
a unit, otherwise- and considering other factors such as insufficient
cadet number lack of logistics to support ROTC program of instruction
(POI), etc.- cross enrolling the students to other schools for their NSTP
is an option.
 The goal of the law and of the program is to harness the strength
and capacity of the youth to contribute to nation- building, thus the
National Service Reserve Force is created to enlist CWTS and LTS
graduates’ equivalent to the Citizen, Armed Force of the ROTC.

Importance of National Service Training Program

 Build a sense of teamwork and loyalty;
 Provide discipline;
 Promote respect for others, and
 Encourage honesty and integrity.

ACTIVITY

Activity 1.2 Short Essay

Write a 100 to 150-word essay that discusses the following

questions. Refer to the Rubric provided on the next page. Submit your
essay on the provided assignment material with instructions on the
Classwork’s of the Google Classroom.

1. After the discussion of the concepts of National Service

Training Program as outlined above, how will you, having a
vital role in nation-building, respond to the nation’s call for
civic service?
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 2. Have you experienced participating in any community
service? If yes, what is it? What did you feel after participating
in the said activity?

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3. Why do you think NSTP is part of your curriculum?

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RUBRIC

3 2 1

Word count 130-150 words 100-129 words Less than 100

words
Grammar Used various Use of simple Incorrect use of
grammatical grammar structure, simple grammar
structures. but used correctly. structure.
Vocabulary Used vivid Used basic Used basic
adjectives, nouns adjectives, nouns adjectives, nouns
and verbs. and verbs. and verbs with
many error.
Answer The student The student’s The student does
question answered the answer is related not address the
question to the task, but question.
thoroughly. haven’t answered
question directly.
1.2.2 Briefly share your expectations on the following: (Please feel
free to write your expectations. No wrong answer here.)

a. NSTP – CWTS

b. PEERS

c. CWTS TRAINERS

LET US WRAP UP

Hey! You made it. We are confident that you are now equipped with
the information in this module. You may want to review the topics you
have just learned.

 You have carefully learned the PSU Vision, Mission and its Core
Values.

 You have successfully cited your role as a student in the

university, and your contribution towards achieving the Vision,
Mission and Core Values of PSU.

 You have learned about the National Service Training Program

or NSTP- its history, objectives, components and importance.

 You have written an essay about your thoughts of the NSTP and
your involvement in other community service.

 Lastly, you have shared your various expectations with us.

Hooray!

You have finally reached the end of our discussion. Well done!
 LET US ASSESS

Take a look at some points that can help you in self-assessment.

 If you can state the PSU Vision, Mission and Core Values on
your own and have taken them sincerely, then you have made
a good start.

 If you now possess adequate knowledge about the NSTP,

hence, you have learned very well.

 If you have participated in the activities and have written the

essays with sincerity, you have done your best in learning this
module. Good job!

Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to consult

with your trainer. All the best in your journey in the NSTP!

REFERENCES

[1] PSU Handbook.

[2] Syjuco, J.G. Military Education in the Philippines. History of

NSTP.

[3] Ang, M.J., Tajolosa, R.A., Mendoza, M.A., & Jose,

G.E. (2013). NSTP-CWTS 1. Malabon City, Philippines: Mutya
Publishing House.

[4] PSU NSTP Operations Manual (2019).

[5] CWTS 1 Syllabus. Revised August 21, 2021.