History of NSTP and ROTC Programs

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What was the primary purpose of the National Defense Act of 1935?

To provide financial support to college students

To create a military alliance with the United States

To enforce mandatory military service for all citizens

To establish an independent Philippine Military (correct)

Which Executive Order made ROTC compulsory in educational institutions?

Presidential Decree No. 1706

Executive Order No. 59

Executive Order No. 207 (correct)

Commonwealth Act No. 1

What are the three main components of the National Service Law?

Health Services, Civic Engagement, Military Training

Volunteer Services, Health Services, Environmental Education

Military Service, Community Development, Environmental Protection

Civic Welfare Training Service, Law Enforcement Services, Military Service (correct)

What was the outcome of the ROTC crisis in 2001?

ROTC was abolished and replaced by the National Service Reserve Corps Signup and view all the answers

What requirement did Commonwealth Act No. 1 impose on male college students?

Finish 2 years of military training Signup and view all the answers

Which act was associated with the mandatory inclusion of ROTC courses in college curricula post-war?

Executive Order No. 59 Signup and view all the answers

Which president's era saw the introduction of the Citizen Military Training?

Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the establishment of the National Service Reserve Corps?

The end of mandatory ROTC Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)?

To enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following programs is NOT a component of the NSTP?

NCLEX Signup and view all the answers

What historical event involved the University of Santo Tomas students during the Spanish colonial period?

Defense against British ships in 1762 Signup and view all the answers

Which Act established the National Service Training Program?

Republic Act No. 9163 Signup and view all the answers

Which significant change in military education began in 1912?

First military instruction at the University of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What does NSTP promote among the youth in terms of values?

Values education and transformational leadership Signup and view all the answers

What title was awarded to the institution after the 1762 defense of Manila?

Muy Leal Crest of Loyalty Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following primarily enhances active contributions to the general welfare?

Programs under the National Service Training Program Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

History of NSTP

NSTP stands for National Service Training Program
NSTP is a program for all college students under Republic Act (RA) No. 9163
NSTP promotes values education, transformational leadership, spirit of patriotism and nationalism, and sustainable social mobilization for youth development, community building and national security.

Early Years

Spanish Colonization saw a training course similar to ROTC at the University of Sto. Tomas
On September 27, 1762, a battalion of 200 Thomasian students, ranging in age from 20–22 years, defended Manila from British Forces.
The University of Sto. Tomas was awarded the title Regalia and uses “Muy Leal” as its motto to this day.

Modern ROTC

ROTC military instructions began at the University of the Philippines in 1912

National Defense Act of 1935 (Manuel L. Quezon)

The Act established an independent Philippine Military
Executive Order no. 207 made ROTC compulsory in all colleges and universities
Commonwealth Act NO. 1 requires:
- College Students, specifically males, to finish 2 years of 4 Semesters of Military Training to be reserved cadets of the National defense of the country.

ROTC in World War II

Those who completed the ROTC program were called to fight during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in 1942.

Post-War Training

Executive Order No. 59 made ROTC mandatory for all colleges and universities.

National Service Law

August 8, 1980, Commonwealth Act No. 1 was amended to give existence to Presidential Decree No. 1706 or the National Service Law
The law mandates compulsory national service for all citizens.
It contains three main program components: Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), Law Enforcement Services (LES), and Military Service.
College students can choose to participate in one of these components as a requirement of tertiary education.

Post Marcos Era

Citizen Military Training (CMT) replaced ROTC
Republic Act 7077, or the AFP Reservist Act, reintroduced ROTC

Present Day

The ROTC Crisis of 2001 saw student protests that threatened the existence of ROTC
The end of mandatory ROTC and the establishment of the National Service Reserve Corps (RA 9163).

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Explore the rich history of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) in the Philippines. Discover the evolution of these programs from the early years of Spanish colonization to modern implementations under various acts, including the National Defense Act of 1935. This quiz delves into the significant milestones in the training and development of youth for national security and community building.