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NSTP 1 MODULE: MISSION, VISION, CORE VALUES & NSTP HISTORY INTRODUCTION The National Service Training Program-Literacy Training Service (NSTP-LTS) is a knowledge, skills and value enhancement program designed to develop civic consciousness and train students to become teachers of literacy...

NSTP 1 MODULE: MISSION, VISION, CORE VALUES & NSTP HISTORY INTRODUCTION The National Service Training Program-Literacy Training Service (NSTP-LTS) is a knowledge, skills and value enhancement program designed to develop civic consciousness and train students to become teachers of literacy and numeracy to school children, out of school youth and other segments of society in need of their service. It hopes to instill in the students competence, interest and a sense of service and nationalism as provided by the NSTP Act of 2001. MISSION Espouring the ideals of Jose P. Laurel ( Truth and Fortitude, For God and Country) Lyceum of the Philippines - Laguna is committed to provide a quality, industry-driven environment for institution, research, and social responsibility to develop integral individuals, leaders and life-long learners who are globally competitive imbued with God- Centeredness and nationalistic spirit. VISION A leading industry-driven, educational institution in the Philippines by 2024. CORE VALUES G – God-centeredness L - Leadership I - Integrity I - Innovative N - Nationalism S – Service Orientation NSTP - National Service Training Program The Guiding Principle of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) reaffirms the prime duty of the government to inculcate in the mind of the students and youth their role in the nation building.  It shall be the responsibility of all the citizens to defend the security of the state. Such responsibility, however, calls not only for a response to do personal military service but also personal civil service. National service refers to… any of the activities that may contribute to the national security, development and/or welfare. The concept o the national service however, is not something new. It actually started… even during the Commonwealth government and created a big impact particularly during World War II. Since the 1980’s, national service has already been into three different areas namely: Law Enforcement Service (LES); Civic Welfare Service (CWS); and Military Service (MS). Like the other sectors of society… the youth have vital roles to play in nation building. This time it s emphasized that service to the nation does not only mean becoming a part o the armed forces but becoming a part of the civic service force as well. All these things are being highlighted in the newly signed Republic Act 9163, otherwise known as “The National Service Training Program”. THE HISTORY OF THE NSTP It started with the creation of the Commonwealth Act No. 1 otherwise known as the “National Defense Act”. It is an act to provide for the national defense of the Philippines penalizing certain violations thereof, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes under the government of President Manuel L. Quezon (1935). Commonwealth Act No. 1 required the college students, specially males, to finish 2 years (4 semesters) of Military Training to be reserved cadets for the national defense of the Philippines Commonwealth Act No. 1 was amended to give existence to Presidential Decree No. 1706  On August 8, 1980, Commonwealth Act No. 1 was amended to give existence to Presidential Decree No. 1706, also known as the “National Service Law”. It mandated compulsory national service from all the citizens of the Philippines. It was composed of three main program components namely: Civic Welfare Service (CWS); Law Enforcement Service (LES); and Military Service (MS). College students were given an option to choose one from among these components to comply as a requirement of tertiary education 1986 : After the Marcos Regime Briefly after the ouster of Marcos, the implementation of the National Service Law except the provisions on Military Service was suspended by Presidential Memorandum Order No. 1 of President Corazon C. Aquino. It became Basic Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) effective school year 1986-1987. 1991: Republic Act 7707 modified the Basic ROTC Course In the year 1991, the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 7707 modified the Basic ROTC Course into the Expanded ROTC Program as mandated. The said modification is basically composed of military subject in the first curriculum year and any of the following components (Military Training Service, Civic Welfare Service and Law Enforcement Service) in the second curriculum year. Abuses and Victims of ROTC Practices 15 March 2001, Mark Welson Chua disappeared. 3 days later, March 18, 2001, his hog-tied dead body was found in the Pasig River… It was not the end of Chua’s life…but the beginning of NSTP… The story goes like this… Mark Welson Chua Mark Welson Chua, 19 year old UST student. Mark Idolized Paul Joseph Tan, a high ranking ROTC officer that time. Tan is also a friend of his older sister–Charmaine. Mark followed Tan, Charmaine asked Tan to look after his little brother when Mark had to take up ROTC. Mark exposed the corruption and irregularities practiced by the very officers of ROTC… Mark Welson Chua’s disappearance and death led to…  The noble and fearless fight of Mark’s idealist father Welson Chua for the justice of his son Mark Welson. Welson, the father uncovered the KIDNAP for RANSOM GANG in UST! an unexpected massive protest of college students and their concerned parents against the ROTC Program. Happy Birthday NSTP!!! 23rd January 2002 The controversies and scandals showed the way to the new proposal to change Expanded ROTC into “National Service Program”. However, before it could even prosper, another new proposal was created which was the National Service Training Program (NSTP). Republic Act 9163 This was otherwise known as the “National Service Training Program” (NSTP). It is signed into law in January 23, 2003. the implementation of which commenced in the school year 2002-2003. NSTP is comprised of three program components namely: 1) Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS); 2) Literacy Training Service (LTS); and 3) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Republic Act No. 9163: The National Service Training Program An Act establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for the tertiary level students, amended for the purpose of Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706 Key Provisions Of R.A. 9163 Pursuant to Section 12 of Republic Act No. 9163, otherwise known as the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2002, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills a=Development Authority (TEADA), and Department of National Defense (DND) in consultation with the concerned government agencies, the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Coordinating Council of Private Educational Association of the Philippines (COCOPEA),  Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s), and recognized student organizations, hereby jointly issue, adopt and promulgate the following implementation rules and regulations. 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 the 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. 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 and social well-being. It shall inculcate the ideals of patriotism, nationalism and advance their involvement in public and civil 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 II Definition of Terms Section 3. As used in this Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), the following terms shall mean: a) “National Service Training Program” (NSTP) – refers to the program aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth, by developing the ethic of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of three (3) program components. b) “Reserve Officer Training Corps” (ROTC) – refers to the program component, institutionalized under Section 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” (LTS) – refers to the program component designed to train the students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youths and other segments of society in need of their services. d) “Civic Welfare Training Service” (CWTS) – refers to the program component 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 moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services. Rule III Program Implementation Section 4. Coverage a.) All incoming freshman students, male and female, starting school year 2002-2003, enrolled in any baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year technical vocational associate courses, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice, as a graduation requirement. b.) All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must offer at least one (1) NSTP component. c.) State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) shall offer the ROTC component at least one (1) of the NSTP component. d.) The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) and other SUCs of similar nature in view of the special character of the institutions, are exempted from the NSTP. e.) Private higher 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 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 program for any of the components of the NSTP, a one (1) summer program may be designed, formulated and adopted by DND, CHED, and TESDA.