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Laoag City, Ilocos Norte MODULE 1 “Organizing the Students and Course Orientation” NSTP Facilitators NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 1 of 17  Lao...

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte MODULE 1 “Organizing the Students and Course Orientation” NSTP Facilitators NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 1 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Objectives: At the end of this module, you will be able to:  Identify the IPVMO of Northwestern University.  Define National Service Training Program (NSTP).  Identify the general principles, guidelines, and procedures of the NWU- NSTP.  Discuss the history, legal basis, and rules governing the conduct of NSTP.  Identify the three components of NSTP.  Appreciate the importance of each in building civic consciousness and defense preparedness. “Tatak NWU” and Foundations of NSTP Introduction The Philippine Constitution provides that the defense of the state is a prime duty of the government and the people, and in fulfillment of this duty, all citizens may be required by law to render personal military or civil service. It further states that the citizen must contribute to our country’s development in the attainment and preservation of a just and orderly society. The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act 2001 mandates all citizens, both male, and female, to fulfill this civic duty. Responding to the urgent needs of our developing country today and in the foreseeable future, it is equally vital to develop and enhance civic consciousness among the young generation to ensure national security and development. NSTP, therefore, enables the youth, as the most valuable resource of the Filipino nation, to be motivated, developed, and utilized regarding their responsibilities as citizens and in fulfillment of their civil obligations. Northwestern University started offering the National Service Training Program (NSTP) during the first semester of SY 2002-2003. This complied with Republic Act 9163 which was signed into law by Pres. Gloria Arroyo last March 23, 2002, “establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level students amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706…” Section 10 of the Act provides that the school authorities shall exercise academic and administrative supervision over the design, formulation, adoption, and implementation of the different NSTP components in their respective schools. The University offers and implements three of the program components of NSTP: The ROTC, CWTS, and LTS. NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 2 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte These are your preliminary activities before the lesson proper. Read the instruction carefully. This will serve as your formative assessment. Activity 1: Self-Assessment Instruction: The first part of the questionnaire focuses on the values and competencies of NWU- NSTP that a student should have acquired after taking the course. Place a check (√) mark in the cell that applies to your current level and justify your answer below. 4 Highly Knowledgeable (able to train others) 3 Knowledgeable (comfortable doing) 2 Somewhat Knowledgeable (needs help) 1 Not knowledgeable Before taking the course, I am now able to; 4 3 2 1 1. Demonstrate the IPVMO of the University and Core Values, Educational Objectives of the program. 2. Institute the NSTP framework anchored to the university’s values of honor and excellence in the service of the people. 3. Demonstrate the significant role of the youth in promoting civic consciousness, nation-building, good citizenship, nationalism, and patriotism. 4. Respect and observe existing laws of the land. 5. Value life and become volunteers for communities. 6. Enhance awareness on environment, first aid, drug addiction, and prevention. 7. Internalize the concepts and principles of disaster preparedness, management, and national security concerns. 8. Understand and appreciate the concept of self-awareness and leadership. 9. Illustrate how one’s capabilities can be a primary tool in community welfare. 10. Appreciate the principles and concepts of working in the community through immersion Analysis: _________________________________________________________________________ NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 3 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte In this section I want you to give your understandings on the following questions. Remember that there is no wrong or correct answer, just answer with honesty. Activity 2 Exploring NWU Identity and NSTP Foundations 1. In 150 words or less, as a person what is your vision and mission after 5 years? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. In 150 words or less, do you think NSTP will help you to achieve your vision and mission? Why or why not? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3. I believe that the National Service Training Program will help me to: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 4 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte In this part of our lesson we will be discussing the IPVMO and organizational set up of NWU- NSTP, RA 9163 otherwise known as the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 and Implementing Rules Regulations (IRR). Part 1 “NWU Identity” Institutional Philosophy of the University: Northwestern University believes that every person is created in the image of God, hence has the capacity for excellence attained through Knowledge, Virtue, and the Democratic Principlesof freedom, truth, justice, and equality. Vision: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY envisions itself to be a premier institution of learning in Asia committed to Excellence and Ethical Formation for Global Relevance Mission: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is dedicated to develop individuals to become Highly Competent, Socially Responsible, and Ethically Upright leaders. NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 5 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Institutional Objectives: Concomitant to its role as a University in which higher learning, research, and community extensions are developed and nurtured, Northwestern University adopts the following objectives where excellence as a way of life is its rallying point. 1. To provide a strong educational foundation by offering and maintaining comprehensive basic/general education programs and strengthening pillars of knowledge in the academe to produce functional graduates who will be able to meet the needs of both local and global markets. 2. To train and develop students and employees for responsible leadership, effective citizenship, and social responsibility through the inculcation of the ideals of democracy and positive values, manifested by a great concern for their fellow men. 3. To provide a strong and comprehensive human resource development program for professional advancement and to remain competitive in changing times. 4. To align and harmonize the research and extension programs with the local, regional, national and global thrust. 5. To explore and expand linkages with local and international agencies. NSTP Objectives: 1. Demonstrate the IPVMO of the University and Core Values, Educational Objectives of the College and Program into the course activities and requirements. 2. To institute an NSTP framework anchored to the university’s values of honor and excellence in the service of the people. 3. To promote civic consciousness and defense preparedness among NWU students, developing youth’s active contribution to the general welfare of the nation. 4. To inculcate among the students the ideas of patriotism, nationalism and advance their involvement in public and civic affairs. NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 6 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Core Values The Core Values are present in the various programs of the University. These Core Valueswould be the best structure to equip and develop Godly character in life C Commitment to Excellence H Honesty and Integrity A Active Involvement M Management of Resources P Professionalism S Selfless Service 5. To educate basic competencies required in the conduct of the NSTP component courses (CWTS, LTS, and ROTC). NSTP ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Vice President for Academic Affairs NSTP Coordinator CWTS/LTS ROTC Facilitators Commandant CWTS/LTS ROTC Students Students NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 7 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Part 2 HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) The history of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) started with the creation of 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 therefor, and for other purposes under the government of President Manuel L. Quezon (1935). Commonwealth Act No. 1 required college students, specifically males, to finish 2 years (or 4 semesters) of Military Training to become reserved cadets for the national defense of the Philippines. 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” signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos. It mandates compulsory national service from all the citizens of the Philippines. It is composed of three main program components namely: Civic Welfare Service (CWS), Law Enforcement Service (LES), and Military Service (MS). College students were required to choose one from among these components to complete as a requirement of tertiary education. Briefly, after the ouster of Marcos, the implementation of the National Service Law except for the provisions on Military Service were suspended by the Presidential Memorandum Order No. 1 of President Corazon C. Aquino. It became Basic Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) effective school year 1986-1987. In the year 1991, the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 7077 modified the Basic ROTC Course into The Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Law/ NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 8 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Expanded ROTC Program, as mandated. The said modification is composed of the military subject in the first academic year and any of the following components (Military Training Service, Civic Welfare Service, and Law Enforcement Service) in the second year curriculum. On March 18, 2001, a dead body was found wrapped in a carpet and floating on the Pasig River. His face was wrapped with packing tape and his hands and face were bound. That body was identified as Mark Welson Chua’s, a 19-year-old engineering student at the University of Santo Tomas (UST). The death of Chua, a cadet who reportedly was a victim of illegal ROTC practices, led to unexpected massive protests by college students and their concerned parents against the ROTC Program. The controversies and scandals paved the way towards the 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). The latest amendment was brought forth, creating Republic Act 9163 which is also known as the “National Service Training Program” (NSTP) Act of 2001. It was signed into law on January 23, 2002, and the implementation of this Act commenced in the school year 2002-2003. NSTP comprises three program components namely: Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), Literacy Training Service (LTS), and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Part 3 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ABOUT NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) ACT OF 2001 NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 9 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte 1. What is the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Law? The National Service Training Program (NSTP) law or Republic Act 9163 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 the three (3) program components, specifically, designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the general welfare. 2. What are the program components of the NSTP? A. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) is designed to provide military training to tertiary level students to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national defense preparedness. B. Literacy Training Service (LTS) is 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. C. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) refers to 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. NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 10 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte 3. Who shall take the NSTP? All incoming freshmen students, male and female, enrolled in any baccalaureate and at least two (2) year technical-vocational or associate courses, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice, as a graduation requirement. 4. When will the NSTP be implemented? The NSTP has been implemented since the start of the school year 2002-2003. 5. How will the NSTP be taken up? Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters. It shall be credited for three (3) units per semester, from fifty-four (54) to ninety (90) training hours per semester. 6. What if the NSTP cannot be taken up during the regular semester? A one summer program instead of the two-semester program may be designed, formulated, and adopted by the Department of National Defense (DND), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) subject to the capability of school and the AFP to handle the same. 7. What if the NSTP program component chosen by a student is not offered in his/her school? Schools that do not meet the required number of students to conduct a program component or do not offer the component chosen by their students shall allow them to cross- enroll to other schools irrespective of whether that school is under CHED or TESDA and for ROTC, whether they are managed by different AFP branches of service. NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 11 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte These students, however, shall be subjected to the existing rules and regulations of their original school and the accepting school. 8. Are currently enrolled students covered by the NSTP? Male students currently enrolled but have not taken any program component of the previous Expanded ROTC (E-ROTC)/ National Service Program (NSP) are covered by the NSTP. 9. Will a student who has completed all the academic requirements of his course except ROTC be allowed to graduate? A student who has completed all his academic requirements except for ROTC will be allowed to graduate provided that he is a certified candidate by the school on or before the effectivity of the NSTP which is March 23, 2002. 10. What if a male student has completed two semesters of E- ROTC/NSP? He is deemed to have complied with the NSTP requirement. 11. What if a male student has only taken one (1) semester of Basic ROTC and E-ROTC/NSP? He shall take one more semester of any of the NSTP components to qualify for graduation. 12. What will become of NSTP graduates? Graduates of the non-ROTC components of the NSTP shall belong to the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) and could be tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare activities. Graduates of the ROTC component shall form part of the AFP Citizen Armed Force, subject to the DND requirements. NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 12 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte 13. How can a student continue to qualify for enlistment in the AFP reserve force? He/she may qualify for enlistment in the AFP reserve force as long as he/she has completed the two (2) semesters of basic ROTC. 14. How much fee will be charged for an NSTP component? No fees shall be collected for any of the NSTP components except basic tuition fees which should not be more than fifty (50%) percent of the charges of the school per academic unit. 15. Are there any student incentives provided by the NSTP? The following incentives are to be provided to students when they take up NSTP: a. A program of assistance/incentives for ROTC students shall be provided and administered by DND, under existing laws and regulations and subject to the availability of funds; b. School authorities concerned, CHED and TESDA shall ensure that health and accident group insurances are provided for students enrolled in any of the NSTP components; and c. A Special Scholarship Program for qualified NSTP students shall be administered by CHED and TESDA subject to the availability of funds. 16. Who is responsible for supervising the NSTP? School authorities shall exercise academic and administrative supervision over the design, formulation, adoption, and implementation of the different NSTP components in their respective schools. In the case of ROTC, the school authorities and DND shall exercise joint supervision over its implementation. NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 13 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte 17. What lead agencies will monitor the implementation of the NSTP? The CHED regional offices, TESDA provincial and district offices, and DND- AFP through major service reserve commands and their ROTC units shall oversee and monitor the implementation of the NSTP under their respective jurisdiction to determine if the training are being conducted in consonance with this Act. 18. Is the NSTP available in all schools and universities? All higher and technical-vocational institutions offer at least one (1) of the NSTP components while State Universities and Colleges offer ROTC components and at least one other NSTP component. Private schools that have at least three hundred fifty (350) student cadets offer ROTC components through its Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST). For additional resources, you may visit the following web page below. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2002/01/23/republic-act-no-9163/ https://web.facebook.com/NWUofficial/?_rdc=1&_rdr NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 14 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Instruction: In this portion you will be expounding the NWU vision and mission, NSTP Act of 2001 and the Implementing Rules and Regulations. Please answer the questions provided and submit them on time. Activity 3 Critical Thinking 1. In 150 words or less, what are your insights on the vision and mission of the university? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 2. Illustrate a diagram that will explain the legal bases and chronology of events in the passage of RA 9163 (NSTP Act of 2001). __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 15 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte This part can be in the form of a QUIZ/ EXAMS or any Summative Assessment. This will be conducted online via CANVAS or face to face. For more details I will make an announcement ahead in the Canvas. Thank You! NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 16 of 17  Laoag City, Ilocos Norte SUMMARY In this module we learned the following key concepts: 1. Vision: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY envisions itself to be a premier institution of learning in Asia committed to Excellence and Ethical Formation for Global Relevance 2. Mission: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is dedicated to develop individuals to become Highly Competent, Socially Responsible, and Ethically Upright leaders. 3. Started with the creation of Commonwealth Act No. 1, otherwise known as the “National Defense Act.” 4. 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”. 5. Republic Act 7077 modified the Basic ROTC Course into The Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Law/ Expanded ROTC Program 6. The death of Mark Chua during the 1st semester led to numerous student demonstrations for the abolition of ROTC and the legislation of RA 9163. 7. The National Service Training Program (NSTP) law or Republic Act 9163 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 the three (3) program components, specifically, designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the general welfare. 8. Three components of NSTP; Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), Civic Welfare Training Program (CWTS), and Literacy Training Program (LTS). 9. All incoming freshmen students, male and female, enrolled in any baccalaureate and at least two (2) year technical-vocational or associate courses, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice, as a graduation requirement. 10. The NSTP has been implemented since the start of the school year 2002-2003. 11. Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters. It shall be credited for three (3) units per semester, from fifty-four (54) to ninety (90) training hours per semester. 12. Graduates of the non-ROTC components of the NSTP shall belong to the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) and could be tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare activities. Graduates of the ROTC component shall form part of the AFP Citizen Armed Force, subject to the DND requirements. NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP1) Page 17 of 17