NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
Transcribed by: Ashley Empaynado | BS Nursing | Prof. Zara Gaboy
PHYSICAL ORGANIZATION & COURSE
ORIENTATION
NATIONAL SERVICE
National Service refers to mandatory or voluntary
government service programs. Most of the present
military service focus on the armed forces. The
mandatory service in any armed forces of a country
is known as conscription. The minimum age
requirement military reserve force in the event of
war or national emergencies. It started to be
adopted by countries around the world in the
coming of the 20th century. It usually requires
male citizens to serve a minimum of one year in
military or national service to be considered as a
member of the reserve force.
2 TYPES OF NATIONAL SERVICE
1. Military Service: the performance of active
service by individuals in any branch of the
armed forces. Military service is based on the
idea that people have a certain duty and on the
assumption that the greater good is more
relevant than other individual rights. Some
countries have mandatory military training for
its citizens which could last for years. There are
citizens who serve in the armed forces service
for a brief period while other stay on it and
make a career as a military officer. The major
armed forces of any country are usually Army,
Navy, and Air force.
2. Civilian Service: service to a government
made by those not joining the military service.
Once can also serve his/her country not only by
involving and engaging in combat. Some
countries in the world do not require their
people in mandatory service but instead, they
replace it with a national civilian service which
aims to develop a sense of nationalism among
its citizens. Civilian service is usually performed
in the service of non-profit governmental bodies
or other institutions.
THE VOLUNTEER ACT OF 2007
The Republic Act 9418 or the Act Institutionalizing
a strategy for Rural Development, Strengthening
Volunteerism and for Other Purposes is the law
which paves way for volunteerism in the
Philippines. The State, as the protector of the
people, must promote the participation of the
various sectors of the Filipino society, and as
necessary, international and foreign volunteer
organizations in public and civic affairs. It should
also adopt and strengthen the practice of
volunteerism as a strategy in order to attain
national development and international
understanding. The inculcation of volunteerism as a
way of life should be kindled in every Filipino, the
time-honored tradition of Bayanihan to foster social
justice, solidarity, and sustainable development.
VOLUNTERISM DEFINED
Volunteerism refers to an act involving a wide
range of activities, including traditional forms of
mutual aid and developmental interventions that
provides an enabling and empowering
environmental both on the part of the beneficiary
receiving and the volunteer rendering the act,
undertaken for reasons arising from socio
developmental, business, or corporate orientation,
commitment or conviction for the attainment of the
public good and where monetary and other
incentives or reward are not the primary motivating
factors. (Section 4(a), RA 9418).
THE ROLE OF VOLUNTEERISM IN SOCIETY
Volunteerism in the academic institution includes,
but is not limited to, provision of technical
assistance and sharing of technology within the
academic circle, target communities, and other
clienteles and the upgrading of the quality of
education and curriculum methodologies while
providing career enhancement and exposure to
volunteers. (Section 5(a), RA 9418), on the other
hand, the volunteerism in the corporate sector as
an expression of corporate social responsibility and
citizenship refers to activities recognized by the
company, where employees give their time, skills
and resources in the service of the company’s
internal and/or external communities. (Section
5(b), RA 9418).
EXAMPLE OF VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
1. Donation of material resources
2. Fundraising for a cause
3. Outreach activities
4. Environmental campaign
5. Medical and health-related advocacies
6. Knowledge and change management
7. Scholarship programs
8. Sharing of expertise, particularly of business and
developmental skills
THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER
SERVICE COORDINATING AGENCY (PNVSCA)
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The PNVSCA created by Executive Order No. 134,
as amended, shall undertake the implementation
and execution of the provision of this Act.
MANDATES OF THE PNVSCA
According to Section 9 of R.A No 9418, the PNVSCA
shall have the following functions:
1. Review and formulate policies and guidelines
concerning the national volunteer service program
consistent with national development priorities.
2. Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the national
volunteer service program in order that volunteer
assistance may fit into the total national
development goals;
3. Act as clearing house for matters pertaining to
international volunteer services;
4. Develop and implement prototypes and models
of volunteering for adoption by institutions and
communities;
5. Provide technical service and support for
capacity building of volunteers and volunteers’
organizations;
6. Undertake advocacy for the promotion and
recognition of volunteerism as a tool for
development;
7. Establish and maintain a national network of
volunteer organizations and serve as a liaison
between among local and foreign governmental
private voluntary organizations including the
United Nations Volunteer (UNV); and
8. Administer all the PNVSCA funds from all
resources including foreign aid in accordance with
accounting and auditing requirements. For this
purpose, the executive director of the PNVSCA shall
submit an organizational plan upon the advice of
the Multi-Sectoral Advisory Body to the department
of Budget and Management
THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING
PROGRAM
Overview of the National Service Training
Program
The National Service Training Program (NSTP) is a
Law otherwise known as Republic Act 9163 or the
NSTP Act of 2001, refers to the program aimed at
enhancing civic consciousness and defense
preparedness in the youth, by developing their
ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing
training in any of the three (3) program
components, the Civic Welfare Training Service
(CWTS), the Literacy Training Service (LTS) and
the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC),
specially designed to enhance the youth’s active
contribution to the general welfare. The law was
implemented effective school year 2002-2003 in all
HEI’s.
THE ROTC, WHERE THE NATIONAL SERVICE
STARTED
The Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) started
originally in the United States. It dates from the
passage of the Morill Act of 1862 which granted
public land to the senator and representative of
each state. These lands were to be sold; and then
proceeds were to benefit educational institutions
that would offer certain programs, including part-
time military training, to their students. These
schools called “Land Grant Colleges” began to
appear after the American Civil War (ROTC in the
Philippines 2009). After its beginning, many
countries in the world follow. Colleges and
universities abroad and in the Philippines were
required to maintain an ROTC unit. It requires all
male students of any baccalaureate course to
undergo military training either in Army (AROTC),
Air Force (AFROTC), or Navy (NROTC). The basic
course can be finished for four consecutive
semesters and will make them eligible to be
candidates as officers of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP).
THE CREATION OF NSTP LAW
In June 2001, an official statement was released by
the U-Belt Consortium, an association of
universities along with the city of Manila, headed
by the University of Santo Tomas ROTC unit which
called for the abolition of ROTC Program in
response to the death of Cadet Officer Mark
Welson Chua, a 19- year-old Mechanical
Engineering student of UST. His death became the
catalyst for the passage of Republic Act 9163 or the
National Service Training Program Law, which
removed completion of ROTC as a mandatory
requirement for graduation for all male college
students in the Philippines. It appeals that the
ROTC program can no longer meet the constitution
it was based on and that it perpetuates the power
of the military over the liberal university orientation
(“ROTC Crisis of 2001” 2014).
Components of the National Service Training
Program
1. Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) - Refers
to the program component designed to provide
military training in order to motivate, train,
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organize, and mobilize students for national
defense preparedness.
2. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) - Refers
to the program component or activities contributory
to the general welfare and 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.
3. Literacy Training Service (LTS) - Refers to the
program component designed to train students to
teach literacy and numeracy skills to school
children, out-of-school youth, and other segments
of society in need of their service.
Who Are Required To Take The NSTP?
Students, male and female, of any baccalaureate
degree course or at least two (2) year technical-
vocational courses in a public and private
educational institution shall be required to complete
one (1) of the NSTP components as requisite for
graduation.
Management of the NSTP Components
The school authorities exercise academic and
administrative supervision over the design,
formulation, adoption, and implementation of the
different NSTP components in their perspective
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
training are being conducted in consonance with
the objectives of this Act. (Section 10, RA 9163).
Institution Exempted from the NSTP
In view of the special character of the following
institution, they are exempted from offering the
NSTP under the implementing rules and regulations
of the NSTP Law.
1. Philippine Military Academy (PMA)
2. Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA)
3. Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA)
The National Service Reserve Corps
The National Service Reserve Corps is 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
Citizen’s Armed Force. Pursuant to Republic Act No.
7077 (Section 11, RA 9163).
The Civil Welfare Training Service
Under the Republic Act 9163 or the NSTP Law, the
CWTS component comprises the following topics to
be discussed:
1. Health
2. Education
3. Environment
4. Entrepreneurship
5. Safety
6. Recreation
7. Moral of the Citizen
CITIZENSHIP TRAINING
What is Citizenship?
A term denoting membership of a citizen in a
political society, which membership implies,
reciprocity, a duty of allegiance on the part of the
member, and duty of protection on the part of the
State (DeLeon 2011).
The Citizens of the Philippines
1. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the
time of adoption of this Constitution.
2. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of
the Philippines
3. Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino
mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon
reaching the age of majority.
4. Those who are naturalized in accordance with
(Article IV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution).
The Three Kinds of Citizenship
1. POLITICAL CITIZENSHIP - It means showing
respect for the law and government. One can be a
good political citizen by carrying out duties such as
voting, paying taxes, and obeying traffic rules.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZENSHIP – It involves
caring for the environment. Practice environment
citizenship by doing things like conserving water,
using fuel wisely, planting a tree, and putting
garbage in the disposal.
Why is Environment Citizenship Important?
Environmental Citizens can exercise their
environmental rights and duties, and able to
identify the underlying structural causes of
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environmental degradation and environmental
problems. It is also the idea that we all should take
responsibility for how we interact with the
environment.
How does one become an Environmental
Citizen?
You can start by educating yourself and simply
making a few changes in your lifestyle, go on to
support environmental causes and attend massive
events, or even go one step further and volunteer
for a hands-on activity in the conservation field.
3. SOCIO-ECONOMIC CITIZENSHIP - It is
about caring for the community and supporting
the economy. A person can show socio-
economic citizenship by buying products made
in the Philippines, engaging in legitimate
livelihood programs, and volunteering in church
groups, health centers, and schools.
What is Good Citizenship?
Citizens should realize that for every right there
must be a corresponding duty. They have rights of
which they cannot be deprived of, but they also
have duties which they must not neglect. If the
people are aware not only of their rights but also
their obligations, there will be less
misunderstanding and less conflict in society. One
of the reasons for the turmoil and ferment in many
countries is the attitude of demanding one’s rights
under the law and yet being forgetful of one’s
duties as a citizen.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT says that the first
requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is
that, He or she will be able and willing to pull his
own weight that he shall not be a mere passenger
but shall do his share in the work that each
generation of us find ready to hand.
Ways to be Good Citizen:
1. A GOOD CITIZEN IS PATRIOTIC - having
and showing devotion to our country. It means
having an attachment to certain cultural values and
showing critical loyalty to your nation.
2. MODEL THE PERSONAL QUALITIES OF A
GOOD CITIZEN - Honesty or always tell the truth,
integrity, be morally upright, be accountable for
yourself and for your action, respectfulness, treat
other people how you want to be treated, showing
kindness and be friendly, be considerate to others
and be always fair.
3. BE A PRODUCTIVE MEMBER OF THE
SOCIETY - a good citizen contributes to their
nation by being productive. There are productive
employees, business owners, artist, public servants,
and caregivers and so on. They make a positive
contribution to their nations.
4. BE ACTIVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY - they
participate in the social life of their own city or
town, and they look their place to make a better
place to live
5. KEEP YOURSELF WELL-INFORMED - read to
educate yourself about the important issues facing
your nation like various sources that cover local,
national and global news, books that has a content
of important issues, biographies of people who
have help to shape the world and history books.
6. BE VIGILANT - we always keep our eyes to the
people with a high position if they perform their
duties and obligations.
7. PARTICIPATE IN YOUR NATION'S
POLITICAL LIFE - you should be politically active.
As a citizen, you have the right to have your voice
heard. Exercise that right.
8. BE A MENTOR - "Today’s kids are tomorrow's
citizen." Help shape the citizen's future by
mentoring the kids.
The Need for Participation for Good
Citizenship
Participation means being involved in something
you believe in, Participation in the decision making,
or governance, of your barangay, city, municipality,
or province is important of being a good citizen,
Participation is an essential part of good
governance.
Participation means being involved in something
you believe in, Participation in the decision making,
or governance, of your barangay, city, municipality,
or province is important of being a good citizen,
Participation is an essential part of good
governance.
There are two kinds of Participation:
o DIRECT PARTICIPATION – is a very
effective way of being involved
o INDIRECT PARTICIPATION – is choosing
somebody to represent your needs and wishes.
GOOD GOVERNANCE, a key to Philippine
Economic Development
Governance is a process of making decisions and
then putting these decisions into action (UNESCAP),
Governance is the ‘output’ of what governments
do, Local governance involves decision-making
process at the local government level, good
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governance is decision making which results in

better standards of living for everyone.
EIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD
GOVERNANCE (Local Government Academy
2005)
1. PARTICIPATION. People are viewed as
stakeholders, so the government should care about
their needs and interests. They should be included
in planning, implementation, and monitoring.
2. RULE OF LAW. When the government makes
fair laws. The human rights of people, particularly
minority groups, are protected. Courts must be
unbiased and there should be an honest, uncorrupt
police force.
3. TRANSPARENCY. People can easily see and
understand what is happening in their government.
There are no secrets.
4. ACCOUNTABILITY. When the government
takes responsibility for their actions and can explain
to the people, they have made a decision.
5. CONSENSUS ORIENTED. When the
government can work with different groups in the
community, particularly minority groups, to reach a
general agreement about something.
6. EQUITY AND INCLUSIVENESS. Every person
should feel included in society. Everyone has
opportunities to improve his/her quality of life.
7. EFFICIENCY. The timely delivery of services
using the minimum available resources to achieve
the greatest effect on the most number of people.
8. RESPONSIVENESS. The government can
respond to the needs of the people, or
stakeholders, within a reasonable amount of time.