Evolution of National Service Training Program?

Answer 1

The Evolution of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) in the Philippines:

• During the Spanish colonial years there was a program similar to ROTC at the University of Sto. Tomas .
• 1912 - ROTC started when military instruction was conducted at the University of the Philippines
• In World War 2, ROTC were called and during the occupation, they proved their worth on the battlefield.
• After World War 2, the Post-war Training Executive Order 59 made it mandatory for all colleges and universities to include ROTC course in their curriculum.
• In the post Marcos Era, Citizen Military Training (CMT) replaced ROTC.
• ROTC returned with the ROTC Republic Act 7077, or the AFP Reservist Act.
• 2001 - Student protests threatened the existence of ROTC.
• Mandatory ROTC ended and the National Service Reserve Corps (RA 9163) was established.
• The National Service Training Program Act of 2001 became law on Jan. 23, 2002, the CWS component of the Expanded ROTC evolved into the Civic Welfare ... The VIP-CWS Qualifying Course for Coordinators/Lecturers of the National Service Training Program was inaugurated.
• Sep 22, 2003 - Department of Social Work and Civic Welfare Training Service, National Service Training Program, spearheaded the celebration of Family Week on September 22, 2003. Starting with a foot parade from the Alumni Promenade Concert Park to Jaro Plaza, students Show more

Answer 2

The National Service Training Program (NSTP) was established in the Philippines in 2001 as a response to the provisions of the National Service Training Program Act of 2001. It aimed to develop the civic consciousness of Filipino youth and instill patriotism, teamwork, leadership, and discipline. Over the years, the program has evolved to include varied components such as Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), Literacy Training Service (LTS), and Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS), providing students with a range of experiences and skills to contribute to national development.