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Essay #1 - Expectation of NSTP

1. The document discusses the author's initial thoughts on the Philippines' mandatory National Service Training Program (NSTP) course, which he did not expect as part of his degree program. 2. Upon learning more about the NSTP from his professor, the author realized it is about building character and contributing to Filipino society, not just community service hours. 3. The NSTP offers three program components to choose from - civic welfare training, literacy training, or Reserve Officers' Training Corps - each with their own advantages based on personal preferences.

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Essay #1 - Expectation of NSTP

1. The document discusses the author's initial thoughts on the Philippines' mandatory National Service Training Program (NSTP) course, which he did not expect as part of his degree program. 2. Upon learning more about the NSTP from his professor, the author realized it is about building character and contributing to Filipino society, not just community service hours. 3. The NSTP offers three program components to choose from - civic welfare training, literacy training, or Reserve Officers' Training Corps - each with their own advantages based on personal preferences.

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John Patrick R. Abergos

Professor Alma Canlas

NSTP-100-E03

02 December 2020

Thoughts & Prayers for NSTP

As I venture my learning journey to the Philippines’ tertiary educational system, I am not


aware there’s a mandatory course like a National Service Training Program or NSTP part of my
B.S. in CPE syllabus. When a freshman enters any universities in the U.S, he or she are not
required to join this kind of lesson instead it’s up to the individual whether they want to join
ROTC as an elective class. Nevertheless, I’m fully aware the significance why it was
implemented and on contrary I support this idea wholeheartedly. Since the Philippines is a
collectivist society (rather than US’ individual-centered culture), this Republic Act 9163 of 2001
was created to promote civic consciousness among its youth along with the spirit of patriotism in
their daily lives so that Philippines itself will have stable, law-abiding citizens that can respect
the rule of law yet protecting individual rights.

At first, I thought the NSTP is a very comprehensive community service where students
are required to have a set completion of hours (say 30 hrs.) from various places such as helping
the poor and needy, assisting a day-care teacher, etc. But after a quick introduction from the
professor and in-dept analysis what NSTP is, I’ve realized it’s more than a mere community
service. It’s about building character and how to contribute to the Filipino society. Fortunately,
there are three program components you can choose from: Civic Welfare Training Service
(CWTS), Literacy Training Service (LTS) or the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC).
Each one has its own advantages based from personal preferences. The CWTS will provide
students with activities contributory to the general welfare and betterment of life of the members
of the community especially those developed to improve social welfare services while the LTS
program is peer-to-peer mentorship activity for schoolchildren and out-of-school youths. The
ROTC, is more in the military aspect compared to its civic counterparts, is to provide military
education and training for students to mobilize them for national defense preparedness. All these
information help broaden my viewpoint of what NSTP is all about.

“Born a Filipino, always a Filipino” tis is my creed and motivation to pass this course.
Hopefully, I am looking forward for an engaging discussion and learning engagement with my
professor and classmates. It would improve my social skills as a Filipino since I’m still adjusting
to this new setting.

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