Tatak-UPD-NSTP Orientation

Introduction

• Theme of the Speech: Tatak-UPD-NSTP Orientation
• Objective: Introduce UP as a Public Service University and the NSTP (National Service Training Program)

UP as a Public Service University

• Importance of Service:
  • NSTP focuses on serving the nation.
  • UP has a tradition of community service.
• Goals of UP:
  • Promote academic excellence and public service.
  • Develop the youth's potential to serve their country.

History of UP and Service

• Murray Simpson Bartlett:
  • "UP must be for the Filipino."
• Rafael Palma:
  • UP's aim is beyond just producing graduates, but to promote original thinking.
• George Bocobo:
  • Teaching civic consciousness to students.
• Activism during martial law.
• Establishment of UP Open University (UPOU):
  • Provided opportunities for distance learning.

Implementation of NSTP in UP Diliman

• Foundation of NSTP:
  • NSTP Law of 2001 (RA 9163)
  • Objective: Develop civic consciousness and defense preparedness.
• Three Components of NSTP:
  1. ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps)
  2. LTS (Literacy Training Service)
  3. CWTS (Civic Welfare Training Service)

Description of Components

• ROTC:
  • Military training for college students.
• LTS:
  • Teaching literacy and mathematics to those in need.
• CWTS:
  • Active social service for the welfare of the community.

NSTP Requirements

• Required participants: All students taking a bachelor's course.
• Exemptions:
  • Those who have completed NSTP in another course.
  • Foreign students.

Tatak-UPD-NSTP

• Developing an NSTP Program Map:
  • Aligns with UP's identity as a public service university.
  • Emphasizes dignity and excellence in service.

Common Module

• Topics:
  • NSTP Orientation, Human Dignity, Gender and Development, Disaster Risk Reduction, etc.
• Objective:
  • Prepare students for the remaining NSTP units.

Process of Redistribution and Change of Matriculation

• Regular process: After the Common Module, choose an NSTP component.
• Special period: During a pandemic, no selection; automatic transfer to the instructor's component course.

Implementation of NSTP Projects

• Projects:
  • Addressing issues on national security and environmental conservation.

Completion of NSTP

• National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC): All who complete CWTS and LTS become part of NSRC.
• Citizen Armed Force (CAF): ROTC completers join CAF.

Important Information

• Tuition: Half of the regular tuition for NSTP.
• Health and Accident Insurance: Required before serving.
• Integrated NSTP: Combines NSTP 1 and 2 in one semester.

Evaluation and Assessment

• Grading: Numerical and not just pass/fail.
• NSRC and CAF: Issuing certificates with serial numbers.

Conclusion

• Challenge to Students:
  • How to contribute to society?
  • Reflecting on the youth’s role in change.

Closing Remarks

• Call to Action: Use what you learn to serve for the betterment of the nation.
• Inspire hope in students.

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Thank you for listening!