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The document provides information about the National Service Training Program (NSTP) in the Philippines. It discusses the history and objectives of NSTP, outlines the three program components (ROTC, LTS, CWTS), and answers 14 frequently asked questions about NSTP. The key points are that NSTP is a mandatory program for college students to promote civic duty and defense preparedness, it has three program components to choose from, and all incoming college freshmen must complete one of the components to graduate.

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NSTP Overview and Student Benefits

The document provides information about the National Service Training Program (NSTP) in the Philippines. It discusses the history and objectives of NSTP, outlines the three program components (ROTC, LTS, CWTS), and answers 14 frequently asked questions about NSTP. The key points are that NSTP is a mandatory program for college students to promote civic duty and defense preparedness, it has three program components to choose from, and all incoming college freshmen must complete one of the components to graduate.

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NSTP Objectives:

Demonstrate the IPVMO of the University and Core Values, Educational Objectives ofthe
College and Program into the course activities and requirements.

1. To institute an NSTP framework anchored to the university’s values of honor


and excellence in the service of the people.
2. To promote civic consciousness and defensepreparedness among NWU students,
developing youth’s active contribution tothe general welfare of the nation.
3. To inculcate among the students the ideas of patriotism, nationalism and advance
their involvement in public and civic affairs.
4. To educate basic competencies required in the conduct of the NSTP component
courses(CWTS, LTS, and ROTC).

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Part 1 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 knownas the “National Defense Act.” It

is an act

toprovide for the national defense of thePhilippines penalizing certain violationsthereof,

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 4semesters) of Military Training to become

reserved cadets for the national defense of thePhilippines.

On August 8, 1980, Commonwealth Act No. 1 wasamended to give existence to

Presidential Decree No. 1706, also known as the “National Service Law” signed by

President Ferdinand E. Marcos. Itmandates compulsory national service from all

thecitizens 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

forthe provisions on Military Service were suspended by the Presidential Memorandum

OrderNo. 1 of President Corazon C. Aquino. It became Basic Reserve Officer Training

Corps (ROTC) effective school year 1986-1987.


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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/
Expanded ROTC Program, as mandated. The said
modification is composed of the militarysubject in
the first academic year and any of the following
components (Military TrainingService, Civic
Welfare Service, and LawEnforcement Service) in
the second year curriculum.

On March 18, 2001, a dead body was found wrapped


ina 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 tounexpected massive protests
by college students and theirconcerned 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. NSTPcomprises three
program components namely: Civic Welfare
Training Service (CWTS), Literacy Training
Service (LTS), and Reserve Officer Training
Corps (ROTC).

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Part 2: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ABOUT NATIONAL
SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) ACT OF 2001

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 enhancethe 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, organizeand mobilize them for national
defensepreparedness.

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 societyin 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 ofits facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education,
environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and moral of the citizenry and
other social welfare services.

3. Who shall take the NSTP?

All incoming
freshmenstudents,
maleand female,
enrolledin any
baccalaureate and at
least two (2) year
technical-vocational

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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)
[Link] shall be credited for three (3) units per semester, from fifty-four (54) to ninety
(90) training hours per semester.

[Link] 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/herschool?

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
tocross- 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
ofservice.

These students, however, shall be subjected to the existing rules and regulations
of theiroriginal 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)/

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National Service Program (NSP) are covered by the NSTP.

9. Will a student who has completed all the academic requirements of his course
exceptROTC be allowed to graduate?

A student who has completed all his academic requirements except for ROTC will be
allowedto 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


NSTPcomponents to qualify for graduation.

12. What will become of NSTP graduates?

Graduates of the non-ROTC components of the


NSTPshall belong to the National Service Reserve
Corps (NSRC) and could be tapped by the State
for literacyand civic welfare activities. Graduates
of the ROTC component shall form part of the
AFP Citizen Armed Force, subject to the DND
requirements.
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 NSTPcomponent?

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?

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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


administeredby 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
supervisionover its implementation.

17. What lead agencies will monitor the implementation of the NSTP?

The CHED regional offices, TESDAprovincial 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 institutionsoffer at least one (1) of the NSTP components while
State Universities and Colleges offer ROTC

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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.

[Link]
[Link]

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Common questions

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The NSTP was established following various historical developments. Initially, Commonwealth Act No. 1 required compulsory military training for male college students. Amendments through Presidential Decree No. 1706 created the National Service Law, which included broader service options like Civic Welfare and Law Enforcement. Controversies such as the death of Mark Welson Chua, associated with illegal ROTC practices, prompted protests and reform, resulting in the NSTP Act of 2001, establishing the NSTP in its current form, comprising CWTS, LTS, and ROTC .

The NSTP's implementation is supervised by various agencies: schools manage academic and administrative facets, while the Department of National Defense jointly supervises ROTC. CHED regional offices, TESDA, and related military commands oversee consistent implementation. These roles ensure that each component is designed and executed with proper guidance, adapting to both educational and health standards, maintaining discipline, and ensuring alignment with national legislation .

NSTP components do not incur fees beyond basic tuition, which is capped at 50% of regular per unit charges, ensuring affordability. Additionally, incentives like scholarships and health and accident insurance are provided. These measures help manage financial concerns, making the program accessible while encouraging participation by minimizing financial barriers .

Students who completed E-ROTC/NSP are considered compliant with NSTP because these programs laid the groundwork for the NSTP framework by emphasizing service and defense training, similar to NSTP components. Therefore, transitioning to NSTP acknowledges prior efforts and maintains educational continuity while aligning old and new legislative requirements .

The NSTP framework is designed to align with the university's core values of honor and excellence by promoting civic consciousness and defense preparedness among students. Its intended goals include developing students' active contributions to the nation's general welfare, fostering patriotism and nationalism, and advancing student involvement in public and civic affairs .

The NSTP addresses educational needs by offering diverse components tailored to varying interests and societal needs. ROTC addresses military preparedness, LTS focuses on enhancing literacy and numeracy, and CWTS broadens competencies in community development. This variety allows students to select a path that complements their competencies and career interests while satisfying graduation requirements .

The NSTP prepares Filipino youth through its three components: ROTC focuses on military training for national defense preparedness; CWTS involves activities that improve community welfare such as health, education, and environment; LTS trains students to educate others in literacy and numeracy. These different aspects collectively foster a sense of community service and defense readiness among the youth .

Mark Welson Chua's case had a profound impact on the national service programs in the Philippines by catalyzing public outrage and protests against the ROTC program, which was marred by allegations of abuse. This societal pressure led to significant legislative changes, including abolishing mandatory ROTC and the establishment of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001, which introduced alternative service components such as Civic Welfare and Literacy Training Services, shifting the focus from military training to civic involvement .

The NSTP allows students to cross-enroll in different institutions if their chosen component is unavailable at their current school. This flexibility ensures that students can pursue their preferred service pathway, showcasing adaptability to varying institutional capabilities and aligning with student preferences while maintaining national standards .

Completing the ROTC component positions students as part of the AFP Citizen Armed Force, providing pathways for enlistment in the AFP reserve force, thus possibly leading to military careers or roles requiring disciplined service backgrounds. This component equips them with leadership, discipline, and defense skills beneficial for various career paths .

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