NSTP ORIENTATION(1ST PPT)
What is National Service Training Program (NSTP)?
The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Law or RA 9163
- Also known as “An Act Establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level
students,
amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706, and for other
purposes.”
- Otherwise knows as the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001
- Was enacted on January 23, 2002
Adopted and promulgated the IRR (Implementing rules and regulations) for
NSTP
- Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s)
- Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC)
- Coordinating Council of Private Education Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA)
The revised IRR of the NSTP or the latest IRR of the National Service Training Act of 2001
was issued on November 13, 2009
Article II Section 9 of the 1987 Constitution
- The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and
independence of the nation and free the people from poverty through policies that provide
adequate social services, promote full employment, a rising standard of living, and an improve
quality life for all.
RA 9163, Section 1
- While it is the prime duty of the government to serve and protect its citizens, in turn, it shall be the
duty of all citizens to defend the security of the state, and fulfillment thereof, the government may
require each citizen to render personal military of civil service.
Components of NSTP (National Service Training Program)
- ROTC: (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) the program component, institutionalized under Section
38 and 39 of Republic Act No. 7077, designed to provide military training to motivate, train organize
and mobilize them for national defense preparedness.
- CWTS: (Civic Welfare Training Service) Refers to the program component or activities contributory
to the general welfare and the 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, Moral of the citizenry, and Other social welfare
services.
- LTS: (Literacy Training Service) Refers to the program component designed to train students to
teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youth (OSY) and other segments
of society who are in need of such services.
Coverage of NSTP Law:
1. All incoming 1st year and 2nd year students; Male and female. Starting academic year (AY) 2005-
2006, Enrolled in any baccalaureate degree comprising at least 2 yrs. Of technical-vocational or
non-degree education.
2. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions
3. State Universities and colleges (SUC’s) shall offer the ROTC component and at least one other NSTP
component.
4. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), Philippine
National Police Academy (PNPA), and other SUCs are exempted in view of their special character.
5. PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS WITH AT
LEAST 350 STUDENT CADETS MAY OFFER THE ROTC COMPONENT AND CONSEQUENTLY ESTABLISH /
MAINTAIN A DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE AND TACTICS (DMST), SUBJECT TO THE EXISTING
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP).
What is the duration and equivalent course unit of each of the NSTP
Component?
- Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters for
54 to 90 training hours per semester. It shall be credited for three (3) units per semester.
What is the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC)?
- NSRC is created under Section 11 of RA 9163 or the NSTP Act of 2001, composed of graduates of
the non- ROTC components: the CWTS and LTS. Members of this Corps maybe tapped by the State
for literacy and civic welfare activities, through the joint effort of DND, CHED, and TESDA.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
- NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 1 (NSTP 1) – CIVIC WELFARE TRAINING SERVICE (CWTS)
- NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2 (NSTP 2) – CIVIC WELFARE TRAINING SERVICE (CWTS)
CWTS Student Attendance:
1. Students are required to attend their classes on time.
2. A student who has incurred more than twenty percent (20%) absences (more than two absences)
shall no longer be allowed to continue the course and will be given a final grade of five (5.00)
3. Students who report to class fifteen (15) minutes after the official start of the class will be
considered tardy. Three (3) accumulated tardiness is equivalent to one (1) absence.
NSTP (Docx) Module Reviewer
1. National Service Training Program (NSTP) – established to enhance civic
consciousness and defense preparedness among the youth.
NSTP Law: Republic Act 9163 (2001) – “NSTP Act of 2001”
Purpose: Enhance civic consciousness & defense preparedness of youth.
Who? All college students (male & female).
Duration: 2 semesters, 3 units each semester.
NSTP Components:
1. ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) – military training, defense preparation.
2. CWTS (Civic Welfare Training Service) – community service, health, education, environment,
livelihood.
3. LTS (Literacy Training Service) – teaching literacy & numeracy to out-of-school youth & community.
2. Historical Background
• National Service Training Program (NSTP) – established to enhance civic consciousness and
defense preparedness among the youth.
• Republic Act 9163 (2001) – “An Act Establishing the National Service Training Program
(NSTP)”
• Signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on January 23, 2002
• Requires all college students (male and female) to take NSTP for 2 semesters (6 units).
Roots of NSTP:
• Commonwealth Act No. 1 (1935) – National Defense Act by President Manuel L. Quezon.
• Presidential Decree 1706 (1980) – National Service Law signed by President Ferdinand
Marcos.
• Republic Act 7077 (1991) – Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act signed by
President Corazon Aquino.
3. Citizenship & Civic Consciousness
Citizen: member of a state with rights & obligations.
Civic Consciousness: awareness of being responsible citizens.
Core Values: Patriotism, volunteerism, service, discipline, respect for law.
4. Philippine Constitution Provisions
1987 Constitution, Article II Section 2 – defense of the state is prime duty of gov’t & people.
Article II Section 13 – role of youth in nation-building, protect moral, spiritual, intellectual, social well-being.
5. Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities
Civil Rights: rights of individuals (speech, liberty).
Political Rights: rights to participate in gov’t (vote, run for office).
Social & Economic Rights: right to education, health, decent work.
Duties of Citizens: loyalty, obedience to laws, cooperation, payment of taxes, rendering service.
6. Nationalism & Patriotism
Nationalism – loyalty/devotion to one’s nation.
Patriotism – love of country, willingness to sacrifice.
Examples: Respecting the flag, preserving culture, serving community.
7. Volunteerism
Defined in RA 9418 (2007) – “Volunteer Act of the Philippines.”
Encourages youth participation in civic action, service, disaster
response, community projects.
8. Environmental Awareness
RA 9512 (2008) – National Environmental Awareness & Education Act.
Promotes integration of environmental education in school curricula.
9. Disaster Risk Reduction & Management (DRRM)
RA 10121 (2010) – Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Act.
Focus: disaster preparedness, response, recovery, rehabilitation.
10. Gender & Development
RA 9710 (2009) - Magna Carta of Women.
-Protects women’s rights, ensures equality in education, employment, and participation.
Republic Acts/PD
NATIONAL SERVICE & DEFENSE
Commonwealth Act No. 1 (1935) – National Defense Act (Signed by President Manuel L. Quezon)
Foundation of national defense policy, creation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Presidential Decree No. 1706 (1980) – National Service Law (Signed by President Ferdinand
Marcos) Made national service compulsory in three areas: civic welfare, law enforcement, and
military service.
Republic Act No. 7077 (1991) – Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act (Signed by
President Corazon Aquino) Provides for the organization, training, and utilization of citizen soldiers
or reservists.
Republic Act No. 9163 (2001) – National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 (Signed by
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) Mandates college students to take part in one of three
components: Reserve Officers Training Corps, Civic Welfare Training Service, or Literacy Training
Service.
DANGEROUS DRUGS
Republic Act No. 6425 (1972) – Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972 (Signed by President Ferdinand
Marcos) Early law penalizing illegal drug use and trafficking.
Republic Act No. 9165 (2002) – Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (Signed by
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) Replaced RA 6425, creating the Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency (PDEA), stricter laws and penalties against drug-related crimes.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
Republic Act No. 8749 (1999) – Philippine Clean Air Act (Signed by President Joseph Estrada)
Provides for a comprehensive air pollution control policy.
Republic Act No. 9003 (2001) – Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (Signed by President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) Establishes systematic waste segregation, recycling, and waste
management.
Republic Act No. 9512 (2008) – Environmental Awareness and Education Act (Signed by
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) Mandates integration of environmental education in school
curricula nationwide.
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
Republic Act No. 10121 (2010) – Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act
(Signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) Strengthens disaster management by shifting from
disaster response to disaster risk reduction and preparedness.
VOLUNTEERISM & SOCIAL LAWS
Republic Act No. 9418 (2007) – Volunteer Act of 2007 (Signed by President Gloria Macapagal-
Arroyo) Promotes volunteerism as a tool for national development.
Republic Act No. 9710 (2009) – Magna Carta of Women (Signed by President Gloria Macapagal-
Arroyo) Upholds women’s rights and eliminates gender discrimination.
AGRICULTURE
Republic Act No. 8435 (1997) – Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (Signed by President
Fidel V. Ramos) for modernizing agriculture and fisheries to enhance food security and
competitiveness.