NSTP (RA 9163) Module 1
Physical Organization and Course
Orientation
Legal Bases of NSTP
1987 Philippine Constitution
• Article II, Section 4: Duty of the State to serve
[Visual: Philippine flag, youth volunteering icons]
and protect the people.
• Article II, Section 13: Role of the youth in
nation-building.
• Ensures that youth are motivated to
participate in public and civic affairs.
• Example: Youth involvement in community
service, leadership programs.
Commonwealth Act No. 1 (1935)
• Also known as the National Defense Act.
[Visual: Soldier/ROTC training symbol]
• Mandated compulsory military service for all
Filipino males aged 18-30.
• Aimed at preparing citizens for national
defense.
• Example: ROTC as a form of citizen military
training.
Presidential Decree No. 1706
(1980)
• Known as the National Service Law.
[Visual: Disaster response, civic action icons]
• Made national service obligatory for all
citizens.
• Three components: Civic Welfare Service, Law
Enforcement Service, Military Service.
• Example: Participation in disaster response
and relief operations.
Republic Act No. 7077 (1991)
• Also known as the Citizen Armed Forces of the
[Visual: Military reserve symbol, shield graphic]
Philippines Reservist Act.
• Organizes, trains, and utilizes reservists for
national security.
• Supports the regular armed forces in times of
war or calamity.
• Example: Reserve force activation during
national emergencies.
Republic Act No. 9163 (2001)
• NSTP Act of 2001. [Visual: Students teaching, tree planting, ROTC symbols]
• Established NSTP as a requirement for all
college students.
• Three components: ROTC, Civic Welfare
Training Service (CWTS), Literacy Training
Service (LTS).
• Example: College students teaching literacy in
communities (LTS).
Summary
• Legal bases ensure youth participation in
[Visual: Infographic-style icons for ROTC, CWTS, LTS]
nation-building.
• From mandatory military service → broader
civic and literacy services.
• NSTP fosters values of patriotism, service, and
social responsibility.
• NSTP provides choices for students: ROTC,
CWTS, LTS.