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

    6.What 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.

    https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2002/01/23/republic-act-no-9163/
    https://web.facebook.com/NWUofficial/?_rdc=1&_rdr

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