Republic of the Philippines

BASILAN STATE COLLEGE

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES
Off Site Campus, Sta. Clara, Lamitan City, Basilan
www. Basc.edu.ph

Course Code: NSTP 1 Week/Day 1-2

Course Description CIVIC WELFARE TRAINING SERVICES Duration 3 hours lecture

Lesson/Topic Implementing rules and regulations of the Lesson No. 1

National Service Training Program

Learning Outcomes/s At the end of the Chapter, the student can:

Acquire basic understanding pursuant to Section 12 of Republic Act No. 9163, otherwise
known as the NSTP Act of 2001.

Value Integration Appreciation on the study of NSTP LAW

References Lee, L.J (2007) National Service Training Program (NSTP)

Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS 1)
Literacy Training Services ( LTS I) A Source Book 2nd Edition
Published in 2007 by C & E Publishing Inc. 839 EDSA South Triangle, Quezon
City
9797584-553-3
Course Coach Jehnie E. Tan

I. Activation of Prior Knowledge

BEGIN HERE!

Note to the learner! You are now about to start the first lesson for Week 1. Read the learning materials
below then answer the comprehension check questions that follow and do the activity (if there’s any)

KNOW WANT TO KNOW

1.
DIRECTION: Fill in Column A and Column B related to the Lesson Implementing rules and regulations of the
National Service Training Program

2.

3.
 II. Engagement in Relevant Content and Appropriate Learning Activity/ Activities

CHAPTER 1

Lesson 1

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

THE NSTP LAW

REPUBLIC ACT 7722 – HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1994 Republic Act 7722 is the act creating the
Commission on Higher Education which covers both the public and private institutions of higher education as well
as degree-granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions, be it public or private. One of the
powers and functions of this act which is in line with the goal of National Service Training Program [NSTP] is to
identify, support and develop potential centers of excellence in program areas needed for the development of
world-class scholarship, nation building and national development.

THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM [R.A. 9163]

1. What is the legal basis of the 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.” was enacted last January 2002 to
amend the Expanded ROTC.
 This program aimed to enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing
the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three (3) program components,
specifically designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the. general welfare.

2. What are the components of the NSTP?

a. Reserve Officer’s Training Corps [ROTC] - refers to 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.
b. Civic Welfare Training Service [CWTS] - 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 and
moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services.
c. Literacy Training Service [LTS] - refers to the program component designed to train the students to teach
literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youth and other segments of society in need of their
services.
Who are covered by the NSTP Law?
A. All incoming freshmen students, male, female, starting school year (SY) 2002-2003, enrolled in any
baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year technical- vocational or associate courses, are required to complete
one (1) NSTP component of their choice, as a graduation requirement;
B. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must at least offer one (1) of the NSTP components.
C. State universities and colleges (SUC‟s), shall offer the ROTC component and at least one (1) other NSTP
component.
D. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), Philippine National
Police Academy (PNPA), and other SUC‟s of similar nature, in view of the special character of these institutions,
are exempted from the NSTP.
E. 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).

3. 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.

4.What fees shall be charged to students taking any of the NSTP components?
 No other fees shall be collected except basic tuition fees, which should not be more than 50% of the charges
of
 the school per academic unit.

5.Who are covered by the suspension of the ROTC requirement?

 The completion of ROTC training as a requisite for graduation is set aside for students who have completed
all their academic requirements for their respective courses as certified by the school on or before the
effectivity of the NSTP Act of 2001, which is March 23, 2002. The concerned students may apply for
graduation in their respective schools.

6. What happens to male students who are currently enrolled and have not taken nor completed the ROTC
requirements for graduation?
a. Male students who are not covered by Section 12 of this Rule and are currently enrolled but have not taken
any of the Military Service (MS), Civic Welfare Service (CWS) or Law Enforcement Service (LES) shall be
covered by the NSTP Law.
b. Male students who have completed two semesters of the Expanded ROTC (E-ROTC) / National Service
Program (NSP) are deemed to have complied with the NSTP requirement.
c. Male students who are not covered by Section 12 of these Rules and have taken only one (1) semester of
Basic ROTC or E-ROTC/NSP shall take any of the NSTP components to qualify for graduation.
d. Students who want to qualify for enlistment in the Reserve Force or attend the advance ROTC program shall
undertake a special program for this purpose.

7. How are Clustering and Cross-Enrollment done?

a. Clustering of students from different education institutions during semester or summer periods may be done
for any of the NSTP component, taking into account logistics, branch of service and geographical locations. The
host school shall be responsible in managing the Program.
b. Schools that do not meet the required number of students to maintain the optional ROTC and any of the
NSTP components, or do not offer the component chosen by the student shall allow their students to cross-enroll
in other schools irrespective of whether such school is under CHED or TESDA; and in the case the students
taking the ROTC component irrespective of whether the two semesters shall be taken from different schools
whose ROTC is managed by different branches of service of the Armed forces of the Philippines(AFP).

8. What is NSTP-One Summer Program (NSTP-OSP)?

 NSTP-OSP is created under RA 9163 or the NSTP Act of 2001, especially Section 6 and jointly devised,
formulated and adopted by DND, CHED and TESDA. NSTP-OSP is established for the three (3)
components: ROTC, CWTS and LTS. This is intended for graduating students in baccalaureate or at least
two-year technical-vocational or associate courses, who have yet to comply with the NSTP as a requirement
for graduation, as well as for students, thus allow them to concentrate on the academic subjects and other
co- curricular concerns

9. 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 efforts of DND, CHED,
and TESDA.

III. Reflection/Response and Action

Comprehension Check Questions: RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL
SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

Name: _______________________________________ Date: _____________________

Year and Section: _____________________________ Score: ____________________

Attention: All opinions are accepted but subjected to critic.

1. Discuss the purpose of implementing NSTP.

2. What are the components of NSTP?

3. Compare and contrast the 3 components of NSTP.

4. Elaborate the aim/s of NSTP-CWTS.

IV. Summative Assessment

Name: Date:

Course Year / Section Score

A. TRUE OR FALSE
DIRECTION: Read and analyze the statement properly.
1. HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1994 Republic Act 7722 is the act creating the Commission on Higher
Education which covers both the public and private institutions of higher education as well as degree-
granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions, be it public or private.
2. The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Law or RA 9163 also known as “An Act Establishing the
National Service Training Program (NSTP) is NOT for tertiary level students, amending for the purpose
Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706, and for other purposes.” was enacted last
January 2002 to amend the Expanded ROTC.
3. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must at least offer one (1) of the NSTP
components.
4. 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 and moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services.
 5. Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two semesters for 54 to
90 training hours per semester. It shall be credited for three (3) units per semester.
6. NSTP program DOES NOT aimed to enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the
youth by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three (3)
program components, specifically designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the. general
welfare.
7. Students who want to qualify for enlistment in the Reserve Force or attend the advance ROTC program
DOES NOT undertake a special program for this purpose.
8. All incoming freshmen students, male, female, starting school year (SY) 2002-2003, enrolled in any
baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year technical- vocational or associate courses, are required to
complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice, as a graduation requirement
9. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must at least offer one (1) of the NSTP
components.
10. . Reserve Officer’s Training Corps refers to 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.

END OF THE FIRST LESSON

( Note: Print and write your answers on the Answer Sheets provided )

ANSWER SHEETS:

I. Activation of Prior Knowledge

BEGIN HERE!

Note to the learner! You are now about to start the first lesson for Week 1. Read the learning materials
below then answer the comprehension check questions that follow and do the activity (if there’s any)

DIRECTION: Fill in Column A and Column B related to the Lesson Implementing rules and regulations of the
National Service Training Program
Name: _______________________________________ Date: _____________________
Year and Section: _____________________________ Score: ____________________

KNOW WANT TO KNOW

1.

2.

3.

III.Reflection/Response and Action

Comprehension Check Questions: RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL
SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM

Name: _______________________________________ Date: _____________________

Course & Year: _____________________________ Score: ____________________

Attention: All opinions are accepted but subjected to critic.

Discuss the purpose of implementing NSTP.

_________________________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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What are the components of NSTP?

_________________________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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Compare and contrast the 3 components of NSTP.

_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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Elaborate the aim/s of NSTP-CWTS.
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_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________

V. Summative Assessment
Name: Date:

Course Year / Section Score

B. TRUE OR FALSE
DIRECTION: Determine which statement is True and which statement is False. Read and analyze the
statement properly.
__________1. HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1994 Republic Act 7722 is the act creating the Commission on
Higher Education which covers both the public and private institutions of higher education as well as degree-
granting programs in all post-secondary educational institutions, be it public or private.
__________2.The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Law or RA 9163 also known as “An Act
Establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) is NOT for tertiary level students, amending for the
purpose Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706, and for other purposes.” was enacted last
January 2002 to amend the Expanded ROTC.
__________3. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must at least offer one (1) of the NSTP
components.
__________4.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 and
moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services.
__________5. Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two semesters for
54 to 90 training hours per semester. It shall be credited for three (3) units per semester.
_________6. NSTP program DOES NOT aimed to enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness in
the youth by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three (3)
program components, specifically designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the. general welfare.
__________7. Students who want to qualify for enlistment in the Reserve Force or attend the advance ROTC
program DOES NOT undertake a special program for this purpose.
__________8.All incoming freshmen students, male, female, starting school year (SY) 2002-2003, enrolled in
any baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year technical- vocational or associate courses, are required to
complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice, as a graduation requirement
__________9. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must at least offer one (1) of the NSTP
components.
__________10. Reserve Officer’s Training Corps refers to 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.