CHAPTER I

NSTP PROGRAM
(RA 9163)
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BREAKER!!!
TNSP
NSTP
CVCII AFRWLEE IINGTNAR RVCISE
CIVIC WELFARE
TRAINING SEVICE
PSLEEDRHAI NRAIINGT
LEADERSHIP
TRAINING
LOSICA PORSEISNLYBIT
 SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY
NMUAH GDIITNY
 HUMAN
DIGNITY
NSTP PROGRAM (RA 9163)
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HISTORY OF NSTP
I. All students = "must" complete 1 NSTP component for
2 semesters of their choice (GRADUATION
REQUIREMENT)
II. All institutions "must" offer at least 1 NSTP
component.
III.State Universities and colleges = "must" offer
ROTC + 1 other NSTP component.
IV. PMA,PMMA,PNPA and other SUC = not covered by the
NSTP Law
V. Private higher educational institutional (HEIs) and
technical-vocational educational institutions with
at least 350 student cadets = "may" offer ROTC and
consequently establish and maintain a Department of
Military Science and Tactics which is still subject
to the existing rules and regulations of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines.
 Here are some additional
questions under NSTP Law:
 What is the duration and
equivalent course unit of each of  Who are covered by the suspension of
the NSTP Component?
the ROTC requirement?
- Each of the NSTP components shall
be undertaken for an academic period - The completion of ROTC training as a
of two (2) semesters for 54 to 90 requisite for graduation is set aside for
training hours per semester. It students who have completed all their
shall be credited for three (3) academic requirements for their
units per semester. respective courses as certified by the
school on or before the effectiveness of
 What fees shall be charged to
the NSTP Act of 2001, which is March 23,
students taking any of the NSTP
components? 2002. The concerned students may apply
- No other fees shall be collected for graduation in their respective
except basic tuition fees, which schools.
should not be more than 50% of the
charges of the school per academic
unit.
 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.
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 The NSTP Law is a
consolation of House Bill
No. 3593 and Senate Bill
No. 1824.
 President Joseph E.
Estrada signed the
Republic Act No. 9163 into
law.
NSTP is required for
graduation.
Private schools are
exempt from NSTP.
Service and patriotism
are the core values of
NSTP.
Section 35 of Republic Act
No. 9163 mandates the
ROTC.
 NSTP aims for civic
consciousness and
defense preparedness
The youth must be active
agents of development,
responsible leader
and morally upright
individuals.
Service and patriotism
are the core values of
NSTP.
NSTP is offered to male
students only.
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