NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM-

CIVIC WELFARE TRAINING SERVICE

Course Material No. 1

DR. ALATHEA S. JIMENEZ

Course Instructor
 INTRODUCTION TO NSTP • NU LAGUNA

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9163

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

Your Course material number

INTRODUCTION
TO NSTP 1
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this module you will be able to
LESSON OUTLINE
1. Understand and explain the legal bases of NSTP.
• Republic Act 9163
2. Identify the goals, components, and the NSTP course requirements.
• The Goal of NSTP 3. Appreciate the responsibilities of NSTP students.
Unit Outline
• The Legal Bases of NSTP 4. Relate the NU core values to NSTP objectives

• Who shall take the NSTP

subject?
RESOURCES NEEDED
• Course Description
For this lesson, you would need the following resources:
• House Rules
• Power Point: Introduction to NSTP

• RA 9163/ NSTP Act

• Republic Act. No.7077 (The Citizen Armed Forces of the
Philippines Reservist Law)
• https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2002/01/23/RA 9163/ 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pretest
Pretest 3

Getting to know you

Before you start, try answering these 5 questions. 4
Fill in the blank with the letter corresponding to your answer.

5 Leveling of expectations
d.
_______ 1. It is known as the NSTP Act of 2002
a. Commonwealth Act No.1 c. Republic Act No. 7077
b. Presidential Decree No. 1706 d. Republic Act 9163
Republic Act 9163
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c. 2. The following are program components of NSTP, except: 5
a. ROTC c. LES
b. CWTS d. LTS

Legal Bases of NSTP

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a. 3. NSTP shall inculcate in the youth values on
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a. patriotism c. ethics of service
b. thriftiness d. A & C
c.
_______ 4. The government may require each citizen to render 7 Course Descriptions
a. personal, military, or civil service
b. spiritual and emotional help
c. political and economic assistance
d.
d. health service 8 House Rules
_______ 5. In pursuant of the goals of NSTP, the youth, in service of the
nation, shall be:
a. motivated c. trained
b. organized d. all of the above 9 Lesson Summary

9 Key terms

9 Posttest

References
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INTRODUCTION TO NSTP • NU LAGUNA

Introduction to
NSTP
Republic Act 9163 an
act establishing the National
Service Training Program for
tertiary level students,
amending for the purpose of
RA No. 7007 and Presidential
Decree No. 1706. This RA
serves as the Implementing
Rules and Regulations of
NSTP Program.
In this course materials
the house rules will also
discuss to ensure that NSTP
students will productively
participate in class.

Hello. Welcome to NU Laguna School Year 2020-2021. Welcome to our

subject, NSTP 1. Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Dr. Alathea S. Jimenez
your NSTP Instructor for this term. I have been here in NU Laguna since it started
in September 2018. I am so happy that we are all here to study and make your
dreams come true despite of the pandemic.
Before we proceed to our lesson, let us have first an introduction of
ourselves. Kindly tell your complete name and your degree program.
(After the introduction) Thank you for introducing yourself to the group
and I hope that as we go along, we will get to know each other better.
To start with, I would like to post the following questions:

1. What do you expect to learn from this course?

2. What do you expect from your classmates?
3. What do you expect from your teacher?
4. As NSTP student, what can you contribute to the group to make this
subject more interesting to you and to your classmates?
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Expectations in Expectations from Expectations from

NSTP class my classmates my teacher

As NSTP student ____________________________________________________________________

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REPUBLIC ACT 9163 known as the NSTP Act of 2002

2001

Do you know that NSTP is a law? Your NSTP 1 and 2 subjects are
based on RA 9163 signed by Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in
2002. This law served as the implementing rules and regulations in the
implementation of National Service Training Program in tertiary level
It was designed
implemented by higher educational institutions (HEI’s) in our country. to initiate the
RA 9163 recognizes the youth’s vital role in nation-building. It says ROTC trainees in
the rudiments of
that the State shall promote civic consciousness among the youth and shall
soldierships,
develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It instilling in them
shall inculcate in the youth the patriotism, nationalism, and advance their discipline and
involvement in public and civic affairs. correct
deportment.
In pursuit of these goals, the youth, the most valuable resource of the ROTC Program
nation, shall be motivated, trained, organized, and mobilized in military aimed to train all
training, literacy, civic welfare, and other similar endeavors in the service of able-bodied
tertiary students
the nation.
for military skills
in case of war.

THE GOAL OF NSTP

National Service Training Program (NSTP) 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 its three (3) program components. Its various components are especially
designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the general welfare.
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Training Corps (ROTC) is a program

Military or Police 1. Reserve-Officers’
institutionalized under Sections 38 and 39 of Republic Act No.
7077 designed to provide military training to tertiary level students
in order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national
defense preparedness.
More on Educ 2. Literacy Training Service (LTS) is a program designed to train
students to become teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to
school children, out of school youth, and other segments of
society in need of their service.
The CWTS and LTS
NU focus 3. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) refers to programs or are committed
activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of to…

life for the members of the community or the enhancement of its

strengthening the
facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education, values, improving
environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and morals of the skills and
knowledge,
citizenry. developing interest
in community
These components are optional to HEI’s. A college or university can
service, and making
offer one or more components and from which the students can choose from. the youth to be
responsible for
peace and
development to
THE LEGAL BASES OF NSTP ensure harmony
and growth in the
The legal bases of National Service Training Program will show that
Filipino
this program evolves in our country. Our Philippine Constitution provides that communities.

the defense of the state is a prime duty of the government and the people, and
in fulfillment of this duty, all citizens may be required by law to render
personal military or civil service. The National Service Training Program
(NSTP) Act of 2001 mandates all citizens, both male and female, to fulfill this
civic duty.
This national program for service and training of the youth in the
Philippines started with the creation of Commonwealth Act No. 1, otherwise
known as the National Defense Act. A law that required college students,
particularly males, to finish two years, equivalent to 4 semesters, of military
training as a modality to institutionalize the reservist system in the Philippines
national defense.
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In 1980, the National Defense Act was amended to give existence to

Presidential Decree No. 1706, otherwise known as the National Service Law.
It mandated compulsory national service to all Filipino citizens. It was
composed of three main program components namely: Civic Welfare Service
(CWS), Law Enforcement Service (LES), and Military Service (MS). College THE LEGAL
BASES OF NSTP
students were given an option to choose one from among these components in
compliance with this requirement for tertiary education. 1. 1. The Philippine
Constitution
On June 27, 1991, the Republic Act 7077, otherwise known as the 2.
"Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act", was approved. The 3. 2. Commonwealth
Act No. 1 (National
Reservist Act provided for organization, training and utilization of reservists Defense Act)
referred to in the Act as "Citizen Soldiers". The primary pool of manpower for 4.
the reservist organization are graduates of the ROTC basic and advance 5. 3. Presidential
Decree No. 1706
courses. (National Service
Law)
This ROTC is still memorable to our grandfathers, uncles and may be
6.
to your father. The military training allowed them to develop their sense of 4. Republic Act.
discipline and following directions from their commandants. However, No.7077 (The
Citizen Armed
because of some anomalies, this training was abolished and replaced with RA Forces of the
9163 known as the NSTP Act. Philippines
Reservist Law)

5. Republic Act No.

WHO SHALL TAKE THE NSTP SUBJECTS? 9163 (NSTP Act of
20001)
The National Service Training Program shall form part of the curricula of all
baccalaureate degree courses and of at least two (2)-year technical-vocational
courses and is a requisite for graduation. Each of the NSTP program
components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course will have participatory discussion on self-help, values

formation, teamwork, leadership, and discussion on the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The culminating activity will focus on the disaster risks reduction management
through webinar to be organized by the NSTP students. This activity will give
them the opportunity to apply what they have learned from the course and
learned about disaster management.
Grading System Final Grade Distribution

10% class standing (deportment, homework, participation) 50% midterm grade

30% interim assessment 50% final grade
30% performance tasks 100%
30% major exam
100%
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HOUSE RULES

To meet our subject objectives, expectations and to maintain

discipline in our class let us have the house rules. Feel free to suggest if you
have something to add.
✓ Be aware of your surroundings, audio, and video settings.
✓ Choose a place in your home that is professional and with minimal or
no distraction.
✓ Please ensure that your electronic gadget is fully charged.
✓ Mute your microphone or turnoff the camera icon to avoid distractions
that may disrupt the flow of the discussion.
✓ It is advisable to use a headset to avoid audio feedback and audio echo.
✓ Attend the class early or on time.
✓ Kindly have a pen and paper on hand.
✓ Please wear appropriate casual attire.
✓ If you have questions, please use the hand-raising icon, or post your
questions in the chat box.
✓ Please refrain from using the chat box for personal messages to your
classmates.
✓ If you have questions or clarifications, please do not hesitate to ask.
✓ Remember that a maximum of 45 minutes will be spent for
asynchronous learning. Let us make the most out of it.
✓ Other learning resources will be provided for your self-paced
learning.
✓ Always follow instructions in submitting your homework, projects, and
other requirements.
✓ Observe proper decorum and show respect to everyone all the time.

In not less than 10 sentences, explain how you can develop your civic consciousness.

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LESSON SUMMARY

The Republic Act 9163 known as the NSTP Act of 2002, aims to develop the
civic consciousness and defense preparedness of the youth through its three
components: Reserve-Officer’s Training Corps, Literacy Training Service,
and Civic Welfare Training Service. NSTP 1 will focus on self-development,
values, team effectiveness and leadership. The threat of COVID-19 will be
discussed and salient topics on disaster risks reduction management. This
aims to develop the defense preparedness of the students and also to prepare
them in the New Normal.

KEY TERMS

National Service Training Program Civic consciousness

Reserve-Officers Training Corps Defense preparedness
Literacy Training Service Nation building
Civic Welfare Training Service Community service

POSTTEST

Directions: Fill in the blank with the letter corresponding to your answer.

_______ 1. It is known as the NSTP Act of 2002

a. Commonwealth Act No.1 c. Republic Act No. 7077
b. Presidential Decree No. 1706 d. Republic Act 9163

_______ 2. The following are program components of NSTP, except:

a. ROTC c. LES
b. CWTS d. LTS
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_______ 3. NSTP shall inculcate in the youth values on

a. patriotism c. ethics of service
b. thriftiness d. A & C

_______ 4. The government may require each citizen to render

a. personal, military, or civil service
b. spiritual and emotional help
c. political and economic assistance
d. health service

______ 5. In pursuant of the goals of NSTP, the youth, in service of the nation, shall be:
a. motivated c. trained
b. organized d. all of the above

REFERENCES

Republic Act 9163 known as the NSTP Act of 2002

Labuguen, F., et al. (2012). Understanding the National Service Training Program. Mutya
Publishing House, Inc. Malabon City
Lee S.J. (2013) National Service Training Program (CWTS 1, LTS 1) A Source Book, 3rd Edition.
C & E Bookshop. Philippines.

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