Module 1 RA 9163 IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this chapter, the students should be able to:

1. be familiar with the provisions of the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of
RA 9163;
2. explain the impact of RA 9163 on community service-learning, and
3. develop an active role, involvement, and participation of students in community/civic affairs.
This chapter deals with the latest IRR of RA 9163, otherwise known as the National
Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001, which was issued on November 13, 2009. The
Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA), and Department of National Defense (DND), in cooperation with other
concerned government agencies, the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges
(PASUC), the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines
(COCOPEA), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other well-known organizations,
jointly issued, adopted, and promulgated the aforementioned IRR for the NSTP.
According to Section 9 of Article II of the 1987 Constitution, "[t]he State shall promote a
just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and
free the people from poverty through policies that provide adequate social services, promote full
employment, a rising standard of living, and an improved quality of life for all." In line with this,
De Leon (2011) explains that a "nation's social services delivery system, particularly universal
access to education and health care, is central to achieving equality and closing the wealth and
income gap between the rich and the poor."
Students Social development aims to reduce poverty and unemployment and create
jobs. However, these obligations should be shouldered not only by the government but also by
all Filipinos.
Principle behind RA 9163
Section 1 of the IRR of the NSTP Law states that "[w]hile it is the prime duty of the
government to serve and protect its citizens, in turn, it shall be the [duty] of all citizens to defend
the security of the state, and in fulfillment thereof, the government may require each citizen to
render personal military or civil service."
The NSTP on the Role of the Youth
Section 2 of the IRR of the NSTP Law provides the following:
1. "In the recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation-building, the state shall
promote civic consciousness among them and shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual,
intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate the ideal of patriotism, nationalism, and
advance their involvement in public and civic affairs."
2. "As the most valuable resource of the nation, they shall be motivated, trained,
organized, and involved in military, literacy, civic welfare programs, and other similar endeavors
in the service of the nation."
 Components of the NSTP
The following are the components of the NSTP Law as enumerated in Section 5 of the
IRR:
1. The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) institutionalized under Sections 38 and
39 of Republic Act No. 7077 and designed to provide military training to motivate, train,
organize, and mobilize the youth for national defense preparedness;
2. The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) which consists of activities that contribute
to the general welfare and the betterment of life of the members of the community or the
enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education,
environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, morals, and other areas; and
3. The Literacy Training Service (LTS) designed to train students to teach literacy and
numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youth (OSY), and other segments of society
who are in need of such services.
All program components shall emphasize citizenship training and instill patriotism, moral
virtues, respect for the rights of civilians, and adherence to the Constitution.
Coverage of the NSTP Law
1. All incoming first-year students, male and female, starting the academic year (AY) 2002-
2003, enrolled in any baccalaureate degree comprising at least two years of technical-
vocational or non-degree education are required to complete one NSTP component of their
choice as a requirement for graduation.
2. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must offer at least one NSTP
component.
3. State universities and colleges (SUCs) shall offer the ROTC component and at least one
other NSTP component.
4. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA),
Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), and other SUCS of similar nature, in view of the
special character of these institutions, are exempted from the NSTP.
5. Private higher education institutions (HEIs) and technical-vocational education institutions
with at least 350 student-cadets may offer the ROTC component and consequently establish
and maintain a Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST), which, however, will still be
subject to the existing rules and regulations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
CONCLUSION :
The implementation of the NSTP-CWTS by HEIs is mandated by RA 9163 in accordance with
its latest IRR.
Application 1:
1. If you were given the chance to inculcate the ideals of patriotism and nationalism in
people, what strategies would you to adopt or use?

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2. If you were a soldier required to render service to the victims of flash flood, would you
rescue your family members in the same area first or assist the other victims and just let
the others rescuers aid your family instead?

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A. Reflection: Write your reflection on the space provided

1. “The state shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and
independence of the nation”. In what ways can the country’s development be promoted?

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2. What is the vital role of the youth in nation building?
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B. Instructions: Write the letter that corresponds to the correct answer on the space
provided.
______1. What section in the "Declaration of Principles and State Policies" (Article II of the
1987 Constitution) orders the state to promote a just and dynamic order of the nation?
a. Section 6
b. Section 7
c. Section 8
d. Section 9
________ 2. RA 9163 is also known as the
a. National Service Training Program Act of 2001
b. National Service Training Program Act of 2002
c. National Service Training Program Act of 2003
d. National Service Training Program Act of 2004
_______3. Which sections of RA 7077 institutionalized the Reserve Officers' Training Corps
program component of the NSTP? 4.
a. Sections 36 and 37 b. Sections 38 and 39 c. Sections 37 and 38 d. Sections 35 and 36 PMA
refers to the
a. Philippine Military Academy
b. Philippine Marine Academy
c. Philippine Merchant Academy
d. Philippine Medical Academy
_____5. The principal duty of the government is to serve and protect its
a. citizens
b. natural resources
c. civilians
d. youth
____6. Higher education institutions (HEIs) are mandated to implement the NSTP, except for
the
a. University of Sto. Tomas
b. University of the Philippines
c. Philippine Normal University
d. Philippine Military Academy
____7. Private HEIs and technical-vocational education institutions student-cadets before they
can offer the ROTC. must have
a. 350 b. 300 c. 200 d. 250
____ 8. When was the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the NSTP
issued?
a. November 12, 2009
b. November 10, 2009
C.November 13, 2009 c
d. November 11, 2009 9.
_______9. The main duty of the government is
a. To serve and protect its citizens
b. To provide land for the landless
c. To develop science and technology
d. To maintain peace and order
_____10. Which of the following is NOT an area of concern of the CWTS?
a. health
b. safety
c. governance
d. recreation