A program 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. 2 It promotes national unity, cultivates essential life skills, and nurtures critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. 3
IT IS A PROGRAM MANDATED BY THE
GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES FOR ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS TO UNDERGO AS PART OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM. 4 Meaning of NSTP 5
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. 6 Also known as the Citizen Armed Force or Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act. 7
Enacted by the National
Assembly of the Philippines on December 21, 1935 8
Also known as the National
Service Training Act of 2001. 9 Played a crucial role in establishing a robust national defense policy for the Philippines. 10 MEANING OF TESDA 11 This law aims to develop the youth's civic consciousness and to strengthen their values of patriotism and nationalism. 12 It provided for obligatory military service for all male citizens of ages between 18 and 30. 13 MEANING OF CWTS 14 Refers to program 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 developed to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and morals of the citizenry. 15