Questions and Answers
What is the main aim of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)?
The National Service Training Program only targets college students.
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Name one government agency involved in the implementation of the NSTP.
Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
The responsibility of each citizen includes defending the __________ of the State.
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Match the following roles with their respective descriptions:
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What is the primary aim of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)?
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The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) focuses solely on military training.
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Name one of the program components of the NSTP.
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The NSTP requires all incoming first year students, male and female, to complete one NSTP _____ as a graduation requirement.
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the NSTP?
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Students can choose to take any combination of NSTP components as per their preference.
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How many units per semester must students earn for the NSTP?
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State Universities and Colleges must offer at least one NSTP component, including the _____ component.
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Match the NSTP components with their key purposes:
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The NSTP units earned will impact the students' Grade Point Average (GPA).
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Study Notes
Republic Act No. 9163: National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001
- Aims to enhance civic consciousness and patriotism among students.
- Designed to provide personal, military, or civil service education to citizens.
Governing Agencies
- Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
- Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in consultation with the Department of National Defense (DND)
- Philippine Association of State Colleges and Universities (PASUC)
- Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA)
- Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)
- Recognized student organizations
- Other concerned government organizations
Guiding Principles
- The government's prime duty is to protect its citizens; citizens must help defend the state.
- The youth play a vital role in nation-building, requiring promotion of civic consciousness and development in various aspects of well-being.
Definition of Terms
- National Service Training Program (NSTP): Enhances civic consciousness and defense preparedness.
- Reserved Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC): Provides military training for national defense preparedness.
- Literacy Training Service (LTS): Trains students to teach literacy and numeracy to those in need.
- Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS): Activities aiming to improve community welfare and the quality of life.
Program Implementation
- Coverage: All incoming first-year students must complete one NSTP component for graduation.
- Institutional Requirement: Higher education institutions must offer at least one NSTP component.
- Mandatory Offering: State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) must provide ROTC and at least one additional NSTP component.
Program Components
- NSTP consists of three components:
- Reserved Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
- Literacy Training Service (LTS)
- Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
Duration and Course Units
- Undertaken for two academic semesters.
- Each component is worth three units per semester.
- NSTP units do not factor into GPA calculations for graduating college students.
Payment and Incentives
- No fees for NSTP components, aside from basic tuition fees maintained by higher and technical-vocational institutions.
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Explore the key features of Republic Act No. 9163, also known as the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001. This quiz covers the roles of government agencies like CHED and TESDA in implementing NSTP components. Test your understanding of the provisions and implications of this important legislation in the Philippines.
