Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)?
To enhance civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth.
Which laws are related to the establishment of NSTP?
Match the following Republic Acts with their respective descriptions:
Republic Act No. 9163 = National Service Training Program Act Commonwealth Act No. 1 = National Defense Act Presidential Decree No. 1706 = National Service Law Republic Act No. 7077 = Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act
The NSTP Law was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in 2001.
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What is the total number of hours for the NSTP course?
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The NSTP aims to develop _____ and _____ in the youth.
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What are the three components of NSTP?
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Study Notes
Overview of NSTP Law (RA 9163)
- Republic Act No. 9163, signed on January 23, 2002, establishes the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary students.
- NSTP came as a reform response to the ROTC program, aimed to inculcate civic consciousness.
Objectives of NSTP
- Empower students to serve the nation and promote civic consciousness.
- Develop comprehensive well-being: physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social.
- Instill patriotism and increase student involvement in civic matters.
Course Structure
- Subject Code: NSTP 11
- Units Offered: 3
- Total Duration: 54 hours
Legal Foundations
- Commonwealth Act No. 1 (1935): National Defense Act addressing provisions for national defense and penalties for violations.
- Presidential Decree 1706 (1980): National Service Law mandating compulsory national service for Filipino citizens.
- Republic Act No. 7077 (1991): Citizen Armed Forces Reservist Act, focusing on organization, training, and utilization of reservists.
Goals of the NSTP Program
- Develop awareness and internalization of positive Filipino values.
- Acknowledge the significance of sustainable development and health education.
- Encourage active citizenship through engagement in social activities and national development initiatives.
Implementation and Experience
- Students are expected to document team activities in local governance and summarize lessons learned from CWTS projects.
- Individual outputs highlighting core values from the CWTS experience should be presented in written or visual forms.
Key Focus Areas
- The NSTP program enhances the youth's ethics and sense of service while contributing to national welfare.
- Overseen by several government bodies: Department of National Defense (DND), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and others.
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Test your understanding of the NSTP Law (RA 9163) and its revised implementing rules and regulations. This quiz will cover the provisions of the law, the components of the NSTP, and relevant teaching-learning experiences. Develop your appreciation for the NSTP's legal framework and its significance in education.
