NSTP Republic Act No. 9163 Quiz

National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001

• Enacted by the Twelfth Congress of the Philippines on July 23, 2001.
• Known as Republic Act No. 9163.
• Aims to establish the NSTP for tertiary level students, promoting civic consciousness and defense preparedness.

Key Policies

• Recognizes the government's duty to protect citizens and the citizens' responsibility to defend the state.
• Highlights the importance of youth participation in nation-building and developing various aspects of personal growth (physical, moral, intellectual, etc.).

Definitions of Key Terms

• National Service Training Program (NSTP): A program comprising various components aimed at enhancing civic consciousness among students.
• Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC): Provides military training for national defense; now optional and voluntary under NSTP.
• Literacy Training Service: Trains students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to various societal segments.
• Civic Welfare Training Service: Focuses on programs that improve community welfare and citizen quality of life.

NSTP Components

• Includes three service components:
  • ROTC (optional)
  • Literacy Training Services
  • Civic Welfare Training Service
• Citizenship training is emphasized across all components.

Coverage and Implementation

• Mandatory for all students in baccalaureate or two-year technical-vocational programs.
• Each NSTP component must be completed for graduation.
• Each component lasts for two semesters or a one-summer equivalent program.

Institutional Requirements

• All educational institutions (public and private) must offer at least one NSTP component.
• State universities must offer ROTC and at least one other component.
• Institutions with fewer than 350 ROTC cadets must allow cross-enrollment.

Fees and Grants

• Institutions cannot charge fees for NSTP components beyond basic tuition (max 50% of current rates).
• ROTC participants can access programs of aid or incentives established by the Department of National Defense (DND).
• A Special Scholarship Program for NSTP students is established, managed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Management and Oversight

• School authorities oversee NSTP implementation and must work with accredited NGOs for program execution.
• CHED and TESDA regional offices are responsible for monitoring adherence to the NSTP objectives.

National Service Reserve Corps

• Graduates of non-ROTC components will form this Corps, available for civic engagements.
• ROTC graduates will join the Citizens Armed Forces in alignment with Republic Act No. 7077.

Implementation Timeline

• Implementing rules by DND, CHED, and TESDA must be established within 60 days post-approval.
• The NSTP will commence in the school year 2002-2003, effective 15 days post-publication in national newspapers.

Miscellaneous Provisions

• Students currently in ROTC can transition to other components with credits acknowledged.
• ROTC requirement suspension applies for students not allowed to graduate despite completing academic units prior to this Act.
• A separability clause ensures that unaffected sections remain operational if any provisions are deemed unconstitutional.
• Amendments to previous laws regarding military training and civic service were incorporated.

Finalization

• The Act was concluded and passed by both legislative chambers on December 19, 2001.