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____________________________________________________________________________________ CHAPTER #1 Implementing the Rules and Regulations of National Service Training Program (NSTP) C...

____________________________________________________________________________________ CHAPTER #1 Implementing the Rules and Regulations of National Service Training Program (NSTP) CWTS Curricular Program At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to: 1] Enumerate the provisions and policies of Republic Act No. 9163, the NSTP Act of 2001 –and expound on its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR); 2] Discuss how the NSTP curricular program can be properly implemented in the school and community. 3] Explain the guidelines for the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) with respect to its missions, functions, ands organization; and 4] Implement the NSTP course program based on the designed instructional program for a one semester coverage. The Lessons on Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) of the National Service Training Program (NSTP) include both lectures and practicum. The lectures are usually held at the University lecture hall and classrooms while practicum is conducted at the adopted target communities. The practicum includes activities from CWTS/LTS 1 that are related to community extension projects and services.  Lesson I is an introductory lecture on the NSTP Curricular Program for CWTS , Republic Act no. 9163, Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the NSTP Act 2001, and CWTS Network Flowchart and guidelines for the establishment of the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) The CWTS is the components of NSTP. It is offered for two (2) semesters as a three-unit subject. This CWTS or LTS is a requirement for a baccalaureate degree for both male and female students. The curricular program is designed to encourage the youth contribute to the improvement of the general welfare And the quality of life of the Filipino people. The students are required to carry out projects and services that will redound to the benefit of the people in the communities. Pursuant To Section 12 of the Republic Act No. 9163, otherwise known as the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001, the Commission of Higher Education (CHED) , Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of National Defense (DND) in consultation with concerned government agencies, the Philippines Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), The Coordinating Council of Private Educational Association of the Philippines (COCOPEA), Non –Government Organizations and recognized student organizations, hereby jointly issue , adopt and promulgate the following implementing rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the Act Rule 1 Guiding Principles What is the prime duty of the government to its citizens? Section 1. Guiding Principle. While it is the prime duty of the government to serve and to protect its citizens, in turn it shall be the responsibility 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. How does the government recognize the role of the youth in a nation-building? Section 2. Role of the Youth  In recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation building, the state shall promote civic consciousness them and shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social wellbeing. It shall in calculate the ideas of patriotism, and nation civic concoialism, patriotism, nationalism, and advances their involvement in public and civic affairs. As the most valuable resource of the nation, the youth shall be motivated, trained , organize and involved in the military , literacy, civic welfare, programs and other similar endeavors in the service of the nation. Rule II Definition of Terms: Section 3. As the used in this implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) the following terms shall means. a. “National Service Training Program “(NSTP) – Refers to the program aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of the three(3) program components , specifically designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the general welfare. b. “ Reserve Officers Training Corps” (ROTC) – refers to the program component , institutionalized under section 38 and 39 of the 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 c. “ Literacy Training Service”(LTS) Refers to the program component designed to train the students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out of school youths and other segments of society which are considerably in need of their services. d. “ Civic Welfare Training Services “ (CWTS)- refers to the program components of activities contributory to the general welfare and betterment of life for the members of the community or the enhancement of their facilities , especially those devoted to improving health , education , environment , entrepreneurship , safety , recreation and moral values of the citizenry and other social welfare services. e. “Program Component”- refers to the service components of the NSTP as defined herein.  f. “Clustering”- refers to the grouping of students enrolled in the different schools taking up the same NSTP component into one (1) group under the management and supervision of the designated school. g. “ Cross Enrollment”-refers to the system of enrollment where a student is officially enrolled in an academic program of a school but allowed to enroll in the NSTP component of another school and h. “Non-Government –Organization “(NGO) – refers to any private organization duly accredited by CHED or recognized by TESDA. RULE III Program Implementation Who are required to complete one (1) NSTP Component of their choice as a graduation requirement? Section 4. Coverage a] All incoming freshmen students, Male and Female , starting School Year (SY)2002-2003, enrolled in any baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year technical –vocational or associate courses, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice , as a graduation requirements. b] All Higher and technical vocational educational institutions must offer at least one (1) of the NSTP components. c] State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) shall offer the ROTC component and at least one (1) other NSTP components. d] The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy(PMMA),Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) and other SUC’s of similar nature, in view of the special character of this constitution are exempted from the NSTP. e] Private higher and technical –vocational education institutions with at least 350 student cadets may offer the ROTC component and consequently establish/maintain a Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST), subject to the existing rules and regulations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines ( AFP). What is the Legal basis of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)? The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Law or RA 9163 also known as “An Act Establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level students, amending for the purpose, Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706, and for other purposes was enacted last January 2002 to amend the Expanded ROTC What is the Legal basis of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)? This program aimed to enhance civic consciousness and defence preparedness in the youth by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training in any of its three (3) program components, specifically designed to enhance the youth’s active contribution to the general welfare. What are the components of the NSTP? NSTP CWTS LTS ROTC a] Reserve Officers Training Corps ( ROTC) – refers to the program components , institutionalized under sections 38 and 39 Republic Act no. 7077, designed to provide military training to tertiary level students in order to motivate, organized and mobilize them for national defense  preparedness;. b] Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)- refers to the program component 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 devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship , safety , recreation and moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services. c] Literacy Training Service (LTS) Refers to the program component designed to train the students to teach literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out school youth and other segments of society in need of their services. What is the duration of the NSTP components and equivalent course per semester? Section 6. Duration and Equivalent Course Unit. a] Each of the aforementioned NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters. It shall be credited for three (3) units per semester, for duration of fifty four (54) to ninety (90) training per semester. b] A one (1) summer program in lieu of the two(2) semester program may designed , formulated and adopted by the DND, CHED, and TESDA. However, it will be subjected to the capability of the school and the AFP to handle the same. Who will take charge in the Management and monitoring of the NSTP implementation? A] The school authorities shall exercise academic and administrative supervision over the design, formulation, adoption, and implementation of the NSTP components of their respective schools. b]. In case of ROTC , the school authorities and the DND , based on the policies and regulations and programs of DND on the military component of the training , shall exercise, joint supervision over its implementation. c] Schools which have contracted CHED –accredited or TESDA recognized NGO’s to formulate or administer training modules for any  NSTP components shall jointly exercise such academic and administrative supervision with those NGO within forty –five (45) days from approval and issuance of this IRR; The CHED, TESDA, and DND shall issue the necessary guidelines for the accreditation of non –government organizations (NGO) and training modules to be utilized by these NGO’s. d] CHED Regional Offices, TESDA Provincial /District Offices DND AFP (Through the Major Service Reserve Commands) shall oversee and monitor the implementation of the NSTP under their respective, jurisdiction, to determine if the training conducted is in consonance with the Act. These offices shall submit periodic reports to the Central Offices of the CHED, TESDA, and DND. RULE IV Fees and Incentives Section 7. Fees No fees shall be collected for any of the NSTP components except basic tuition fees, which should not be more than fifty (50) percent of the charges of the school per academic unit. Section 8 Incentives. A] A program of assistance /incentives for ROTC students shall be provided and administered by DND, in accordance with existing laws and regulations and subject to the availability of funds. B] Schools authorities concerned, CHED and TESDA, shall be provided and administered by DND, in accordance with existing laws and regulations and subject to the availability of funds. C] Schools that already provide health and accident group insurance the necessary fees for the purpose from their students as of the effectively of this rules are deemed to have complied with this requirement. RULE V Organization of NSTP Graduates Section 8. Organization of NSTP Graduates.  A] Graduates of the non-ROTC components of the NSTP shall belong to the National service Reserve Corps (NSRC) that could be tapped by the state for literacy and civic welfare activities through the joint efforts of DND, CHED, and TESDA in coordination with DILG, DSWD, and other concerned agencies/associations. B] The CHED, TESDA, and DND, in consultation with other concerned government and non-government agencies, shall issue the necessary guidelines for the establishment, organization, maintenance and utilization of the National service Corps. C] Graduates of the ROTC program shall form part of the Citizen Armed Force pursuant to RA.7077, subject to the requirements of DND. CHAPTER WEB VIDEO LINK 1. https://youtu.be/YrYIHNVvOBs 2. https://youtu.be/Rvg5HUN1fAw 3. https://youtu.be/gSwmK7lkrtE  REFERENCE BOOK: 1]Sonia Gasilla-De La Cruz , National Service Training Program ( CWTS & ROTC )