Republic of the Philippines
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF GINGOOG CITY
Don. Restituto R. Baol Central School Complex
National Highway, Gingoog City
A Course Module for NSTP 1
NATIONAL SERVICE TRANING PROGRAM ( CWTS )
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NSTP- Instructor
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NSTP 1
1st Semester of SY-2021-2022
Course Description
The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and Literacy youth Training Service (LTS) of the National
Service Training Program (NSTP) are designed to encourage the youth to contribute to the
improvement of the general welfare and the quality of Life of Filipinos. These will require the
students to carry out projects and activities contributory to the general welfare and the betterment
of life of community members or the enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to
improving health, education, safety, livelihood, environment, entrepreneurship, recreation, moral,
patriotism, and nationalism of the citizenry, and other social welfare services.
The CWTS /LTS Curricular Program consists of lectures and participatory discussions, team building ,
and bonding activities that are designed to highlight values and skills formation, especially that of
teamwork, leadership, communication and risk- taking in the context of Community Organization
and Development, Management, Empowerment and Social Mobilization.
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
a. Internalize virtues as the foundation of leadership, and how it applies on an individual,
team, and institutional levels vis-à-vis national development in the context of selfawareness and values integration and promotion framework for understanding human
nature
b. Interpret the basic concepts of Development Management and Social Mobilization
c. Apply the concepts learned and design civic welfare projects/activities to be implemented
as a team in their assigned community, barangay or government agency
d. Document team activities in their assigned barangay or government agency and provide
a summary of lessons learned in carrying out the CWTS/LTS projects and activities
e. Generate an individual output on the CWTS/LTS experience, focusing on the core values
learned. Students must present their individual output either in written or visual form.
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Introduction
The lessons on Civic Welfare Training Services (CWTS) of the National Services Training
Program (NSTP) include both lectures and practicum. The lectures are usually held at the classrooms
while the practicum is conducted at the adopted target communities. The practicum includes
activities from CWTS/LTS I that are related to community extension projects and services.
Students taking the CWTS are expected to learn and acquire the values and skills in
community organization and development through management and social mobilization. The
training program aims to develop and improve an individual as a community leader and an
implementor of the civic welfare programs and services as mandated by the National Service
Training Program (NSTP) under Republic Act No. 9163 and the implementing Rules and Regulations
(IRR) of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of National Defense (DND), and
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
Intended Learning Outcomes
A. Identify the various components of NSTP;
B. Discuss how the NSTP curricular program can be properly implemented in the school and
community;
C. Explain the guidelines for the NSRC with respect to its mission, functions, and organization;
and
D. Implement the NSTP course program based on the designed instructional program for onesemester.
Activity 1
Directions: (Quote Analysis) Share your ideas about the question below. Write at yellow pad paper.
“ Go Confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”
Henry David Thoreau
Discussion
Lesson 1- The NSTP LAW
Republic Act 9163 of 2001 or the National Service Training Program
What is the National Service Training Program (NSTP) Law?
➢ The National Service Training Program (NSTP) law or Republic Act 9163 is a program
aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense 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.
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What are the components of the NSTP?
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
➢ Refers to the program component designed to provide military training in order to
motivate, train, organize and mobilize students for national defense preparedness.
Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
➢ Refers to the program component or activities contributory to the general welfare and
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.
Literacy Training Service (LTS)
➢ Refers to the program component designed to train students to teach literacy and
numeracy skills to school children, out-of-school youth and other segments of society in
need of their service.
Who are covered by the NSTP Law?
1. All incoming freshmen students, male and female, starting SY 2002- 2003, enrolled in any
baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year technicalvocational or associate courses, are
required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice, as a graduation
requirement. In the case of the University of Santo Tomas: ROTC is offered for first year
students. CWTS and LTS are offered to second year student. (ROTC ONLY) ROTC
Commandants shall allow the students to cross enroll with any other ROTC units most
accessible to them regardless of branch of service provided that the students concerned
shall seek a written permission from the school registrar and ROTC Commandant for record
purposes.
2. All higher and technical-vocational education institutions must offer at least one (1) of the
NSTP components.
3. State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) shall offer ROTC component and at least one (1) other
NSTP component.
4. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA),
Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) and other SUCs of similar nature, in view of the
special character of these institutions, are exempted from the NSTP.
What is the duration and equivalent course unit of each of the NSTP component?
Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2)
semesters for 54-90 training hours per semester. It shall be credited for three (3) units per semester.
What is the National Service Reserve Corps. (NSRC)?
NSRC is created under Section 11 RA 9163 or NSTP Act of 2001 composed of
graduates of the non-ROTC components: the CWTS and LTS. Members of this Corps maybe
tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare activities, through the joint efforts of DND,
CHED, and TESDA.
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Who shall take NSTP??
-All incoming freshmen students, male and female, enrolled in any baccalaureate
and in at least two year technical- vocational or associate courses are required to complete one (1)
NSTP component of their choice, as a graduation requirement.
Implementation of NSTP
-implemented since the start of school year 2002-2003
How to take NSTP?
-Each of the NSTP components is undertaken for an academic period of two (2)
semesters and is credited for the three (3) units per semester with fifty-four (54) to ninety (90)
training hours per semester.
What if I cannot take the NSTP during the regular semester?
-a one-semester program in lieu of the two (2)-semester program, and may be
designed, formulated, and adopted by (DND),(CHED), AND (TESDA), subject to capability of the
school and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to handle the same.
What if the NSTP component of my choice is not offered in my school?
-students can cross enroll to other schools, irrespective of whether that school is
under CHED or TESDA, for ROTC, whether they are managed by different AFP Branches of Service.
-student are subjected to the existing school and the accepting school.
Are currently-enrolled students covered by the NSTP Law?
-male students currently enrolled but have not taken any program component of
the previous Expanded ROTC (E-ROTC)/ National Service Program (NSP) are covered by the NSTp
Will a student who has completed all his academic requirements except ROTC be allowed to
graduate?
-a student who has completed all his academic requirements except for ROTC will be allowed to
graduate provided that he is a certified candidate by the school on or before the effectivity of the
NSTP which is on March 23, 2002.
What if a male student has completed two (2) semesters of the E-ROTC/NSP?
-he is deemed to have complied with the NSTP requirement.
What if the male student has taken Only (1) semester of Basic ROTC or E-ROTC/NSP?
-he shall take one more semester of any of the NSTP components to qualify for
graduation.
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What will become of NSTP graduates?
Graduates of non-ROTC components –belong to the National Service Reserve Corps
(NSRC) which could be tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare activities.
Graduates of ROTC – shall form part of the AFP Citizen Armed Force, subject to DND
requirements.
How can a student continue to qualify for enlistment in the reserve force?
He/She may qualify for enlistment in the AFP reserve force as long as he/she has
completed the two (2) semesters of basic ROTC.
How much fee will be charged for an NSTP component?
-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.
Are there any student incentives provided for by the NSTP?
- A. Program of assistance/incentives for ROTC students from DND which will in
accordance with existing laws and regulations and subject to the availability of
funds.
- B. A team of school authorities concerned, CHED and TESDA which shall ensure that
health and accident group insurances are provided to students enrolled in any of
the NSTP components
- C. A Special Scholarship Program for qualified NSTP students which shall be
administered by CHED and TESDA subject to the availability of funds.
Who is responsible in supervising the NSTP to students?
-School Authorities shall exercise academic and administrative supervision over the
design, formulation, adoption, and implementation of the different NSTP components in their
respective schools.
-in the case of ROTC, the school authorities and DND shall exercise joint supervision
over its implementation.
What lead agencies will monitor the implementation of the NSTP?
-CHED regional offices,
-TESDA provincial and district offices
-DND-AFP through major service commands and their ROTC
Shall oversee and monitor the implementation of the NSTP under their respective jurisdiction to
determine if the trainings conducted are in consonance with RA 9163.
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Is the NSTP available in all schools and universities?
All higher and technical-vocational educational institution offer at least (1) of other
NSTP component. Private Schools that have at least 350 student cadets offer the ROTC component
through its Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST).
GUIDELINES FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE RESERVE CORPS (NSRC)
A. Background
Section 11 of RA 9163/ or the National Service Training Program Act 2001 specifically
provides for the creation of a National reserve Corps (NSRC), composed of graduates of the nonROTC Components: the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and Literacy Training Service (LTS).
Members of this Corps may be tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare activities, through
the joint efforts of DND, CHED, and TESDA.
B. The National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC)
1. Mission
To provide a trained and motivated manpower pool that can be tapped by the State
for civic welfare, literacy, and other similar endeavors in the service of nation.
2. Function
a. To assist in the disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and rehabilitation
programs.
b. To serve as an auxiliary to the Disaster Coordinating Council (DCC) response units
c. To assist in the promotion of civic welfare activities
d. To assist in socioeconomic development
e. To assist in environmental protection
f. To perform other similar endeavors
3. Composition
The NSRC shall be composed of the graduates of CWTS and LTS components of the
NSTP.
4. Organization
The NSRC is organized under the umbrella of the National Disaster Coordinating
Council (NDCC). It shall have a national, regional, provincial, and city/ municipal level of
organization parallel to the Disaster Coordinating Council (DCC) structures at all levels. The
DCC centers shall serve as the headquarters of the NSRC at the respective level organization.
Its National Center shall be based at the respective level organization. Its National Center
shall be based at the NDCC Disaster Preparedness Center, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo,
Quezon City. A Secretariat at all levels shall be organized and composed of representatives
from CHED and TESDA.
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5. Inter-Agency Relationship of the NSRC Concerned Agencies.
NDCC (DND-OCD)
CHED and TESDA
RDCC (DND-OCD RCs)
CHEDROs and TESDA ROs
PDCC/MDCC
HEIs and TESDA PO
TESDA School
RDCC- Regional Disaster Coordinating Council
PDCC- Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council
CDCC- City Disaster Coordinating Council
MDCC- Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council
BDCC- Barangay Disaster Coordinating Council
CHEDRO-CHED Regional Office
OCD- Office of Civil Defense
TESDA RO- TESDA Regional Office
TESDA PO- TESDA Provincial Office
HEI- Higher Education Institution
Activity 2
Give at least ten (10) that you contribute as NSTP -CWTS students activities. ( Write your answer at
yellow pad paper.
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Reflection
Write in your yellow pad of paper in (4-5) sentences.
What do you think of the National Services Training that is mandated by the RA 9163. Will it
contribute to your better citizenship? Will it enhance your leadership potentials?
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