NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM
Operation
Manual
Revised Edition by
RIC A. TAJOLOSA, Ph.D
NSTP Director
2012 to Date
Compiled by
FRANCES MURIEL L. TUQUERO
NSTP Director
2005- 2011
CHAPTER 1- Introduction
Objectives
Vision
Mission
CHAPTER 2- NSTP Roles, Components, and Areas
of Concern
NSTP Role
NSTP Service Components
CWTS Thrusts
Strategies for Implementation
Chapter 3- University NSTP Management
Organization and Composition of the PSU NSTP Office
Functions of the University NSTP Office
NSTP Organizational Structure
Functions and Responsibilities of the People
Involved in the Implementation of NSTP
NSTP Director
University CWTS and LTS Coordinator
College/Campus CWTS and LTS Coordinators
NSTP Faculty/Trainer
NSTP Staff/Assistant
ROTC
POIC
LTS
Chapter 4- Systems and Procedures
Fundamental Provisions
NSTP Fund Management
NSTP Collection
Disbursement
Class Assignment for NSTP Faculty
Chapter 5- Program Operations and Mechanics
of Implementation
Development of Program and Projects
Preparation of NSTP Program
Developing Program Operation for Instruction
Program Operation Implementation (POI)
Administration, Supervision, and
Channels of Connections
Administrative Service
Specific Program Process
Enrollment/Enlistment in NSTP
Transfer
Exemption
Excuses
Training/Instruction
NSTP Monitoring & Evaluation
Grading System
References
ANNEXES
1. Republic Act No. 9163
2. Implementing Rules and Regulations of the NSTP
3. A Primer on the NSTP Act of 2001
4. Quality Rubric for NSTP
5. ROTC Mission & Vision
6. The Minimum Standards for the NSTP Common
And Specific Modules
7. Republic Act No. 7077
8. Utilization/ Administration of NROTC Trust Fund
Chapter I
Introduction
The Palawan State University started offering the National Service Training Program (NSTP) during the
first semester of SY 2002-2003. This was in compliance with Republic Act 9163 which was signed into law by
Pres. Gloria Arroyo last March 23, 2002, “establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary
level students amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706…”. Section 10
of the Act provides that the school authorities shall exercise academic and administrative supervision over the
design, formulation, adoption and implementation of the different NSTP components in their respective schools.
NSTP is 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 program components, namely the
Reserve Officers Trainings Corps (ROTC); The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS); and the Literacy
Training Service (LTS).
Palawan State University offers and implements three of the program components of NSTP: The ROTC,
CWTS and LTS. The ROTC provides military training to incoming freshmen students to motivate, train, organize
and mobilize the latter for national defense preparedness. CWTS, on the other hand, refers to activities
contributory to the general welfare and the betterment of life of the members of the community as well as for the
enhancement of their facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education, environment,
entrepreneurship, safety, recreation and morale of citizenry and other social welfare services. CWTS serves as an
option for incoming freshmen who do not wish to undergo military training and opt for community service.LTS
is a program designed to become teachers of literacy and numeracy skills to school children, out of school youth.
Objectives
NSTP generally aims to promote civic consciousness and defense preparedness among the youth by
developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training. (Sec 3a of NSTP Law)
PSU-NSTP specifically aims to:
1. Familiarize students with the NSTP law, its concepts, legal implications and its implementation at
Palawan State University.
2. Coordinate and conduct NSTP activities and projects that contribute to the betterment of life of members
of the community.
3. Train, mobilize and involve students in activities and projects contributory to the development of the
immediate locality or community.
4. Produce students that are civic-conscious, service-oriented and with enhanced intellectual, moral,
spiritual, technical and social well-being.
Vision
The PSU, through the NSTP, envisions becoming a lead higher education institution in the development
and production of valuable, effective and contributing members of the National Service Reserve Corps and the
Citizen Armed Force.
Mission
The PSU-NSTP commits itself to encourage, develop and involve students for civic welfare and national
defense preparedness by conducting capability enhancement projects and activities that strengthen the students’
values and traits while working harmoniously with the community and allied organizations.
CHAPTER II
NSTP Roles, Components and Areas of Concern
The NSTP Role
The National Service Training Program at Palawan State University plays a vital role in honing incoming
freshmen to become service-oriented and civic-conscious. Development of values and ideals are emphasized and
intensified in NSTP classes where students, for two semesters, are informed, trained, mobilized and involved in
community work. These classes basically deals with training, packaging, and disseminating information so
students may develop and acquire the needed knowledge, skills, attitude and values to become responsible
citizens in the future while at the same time contributing for the improvement of the people lives in the immediate
locality.
The PSU-NSTP Office, therefore, prepares, coordinates, consolidates and operationalizes the NSTPCWTS-ROTC program of the Main Campus and the other external campuses. The NSTP Office recommends to
the University, policies for the attainment of the objectives of the NSTP components.
NSTP Service Components:
The three program components of the Program are:
1. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) which is designed to provide military training to tertiary level
in order to motivate, train and organize and mobilize students for national defense preparedness;
2. Literacy Training Service (LTS) which is designed to train the students to teach literacy and numeracy
skills to children, out of school youth and other segments of society in need of their service; and
3. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) which refers to 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.
NSTP Thrusts
The thrusts of NSTP as implemented at Palawan State University are as follows:
1. Citizenship Training
2. Environment Protection and Beautification
3. Drug Education
4. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
5. National Security
6. Leadership Training and Team Building
7. Youth Moral and Spiritual Enhancement
8. Entrepreneurship and Livelihood Enhancement
9. Sports and Recreation Development
10. Community Engineering Development and Management Service
11. Numeracy and Literacy Training
Strategies for Implementation
To implement the program and projects in the most effective and efficient manner, PSU-NSTP Office will
use the following strategies:
1. Conduct or participate in trainings, seminar-workshops and information dissemination activities on
relevant NSTP areas.
2. Operationalization of linkages and networking with different development institutions for joint NSTP
undertakings
3. Acquisition and provision of state-of-the-art facilities and learning materials like a distinct NSTP Office,
computers and gadgets, active communication system and audio-visual resources.
4. Development of resource generation schemes to sustain implementation of meaningful NSTP programs
5. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the management system to cope with the changing opportunities
and threats.
6. Coordinate with the School Based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
Chapter III
University NSTP Management
Organization and Composition of the PSU NSTP Office
The NSTP Office of Palawan State University shall be under the Office of the Vice President for Academic
Affairs. The Office of the University NSTP shall be composed by the University NSTP Director, the CWTS
Coordinator, the LTS Coordinator, the ROTC Commandant, College and Campus Coordinators, the
administrative staff and faculty to teach the NSTP components.
Functions of the University NSTP Office
Generally, the University NSTP Office shall be responsible for the overall coordination and implementation
of the National Service Training Program at Palawan State University. It:
1. Oversees the implementation of the University NSTP policies, rules, standards and basic procedure
2. Consolidates and finalizes the work and financial plans of the different colleges.
3. Coordinates, monitors and reviews the University NSTP programs, projects and activities of the PSU
campuses to ensure efficient and effective implementation.
4. Coordinates the conduct of training seminars/workshops, conferences, dialogues and consultations aimed
at improving procedures for a more effective and efficient implementation of the program.
5. policies and undertakings of projects that encourage participation of students.
6. Assists the different colleges/units in the establishment of linkages with clientele agencies; interact
groups and individuals on matters pertaining to NSTP implementation.
7. Initiate the establishment of Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding with the other NSTP Service
provider subject for the approval of the University President.
8. Submit reports regularly to CHED and other higher government offices or agencies.
National Service Training Program
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
PRESIDENT
VP FOR FINANCE AND
ADMINISTRATION
VP FOR ACADEMIC
AFFAIRS
VP FOR RESEARCH AND
EXTENSION
COLLEGE/ CCRD DEANS
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
SERVICE
UNIVERSITY NSTP
DIRECTOR
UNIVERSITY CWTS
COORDINATOR
COLLEGE/ CAMPUS
COORDINATORS
UNIVERSITY LTS
COORDINATOR
ROTC
COMMANDANT
ROTC ASSISTANT
COMMANDANT
LTS/ CAMPUS
INSTRUCTORS
ADMIN/ PERS
SECTION
OPNS/TRNG
SECTION
SUPPLY/ LOG
SECTION
COLLEGE/ CAMPUS
INSTRUCTORS
CWTS STUDENTS
ROTC CADETS PSU
MAIN
Functions and Responsibilities of the People Involved in the
Implementation of NSTP
CMO/ RRFD
SECTION
University NSTP Director

Leads in the formulation and implementation of policies, rules, standards and basic procedure of NSTP
in the University in coordination with offices.

Represents the school authorities in the exercise of academic and administrative supervision over the
design and the adoption of the different NSTP components offered in the University.

Coordinates, monitors, and reviews the University NSTP activities of the PSU Campuses for proper
implementation of the program.

Communicates with school authorities on matters relating to NSTP for the smooth implementation of the
Program subject to final action and approval.

Recommends to PSU authorities budget for the implementation of NSTP programs and activities and
purchase of facilities to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the program.

Renders periodic reports to CHED Regional Office, TESDA Provincial/District Office and DND-AFP.

Establishes linkages with other NSTP Service provider and outside funding agencies.

Reviews and recommends amendments to the established NSTP policies and guidelines.
University CWTS and LTS Coordinator

Plan, coordinate, organize, implement, monitor and evaluate CWTS and LTS activities in the PSU
campuses.

Coordinate closely with the University NSTP Director for smooth implementation of the program.

Coordinate with other agencies for possible assistance needed for CWTS and LTS projects.

Recommend projects/activities to the NSTP Director that will enhance CWTS/LTS in the PSU campuses.

Submit consolidated CWTS and LTS reports of PSU Campuses to the NSTP Director for monitoring and
evaluation purposes.
College/Campus CWTS and LTS Coordinators

Serve as coordinators for CWTS/LTS in their respective Colleges or Campuses

Submit CWTS/LTS report to the University College Coordinator through the Deans/Campus
Administrators for consolidation and monitoring purposes.

Communicate with the University College Coordinator and their respective Deans/Campus
Administrators for the activities and programs of CWTS/LTS in the college/Campus level.

Serve as instructors/lecturers in CWTS/LTS as the need arises.
NSTP Faculty/Staff Trainer

Directly implements instruction based on prescribed NSTP syllabi

Submits reports of grades to the University CWTS/LTS Coordinator through their respective College
Coordinators for consolidation and documentation.

Communicates with his or her coordinator and Dean for consultation and clarifications on new programs
or activities

Submits semestral progress reports of the activities conducted to the College/Campus coordinator for
consolidation and monitoring
NSTP Staff/Assistant

Assists in the daily routine of the NSTP Office.

Performs other tasks as maybe prescribed by NSTP authorities
ROTC Commandant

Plans, coordinates, organizes, implements, supervises and evaluates ROTC activities in PSU campuses

Coordinates closely with the University NSTP Director for smooth implementation of ROTC projects and
activities in the campus

Recommends projects/activities to the NSTP Director that will enhance ROTC in the PSU Main Campuse
and the other PSU Campuses

Submits consolidated ROTC report to the NSTP Office for monitoring and evaluation purposes

Coordinates with other agencies for possible assistance for ROTC projects
Assistant Commandant

Assists the Commandant in carrying out the mission and function of the unit

Performs other duties as directed by the Commandant

POIC-Supply and Logistics

Prepares supply/logistical reports

Prepares RIV for the unit

Performs other duties as directed by the Commandant
POIC-Training/Operation

Prepares operational/training records for submission to concerned offices.

Prepares after-activity report on ROTC activities conducted.

Takes charge of the ROTC training activities.

Performs other duties as the Commandant may direct.
POIC-Admin and Personnel

Takes charge in the preparation of reports pertaining to admin and personnel matters.

Takes charge in the management of personnel distribution in the area.

Takes charge in the preparation and submission of monthly reports and grades of ROTC students.

Files and maintains office records.

Performs other duties as instructed by NROTC Commandant.
LTS Coordinator

Plans, coordinates, organizes, implements, monitors and evaluates LTS activities in the College of Teacher
Education

Coordinates closely with the University NSTP Director for smooth implementation of the program

Recommends projects/activities to the NSTP Director that will enhance LTS in the College of Teacher
Education and PSU Campuses.

Submits LTS report regularly to the NSTP Director for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
CHAPTER IV
SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES
Fundamental Provisions
The NSTP is an academic requirement for a student before graduation. (NSTP grades however do not form
part in the computation of grades for final evaluation.) Trained and qualified faculty and employees are
encouraged and are given the opportunity to handle the subjects and serve the needs of the students.
The NSTP must be within the area of concern as specified in RA 9163 and its implementing Rules and
Regulations, CHED Issuances, Memoranda and Thrusts of the University.
NSTP Fund Management
In line with the implementation of the NSTP by virtue of RA 9163 or the NSTP Law of 2001, effective
academic year 2002-2003, the following guidelines and provisions shall govern the management of the NSTP
Fund in the University:
1. All expenses shall be charged to the NSTP funds collected from students subject to rules and regulations
of the Commission on Audit.
2. The CWTS/LTS Coordinators (College & Campus Coordinators) and the ROTC Commandant shall
prepare and submit to the NSTP Director a project procurement management plan of their respective
components.
3. The University NSTP Director, in coordination with the deans and campus administrator shall review,
prioritize and consolidate the College and Campus financial plans and may come up with a University
NSTP Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP), which shall be submitted to the University
President, through the VP for Finance and the Vice President for Academic Affairs for approval.
4. NSTP fund releases shall be based from the approved Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP).
5. Any change of program and use of fund will need a written request by the unit concerned and approved
by the President upon the recommendations of the Office of the University NSTP Director.
On NSTP Collection
1. No fee shall be collected for any of the NSTP components except basic tuition fees which should not be
more than fifty percent (50%) of the charges of the school per academic unit.
2. All collections shall be deposited to a special or separate University Trust Fund.
3. As provided for in CHED Memorandum No. 05, Series of 2003, 70% of the NSTP fees collected shall be
exclusively used for the operation of the Program and the remaining 30% retained by the school, shall
serve as contingency funds especially in unprogrammed activities not originally included in the roject
Procurement Management Plan (PPMP) prepared by the NSTP Director and approved by the University
President.
4. Collections from the enlisted NSTP students shall be sub-allocated to the CWTS/LTS/ROTC units to be
managed by the University NSTP Office. ROTC PPMP for each fiscal year shall be based from Circular
Number 01 (dated July 16, 2007) on use and disbursement of NROTC Trust fund of the Philippine Navy.
Disbursements
1. Based on the approved PPMP, the Budget Office shall sub-allocate the funds to the NSTP.
2. The University NSTP Director, in close coordination with the deans and the campus administrators, shall
periodically monitor expenditures and disbursement at the college level to ensure that use of funds is
consistent with the approved PMMP.
3. The remaining fund balance shall be carried over to the next semester.
4. The College and Campus CWTS/LTS Coordinators and ROTC Commandant shall submit a semestral
accomplishment report including fund disbursements to the Office of the NSTP Director. The NSTP
Director will then consolidate and submit the report to the University President through the Office of the
Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Class Assignments for NSTP Faculties
1. Loads for ROTC shall be determined by ROTC officials subject to rules and regulations of the Department
of National Defense.
2. For CWTS and LTS, a manageable group ranging from 60-75 students shall compose one (1) training
group which is equivalent to a regular workload.
3. Faculty members to handle CWTS classes shall undergo training or re-training to be conducted by the
University NSTP Office in coordination with the deans, directors, concerned units and offices of the
University.
4. Training-workshops or seminars shall be conducted during summer and semestral breaks.
5. NSTP teaching loads shall form part of the regular teaching load of the faculty whenever possible.
Otherwise, corresponding honoraria shall be provided for the overload.
6. All CWTS and LTS trainers are mandated to follow a standardized CWTS syllabus.
7. The number of service hours shall not exceed 54 hours per semester.
8. Faculty/staff entitled for honoraria shall be required to comply all requirements before releasing the
benefits to them.
9. Qualified students who had finished NSTP can be hired as Student Assistant to serve as group leaders
during the community immersion.
CHAPTER V
Program Operations and Mechanics of Implementation
Development of Program and Projects
It is assumed that projects have a very important role in the development of youth and students as agent for
national development and social change.
Preparation of NSTP Program
The NSTP Office, in cooperation with the College and Campus CWTS/LTS Coordinators, shall prepare the
NSTP Program on an annual basis. The program should include the whole program of the University.
The Program Operation for Instruction (POI) shall be submitted to the University President through Vice
President for Academic Affairs for approval.
Developing Program Operation for Instruction
The POI shall be prepared by the campus and college coordinators in accordance with the general NSTP
guidelines and established priorities.
Program Operation Implementation (POI)
The POI shall be implemented using specific guidelines:
A. Administration, Supervision and Channels of Communication

The school authorities shall exercise academic and administrative supervision over the design,
formulation, adoption and implementation of the different NSTP components in their respective schools
(Sec. 8, Para a of NSTP Law).

The NSTP Director shall represent in the exercise of academic and administrative supervision over the
design, formulation, adoption and implementation of the different NSTP components offered by the
concerned institution.

The NSTP Director communicates with school authorities on the development of NSTP activities and
programs of the institution. The Director is a recommending authority on actions subject for approval of
school authorities he or she represents.

The NSTP Director shall submit periodic reports approved by school authorities to CHED Regional
Offices through the Major Service Reserve Commands for monitoring and consolidation.

The CWTS and LTS Coordinators and the ROTC Commandant shall coordinate with the NSTP Director
and submit periodic reports for consolidation. These include reports of grades and accomplishment reports
for submission to school Registrars, for NSTP Office files, and for other concerned offices.

NSTP instructors shall submit periodic reports for consolidation by college/campus coordinators. These
include reports of grades, accomplishment and financial reports and other reports/requirements as needed.

The University NSTP Office has full responsibility in maintaining proper management of records
pertaining to National Service Training Program, including the facilities entrusted to it.
B. Administrative Service

Discrepancies, errors, verification and others shall be referred to the Office of the NSTP Director and
communicated to proper authorities when needed or as the case maybe for final judgment and action.
Certifications shall be processed by the NSTP Office through all concerned and shall be approved by the
NSTP Director or school authorities.

The NSTP Office takes charge of the over-all management of the NSTP records of the institution. It has
the full responsibility to render vital reports through the proper channels and work with them for the
accomplishment of the vision, mission, and objectives of the National Service Training Program, hence,
in compliance with RA 9163, known as the NSTP Act of 2001.
C. Specific Program Process
To avoid confusion, difficulties, and other similar situations, the following are procedural guidelines in the
enrolment/enlistment to the NSTP:
Enrolment/Enlistment in NSTP

All freshmen students starting SY 2002-2003 are required to enroll in NSTP with a corresponding fee of
fifty percent (50%) of the basic tuition fee.

Enrolees shall undergo common module phase for the first 25 hours jointly conducted by ROTC, CWTS,
and LTS coordinators/implementers. Topics covered are citizenship training; drug education; disaster
awareness, preparedness and management; environmental protection; and other national security
concerns.

Enrolees are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice, as a graduation requirement
(Sec. 4, para a.).

Students who have taken one component but wishes to take another are allowed to enroll provided that
they will finish two semesters of any one NSTP component.

Clustering of students from different colleges during semestral or summer periods may be done for NSTP
components, taking into account logistics branch of service and availability geographical locations (Sec.
7, para a.).

The sequence of enrolment in NSTP is liberalized; hence, NSTP 1 is not a prerequisite to NSTP 2.
However, this must be taken one at a time or for an academic period of two semesters (Sec. 6 para a).

Official enrolment in NSTP after the duration of enrolment set by the institution shall be considered illegal
and not valid, unless otherwise strongly justified or covered by special guidelines or notice.

Enrolment in NSTP after due time of submission of report of grades to concerned offices shall be deemed
illegal and not valid.
Dropping
Official dropping of the student from the course while enrolled in academic subjects shall be governed by
existing university policies on dropping of subjects. The University NSTP Office shall be advised and pertinent
papers related thereto should be submitted for consolidation and reporting purposes.
Transfer
NSTP students who enrolled in any NSTP component but decided to transfer in another component offered
by the University may apply for transfer at the NSTP Office after undergoing 25-hour training on the five common
modules offered during the first semester of the freshman year. Hence, transfer without approval from the NSTP
Office in due time is considered not valid and the student is deemed to be officially enrolled in the component
where he/she first enrolled as reflected in his/her enlistment form.
Exemption
Any foreign student enrolled in the University with proper documents as required by CHED is exempted
from the NSTP.
Excuses
Excuses of students enrolled in NSTP shall be considered, provided further the students attend special or
make up training being conducted by the NSTP Office within the same semester or particular periods.
Excuses of students belonging to any accredited or school-recognized organization shall be excused from
the training only during important meetings, practices or rehearsals and the like, as evidenced by pertinent
documents, shall be considered, provided they attend special or make up training being conducted by the NSTP
Office within the same semester or particular periods.
Excuses of students enrolled in any subject courses other than the NSTP shall not be considered during their
attendance in the performance or completion of such related subject courses.
Excuses of scholars or honor students enrolled in any other subject courses other than the NSTP shall not
be considered during their attendance in the performance or completion of such related courses.
D. Training/Instruction
There shall be a standard syllabi, module or training design to be used by the University in conformity with
national standards of implementing the NSTP components. An accreditation committee headed by the VPAA,
which has jurisdiction on NSTP, shall be organized in this regard.
E. NSTP Monitoring and Evaluation
A periodic institutional monitoring and evaluation on the implementation of the NSTP shall be conducted
by the trained and experienced NSTP personnel of the university headed by the Director and with membership in
accredited and registered organizations headed by offices, which has jurisdiction of the NSTP. The Committee
on NSTP Monitoring and Evaluation shall formulate criteria on this regard. Systematic documentation is
necessary to facilitate monitoring and evaluation.
F. Grading System
The NSTP faculty shall follow the grading system of the University using number grades from 1.0 to 5.0,
with the following as equivalent:
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75
3.00
4.00
INC
5.00
W
UW
98-100
95-97 Excellent
92-94
89-91 Highly Satisfactory
86-88
83-85 Satisfactory
80-82
77-79 Fairly Satisfactory
75-76 Passed
Conditional
Incomplete
Failed
Withdrawn
Unofficially Withdrawn
The distribution of grades by percentage shall be as follows:
First Semester
1. Participation and involvement/
attendance and deportment
2. Written examinations, written reports,
group work, community building,
and team activities
3. Projects and narrative reports
TOTAL
Second Semester
1. Attendance and deportment
2. Project formulation, content,
documentation, and involvement
3. Project implementation
TOTAL
30%
40%
30%
100%
30%
30%
40%
100%
References:
Republic Act No. 9163/Implementing Rules and
Regulations of NSTP
PSU Operation Guidelines
TUP NSTP Manual of Operations
BU NSTP Manual of Operations
CHED Memoranda (Series of 2003 and 2004)
ANNEX 1
Congress of the Philippines
Twelfth Congress
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9163
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
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the “National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of
2001”.
Section 2. Declaration of Policy - It is hereby affirmed the prime duty of the government to serve and
protect its citizens. In turn, it shall be the responsibility of all citizens to defend the security of the State and in
fulfilment thereof, the government may require each citizen to render personal, military or civil service.
Recognizing the youth’s vital role in nation-building, the State shall promote civic consciousness among
the youth and shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being. It shall inculcate in
the youth patriotism, nationalism, and advance their involvement in public and civic affairs.
In pursuit of these goals, the youth, the most valuable resource of the nation, shall be motivated, trained,
organized and mobilized in military training, literacy, civic welfare and other similar endeavors in the service of
the nation.
Section 3. Definition of Terms - For purposes of this Act, the following are hereby defined as follows:
(a) “National Service Training Program (NSTP)” 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. Its various components are specially designed to enhance the youth’s
active contribution to the general welfare.
(b) “Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)” is a program institutionalized under Sections 38 and 39 of
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” is a program designed to train students to become teachers of literacy and
numeracy skills to school children, out of school youth, and other segments of society in need of their service.
(d) “Civic Welfare Training Service” refers to programs 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 morals of the
citizenry.
(e) “Program Component” shall refer to the service components of the NSTP as enumerated in Section 4 of
this Act.
Section 4. Establishment of the National Service Training Program. - There is hereby established a National
Service Training Program, which shall form part of the curricula of all baccalaureate degree courses and of at
least two (2)-year technical vocational courses and is a requisite for graduation, consisting of the following service
components:
(1) The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), which is hereby made option and voluntary upon the
effectivity of this Act;
(2) The Literacy Training Service; and
(3) The Civic Welfare Training Service
The ROTC under the NSTP shall in still patriotism, moral virtues, respect for rights of civilians, and
adherence to the Constitution, among others. Citizenship training shall be given emphasis in all three (3)
program components.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA), in consultation with the Department of National Defense (DND), Philippine
Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Coordinating Council of Private Educational
Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA) and other concerned government agencies, may design and
implement such other program components as may be necessary in consonance with the provisions of this
Act.
Section 5. Coverage - Students, male and female, of any baccalaureate degree course or at least two (2)year technical vocational courses in public and private educational institutions shall be required to complete one
(1) of the NSTP components as requisite for graduation.
Section 6. Duration and Equivalent Course Unit - Each of the aforementioned NSTP program components
shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters.In lieu of the two (2) semester program for any
of the components of the NSTP, a one (1)-summer program may be designed, formulated and adopted by the
DND, CHED, and TESDA.
Section 7. NSTP Offering in Higher and Technical-Vocational Educational Institutions - All higher and
technical-vocational institutions, public and private, must offer at least one of the program components; Provided,
that State universities and colleges shall offer the ROTC component and at least one other component as provided
herein; Provided, further, that private higher and technical-vocational education institutions may also offer the
ROTC if they have at least three hundred and fifty (350) cadet students.
In offering the NSTP whether during the semestral or summer periods, clustering of affected students from
different educational institutions may be done, taking into account logistics, branch of service and geographical
considerations. Schools that do not meet the required number of students to maintain the optional ROTC and any
of the NSTP components shall allow their students to cross-enroll to other schools irrespective of whether or not
the NSTP components in said schools are being administered by the same or another branch of service in the
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), CHED and TESDA to which schools are identified.
Section 8. Fees and Incentives - Higher and technical vocational institutions shall not collect any fee for
any of the NSTP components except basic tuition fees, which shall not be more than fifty percent (50%) of what
is currently charged by schools per unit.
In the case of ROTC, the DND shall formulate and adopt a program of assistance and/or incentive to those
students who will take the said component.
The school authorities concerned, CHED and TESDA shall ensure that group insurance for health and
accident shall be provided for students enrolled in any of the NSTP components.
Section 9. Scholarships - There is hereby created a Special Scholarship Program for qualified students
taking the NSTP which shall be adminis tered by the CHED and TESDA. Funds for this purpose shall be included
in the annual regular appropriations of the CHED and TESDA.
Section 10. Management of the NSTP Components - The school authorities shall exercise academic and
administrative supervision over the design, formulation, adoption and implementation of the different NSTP
components in their respective schools; Provided, That in case a CHED- or TESDA-accredited non government
organization (NGO) has been contracted to formulate and administer a training module for any of the NSTP
components, such academic and administrative supervision shall be exercised jointly with that accredited NGO;
Provided, further, That such training module shall be accredited by the CHED and TESDA.
The CHED and TESDA regional offices shall oversee and monitor the implementation of the NSTP under
their jurisdiction to determine if the trainings are being conducted in consonance with the objectives of this Act.
Periodic reports shall be submitted to the CHED, TESDA and DND in this regard.
Section 11. Creation of the National Service Reserve Corps - There is hereby created a National Service
Reserve Corps, to be composed of the graduates of the non-ROTC components. Members of this Corps may be
tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare activities through the joint effort of the DND, CHED and
TESDA.
Graduates of the ROTC shall form part of the Citizens’ Armed Force, pursuant to Republic Act No. 7077.
Section 12. Implementing Rules. - The DND, CHED and TESDA shall have the joint responsibility for the
adoption of the implementing rules of this Act within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act.
These three (3) agencies shall consult with other concerned government agencies, the PASUC and
COCOPEA, NGOs and recognized student organizations in drafting the implementing rules.
The implementing rules shall include the guideline for the adoption of the appropriate curriculum for each
of the NSTP components as well as for the accreditation of the same.
Section 13. Transitory Provisions - Students who have yet to complete the Basic ROTC, except those falling
under Section 14 of this Act, may either continue in the program component they are currently enrolled or shift
to any of the other program components of their choice; Provided, That in case he shifts to another program
component, the Basic ROTC course he has completed shall be counted for the purpose of completing the NSTP
requirement; Provided, further, That once he has shifted to another program component, he shall complete the
NSTP in component.
Section 14. Suspension of ROTC Requirement - The completion of ROTC training as a requisite for
graduation is hereby set aside for those students who despite completing all their academic units as of the
effectivity of this Act have not been allowed to graduate.
Section 15. Separability Clause - If any section or provision of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional
or invalid, the other sections or provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 16. Amendatory Clause - Section 35 of Commonwealth Act No. 1, Executive Order No.207 of
1939, Sections 2 and 3 of Presidential Decree No. 1706, and Sections 38 and 39 or Republic Act No. 7077, as
well as all laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations and other issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act are hereby deemed amended and modified accordingly.
Section 17. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of national circulation, but the implementation of this Act shall commence in the school year of 20022003.
Approved,
(Sgd) FRANKLIN M. DRILON
President of the Senate
House of Representatives
(Sgd) JOSE DE VENECIA, JR.
Speaker of the
This Act which is a consolidation of H.B. No. 3593 and S.B. No. 1824 was finally passed by the House of
Representatives and the Senate on December 19, 2001.
(Sgd) OSCAR G. YABES
Secretary of the Senate
(Sgd) ROBERTO P. NAZARENO
Secretary General
House of Representatives
Approved: January 23, 2002
(Sgd)GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President of the Philippines
ANNEX 2
REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE
TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP)
Pursuant to Section 12 of Republic Act No. 9163 otherwise known as the National Service Training Program
(NSTP) Act of 2001, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA), and Department of National Defense (DND), in consultation with concerned
government agencies, the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC), Coordinating
Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA), Non-Government Organizations
(NGOs) and recognized student organizations, hereby jointly issue, adapt and promulgate the following
implementing rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the Act.
Rule I
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Section 1. Guiding Principle. While it is the prime duty of the government to serve and protect its citizens,
in turn it shall be the responsibility of all citizens to defend the security and promote the general welfare of the
State, and in fulfillment thereof, the government may require each citizen to render personal military or civil
service.
Section 2. Role of the Youth
a. In recognition of the vital role of the youth in nation building, the State shall promote civic
consciousness among them and shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social wellbeing. It shall inculcate the ideals of patriotism, nationalism, and advance their involvement in public and
civic affairs.
b. As the most valuable resource of the nation, they shall be motivated, trained, organized and
involved in military, literacy, civic welfare programs and other similar endeavors in the service of the nation.
Rule II
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Section 3. As used in this Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), the following terms shall mean:
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 service and patriotism while
undergoing training in any 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 Sections 38 and 39 of 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 in need
of their services;
d. “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;
e. “Program Component’’ – refers to the service components of NSTP as defined herein;
f. “Clustering’’ – refers to the grouping of students enrolled to different schools and taking up the same
NSTP component into one (1) group under the management and supervision of a designated school;
g. “Cross Enrollment’’ – refers to a system of enrolment where a student is officially enrolled in an
academic program of an origin school but is allowed to enrol in the NSTP component of another accepting school;
and
h. “Non-Government Organization’’ (NGO) – refers to any private organization duly accredited by
CHED or recognized by TESDA.
i. “Student Cadet”- refers to the student enrolled in the ROTC Component
Rule III
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
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 requirement.
The above provision however does not cover the following:
a.1 Students who finished or graduated from a baccalaureate degree or two year technical-vocational
or associate course and pursuing or enrolled in another or additional baccalaureate degree or two-year
technical-vocational or associate course in SY 2003-2004, and;
a.2 Students who completed any of the three NSTP component but considered freshmen to the course
where they transferred or shifted.
a.3 Foreign students or aliens.
b. All higher educational institutions including State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and technicalvocational education institutions must offer upon enrolment, all the three (3) NSTP components. (However,)
State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) are required to provide and maintain the ROTC component.
c. Program of study (syllabus) and enrolment forms shall bear the “NSTP” without stating therein
the three components. There shall be an orientation for all NSTP enrolees to be jointly conducted by the
ROTC, CWTS, and LTS coordinators/implementers. Students enrolled in the first semester of the freshman
year shall be made to undergo a common module phase for 25 hours training; drug education; disaster
awareness, preparedness and management; environmental protection; and other national security concerns.
Upon completion of the common module phase, the student must select the specific NSTP program
component that he/she will pursue.
d. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA),
Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) is exempted from the NSTP in view of the special character of
these institutions. Other State Universities and Colleges of similar nature will be exempted subject to approval
of the Department of National Defense.
e. Private Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) and technical vocational education institutions with
at least 350 student cadets, must establish/maintain a Department of Military Science and Tactics (DMST),
subject to existing rules and regulations. DMST previously approved and activated shall retain the status
regardless of the number of cadets. However, for DMST that has been created after approval of this IRR,
there must be a minimum of 350 cadets. In cases where the number of cadets will be lesser than 350 clustering
or ROTCU will be undertaken with ROTCU of the State University and Colleges within the nearest environ
with the lead role.
Section 5. Program Components
a. The NSTP shall have the following components which the students can choose from as defined in
Rule II, Section 3 hereof: The Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), Literacy Training Service (LTS),
and Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS).
b. All program components; the ROTC in particular, shall give emphasis on citizenship training and
shall instill patriotism, moral virtues, respect for the rights of civilians and adherence to the Constitution.
c. The CHED, TESDA in consultation with the DND, and PASUC, COCOPEA and other concerned
government agencies, may design and implement such other non-military training components as may be
necessary in consonance with the provisions of R.A. 9163.
d. Within thirty (30) days from the approval of this revised IRR, the CHED, TESDA, and the DND
shall jointly issue the minimum standards for the three (3) NSTP components which shall form part of these
guidelines.
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 fifty-four (54) to ninety (90) training
hours per semester.
b. A One (1) Summer Program (OSP) in lieu of the two (2) semester program may be designed,
formulated and adopted by the DND, CHED and TESDA, subject to the capability of the school and the AFP
to handle the same.
c. Earned NSTP units shall not be included in the computation of Grade Point Average (GPA) grades
of college graduating students.
Section 7. Clustering and Cross-Enrollment
a. Clustering of students from different education institutions during semestral or summer periods may
be done for any of the NSTP component, taking into account logistics, branch of service and geographical
locations. The host school shall be responsible in managing the Program.
b.
The school must allow any NSTP student to cross-enroll in any CHED/TESDA recognized
institution. In cases that enrolment of ROTC Cadets is less than 350 then, the provisions of clustering in
Section 7 of NSTP IRR (RA9163) should be followed.
c. Students intending to cross-enroll shall be subject to the existing rules and regulations of the school
of origin and the accepting school.
Section 8. Monitoring and Evaluation
A.
Management
a.1 The school authorities shall exercise academic and administrative supervision over the design,
formulation, adoption and spective schools, Subject to the provision of this IRR.
a.2 There should be an NSTP Office in each school, college, or university headed by an NSTP Director
or its equivalent position responsible for the implementation of the Program. Each of the NSTP components
is considered a distinct and/or separate unit under the NSTP office, and the head of the unit shall report directly
to the NSTP Director or its equivalent position
a.3 A functional chart of the NSTP Office shall be structured based on the capability of the institution
to sustain the component program being offered based on the number of enrollees.
a.4 In the case of ROTC, the school authorities and DND, subject to the policies, regulations and
program of DND on the military component of the training, shall exercise joint supervision over its
implementation.
a.5 NGOs contracted by the school must secure a joint accreditation from CHED, DND and TESDA to
formulate and administer training modules for CWTS and LTS component. CHED, DND and TESDA shall
jointly exercise such academic and administrative supervision with those NGOs. 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 (NGOs) and training modules to be utilized by these
NGOs.
a.6 The DND shall formulate and administer training modules for the ROTC Program.
B.
Monitoring
b.1 An NSTP Joint Committee at provincial, regional and national level shall be created by Tripartite
agreement for monitoring all the program components. In the various institutions.
b.2 CHED/TESDA Regional Offices, and 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 trainings conducted are in consonance with the Act. These offices shall submit periodic reports to the
NSTP Joint Coordinating Committee.
b.3 An Annual NSTP Performance Evaluation (ANPE) shall be conducted towards the end of the
school year to evaluate and determine the achievement of training objective of the NSTP three components
program.
CHED, TESDA and DND (through Major Service Reserve Commands) shall formulate respective
evaluation parameters on program administration and implementation which shall jointly form part of the
minimum standards.
b.4 At the end of every school year, the Higher Education Institution shall submit an Annual Report to
the CHED Regional Office copy furnished the Office of the Student Services in electronic template, indicating
the following
b.4.1 Names who finished under each NSTP component,
b.4.2 The programs, projects and activities undertaken with pictorials and documentation as much as
possible, and
b.4.3 Financial statements on the funds collected, allocated and utilized.
The annual report on NSTP by the university or college shall be made available to faculty, students and
the general public in the NSTP Office.
In regions with universities and colleges having two or more campuses, the university concerned shall
consolidate the report before submission to CHED Regional Offices.
b.5 In cases of violations of guidelines, warnings and/or sanctions shall be imposed to schools and
accredited NGOs pursuant to pertinent rules and regulations.
Rule IV
FEES AND INCENTIVES
Section 9. Fees
a. No fees shall be collected for any of the NSTP components except basic tuition which should not
be more than fifty (50%) percent of the charges of the school per academic unit. NSTP tuition collected shall
constitute a Trust Fund, which shall be exclusively used for the operation of the Program.
b. The NSTP fees collected shall constitute a Trust Fund, 70% of which shall be exclusively used for
the operation of the Program. The remaining 30% retained by the school shall serve as contingency fund
especially in support to un-programmed activities not originally included in the program of expenditures
prepared by the ROTC Commandant or CWTS/LTS Coordinator and approved by the school head.
c. NSTP funds derived from NSTP-related operations shall serve as augmentation to sustain unprogrammed activities of the NSTP.
d. The unexpected fund balance shall be carried over to the next semester, provided however, NSTP
funds shall not be converted into savings at the expense of the proper implementation of the program.
e. Subsidies from the government, any legal agency or institution appropriated for NSTP shall be
included in the preparation of the program of expenditure and report on the utilization of
funds.Expenditures/disbursement shall be subjected to periodic audits by the proper school authorities and
concerned NSTP Offices.
f.
NSTP Component (ROTC/CWTS/LTS) coordinators shall submit a comprehensive report on the
utilization of the NSTP Funds to their respective NSTP Directors two (2) weeks after the end of every
semester. ROTC Commandants shall submit the same report to their respective Major Service Reserve
Commands.
g. The NSTP Director or its equivalent shall submit a consolidated comprehensive report on the
utilization of the NSTP Funds by program component to the school head, within 30 calendar days after the
end of every semester.
h.
Rental space of school and other similar expenses shall not be charged to NSTP.
Section 10. Incentive, Insurance and Protection
A. Incentives
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.
A special Scholarship Program and other forms of assistance and incentives for qualified NSTP
students shall be administered by CHED and TESDA, with funds for the purpose to be included in the annual
regular appropriations of the two agencies to the availability of funds.
The college or university may provide scholarship and other forms of assistance and incentives to
qualified and deserving NSTP students, the funding of which shall come from available NSTP funds of the
school.
Personnel involved in the NSTP shall be provided honorarium and other incentives based on the
standard policy set forth by the HEIs.
B. Insurance and Protection
School authorities concerned, CHED and TESDA shall ensure that health and accident group insurance
are provided for students enrolled in any of the NSTP components.
Schools that already provide health and accident group insurance and collect the necessary fees for the
purpose from their students as of the effectivity of this Rules, are deemed to have complied with this
requirement.
Rule V
ORGANIZATION OF NSTP GRADUATES
Section 11. Organization of NSTP Graduates
a. Graduates of the non-ROTC components of the NSTP shall belong to the National Service Reserve
Corps (NSPC) and could be tapped by the State for literacy and civic welfare activities, especially in times of
calamities 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 nongovernment agencies, shall issue the necessary guidelines for the establishment, organization, maintenance
and utilization of the National Service Reserve 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.
Rule VI
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 12. Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion with corresponding serial number issued by CHED, TESDA or DND, shall be
awarded to students who have successfully complied with the program requirements.
Section 13. Information Dissemination
The CHED, TESDA and DND shall provide information on these Act and IRR to all concerned publics
through different modes of disseminating information.
Section 14. Amendatory Clause
a. Section 35 of Commonwealth act No. 1, Executive Order No. 207 of 1939, Section 2 and 3 of
presidential Decree No. 1706, and Sections 38 and 39 of Republic Act No. 7077, as well as all laws, decrees,
orders, rules and regulations and other issuances inconsistent with the provisions of the Act are hereby deemed
amended and modified accordingly.
b. This Rules may be amended, modified, or replaced jointly by CHED, TESDA and DND, in consultation
with PSUC, COCOPEA, NGOs and recognized student organizations
Section 15. Separability Clause
If any section or provisions of this IRR shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid the other sections or
provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 16. Effectivity
This rule shall take effect 15 days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation and shall remain
in force and effect until revoked or amended.
6161 Adopted and Issued on ____day of _______________ 2006.
AVELINO CRUZ, JR.
Secretary, DND
CARLITO S. PUNO, DPA
Chairman, CHED
Sec. AGUSTO ‘’BOBOY’’SYJUCO
Director General, TESDA
ANNEX 3
A PRIMER ON THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM ACT OF 2001
1. 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.
2. What are the program components of the NSTP?
a. First is the “Reserve Officer’s Training Corps” (ROTC) which is designed to provide military training to
tertiary level students in order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national defense preparedness.
b. Second is the “Literacy Training Service” (LTS) which is designed to train the students to teach literacy and
numeracy skills to children, out of school youth and other segments in need of their services.
c. Third is the “Civic Welfare Training Program” (CWTS) which refers to 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 and moral of the citizenry and other social welfare services.
3. Who shall take the NSTP?
All incoming freshmen students, male and female, enrolled in any baccalaureate and in at least two (2) year
technical-vocational or associate course, are required to complete one (1) NSTP component of their choice, as
a graduation requirement.
4. When will the NSTP be implemented?
The NSTP will be implemented starting school year 2002-2003.
5. How will the NSTP be taken up?
Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters and be credited
for three (3) units per semesters with fifty four (54) to ninety (90) training hours per semester.
6. What if I cannot take the NSTP during the regular semester?
A one summer program in lieu of the two (2) semester program may be designed. Formulated and adopted by
DND, CHED, and TESDA, subject to the capability of the school and AFP to handle the same.
7. What if the NSTP component of my choice is not offered in my school?
Schools that do not meet the required number of students in order to conduct a program component or do not
offer the component chosen by their students shall allow them to cross enroll to other schools, irrespective of
whether that school is under CHED or TESDA; and for the ROTC, whether they are managed by different
AFP Branches of Services.
These students, however, shall be subjected to the existing rules and regulations of their school origin and the
accepting school.
8. 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.
9. Will a student who has completed all his academic requirements
graduate?
except ROTC be allowed to
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 March
23, 2002.
10. What if a male student has completed two semesters of the E-
ROTC/NSTP?
He is deemed to have complied with the NSTP requirement.
11. What if a male student has only taken one (1) semester of basic
ROTC/NSTP?
ROTC
or
E-
He shall take one more semester of any of the NSTP components to qualify for graduation. (Applicable only
if the ROTC course was taken prior to the implementation of the Program).
12. What will become the NSTP graduates?
Graduates of the non-ROTC components shall belong to the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC) which
could be tapped by the state for literacy and civic welfare activities. Graduates of the ROTC components shall
form part of the AFP Citizen Force, subject to DND requirements.
13. How can a student continue to qualify for enlistment in the AFP
reserve force?
He/She may qualify for enlistment in the AFP reserve force as long as he/she has completed the two (2)
semester of basic ROTC.
14. How much fee will be charge for an NSTP component?
No fees shall be collected for any of the NSTP component except basic tuition fees which should not be more
that fifty (50) percent of the charges of the school per academic unit.
15. Are there any student incentive provided for by the NSTP?
The following incentives are to be provided to student when they take up NSTP:
a. A program of assistant/incentives for ROTC students from DND which will be in accordance with existing
laws and regulations and subject to the availability of funds.
b. School authorities concerned, CHED and TESDA shall ensure that the health and accident group insurance
are provided to students enrolled in any of the NSTP components.
c. A special scholarship program for qualified NSTP students shall be administered by CHED and TESDA
subject to the availability of funds.
16. Who is responsible in supervising the NSTP to students?
School authorities shall exercise academic and administrative supervision over the design, formulation,
adaptation and implementation of the different NSTP components in their respective school.
In the case of the ROTC, the school authorities and the DND shall exercise joint supervision over its
implementation.
17. What lead agencies will monitor the implementation of the
NSTP?
CHED regional offices, TESDA provincial and district offices and DND-AFP through major service reserve
commands and their ROTC units shall oversee and monitor the implementation of the NSTP under their
respective jurisdiction, to determine if the training conducted are in consonance with this act.
18. Is the NSTP available in all school and universities?
All higher and technical-vocational educational institutions will be offering at least one (1) of the NSTP
components while state universities and colleges will offer the ROTC component and at least one other NSTP
component. Private schools who have at least 350 students/cadets will be offering the ROTC component
through its Department of Military and Tactics (DMST).
ANNEX 4
QUALITY RUBRIC FOR NSTP
1.
ADMINISTRATION………………….. 20 pts
1.1 Quality. The school authorities including the director exercises Academic & Administrative
Supervision over the design, formulation, adaptation, and implementation of the different NSTP component.
Evidence. Approved POI by the school head, Appointment/Designation Development Plan/Implementation
of Work & Financial Plan, Performance rating; periodic report submitted to CHEDROS
1.2 Quality. Has demonstrated leadership and management capabilities.
Performance Rating
1.3 Quality. The coordinator must be a full time and permanent employee faculty of HEI’s and must possess
a degree that is required in the POI NSTP component.
Evidence. Full time faculty with appropriate degree in line with the POI of NSTP/OTR File/Kept
1.4 Quality. Provision for NSTP Organizational Chart
Evidence. Office NSTP Organizational Chart
1.5 Quality. Accredited NGO has been contracted to formulate and administer training module for any of
NSTP component (Optional)
Evidence. Certificate of Accreditation
Accomplishment Report of the NGO
Accredited Training of the NGO
1.6 Quality. Institutional Member to NSTP
Evidence. Certificates of Recognition/Membership
2.
FACULTY..............................................................20 pts
2.1 Quality. The coordinators must be full time and permanent employees/faculty of the HEIs and must
possess a degree that fits to the required POI of NSTP.
Evidence. Full time faculty with appropriate degree in line with the POI of NSTP, ORT filed/kept.
2.2 Quality. At least 3 years teaching experience in the field of extension and community service.
Evidence. Gained at least 3 years experience in the field of extension and community service.
2.3 Quality. Training on NSTP POI like disaster relief and rescue operations, fire prevention and detection,
literacy education, and in maintenance of peace & order, health environment & other dimension
Evidence. Adequate trainings in the different fields of CWTS and LTS as evidenced by records &
certificates issued by the training institution.
2.4 Quality. Adequate experience on the NSTP components.
Evidence. Certificate of Participatory/components.
2.5 Quality. Continuous Participation on Human Growth and Development.
Evidence. Record of completion (ORT)
2.6 Quality. At least 60 students per class/training group.
Evidence. Class Record, Class Card, Enrollment Slip, etc.
2.7 Quality. Membership to NSTP relative organization/association.
Evidence. Membership I.D
3.
CURRICULUM (POI)…………………………….15 pts.
3.1 Quality. The Program Offering has included NSTP for the accreditation of the curriculum as a
requirement for permit/ recognition to operate
Evidence. Permit/recognition granted which is conspicuously displayed or properly kept.
3.2 Quality. The Institution has complied with the NSTP curriculum.
Evidence. Program of Institution of the NSTP component with a minimum of 108 hrs. Credited for 6 units
shall be required, scheduling of which to be determined by the commandant/ Program Coordinator and
approved by the School Head.
3.3 Quality. The HEI has followed the CMO # 20s 199.
Evidence. Has implemented the CMO properly by disbursing 70% of the NSTP collection and 30% for
other contingency expense.
3.4 Quality. Well defined NSTP Vision, Mission, and Development Plan.
Evidence. Has well described and relevant mission, vision, goals and development plan.
3.5 Quality. Has offered at least one component of NSTP (for Private HEIs)
Evidence. Has offered either CWTS or LTS.
3.6 Quality. Has offered ROTC plus one component of NSTP (for SUCs)
Evidence. Has offered ROTC plus one component of NSTP (for SUCs).
4.
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER….............................10 pts
4.1 Quality. Existence of NSTP LRC with availability of books and other references such as CDs, Modules,
Leaflets, Manuals, Handbook & Other learning resources
Evidence. Record of purchase and donation, memo receipt
4.2 Quality. Availability of at least one (1) computer for NSTP use
Evidence. Organized data based on NSTP concerns
4.3 Quality. Accessibility of NSTP facilities to students
Evidence. Records of user/clientele
4.4 Quality. Availability of common instruction/training resources on NSTP
Evidence. Records of materials and list of faculty/student borrowers
5.
Community Service Area…………...............…..10 pts.
5.1 Quality. Adopted barangay for community immersion/practicum
Evidence. MOA, student waiver, field report/needs assessments, project proposal, and accomplishment
report
5.2 Quality. Networking with local government and other agencies
Evidence. MOA with PDEA, OCD, PNP, BJMP, BFP and LGU as invited lecturers to discuss matters
pertaining to the different aspects of POI
6.
NSTP FINANCIAL REPORT ………………........ 15 pts.
6.1 Quality. Work and Financial Plan/Proposed Budget
Evidence. Approved by the school Head Comprehensive report on the utilization of the NSTP
6.2 Quality. Utilization of Trust Fund
Evidence. Funds submitted to the school heads two (2) weeks after the end of every semester.
7.
FACILITIES AND RECORDS (MIS)……................10 pts.
7.1 Quality. Comprehensive data / information on NSTP endeavor
Evidence. List of enrollees, graduates, drop-outs, grades sheets, POI & POT, accomplishment report, etc.
7.2 Quality. Availability of training facilities
a. Transportation Facilities
b. Public Address System
Evidence. Training rooms, lecture halls, gym, etc.
a. School Bus, Rented Bus, etc.
b. Sound System
8.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS………...……......5 pts.
8.1 Quality. Student Insurance
Evidence. Insurance Policy
ANNEX 5
ROTC MISSION
To train and develop college students in the rudiments of military service and to produce capable naval
reservist.
Functions:
To conduct routine instructions to the corps of midshipmen/ midshipwomen on matters pertaining to naval and
combat operations and other military-related subjects
To conduct civic action activities within peripheral areas where assistance to the public is best needed
To organize reaction teams for rescue and relief operations in case of calamities or disasters
To conduct orientation and categorize qualified reservists for the future mobilization with the command
Prepare reservist organization which is responsive to the requirements of the naval reserve affairs
Objectives:
To administer Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC)
To support the environmental protection and civil military operation activities of naval reserve center west.
To conduct basic military training on basic NROTC and advance NROTC Midshipmen/Midshipwomen
To participate in environmental protection and civil military operation activities
To maintain and operate facilities, equipments, vehicles, and related equipments of the unit
ANNEX 6
THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM COMMON
AND SPECIFIC MODULES
A. Minimum Standard for Common Module:
A.
TOPICS
Minimum Standard for Common Module:
SCOPE OF
INSTRUCTION
NUMBE
R OF
HOURS
METHODO
LOGY
REFERENCES
1. Physical
Organizatio
n
a. Organizing the
students and course
orientation
1 hr
Lecture
and other
strategies
or
methodolo
gies
RA 9163 and
IRR School
Regulations
2. NSTP
Program
(RA 9163)
a. Preamble
1 hr
b. Specific Provision of
the 1987 Phil.
Constitution, RA7077
(An Act of Providing
for the Organization,
Administration,
Training, Maintenance,
and Utilization of the
citizen Armed Forces
of the Philippines for
other Purposes)
Commonwealth Act
No. 1 of 1935 and other
pertinent laws
c. RA 9163 and its IRR
Lecture
and other
strategies
or
methodolo
gies
RA 7077,
RA9163, IRR
& Phil.
Constitution,
Commonwealt
h Act No. 1 of
1935
Presidential
Decree No.
1706, EO 207,
1939
3.
Citizenship
Training
a. Philippine
Constitution (Bill of
Rights and Duties and
Responsibilities of a
Filipino Citizen)
Lecture/Fil
m
Showing/
Role
Playing
1987
Constituion,
RA 8491 s.
1998, RA
9418, EPPCModules on
Good
Citizenship
3 hrs
b. Flag heraldic Code
of the Philippines (RA
8491 s. 1998)
c. Values Formation
(makaDiyos, makatao,
makakalikasan,
makabansa)
d. Volunteer Act of
2007 (RA 9418)
4. Drug
Education
a. General orientation
on RA9165, nature of
drugs, drug menace,
national drug situation,
controlled substances,
and other pertinent
laws
b. Role of youth on
Drug detection and
prevention
Values,
United
Nations
Principles on
Human
Rights,
RA7077 PD
1706
3 hrs
Lecture,
Role
Playing,
Film
Showing,
Case
Analysis
RA9165,
Suggested
POI on Drugs
Education,
Dangerous
Drugs Board
Resolutions
and
Regulations
5. Disaster
Risk
Reduction
and
Manageme
nt
Awareness
a. Geographic Profile
7 hrs
of the Philippines
b. Disaster Risk Profile
of the Philippines
(focus on Specific
Region/Area where the
school is located)
c. Overview of
Philippine Disatser
Management System
(PDMS)
d. Disaster Risk
Reduction and
Management (DRRM)
concepts, principles,
and trends (RA 10121)
e. Role of the Youth in
disaster preparedeness
and management, Basic
Disaster Preparedness
and Response Training
Townwatching
exercise,
Demonstrati
on/Simulati
on Exercise,
Lecture
(Survival Training)
e.1 First Aid/ Basic
Life Support
e.2 Search and Rescue
(Water, Earthquake,
Landslide, and Fire)
6.
Environme
ntal
Protection
Basic knowledge and
7 hrs
understanding on the
following:
a. Global Warming
(effects) and climate
change (adaptation,
mitigation, and
anticipation)
b. Seven Principles of
Environmental Laws
c. Forest Protection,
conservation, and
development
d. Water Sanitation and
Conservation
e. Cleaning up water
ways industrial and
other sites (hospital,
esteros, and others)
f. The role of the youth
in the environmental
protection and
management
-Nursery establishment,
tree planting,
mangrove planting,
restoration, and
preservation
BFP, PNRC,
DND,
National
Disaster,
Coord DCC,
Hazard Maps,
RA 10121
OCD-DND
Issuances:
Hugo Frame
of Action
(HFA)
Strategic
National
Action Plan
(SNAP)
ASEAN
Agreement
on Disaster
Management
Response
(AADMER),
Contingency
Plan (CP)
Manual,
Program for
the
Enhancement
of Emergency
Response
(PEER)
Training
Module
Lecture,
Practical
exercise,
Tree
growing
activity,
actual
cleaning of
esteros, etc.
EO 579Encouraging
the
Formulation
&
Implementati
on of Green
phil. through
the NSTP
RA 9512Environmenta
l Awareness
and education
Act of 2008
Department
Environment
and Natural
Resources
(DENR)
issuances
7. Other
National
Security
Concerns
a. Overview of
National Security
Situation.
a.1 External threats
situation (Foreign
threats, Global
terrorism, and
transnational crimes)
3 hrs
Lecture,
Film
Showing,
Role
Playing,
Case
Analysis
Merida
Convention
Anti-Human
Trafficking
Law National
Defense
College and
DND
a.2 Internal threats
situation (insurgency
problems and other
local threats, global
terrorism, and
transnational crimes)
b. Peace Education
-Understanding
Culture Peace
(Cultivating Inner
Peace, Dismantinling
the Culture War, Living
with justice and
compassion, living in
harmony with earth,
promoting Human
Rights Responsibilities
and building
Intercultural Respect,
reconciliation, and
Solidarity)
c. Role of the Youth in
National Security
TOTAL
25 hrs
B. Minimum standard for Specific Module:
B.1. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
TOPICS
1. SelfAwareness
and Values
Developme
nt
SCOPE OF
INSTRUCTION
a. Nature of Self
b. Personal
Development Plans
c. Roots of a Filipino
Character
d. Nationalism and
Patriotism program
e. Good Citizenship
Values
e.1 pagkamakaDiyos
e.2 pagkamaka-tao
e.3 pagkamakabayan
e.4 pagkamakakalikasan
Number
of Hours
7
METHOD
OLOGY
REFERENC
ES
Exercise,
Lecture,
Demonstrat
ion/
Simulation,
Case
Analysis,
Brainstormi
ng
Modules on
Good
Citizenship
Values by
EPPC &
CHED
2.
Leadership
Training
a. Concepts of
leadership
b. Human behavior
c. Leading, Direction,
Communication
d. Motivation
e. Leadership Style
f. Teamwork
g. Time Management
h. Decison-making
7
3.
Dimensions
of
Developme
nt
Global, National, and
15
Local in terms of
a. health
b. education
(enhancement of
instructional support
materials and facilities)
c. entrepreneurship
d. recreation, morals of
the citizenry and other
social welfare concerns
-Voters Education
-Poverty Alleviation
Exercise,
Lecture,
Demonstrat
ion/
Simulation,
Case
Analysis,
Field Visit,
Community
Immersion
4.
Community
Exposure
Agency
Visits
a. Nature of
Community Work
b. Development of
Commuinity Work
c. Approaches in
Commmunity Work
d. Community
Development Project
e. Community Practice
& Community
Building
10
Exercise,
Lecture,
Demonstrat
ion/
Simulation,
Case
Analysis,
Field Visit,
Community
Immersion
5.
Community
Needs
Assessment
a. Knowing the
community
b. Community needs
assessment process
c. Needs assessment
survey
8
Exercise,
Lecture,
Demonstrat
ion/
Simulation
d. Actual conduct of
community needs
assessment
6.
Community
Services
Community Services
of any or combination
of the following:
a. Drugs
b. Health eg. MedicalDental
c. Environmental
d. Entrepreneurs
e. Culture
Exercise,
Lecture,
Demonstart
ion/
Simulation,
Case
Analysis,
Brainstormi
ng, Role
Playing
Case
Analysis,
Field Visit,
Community
Immersion
32
Community
Analysis,
Community
Immersion
7. Program
Evaluation
a. Fundamentals of
Workplan,
Implementation
Processes, Monitoring
& Evaluation program
b. Development of
Workplan,
Implementation
Processes, Monitoring
& Evaluation program
4
TOTAL
83 hrs
Community
or Case
Analysis,
B.2 Literacy Training Service (LTS)
TOPICS
1. Self
Awareness
and Values
Development
SCOPE OF
INSTRUCTION
a. Nature of Self
b. Personal
development plans
c. Roots of the
Filipino Character
d. Nationalism and
Patriotism Program
e. Good Citizenship
Values
-pagkamaka-Diyos
-pagkamaka-tao
-pagkamaka-bayan
Number METHODO REFEREN
of Hours
LOGY
CES
7
Exercise,
Lecture,
Demonstrati
on/
Simulation,
Case
Analysis,
Brainstormi
ng
-pagkamakakalikasan
2. Leadership
Training
a. Concepts of
leadership
b. Human behavior
c. Leading, Direction,
Communication
d. Motivation
e. Leadership Style
f. Teamwork
g. Time Management
h. Decison-making
7
Exercise,
Lecture,
Demonstarti
on/
Simulation,
Case
Analysis,
Brainstormi
ng, Role
Playing
3. Literacy
and
Numeracy
Skills
a. Definition, purpose,
and importance of
functional literacy and
numeracy
b. Principles
facilitating techniques
c. Training Lifeskills
d. Principles of
Learning
e. Nature and aspects
of learning process
f. Instructional
materials
g. Community
immersion
7
Exercise,
Lecture,
Demonstarti
on/
Simulation,
Case
Analysis,
Field Visit,
Community
Immersion
4.
Community
Exposure/Ag
ency Visits
a. Nature and
Community of work
b. Development of
community work
10
Exercise,
Lecture,
Demonstarti
on/
Simulation,
Modules
on Good
Citizenship
Values by
EPPC &
CHED
c. Approaches in
community work
d. Community
development project\
e. Community practice
and community
building
5.
Community
Needs
Assessment
Case
Analysis,
Field Visit,
Community
Immersion
a. Knowing the
community
b. Community Needs
Assessment Process
c. Needs Assessment
Survey
d. Actual conduct of
Community Needs
Assessment
8
Exercise,
Lecture,
Demonstarti
on/
Simulation,
Case
Analysis,
Field Visit,
Community
Immersion
6.
Community
Service
Community service on 32
the Advocacy of the
following:
a. Drugs
b. Health e.g.
Medical-Dental
c. Environmental
d. Entrepreneur
e. Culture
Community
Analysis,
Community
Immersion
7. Program
Evaluation
a. Fundamentals of
Workplan,
Implementation
Processes, Monitoring
& Evaluation program
b. Development of
Workplan,
Implementation
Processes, Monitoring
& Evaluation program
4
Community/
Case
Analysis
Program
TOTAL
83 hrs
ANNEX 7
Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Fourth Regular Session
Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty third day of July, nineteen hundred and ninety
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7077
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, ADMINISTRATION, ORGANIZATION, TRAINING,
MAINTENANCE, AND UTILIZATION OF THE CITIZEN ARMED FORCES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF
THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and Houses of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
ARTICLE I
TITLE
Sec 1. Title.- This Act shall be known as the “Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act.”
ARTICLE II
DECLARATION OF POLICY
Sec 2. The Regular Force.- It is the policy of the State to maintain a standing or regular military force in
times of peace consonant to its adequate and actual needs for the security of the State but which can be rapidly
expanded by the well-disciplined Citizen Forces in the event of war, invasion, or rebellion.
Sec 3. The Security and Socioeconomic Development of the State.- The Citizen Armed Force shall be
provided maximum opportunity to participate in safeguarding the security of the State and in assisting in
socioeconomic development.
Sec. 4. The Call to Personal Military and Civil Service. – The Citizen Armed Force shall be so organized,
trained, developed and maintained as to ensure their readiness to immediately respond to the call to service.
Sec. 5. The Public Awareness. – The State shall promote and develop public support to and awareness of
the important role of the Citizen Armed Force as protector of the people and the State.
Sec. 6. The Manpower of the Citizen Armed Force. – The manpower objective of the Citizen Armed Force
shall conform to projected and actual needs. It is not envisioned by the State to have a nation under arms, unless
extremely necessary.
ARTICLE III
MISSION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE CITIZEN ARMED FORCE
Sec. 7. Mission. – The mission of the Citizen Armed Force, alternately referred to as the Reserve Force, is
to provide the base for the expansion of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the event of war, invasion or
rebellion; to assist in relief and rescue during disaster or calamities; to assist in socioeconomic development; and
to assist in the operation and maintenance of essential government or private utilities in the furtherance of overall
mission.
Sec. 8. Organization. – The Reserve Force shall be organized into five (5) components, namely:
(1) The Army Reserve Component;
(2) The Air Force Reserve Component;
(3) The Navy Reserve Component;
(4) The AFP-Wide Technical Reserve Component; and
(5) The Affiliated Reserves.
Section 9. Organization of Reserve Components. – The organization of each component of the Reserve
Force and the manpower objective of each component shall be as prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense
and approved by the President of the Philippines. The organization, structure, manning and equipment of reserve
units shall conform to the organization of the regular force. Reserve units of a battalion type or equivalent shall
be organized on a provincial basis, and reserve units of a brigade and division type or equivalent, on a regional
basis. The organizational structure and manning of the affiliated reserve units shall be prescribed by the Secretary
of National Defense and shall as much as possible conform to their existing civilian organization.
Sec. 10. Affiliated Reserves. – As the President shall approved upon recommendation of the Secretary of
National Defense, certain private and government entities, corporations, establishments and organizations at the
national, provincial and municipal levels which provide essential public services such as water, light,
transportation and communications which are necessary to support the prosecution of national defense plans or
to meet an emergency shall be organized as affiliated units of the Reserve Force. These affiliated units shall be
constituted by appropriate orders to be issued by the Secretary of National Defense, given unit designations and
assigned to the appropriate reserve components of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The roster of the
officials and employees of these affiliated units shall be included in the orders of constituting the units. These
units shall be so utilized in times of war or emergency to ensure the continuous and uninterrupted provision of
the essential services they are rendering.
ARTICLE IV
DEFINITION OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS
Sec. 11. Citizen Soldiers. – The citizen soldiers, alternately reserved to as reservists, who compose the
Reserve Force are those reservists of the Armed Forces of the Philippines who are incorporated into the Reserve
Force, as follows:
(1) Graduates of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) basic and advance courses who were issued
orders as enlisted reservists or reserve officers or the AFP;
(2) Graduates of authorized basic military training instructions who, as a result thereof, were issued orders
as enlisted reservists or reserve officers;
(3) Ex-servicemen and retired officers of the AFP and other armed forces that have diplomatic relations
with the Philippines who were honorably discharged or retired from the service and who are Filipino citizens
upon their applications;
(4) Recognized World War II guerillas who were honorably discharged from the service;
(5) Commissioned and noncommissioned officers under the Affiliated Reserves category and graduates of
the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP); and
(6) Commissioned, noncommissioned officers and privates under the existing laws including those procured
under project 36-70 and included in the present AFP roster before the enactment of this Act and those to be
commissioned or enlisted after the enactment of this Act.
ARTICLE V
CATEGORIZATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS
Sec. 12. Categorization of Citizen Soldiers. – There shall be three (3) categories of citizen soldiers of AFP
reservists: the First Category Reserve, the Second Category Reserve, and the Third Category Reserve based on
age.
(1) First Category Reserve. - The First Category Reserve shall be composed of able-bodied reservists whose
ages are between eighteen (18) years and thirty-five (35) years, inclusive.
(2) Second Category Reserve. - The Second Category Reserve shall be composed of able-bodied reservists
whose ages are between thirty-six (36) years and fifty-one (51) years, inclusive.
(3) Third Category Reserve. - The Third Category Reserve shall be composed of the all able-bodied
reservists who are above fifty-one (51) years of age.
Sec. 13. Classification of Reserve Force Units. – Based on the categorization provided in Sec. 12 above,
the Reserve Force units shall further be classified into the Ready Reserve, the Standby Reserve and the Retired
Reserve based in their operational readiness for immediate deployment/utilization.
(1) Ready Reserve. - The Ready Reserve shall be composed of citizen soldiers belonging mostly to the First
Category Reserve and others as provided in this Act who shall be organized, trained and maintained as mobilizable
ready reserve subject to call at any time to augment the regular armed force of the AFP not only in times of war
or national emergency but also to meet local emergencies arising from calamities, disasters and threats to peace,
order, security and stability in any locality, including the need to provide assistance in relief and rescue work and
other civil assistance activities.
Any reservist or citizen soldiers belonging to the Second Category Reserve and/or the Third Category
Reserve, particularly the commissioned and noncommissioned officers, who will volunteer to serve with the
Ready Reserve shall be allowed, if qualified and fit for duty, to join and actively participate as part of the Ready
Reserve and shall serve with an appropriate Ready Reserve unit.
Furthermore, members of the AFP Affiliated Reserved units of various government and private utilities and
services considered essential for the preservation of the economic stability of the country or particular locality,
such as power and electricity, water supply, transportation and communications, among others, regardless of their
categorization shall be classified as Ready Reserve.
All citizens soldiers belonging to the First Category Reserve, except those exempted under this Act, shall
be required to serve with Ready Reserve units and will have assignments and promotions in accordance with
existing policies of the AFP until transferred to the Standby Reserve by virtue of their age.
The following citizen soldiers may be exempted from rendering service with said reserve units:
(a) Active members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police;
(b) Those who are residing abroad but only during the duration of their absence from the Philippines;
(c) Those who are physically and mentally unfit to serve their tour of duty;
(d) Those who are convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude; and
(e) Those who may be exempted from duty for valid reasons which may be authorized on a case-to-case
basis by appropriate and competent authority. For this purpose, the AFP shall issue such appropriate guidelines,
rules and regulations as may be necessary.
(2) Standby Reserve. - The Standby Reserve shall be composed of citizen soldiers belonging mostly to the
Second Category Reserve and the Third Category Reserve, except as provided in this Act. The members of the
Standby Reserve shall be organized and assigned to specified reserve units and shall be maintained through annual
assembly tests to update their records and their present addresses, among others. The Standby Reserve may be
mobilized or ordered to active duty only in times of national emergency or war. The ranks of the members of the
Standby Reserve may be upgraded if they voluntarily participate in training or serve with the Ready Reserve units
in their areas or if their Standby Reserve units undergo retraining. They will however be encouraged to upgrade
their military knowledge and skills by taking up nonresident or resident courses which shall be set up for the
purpose.
(3) Retired Reserve. - The Retired Reserve shall be composed of citizen soldiers who have qualified for
retirement through length of service, old age or disability. For this purpose, sixty-five (65) years shall be
considered as the retirement age. However, if qualified and fit for duty, a member of the Retired Reserve may be
ordered to active duty in times o local or national emergencies if he volunteers for active duty and when the
Secretary of National Defense determines that there are not enough qualified citizen soldiers with his special skills
and qualifications in the Ready Reserve or the Standby Reserve in his particular area of residence.
ARTICLE VI
MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT
Sec. 14. Compulsory Military Registration and Training. – All male citizens between the ages of eighteen
(18) and twenty-five (25) years who are not reservists shall be required to register for military instruction.
Registration shall take place in suitable registration places to be prescribed by the city or municipal government
between the dates of April First and Seventh commencing one (1) year after the effectivity of this Act. Biennial
registrations shall be held during the same period in succeeding years.
Sec. 15. Exemption from Compulsory Military Training. – The following are exempted from military
training:
(1) Members of the clergy of any religious order or sect, except if they volunteer;
(2) Those in the active service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and police members of the Philippine
National Police;
(3) Superintendent and uniformed members of the National Penitentiary, corrective institutions, and insane
asylums; and
(4) Licensed air and maritime pilots, navigators and merchant marine officers.
Sec. 16. Registering Officer. – For the purpose of registration as provided for in Sec. 14 hereof, the
city/municipal treasurers of chartered cities and municipalities are hereby designated as registering officers. The
Secretary of National Defense shall prescribe and provide the forms to be used in registration and prescribe the
procedures for the conduct and reporting of the results of the registration.
Sec. 17. Persons Disqualified or Exempted from Registration. – The following persons are disqualified by
law from employment in government service:
(1) Persons who are disqualified by law from employment in government service;
(2) Those who are physically or mentally unfit as certified by and AFP medical officer;
(3) Those suffering incarceration awaiting trial by a court of law: provided, that upon their release from
custody they shall without delay register;
(4) Those convicted by final judgment of criminal offenses involving moral turpitude;
(5) Students of colleges, universities and similar institutions who are undergoing ROTC training during the
pendency of their training recognized by the military authorities as among those undergoing training to qualify as
reservists; and
(6) Those persons who are constituted as members of affiliated units for the duration of time that they hold
such membership: provided, that upon the termination of their membership, they shall be subject to military
training.
Sec. 18. Selection of Registrants for Compulsory Training. – Registrants who are to undergo compulsory
training as provided for in this Act shall be selected in the month of May every year by drawing of lots by a board
of canvassers. The Secretary of National Defense shall prescribe the procedure for the selection of registrants.
Sec. 19. Board of Canvassers. – There is hereby created a board of canvassers, one (1) for each province
and chartered city, for the purpose of selecting the registrants who will undergo compulsory military training as
provided for in Sec. 18 hereof. The board shall be composed of the following:
(1) IN PROVINCES
Division Superintendent of Schools- Chairman
Provincial Fiscal- Member
The appropriate military commander as the Secretary of National Defense may designate- Member
(2) IN CHARTERED CITIES
City Superintendent of Schools- Chairman
City Fiscal- Member
Chief of Police- Member
Sec. 20. Quota for Compulsory Training. – The Secretary of National Defense shall furnish each provincial
governor and city mayor with the quota of registrants for compulsory military training to be drawn from their
respective province or chartered city. The quota for the province shall be broken down into municipal quotes.
Sec. 21. Acceptance of Registrants Volunteering for Military Training. – Registrants who are not selected
for compulsory military training but who volunteer for such training may be accepted and allowed to undergo
military training: provided, that said volunteers shall physically qualify for fitness after examination for training
and shall be made to execute a written statement that they volunteered for training at their own will.
Sec. 22. Registration of Citizens Residing or Working Abroad. – Filipino citizens residing or working
abroad, when they become liable to register for reservists’ training under this Act, shall register with the nearest
diplomatic or consular office of the Republic of the Philippines which shall transmit the registrants’ data to the
Secretary of National Defense.
Sec. 23. Notice to Selected Registrants. – The board of canvassers shall cause the immediate and adequate
publication of the names of the registrants who have been selected in accordance with Sec. 18 hereof and at once
notify the registrants concerned to report to the acceptance board of the city or municipality where they reside.
The board of canvassers shall furnish each acceptance board with the list of the registrants whose names were
drawn.
Sec. 24. Acceptance Board. – There is hereby created an acceptance board in each municipality and
chartered city which shall examine and classify registrants whose names have been referred to it by the board of
canvassers and pass upon the registrants’ fitness for training and application for deferment, if any. The decision
of the board shall be by majority vote. The Secretary of National Defense shall prescribe the procedure for the
operation of the acceptance board.
Section 25. Composition of the Acceptance Board. – The board shall be composed as follows:
(1) IN CHARTERED CITIES
Local Civil Registrar- Chairman
City Health Officer- Member
Chief of Police Member
One Civic Leader
(to be chosen by local civic organizations)- Member
(2) IN MUNICIPALITIES
Local Civil Registrar/ Municipal Treasurer- Chairman
Municipal Health Officer- Member
Chief of Police- Member
One Civic Leader
(to be chosen by local civic organizations)- Member
Sec. 26. Classification of Selected Registrants. – Registrants shall undergo physical examination to be
conducted by the health officer. The acceptance board shall then classify them into the following categories:
(1) Class A - Fit for unlimited service;
(2) Class B - Fit for limited service only;
(3) Class C - Deferred until later date; and
(4) Class D - Exempted for mental/physical reasons.
Sec. 27. Deferment from Training. – The acceptance board, upon evaluation of the evidence to support
application for deferment, may grant deferment on the following grounds and conditions:
(1) Individuals who are indispensable to the support of their dependent families may be granted deferments
not exceeding two (2) years after which they shall be subject to training;
(2) Students enrolled in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in colleges and universities are
automatically granted deferment which shall not extend beyond the period they are to complete their basic ROTC
training. Students who successfully complete such training shall be exempted. Those who fail to complete, or
discontinue the training, shall be subject to training;
(3) Seminary students of any religious sect shall be granted deferments for not exceeding the prescribed
course in the seminary. Those who complete the course shall be exempted from training. Those who fail to
complete shall be subject to training;
(4) Cadets of the Philippine Military Academy and of other military or police service academies, local or
foreign to include cadets of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy and other similar local merchant marine
academies duly recognized by the Government for the training of officer candidates, including those selected for
cadetship in such academies, shall be granted deferments for not exceeding two (2) years. Those who successfully
complete at least one-half () of the prescribed period of the course shall be exempted from training. Those who
fail to complete one-half () of the prescribed period shall, upon their discharge from their courses, be subject to
training;
(5) High school students who are in their last year of schooling may be granted deferment for not more than
one (1) year;
(6) Selected registrants residing or working abroad shall be granted deferment for the duration of their stay
abroad; and
(7) Elected officials and presidential appointees whose appointments are passed upon by the Commission
on Appointments, during their incumbency.
Sec. 28. Appeal from Decision of the Acceptance Board. – Where the acceptance board denies the claim of
an individual for deferment, he may within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notification by the board appeal
his case in writing directly to the Secretary of National Defense. The Secretary of National Defense shall be
accorded the right to enjoy the right to be heard by himself and counsel and to present evidence in his behalf. The
decision of the Secretary of National Defense or his duly authorized representative shall be final.
Sec. 29. Expenses of the Acceptance Board. – The expenses incident to the operation of the acceptance
board shall be borne by the Department of National Defense which shall include the funds thereforee in its annual
appropriations. The nature and amount of such expenses shall be prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense.
The members of the acceptance board shall not receive any salary or compensation for their services in the board.
They shall be entitled to receive allowances as the Secretary of National Defense shall prescribed.
Sec. 30. Final Acceptance by the Board. – The registrants who shall have been finally qualified and selected
by the acceptance board shall be reported to the Secretary of National Defense. Those selected shall upon
instruction report to the designated military camp of unit for training.
Sec. 31. Procurement of Reservist Officers and Noncommissioned Officers for Affiliated Reserve Units. –
Key officers and employees of government of private entities, corporations, establishment and organizations
which have affiliated units shall be encouraged to undergo military training to qualify them as reserve officers or
noncommissioned officers. As such, they shall be assigned to key positions in the affiliated units where they are
employed and called to active service with these units once they are activated.
Sec. 32. Security of Tenure in Government or Private Employment While on Military Training. – An
employee in the Government including one in a government-owned or controlled corporation or private
employment with monthly operating volume of not less then Three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00) and
not less than twenty (20) employees who undergoes military training shall not be separated or terminated from
such employment, shall not be considered as having forfeited his seniority status, if any, and shall continue to
receive the salary he was receiving prior to his call to military training. In the case of private employment, payment
of basic salary during such military training. In the case of private employment, payment of basic salary during
such military training shall be in accordance with existing laws or with his company’s policies on its employees
on leave from his employment. Upon termination of his military training, he shall resume his former position or,
if not practicable, he shall be assigned to a new position without diminution of his pay discharged from such
training or service; otherwise, his record of dishonorable discharge from military training or service shall be taken
into account as to whether or not he should be reinstated to his former employment.
Sec. 33. Draftee Training and Service. – As may be ordered by the President, male citizen between the ages
of eighteen (18) and thirty-five (35) shall be called to training and active service for a period not to exceed twentyfour (24) months, broken down into training period of not more than six (6) months and an active service period
of not more than eighteen (18) months. Registrants will be selected for draftee training and service in accordance
with Sections 14 to 26 hereof. A draftee may volunteer and be accepted for an extension of active service of not
more than twelve (12) consecutive months, after which his services as draftee shall be terminated. A draftee
during the period of his active duty service to include the extension of such service is entitled to receive all the
pay and allowances due his grade as received by any member of the regular force: provided, that, upon termination
of his draftee service, he shall receive a separation gratuity of not less than one (1) month salary for every year of
his service to include the period of six (6) months shall be considered a complete year for purposes of this gratuity
Sec. 34. Retention for Maximum Hospitalization. – A reservist/draftee who is injured or contracts a disease
or sickness while undergoing training and service, not due to his intentional misconduct, willful failure or neglect,
or vicious or immoral habits, shall be retained beyond the period of his reservist/draftee service with his consent
for the necessary hospitalization and medical care until such time that he recovers, or is determined that further
hospitalization will not improve his condition. During the period of hospitalization, he shall be entitled to
subsistence allowances and hospitalization benefits as are available to the members of the regular force who are
patients armed forces hospitals.
ARTICLE VII
CITIZEN MILITARY TRAINING
Sec. 35. Basic Citizen Military Training. – Registrants finally selected for military training pursuant to Sec.
30 shall undergo a basic military training for a period of not more than six (6) months. The Secretary of National
Defense shall prescribe the course of instruction.
The course of instruction shall include, among others, subject on moral virtues, patriotism, discipline,
support for and adherence to the Constitution, and respect for the right of civilians.
Sec. 36. Citizen Military Training. – There shall be established in every province at least one (1) training
center for the conduct of citizen military and reservist training with a minimum training capacity of one (1)
infantry rifle company at a time. These training centers shall form part of the reserve component organization of
the major services and shall be referred to as citizen military training centers.
Sec. 37. Incorporation into Training. – Upon reporting to their assigned training centers, the selected
registrants shall be physically examined and if found fit for the service shall be inducted into service. Where a
change of training center is necessary to provide the requisite training, the commanding officer of the training
center shall be authorized to issue the necessary orders covering his transportation and provide the funds for the
purpose: provided, that no registrant shall be transferred to a training center outside his province or designated
training center except in the case of Philippine Navy and Philippine Air Force registrants if there are no air or
naval training centers thereat.
Sec. 38. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). – Military training for students enrolled in colleges,
universities and similar institutions of learning is mandatory pursuant to the provisions of the National Defense
Act and the 1987 Constitution.
Sec. 39. Establishment of ROTC Units in Schools. – At such colleges, universities and similar institutions
of learning that request for the conduct of military training in their institutions, there shall be established and
maintained Reserve Officers” Training Corps units as the Secretary of National Defense may approve, which
shall conduct military training for the students of such institutions for the purpose of producing enlisted and
officer reservists. The program of instruction shall be prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense and may
include instruction to prepare female students for military service: provided, that, such course of instruction shall
not exceed two (2) academic years in the case of enlisted reservists, and four (4) academic years in the case of
officer reservists which shall include as necessary summer or probationary training of not more than sixty (60)
consecutive days, The first two (2) years ROTC training, which is mandatory, shall hereafter be referred to as
basic ROTC while the second (2) years after said basic ROTC, which is voluntary, shall hereafter be referred to
as advance ROTC. The allocation of ROTC units to the various majors services of the AFP shall conform to the
projected manpower needs of their respective reserve components.
Sec. 40. Acceptance for Advance ROTC. – Students who volunteer for advance ROTC shall be screened by
an ROTC acceptance board which is hereby created for the purpose, composed of the commandant of the ROTC
unit, a representative of the school nominated by the school authorities, and a military physician. The student
volunteer shall be physically examined for fitness for training and shall further be made to execute in writing a
testament that he volunteered for training of his own volition. Where the student is below eighteen (18) years of
age, he shall be required to obtain his parent’s or guardian’s consent. In the case of student volunteering for
reserve officers’ training, they shall further be subject to competition examination in order to select the best
material. The students undergoing advance ROTC shall be referred to as advance ROTC cadets.
Sec. 41. Organization and staffing of ROTC Units. – The Secretary of National Defense shall prescribe the
organization and staffing of ROTC units. Reserve officers in the active service as well as qualified enlisted and
officer reservists in the inactive status shall be given priority to handle training instruction and to assist in the
administration and shall be entitled to receive honoraria and other allowances as the Secretary of National Defense
shall prescribe.
Sec. 42. Funds for Maintenance and Operation of school ROTC Units. – The funds for the establishment,
maintenance and operation of ROTC units shall be provided for in the regular annual appropriations of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines. Such appropriations shall provide for the full funding support for advance ROTC only.
The school of the student may not be required to spend any amount for the establishment, operation and
maintenance of ROTC training: provided, that the school requesting for such establishment shall provide the
training ground and office facilities free of charge. The advance ROTC cadets shall each be provided free two (2)
suits of fatigue uniform with headgear, belt and one (1) pair of combat boots for the duration of the training.
However, those taking the basic ROTC are required to pay a reasonable ROTC fee, the amount to determined by
the Secretary of National Defense in coordination with the school official concerned.
Sec. 43. Scholarship Incentive for Advance ROTC Training. – Students undergoing advance ROTC who
belong to the upper five percent (5%) of their academic class shall be provided a tuition subsidy of fifty percent
(50%) of their annual tuition for the period of their advance ROTC. the funds for this purpose shall be carried in
the annual appropriations of the AFP. The Chief of Staff, AFP shall promulgated the guidelines for the
implementation of this provision.
ARTICLE VIII
INCORPORATION INTO RESERVED FORCE
Sec. 44. Elected Officials and Presidential Appointees. – Elected official appointees may be commissioned
in the Reserve Force subject to the existing AFP rules and regulations.
Sec. 45. Award of Ranks and Assignments to Reserve Units of Graduates of ROTC. – Graduates of basic
ROTC shall be given a reserve enlisted rank and serial number and assigned to reserve units and mobilization
centers in their provinces. The ranks to be awarded shall be from private to sergeant or its equivalent: provided,
that the quota for noncommissioned officers shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the authorized strength of the
unit to which the reservists shall be assigned after graduation: provided, further, that those to be awarded rank
above private shall be chosen based on merit. Those who continue to the advance ROTC course shall continue to
carry their enlisted rank until after their successful completion of advance ROTC.
Sec. 46. Disposition of Graduates of Advance ROTC. – Those who successfully completed the advance
ROTC course shall be recommended for commission in the reserve as second lieutenants and assigned to the
reserve units and mobilization centers in their provinces. Those with manifest potential may be commissioned in
the regular force as second lieutenants subject of the criteria for regular officers of this rank for that particular
service. Those who fail to complete the course shall be conferred the enlisted rank of sergeant or its equivalent
and similarly assigned to reserve units and mobilization centers. Probationary training as a requisite before
commissionship shall be determined by the major service concerned based on technical skills, experiences or
qualifications of the applicants.
Sec. 47. Notification of reserve assignment. – The reservists shall be notified in writing of his assignment
to a reserve unit and a mobilization center. He shall be made to acknowledge receipt in writing of such notification.
Sec. 48. Reservists Registry. – The Armed Forces of the Philippines shall provide all city/municipal
treasurers of chartered cities and municipalities of the list of those who have successfully completed military
training, indicating therein, among others, the rank, serial number, reserve unit assignment and mobilization
center. It shall be the duty of the local civil registrar to maintain and update the reservists registry.
ARTICLE IX
MAINTENANCE, TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION OF RESERVE FORCE
Sec. 49. Accounting of Reservists. – All reservists, particularly those belonging to the Ready and Standby
Reserves, shall be accounted for, their records and status updated and present whereabouts ascertained in order
to ensure their readiness to the call to duty. As far as practicable, the services of the national and local reservists
and veterans organizations will be tapped to assist in the accounting of reservists.
Sec. 50. Organization for Maintenance and Administration of the Reserve Force. – The major services shall
be responsible for the administration, training, equipage and maintenance of their respective reserve components
subject to the regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense. In the General Headquarters,
AFP and in each Major Service Headquarters, there shall be a staff division of the level of the principal
coordinating staff which shall be dedicated to planning and policy formulation for the administration,
development, organization, training, equipage, maintenance and utilization of their respective Reserve Force
component. The Chief of Staff, AFP shall create an AFP Reserve Command within one (1) year from the
effectivity of this Act. In the case of the major services, there shall further be a separate unit dedicated to the
implementation of such plans and policies. In staffing the command structure of these units, preference shall be
given to qualified reserve officers in the active service and integrates.
Sec. 51. Training of Individual Reservists and Reserve Units. – Maximum opportunity shall be afforded the
reservists to update their skills through compulsory or voluntary training. Such training shall have for its principal
purpose the enhancement of the readiness of the individual reservists and reserve units to respond to the call to
service. To this end, there shall be two (2) types of training:
(1) Compulsory training of not less than thirty (30) days but not more than sixty (60) days for reserve units
and/or individual reservists in a given year preferably to First Category Reservists; and
(2) Voluntary training subject to the capability of the AFP to provide training. Individual reservists,
commissioned and noncommissioned officers shall be encouraged to undergo training on a voluntary basis to
upgrade their proficiency with priority to the officers of the Standby Reserve units. The Secretary of National
Defense shall prescribe the course of instruction for the aforementioned training. The services of qualified
individual enlisted and officer reservists shall be utilized to the maximum in the conduct of ROTC and reservists’
training.
Sec. 52. Reserve Officers’ Nonresident Instruction. – Each major service shall conduct on a continuing basis
non-resident instruction for the purpose of maintaining and updating the proficiency of its reservist officers,
particularly key officers of Ready Reserve units. Such instruction shall prepare these reserve officers to assume
duties up to brigade command and staff or equivalent. The reserve officers undertaking such course shall be given
priority for call to annual duty training or service with their units or with other AFP units. Successful completion
of the nonresident course will be equivalent to having undertaken one (1) annual active duty training tour.
Sec. 53. Active Duty Tour for Training of Reserve Officers. – In order to improve their professional
competence and leadership qualities reserve officers in the inactive status shall be called active duty for a period
not exceeding two (2) years without extension: provided, that the quota for such active duty shall as far as
practicable be proportionately distributed to the provinces and cities based on their reserve units, with priority to
units of Ready Reserve I: provided, further, that ;the reserve officers called to active duty shall as far as practicable
serve in the province of their reserve unit assignment. A reserve officer who has served his tour shall not be called
again to active duty until after five (5) years, except in case of mobilization.
Sec. 54. Classification and Maintenance of Readiness of Reserve Units. – Units which are composed of
reservists of the Ready Reserve shall be classified as to degree of readiness to respond the call to the service, as
follows:
(1) Ready Reserve I . - Units classified as Ready Reserve I shall be maintained in a high degree of readiness
as to be ready for operational employment in not more than seven (7) days after activation. The individual and
crew served weapons and individual clothing and equipment shall be ready for distribution upon their activation.
The whereabouts of their reservists shall be constantly ascertained. As necessary, these units shall carry an excess
of twenty percent (20%) of their authorized personnel strength to compensate for those who may fail to report or
be late in reporting for duty.
(2) Ready Reserve II . - Units classified as Ready Reserve II shall be maintained in a degree of readiness as
to be read for operational employment in not more than fifteen (15) days.
The Chief of Staff, AFP shall select and recommend to the Secretary of National Defense the reserve units
under Ready Reserve I and Ready Reserve II: provided, that in areas threatened by insurgency, there shall be at
least one (1) unit of infantry battalion strength under readiness status of Ready Reserve I.
Sec. 55. Mobilization Stock. – The minimum essential individual and organizational equipment and supplies
shall be procured, stored and maintained for selected Ready Reserve units to enhance rapid transition to readiness
required for employment in the shortest possible time.
Sec. 56. Training as Requisite for Promotion. – Successful completion of training pursuant to Sections 51
and 52 hereof shall be a requisite for promotion in rank in the inactive status.
Sec. 57. Classification of Reserve Officers in the Inactive Status. – There shall be only one (1) classification
of reserve officers in the inactive status regardless of their source or nature of commission. Likewise, There shall
be only one (1) seniority and lineal list for all reservist officers in the inactive status regardless of their source of
commission, subject to the rules and regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense.
Sec. 58. Status of Reservist on Training. – Reservist on compulsory training shall be subject to military law.
They shall not receive pay but shall be entitled to allowances and burial benefits as provided by law. Reservists
on voluntary training are also subject to military law but shall be entitled to allowances.
ARTICLE X
UTILIZATION OF THE RESERVE FORCE
Sec. 59. Mobilization. – The utilization of the Reserve Force in times of emergency to meet threats to
national security shall be through mobilization:
(1) Full Mobilization. - Full mobilization shall be through the joint act of Congress and the President. When
full mobilization is ordered, all units of the Ready and Standby Reserves will be activated, the reservists
constituting them are called to active duty, and the units activated are placed on operational readiness. All other
reservist not assigned to any unit or those assigned to reserve pools shall be organized into replacement units;
(2) Partial Mobilization. - Partial Mobilization shall be through the joint act of Congress and the President.
When partial mobilization is ordered, only the units of the Ready Reserve are necessary to meet the threat will be
activated, the reservists assigned to these units are called to active duty and the activated units are placed on
operational readiness. The president will specify the units to be activated; and
(3) Selective Mobilization. - Selective mobilization shall be by authority of the President. Selective
mobilization may be ordered to meet a local threat or emergency situation. When so ordered, only selected units
of the Ready Reserve of the Localities involved are activated and the reservist assigned to them are called to
active duty; or active auxiliary units are organized and volunteer reservists are called to active auxiliary service
for the purpose, under such rules and regulations as the Secretary of national Defense may prescribed.
Sec. 60. Status of Reservists under Mobilization. – An enlisted or officer reservist when called to active
duty by virtue of mobilization shall receive all the pay and allowances, medical care, hospitalization and other
privileges and benefits prescribed by law or regulations for officers and enlisted personnel of the regular force.
Sec. 61. Mobilization Centers. – There shall be established in each province as many mobilization centers
as needs corresponding to the number and distribution of reservists in the province to which reservists will report
when mobilization is ordered. The citizen military training center in the provinces established under this Act may
also be used as mobilization centers. The location of these centers shall be given the widest public information
by the local executives.
Sec. 62. Demobilization. – When the threat or emergency for which demobilization had been ordered has
passed, the President shall order the demobilization of the reserve units activated and the reservists of such
deactivated units shall be reverted to inactive status.
Sec. 63. Auxiliary Service. – For the purpose of helping maintain local peace and order, meeting local
insurgency threat, assisting in rescue and relief operations during disasters and calamities, health welfare activities
and participating in local socioeconomic development projects, the President may call upon the reservists in the
affected or concerned localities to volunteer their services. Such volunteer services shall be referred to as auxiliary
service and shall be two (2) types:
(1) Civil Auxiliary Service. - Civil auxiliary service covers services rendered in helping maintain law and
order, assisting in rescue operations, participating in socioeconomic development projects, delivery of health
services and any other nonmilitary activity. Female reservists shall be given greater participation in this regard.
Reservists serving under this category shall not be armed. Those who have licensed firearms may be granted
permit to carry firearms only when they are actually performing duties in maintaining peace and order, provided
adequate control measures are instituted by the proper authorities concerning the carrying and use of firearms. In
no case shall the reservists be vested with police powers.
(2) Military Auxiliary Service. - Military Auxiliary Service covers service rendered in meeting local
insurgency threat. Reservists serving under this category will be organized into Ready Reserve Units. They must
be issued and allowed to carry firearms: provided, that these reservists will be utilized only for the defense of
their localities and will not be employed outside their localities. Elected/appointed local government officials are
expected to perform their duties and responsibilities in their respective peace and order council levels or similar
organizations efficiently and effectively to enhance a total integrated system approach against threats to national
security.
The Secretary of National Defense shall prescribe rules and regulations to implement this section in
coordination with the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.
Sec. 64. Status of Reservists on Auxiliary Service. – A reservist performing auxiliary service shall not
receive payment but shall be entitled to receive allowances and burial benefits as provided by law. With this
consent, a reservist may continue to render such services without receiving the allowances due him. A reservist
serving military auxiliary services is subject to military law; whereas, a reservist serving civil auxiliary service is
not.
Sec. 65. Women Reservists. – Women shall have the right and duty to serve in AFP. The relevant standards
for admission, training and commissioning of women shall be the same as those required for men, except for
those essential adjustment in such standards required because of physiological differences between men and
women.
ARTICLE XI
FUNDING
Sec. 66. Funding. – All funds previously appropriated for the administration, development and training of
the reserve component of the AFP and which will subsequently and hereafter be appropriated for the purpose
shall be used exclusively for the purpose shall be used exclusively for the purpose of implementing the provisions
of this Act.
To sustain the efficient and effective administration, organization, training, maintenance and utilization of
Ready Reserve units and keep them appropriately and adequately equipped an in a state of readiness, as well as
provide for the adequate training of citizen soldiers or reservists, adequate funds for this purpose, as may be
requested or recommended by the AFP, shall be appropriated and made available on a continuing basis.
The President shall utilize a portion of the Military Assistance Fund available from any source to augment
the appropriation for the Reserve Force.
ARTICLE XII
TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
Sec. 67. Retention of ROTC Units in Colleges and Universities. – ROTC units in college and universities
shall continue with ROTC training in accordance with this Act.
ARTICLE XIII
PENALTIES
Sec. 68. Penalties. – Failure of reservists to respond to the call to compulsory training or service shall be
punishable in accordance with the Articles of War, and those convicted by a court martial shall be liable for
imprisonment of not less than two (2) months to not more than twelve (12) months. Citizen who fail to register
for compulsory military training or who after having selected to undergo such training or who after having
selected to undergo such training and had been notified thereof fail to report for training shall, upon conviction
by the civil court, be punishable and liable for imprisonment of not less than one (1) month to not more than three
(3) months.
Sec. 69. Failure to Provide Updated List of Registrants. – Failure of registrars and canvassers to provide an
updated listing of registrants under their responsibility shall, upon conviction by civil court, be punishable and
liable for imprisonment of not less than one (1) month to not more than three (3) months under Sections 16 and
19 of this Act.
ARTICLE XIV
RESCISSION AND EFFECTIVITY
Sec. 70. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations which are
inconsistent or in conflict with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or amended.
Sec. 71. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved,
SGD
JOVITO R. SALONGA
President of the Senate
SGD
RAMON V. MITRA
Speaker of the House of
Representative
This act which originated in the House of Representatives was finally passed by the House of
Representatives and the Senate on April 22, 1991 and March 19, 1991, respectively.
SGD
EDWIN P. ACOBA
Secretary of the State
Approved: June 27, 1991
SGD
CORAZON C. AQUINO
President of the Philippines
SGD
CAMILIO L. SABIO
Secretaty General
House of Representative
NNEX 8
PHILIPPINE NAVY
NAVAL RESERVE COMMAND
Cabildo St. Intramuros, Manila
0/NR3
CIRCULAR
NUMBER 01
16 July 2007
NROTC TRUST FUND
REFERENCES
(a) Section 38 and 39 of RA 7077
(b) Section 42, Article VII of RA 7077
(c) DECS Order No. 52, s1993 dated 25 June 1993
(d) DND Memo to CSAFP dated May 1994, Subject: BASIC
(e) Item 8 DECS Order #23 s-1994
(f) Commission on Higher Education Memorandum Order
ROTC Fee
No. 20 dtd June 18, 1999
PURPOSE
This circular prescribes the policies and guidelines on the utilization and administration of the NROTC
Trust Fund.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
a. Trust Funds- refers to the amount of money collected from the NROTC fees in the adminstration of the
ROTC program.
b. Program of Expenditures (POE)- refers to the document containing the list of programs, projects, and
activities with the corresponding cost/expenditures which an NROTC Unit (NROTCU) proposes to undertake in
one (1) semester or one (1) school year.
c. Trust fund Custodian- refers to the organic personnel of the NROTC Unit of the academic institution who
is duly designated by the NROTC Commandant to receive the Trust Fund from the institution.
POLICIES:
a. The Commandant is designated as the Administrator of the Trust Fund received from the academic
institution.
b. The Commandant shall designate the Unit’s Trust Fund Custodian who shall be covered with appropriate
orders.
c. Generally, the POE shall be based on seventy percent (70%) of the Basic NROTC fees collection of the
academic institution in each semester of one school year. The remaining thirty percent (30%) shall be reserved
for contingencies to support unprogrammed activities.
d. All disbursement of the trust fund shall be in accordance with an approved POE. Unprogrammed activites
that requires fund support from the trust fund shall be covered with a supplementary POE.
e. Official documents, ..... instruments shall be issued or prepared by the unit to support disbursement of
the NROTC trust fund.
f. Unspent Trust Fund for a semester shall be carried forward to the next semester.
h. NROTC Commandant of State Colleges and Universities not collecting ROTC fees should prepare a
budget proposal for the maintenance and operation of both the Basic and Advance ROTC program in their
respective academic institution and submit it to the academic institution authoritites for inclusion in their annual
budget.
i. A Program Review and Analyis (PRA) of the POE shall be prepared and submitted by NROTC
Commandants to CNRC (Attn: NR-3) via Naval Reserve Center, Commanders not later than fifteen (15) days
after the end of a semester.
j. Close Coordination shall be made with school authorities for the smooth implementation of this directive.
GUIDELINES
A. At the start of each school year, the NROTC Commandant, in his capacity as Head, DNST shall submit
to the concerned School authorities the program of expenditures for the semester for approval.
b. The program of expenditures shall cover Command Directed Support, Troop Services Support, Training
Operational Support, and Admin/Logistics Support.
c. All NROTC Units shall maintain a record of all disbursements and expenditures duly certified by the
Commandant. It shall be subject to periodic audit by authorized representative of the school and Headquarters
NAVRESCOM.
d. The Commandant shall likewise request from the school, a Statement of Disbursement with
accompanying receipts one (1) week after the last school day of every semester.
DISBURSEMENTS
The distribution of NROTC Trust Fund Program of Expenditures (POE) shall cover the following activites:
A. DNST Fund- 70% (Further distributed as follows)
(1) Command Directed Support- 14%
(2) Troop Services Support- 14%
(3) Traning Operational Support- 28%
(4) Admin/Logistics Support- 14%
B. School Retention- 30%
1. Command Directed Support
a. Annual General Tactical Inspection (National and Local), which covers the lodging, subsistence,
accomodation, and transportation requirement and other incidental expenses in the conduct of the AGTI.
2. Troop Services Support
a. Professional Fees as mutually agreed upon by the school and the DNST which shall be paid to the
Commandant, instructors, and guest lecturer on instructional services rendered. (This will include allowances for
subsistence, bonuses, or incentives, emoluments given to consultants or specialist, honoraria, per diem for
overtime services, social security insurance (for state universities and colleges not collecting NROTC fees).
b. Travel Allowances for authorized travel of training staff, other lecturer, and cadets.
3. Training Operational Support
a. Ceremonial expenses covering the following activities:
-Opening/Closing ceremonies of course
-Graduation
-Testimonial parades
-Turnover command
-Special Ceremonies
-Orientations
b. Operational expenses covering:
-NROTC Unit sports competition
-Educational Tours/Special trips
-Community Related Services (Community welfare
service/Law enforcement)
c. Special Uniform of NROTC bands or model company derived from savings at the option of the
institution concerned and the DNST.
d. Course completion certificates and awards (Medals/Ribbons/Plaque/Trophies)
e. Instructional training and equipment and materials such as whiteboard, blackboard, computers,
multimedia player projector, mockups, binoculars, video cameras/camcorders, and others.
f. Reproduction of training materials such as prinitng, bookbinding, mimeographing, and xerographing.
4. Administrative/Logistics Support
Includes expendable, non-expendable, and semi-expendable items procured for the use of NROTC
activities:
a. Supplies and materials:
-Office
-Janitorial
-Medical
-Administrative forms and records
-Construction materials required for training purposes
-Other logistic requirements in the conduct of
NROTC acitivities
b. Maintenance of DNST facilities and equipment
c. Procurement, lease, or rent of mobility and communications
equipment and services
d. Scholarships
e. Other Services
5. RESPONSIBILITES
a. Naval Reserve Center Commanders shall supervise the implementation of this Circular and shall be
responsible for the consolidation of all NROTCU Reportss on the Program Expenditures (POE) two (2) weeks
after the enrollment period and the Trust Fund status report at the end of every semester.
b. The NROTC Commandant, in his capacity as DNST head, shall abide by the school’s rule and
regulations as applied to all the faculty members, including the use of administrative forms and records, report of
grades, attendance records, etc.
c. BR3 shall be overall Staff of Primary Responsibility (SPR) for the prompt, efficient, and religious
compliance to this directive.
6. REPORTS
a. Program of expenditures (POE) shall be prepared in three (3) copies and submitted by NROTCU
Commandant to school authorities one (1) week after the first day of the school year or semester.
a.1 One (1) copy- NROTCU
a.2 One (1) copy- School
a.3 One (1) copy- HNAVRESCOM
b. Trust Fund Status Report (TESR) shall be prepared by the Commandant, NROTCU based on the
Statement of Disbursement prepared by the school.
c. COMNAVRESCOM (Attn: NR3) shall be furnished a copy of POE two (2) weeks afte the start of the
semester and the Trust Fund Status Report, PRA, and the Consolidated Report of Disbursement two (2) weeks
after the last day of the semester.
9. EFFECTIVITY
This Circular shall take effect upon publication.
BY COMMAND OF COMMODORE RUIVIVAR:
OFFICIAL:
BONIFACIO D. BALAHIBO
CDR PN
Acting Chief of Staff
(SGD)
ELIGIO D. GERNAN
LTJG PN
Acting Command Adjutant