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National Service Law 1981

National Service Law 1981

A law that requires all Filipino citizens between the ages of 18 to 30 to render national service in any of the three main programs:Civic Welfare Service, Law Enforcement Service, and Military Service.

NSTP (National Service Training Program)

A program in the Philippines that aims to enhance youth's civic consciousness and defense preparedness through the development of ethics of service and patriotism.

ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps)

A component of the NSTP program that provides military training to students.

LTS (Literacy Training Service)

A component of the NSTP program that focuses on improving the literacy and numeracy skills of individuals and communities.

CWTS (Civic Welfare Training Service)

Refers to the program of activities which are devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and morals of the citizentry.

NSTP Components

ROTC, LTS, and CWTS - that students are required to complete as a requisite for graduation.

Lead Agencies

The Commission on Higher Education, Department of National Defense, Philippine Association of State University and Colleges, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and Coordinating Council of Private Educational Association of the Philippines, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the implementation of the NSTP program.

NSTP Students

Filipino students who are mandated to take NSTP and are supervised by school authorities in the design, formulation, adoption, and implementation of the different NSTP components.

Good Citizen

Someone who plays an active and intelligent role as a member of the community, fulfills duties and obligations to the government and society, and possesses traits of respectfulness, courtesy, and consideration for others.

Faith

Being certain about realities we believe are true, but cannot see with our physical eyes.

Spirituality

A way of gaining perspective and recognizing the greater value of one's role in life. It is the reflection of our faith and how we make sense of our place in the world.

Makadiyos

Expressing one's spiritual beliefs while respecting the spiritual beliefs of others. It is one of the core values in the Philippines, emphasizing adherence to ethical principles and honoring the Almighty.

Respect

Valuing and showing regard for oneself, others, and the sanctity of life.

Humility

Having a modest and humble attitude towards oneself and others.

Responsibility

Being accountable for one's actions and fulfilling obligations.

Values

Ideals that guide personal conduct and serve as determinants of behavior.

Mirror of our personality and determinants of our behavior

Self-awareness

Understanding oneself and one's behavior as the foundation for personal growth and fulfillment.

Makatao

Being a Filipino who values love, family orientation, and social connection.

Family Orientation

Genuine and deep love for family, including extended relatives, as a source of identity and support.

Pakikipagkapwa-tao

Relating to others with empathy and understanding, and being a team player.

Good Citizen of Love

Embracing sacrifice, responsibility, and service to bind the nation together.

R.A. 9163

The NSTP Act of 2001 is also known as

President Gloria Arroyo

The NSTP law took effect under the leadership of

ROTC, LTS, CWTS

The following are the program components of NSTP

Nationalism and Patriotism

The NSTP law intends to inculcate in the youth the values of

Department of Education

Is not part of the agency given the responsibility to implement NSTP

CHED, DND, TESDA

Lead agency in the implementation of NSTP

If there are at least 350 students and if either CWTS and LTS are implemented as requisite for graduation

A private higher and technical vocational education institution may offer ROTC component of NSTP only if

National Defense Act

All 18 to 30yrs old are all required to join the military service

1991

From basic reserve officer training corps course to expanded reserve officer training corps program

The modification indicates that mandatory military training shall be facilitated in the 1st year

2002

NSTP law was assigned

2002-Present

CEU decided to adopt CWTS as a component of NSTP

2003

CEU changed the curriculum from ROTC to NSTP

2-3 semesters equivalent to 3 units per semester

Each of the components of NSTP program shall be undertaken for an academic period

State Universities and Colleges (SCU’s)

Shall offer the ROTC components and at least one of the other NSTP components

PMA, PNPA, PMMA

Exempted from NSTP

Seeing the unseen

Faith is being certain about realities we believe are true, but we cannot see with our physical eyes

Act while trusting the almighty

Faith based on the unshakable belief in the unity of God and his revealed guidance

Follow trust

Faith means growing in trust and confidence through experience

Practical ways of keeping one’s faith alive

Value respect of life, our body is sacred, value of order and valuing of concern to the family

Value respect of life

Life is a gift from God. We are created from his own image and likeness, which makes us a person of worth and dignity

Our body is sacred

It is God’s temple. We are responsible for it because any form of violence against it defies the sanctity of life.

Value of order

It is simply doing the right thing at the right time and place without hesitation

Valuing of concern ti the family

Your family is a gift from God and that the greatest attention must be focused on the family a sanctuary of life and a core unit of society

Good citizen of freedom

Is the power to act or not to act, enjoying now the fruits of love and hardship of our ancestors

Good citizen of Peace

This can be attained and sustained when we develop a deep consciousness of our faith in God, concern for our fellowmen, loyalty to our country, and respect for our environment

Good citizen of Truth

A condition for freedom. Demands sacrifices and efforts