Understanding RA 9163 and the Spirit of NSTP-CWTS

Flashcards covering key definitions, legal bases, history, components, and concepts of RA 9163 and NSTP-CWTS.

Republic Act No. 9163

Also known as the National Service Training Program Act of 2001, an act establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level students.

Approval Date of RA 9163

January 23, 2002.

National Service Training Program (NSTP)

A two-semester program required for eligible tertiary students aimed at enhancing civic consciousness and defense preparedness by developing ethics of service and patriotism.

Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)

An NSTP component focused on national defense, military preparedness, leadership, discipline, and military education.

Literacy Training Service (LTS)

An NSTP component focused on education, including teaching children, adult literacy, tutorial programs, and reading campaigns.

Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)

An NSTP component focused on community welfare, including environmental protection, health education, disaster preparedness, livelihood projects, community organizing, gender and development, peace education, and volunteerism.

Commonwealth Act No. 1

Also known as the National Defense Act, an early Philippine law that emphasized military training prior to the enactment of RA 9163.

Implementing Agencies of RA 9163

Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and Department of National Defense (DND).

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9163

Provisions that govern program implementation, enrollment procedures, grading system, responsibilities of schools and students, and community immersion guidelines.

Article II, Section 4

Constitutional provision stating: "The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people."

Article II, Section 13

Constitutional provision stating: "The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building…"

Article XIV, Section 3

Constitutional provision stating that the State shall promote civic welfare and encourage community involvement among students.

Mandatory Program Provision

NSTP is generally required for eligible first-year college students and students in diploma or technical-vocational programs covered by the law.

NSTP Duration

Two Semesters.

Core Values of NSTP-CWTS

Patriotism, volunteerism, civic consciousness, social responsibility, respect for community diversity, and commitment to nation-building.

CWTS Student Roles

A volunteer, community organizer, leader, role model, responsible citizen, and advocate of positive change.