National Service Training Program (NSTP) and Related Legislation

Flashcards reviewing key facts, legislation, components, overseeing agencies, and coverage regarding the NSTP Law (RA 9163) and Commonwealth Act No. 1.

Who implemented Commonwealth Act No. 1 (National Defense Act of 1935)?

Manuel L. Quezon

What are the military service requirements established by Commonwealth Act No. 1?

It requires every able-bodied male between the ages of 20-51 to undergo military service (ROTC) for 2 years.

What is RA 9163?

A Philippine law, also known as the NSTP Act of 2001, that requires College or Vocational students to complete a civic or military service program.

Who signed RA 9163 into law and on what date?

Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Jan. 23, 2002

What were the bill designations and passage date for the NSTP Act of 2001?

It was House Bill 3593 and Senate Bill No. 1824, passed on Dec. 19 2001.

What is the primary function of the Reserve Officer Training Corps. (ROTC) component of NSTP?

To provide military training to students

What is the objective of the Literary Training Service (LTS) component of NSTP?

To train students to become teachers

What is the focus of the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) component of NSTP?

General welfare and the betterment of life for the community

Which official government agencies oversee the implementation of NSTP?

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

Who is covered by the NSTP Law?

All incoming freshmen students in all higher educational institutions (State Universities & Colleges and private higher educational institutions [HEIs]).

Which institutions are exempted from the NSTP law?

Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), and Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA)