Republic of the Philippines The National Service Training Program (NSTP) was

President Ramon Magsaysay State University established in the Philippines to address the need for youth
(Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University) involvement in nation-building and to promote civic
Castillejos Campus
Castillejos, Zambales, Philippines consciousness and responsibility.

WEEK 1  1989: The NSTP was created by virtue of Republic Act No.
7077, also known as the "Citizen Armed Forces of the
Philippines (CAFP) Reservist Act." This law made ROTC
training mandatory for male college students and provided
the legal framework for the development of NSTP.
 2001: In response to growing concerns about the ROTC
program, particularly issues related to corruption and
hazing, Republic Act No. 9163, also known as the "National
Service Training Program Act of 2001," was enacted. This
law revamped NSTP, making it a more comprehensive
INTRODUCTION TO NSTP program with three components: ROTC, Civic Welfare
Training Service (CWTS), and Literacy Training Service
WHAT IS NSTP? (LTS).
NSTP stands for National Service Training Program, which is
a program in the Philippines aimed at developing the civic  Modern NSTP: Under the 2001 law, NSTP expanded its
consciousness and leadership skills of Filipino students. It was focus beyond military training to include community
established to promote social responsibility and patriotism among service and literacy programs. This change aimed to
the youth. NSTP encompasses various components and activities, provide a more well-rounded and civic-oriented education
including civic welfare training, literacy training, and ROTC for Filipino youth. Students could choose between the
(Reserve Officers' Training Corps) for those interested in military ROTC, CWTS, or LTS components, depending on their
service. interests and career aspirations.

NSTP VISION:  Ongoing Development: Since its establishment, NSTP

"To develop the full potential of the youth as partners in has undergone several revisions and improvements to
nation-building." better meet its objectives of instilling patriotism,
leadership, and civic responsibility among Filipino youth.
NSTP MISSION: The program continues to evolve to address the changing
"The National Service Training Program (NSTP) shall needs of society and the youth.
promote and integrate values education, transformational
leadership, spirit of patriotism, and nationalism, and sustainable NSTP COMPONENTS
social mobilization for youth development, community building, The National Service Training Program (NSTP) in the
and national security." Philippines comprises three main components, each with its own
objectives and focus:
BRIEF HISTORY OF NSTP:
 1. Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC): ROTC is a action of the prime duty of the government to serve and protect
military training program designed to prepare students for its citizens. In turn, it shall be the responsibility of all citizens to
potential future service in the Armed Forces of the defend the security of the State and in fulfilment thereof, the
Philippines. Its primary goal is to develop leadership, government may require each citizen to render personal, military
discipline, and patriotism among the youth. Participants in or civil service.
ROTC engage in physical fitness training, learn basic Recognizing the youth’s vital role in nation-building, the
military skills, and are exposed to the values and principles state shall promote civic consciousness among the youth and
of the military. shall develop their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and
social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism,
2. Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS): CWTS is nationalism, and advance their involvement in public and civic
centered around community engagement and volunteer affairs.
work. It encourages students to become active participants In pursuit of these goals, the youth as the most valuable
in addressing various community issues and concerns. resource of the nation, shall be motivated, trained, organized and
Participants in CWTS may be involved in activities such as mobilized in military training, literacy, civic welfare and other
environmental cleanup, disaster preparedness and similar endeavors in the service of the nation.”
response, health and nutrition education, and other
projects aimed at improving the well-being of local WHO SHALL TAKE THE NSTP?
communities. All incoming freshmen students, male and female, enrolled
in any baccalaureate and in at least two-year technical vocational
3. Literacy Training Service (LTS): The LTS component or associate courses are expected to complete one NSTP
focuses on enhancing the literacy and numeracy skills of component of their choice, as a graduation requirement.
Filipino youth and marginalized communities. Participants
in LTS often work as tutors or facilitators, helping SINCE WHEN HAS NSTP BEEN IMPLEMENTED?
individuals who may have limited access to education. This
component aims to promote a culture of lifelong learning The NSTP has been implemented since the start of school
and educational support. year 2002-2003. It has been eighteen (18) years since Republic
Act 9163 known as the National Service Training Act of 2001 was
WHAT IS NSTP LAW? signed into law by the President on January 23, 2002 which
became effective during the school year 2002-2003.

DURATION AND EQUIVALENT COURSE UNIT

Each of the NSTP program components shall be undertaken

for an academic period of two (2) semesters (NSTP 1 and 2) or an
equivalent one-semester integrated (NSTP 1-2) course. The
allotted time for NSTP classes per semester is 54 – 90 hours. Each
class shall be treated as a normal class set-up, having 40
students per class and for additional students, multiplier will
Republic Act No. 9163, also known as the “National Service apply
Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001” declares the affirmed
 The whole NSTP program weighs six (6) units and should be No fees shall be collected for any of the NSTP components
taken for two (2) semesters taking up except basic tuition which should not be more than fifty 50%
three (3) units each semester percent of the charges of the school per academic unit. NSTP
tuition collected shall constitute a Trust Fund, which shall be
MANAGEMENT OF THE NSTP COMPONENTS exclusively used for the operation of the program. NSTP funds
The school authorities shall exercise academic and derived from NSTP-related operations shall serve as
administrative supervision over the design, formulation, adoption augmentation to sustain unprogrammed activities of NSTP.
and implementation of the different NSTP components in their The unexpected fund balance shall be carried over to the
respective schools; provided, that in case a CHED- or TESDA- next semester; provided, however, NSTP funds shall not be
accredited non-government organization (NGO) has been converted into savings at the expense of the proper
contracted to formulate and administer a training module for any implementation of the
of the NSTP components, such academic and administrative program.
supervision shall be exercised jointly with that accredited NGO;
provided, further, that such training module shall be accredited Subsidized by the government, any legal agency or
by the CHED and TESDA. institution appropriated for NSTP shall be included in the
The CHED and TESDA regional offices shall oversee and preparation of the program of expenditure and report on the
monitor the implementation of the NSTP under their jurisdiction to utilization of funds. Expenditure/disbursements shall be subjected
determine if the trainings are being conducted in consonance to periodic audits by the proper school authorities and concerned
with the objectives of this Act. Periodic reports shall be submitted NSTP officers.
to the CHED, TESDA and DND in this regard. The NSTP Director or its equivalent shall submit a
comprehensive report on the utilization of the NSTP by program
PROGRAMSTRUCTURE component to the school head, two weeks after the end every
NSTP starts with a common module. After the completion of semester. Rental space of school and other similar expenses shall
the NSTP common module, the students may choose which NSTP not be charged to NSTP.
component to take. The choices are LTS, CWTS, and ROTC. If a
student wishes to change the component, he/she has already NSTP STUDENT LIKE YOU
enrolled to, the student has the option of changing the NSTP students under the
component of choice. There is a special change of matriculation Literacy Training Service (LTS)
period to be assigned a week after the last session of the NSTP program who aspire to become
common module, the change of matriculation is free of charge. future educators can play a crucial
Those who choose to continue in the class are redistributed from role in achieving the program's
the generic NSTP class to the component class goals by using their training and
(CWTS1/LTS1/ROTC1). skills to promote literacy and
NSTP 1 is a prerequisite of NSTP 2, and, as a University education in their communities.
policy, NSTP 1 and 2 should be taken in the same college, Here's how they can contribute:
otherwise, if a student should take his/her NSTP 2 component to 1. Tutoring and Teaching: LTS students can provide
another college, an appeal should be made in order to formalize tutoring and teaching assistance to individuals or groups in
the transfer. their communities who struggle with literacy and
numeracy. They can help children, adults, or marginalized
FEES AND BUDGET groups improve their reading, writing, and math skills.
2. Conducting Literacy Workshops: Organizing literacy
workshops or classes is an effective way for LTS students to
reach a broader audience. They can design and deliver
structured literacy programs to address specific needs
within their community, whether it's improving basic
reading skills or enhancing financial literacy.
3. Promoting Lifelong Learning: LTS students can instill a
passion for learning and a love for books by promoting the
importance of lifelong learning. They can organize book
drives, reading clubs, or storytelling sessions to encourage
reading and a culture of continuous education.
4. Community Engagement: Beyond the classroom, LTS
students can engage with the community to identify
literacy-related issues and implement solutions. This might
include collaborating with local schools, libraries, or NGOs
to create literacy-enhancing programs and initiatives.
5. Advocacy and Awareness: LTS students can advocate
for the importance of literacy and education in their
community. They can raise awareness about literacy
challenges and the benefits of education, helping to
mobilize support and resources for literacy programs.
6. Monitoring and Evaluation: To ensure the effectiveness
of their efforts, LTS students can monitor the progress of
their students and assess the impact of their programs.
This data-driven approach can help refine their teaching
methods and strategies.
7. Mentorship and Role Modeling: LTS students can serve
as role models for aspiring educators and promote the idea
that teaching and promoting literacy are valuable and
fulfilling career paths. They can mentor younger students
interested in pursuing education as a profession.
8. Collaboration: Collaborating with fellow LTS students,
educators, and community leaders is essential. By working
together, they can leverage their collective knowledge and
resources to address literacy issues more effectively.