4. The Lewis College is an education
community and a Center of Excellence
founded on the Christian Values of Faith,
Service and Personhood.
VISION
It exists to provide the Bicol Region with
high quality and low cost education that
is accessible to all students aspiring to be
productive members of the society,
propelling them as catalyst for progress
in the region.
5. • Serving the people of God
through a value-focused
educational environment.
• Developing entrepreneurial
leadership and information
technology competencies.
• Forming students to be well-
rounded, skilled and professional
men and women.
MISSION
The Lewis College is committed to:
7. The enactment of RA 9163 changes the landscape of civic
and military services required of students as part of their
academic quest. The manageable internal threats, the
post-colonial era and the abuses committed by some
ROTC implementers during that time might be the
triggering points of passing this law.
THE NSTP
PROGRAM
8. In here, students have the option which NSTP component
is best for them. Consequently, this transcends that
ROTC is no longer mandatory to all boys as it was
before. The law explains its coverage and limitation, the
management of the program, the NSTP as a subject and
how the three components will be implemented.
THE NSTP
PROGRAM
9. The law in itself is purposely
legislated for the good of its
citizen. For ordinary Filipinos, this
is just an ordinary statement. The
language where it was written is
too difficult to understand. Hence,
every law must be patiently
discussed up to the minute details.
Correct interpretation of the law is
necessary so as to expect a proper
communication.
THE NSTP PROGRAM
10. THE NSTP LAW
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL
SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP) FOR
TERTIARY LEVEL STUDENTS, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7077 AND
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1760, AND FOR THE
PURPOSES.
11. SECTION I: Short Title
this Act shall be known as the
“National Service Training
Program (NSTP) Act of 2001.”
12. SECTION II: Declaration of Policy
It is hereby affirmed the prime duty of the government to serve
and protect its 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.
13. SECTION III: Definition of Terms
• “National Service Training Program” (NSTP)
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.
• “Reserve Officers Training Corps” (ROTC)
a program designed to provide military training to tertiary
level students in order to motivate, train organize and
mobilize them for national defense preparedness
14. SECTION III: Definition of Terms
• “Literacy Training Service” (LTS)
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
• “Civic Welfare Training Service” (CWTS)
the program of activities contributory to 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 citizenry.
15. SECTION IV: Establishment of the NSTP
There is hereby established a National Service Training
Program (NSTP), which shall form part of the curricula of
all baccalaureate degree courses and of at least (2) year
technical-vocational courses and requisite for graduation
consisting of the following service components:
1. The Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC), which
is hereby made optional and voluntary upon the
effectivity of this Act;
2. The Literacy Training Service; and
3. The Civic Welfare Training Service.
16. SECTION V: Coverage
Students, male and female of any baccalaureate degree
course or at two (2)-year technical vocational courses in
public and private educational institution shall be required
to complete one (1) of the NSTP components as a requisite
for graduation.
SECTION VI: 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.
17. SECTION XI: 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 DND, CHED and TESDA.
Graduates of the ROTC shall form part of the Citizens
Armed Force pursuant to Republic Act No. 7077.
18. SECTION XIII: 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 program
components of their choice.
Provided, that in case he shifts to another program
component, the Basic ROTC courses he has completed
shall be counted for the purpose of completing the NSTP
requirements. Provided, further, that once he has shifted
to another program component he shall complete the
NSTP in that component.
19. QUESTIONS
• What are the three (3)
programs/components under
the National Service Training
Program?
• How many semesters should the
NSTP be undertaken?
• What is the coverage of the
NSTP Law?
• Why was the NSTP Law
implemented?
21. 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 fulfilment
thereof, the government may require
each citizen to render personal
military or civil service.
SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163
RULE I.
GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
SECTION I. Guiding Principle
22. 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 well-being. It shall inculcate
the ideals of patriotism, nationalism,
and advance their involvement in
public and civic affairs.
SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163
RULE I.
GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
SECTION II. Role of the Youth
23. B. As the most valuable resource of the
nations, they shall be motivated,
trained, organized, and involved in
military, literacy, civic welfare
programs and other similar endeavors
in the service of the nation
SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163
RULE I.
GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
SECTION II. Role of the Youth
24. A. All incoming first year 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
SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163
RULE III.
PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION IV. Coverage
25. The above provision, however, does
not cover the following:
SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163
RULE III.
PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
A.1. Students who finished or
graduated from baccalaureate degree
or 2-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 :
26. SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163
RULE III.
PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
A.2. Students who completed any of
the three NSTP components but
considered freshmen to the course
where they transferred or shifted.
A.3.Foreign students or aliens
27. SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163
RULE III.
PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
B. All higher and technical-vocational
education institutions must offer at
least one (1) of the NSTP components.
C. State Universities and Colleges
(SUCs), shall offer the ROTC
component and at least one (1) other
NSTO component.
28. SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163
RULE III.
PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
D. The Philippine Military Academy
(PMA), Philippine Merchant Marine
Academy (PMMA), and the Philippine
National Police Academy (PNPA) are
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.
29. SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163
RULE III.
PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
E. Private higher and technical-
vocational education institutions with
at least 350 student-cadets, may offer
the ROTC component and
consequently establish/maintain a
Department of Military Science and
Tactics (DMST), subject to the existing
rules and regulations of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
30. 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.
SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163
RULE III.
PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION VI.
Duration and
Equivalent Course
Unit
31. 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.
SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163
RULE III.
PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION VI.
Duration and
Equivalent Course
Unit
32. C. Earned NSTP units shall not be
included in the computation of Grade
Point Average (GPA) grades of college
graduating students.
SALIENT PROVISION OF R.A. 9163
RULE III.
PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION
SECTION VI.
Duration and
Equivalent Course
Unit
33. QUESTIONS
• As a youth in your community,
what is your role in accordance
with the NSTP program
implementation?
• Who is covered in the NSTP
program implementation?
• According to Section I. Whose
responsibility is it to to defend the
security and promote the general
welfare of the State?
35. REVISED IMPLEMENTING
RULES & REGULATIONS
The following are the important
implementing rules and
regulations to be observed in the
implementation of the NSTP Law
(RA 9163).
The following revisions were
approved on November 13, 2009.
36. RULE III.
SECTION IV.
D. Private Higher Educational Institution
(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. For DMST previously approved
and activated shall retain the status
regardless of the number of cadets.
However, for DMST 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 that 350,
clustering of ROTCU will be undertaken
with the ROT CU of the SUCs within the
nearest environ with the lead role.
COVERAGE
