Introduction of National Training Service Program.pptx

National
Service
Training
Program
CIVIC WELFARE TRAINING
PROGRAM

ROTC Act known as the AFP Reservist Act of 1991
NSTP Act of 2001
Commission on Higher Education
Department of National Defense
Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority
Philippine Association of State Universities and
Colleges
Non-Government Organization
Coordinating Council of Private Education
Association of the Philippines
National Service Reserve Corp.
also known as the National Defense Act of 1935
 RA 7077
 RA 9163
 CHED
 DND
 TESDA
 PASUC
 NGO
 COCOPEA
 NSRC
 Commonwealth Act No. 1

Why do you think
NSTP is required in
College?
What’s
Your Why?

Commonwealt
h Act No. 1
 Was a law enacted by the Philippine
Commonwealth Government on
December 21, 1935. during the
presidency of Manuel L. Quezon. It laid
the foundation for the national defense
policy of the Philippines.

Features of
Commonwealth
Act no. 1
1. Establishment of a Citizen Army
2. Creation of the Army of the
Philippines
3. Assistance from the United States
4. Defense Preparation for
Independence

Significance of
Commonwealth
Act No. 1
 Marked the beginning of formal
military training and national defense
planning in the country.
 Laid the groundwork for the future
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
 Reflected the Commonwealth
Government’s commitment to self-
reliance and sovereignty.

Mandatory
ROTC
The Reserve Officer’s Training Corp
(ROTC) was compulsory for all male
college students under commonwealth
Act No. 1 (National Defense Act of
1935) and later under Republic Act no.
7077 (1991).
ROTC aimed to prepare college
students for national defense and
military service.

Calls for
REFORM
 Over the years, ROTC became criticized
for corruption, abuse, and irrelevance to
non- military students.
 In 2001, the death of Mark Welson
Chua, a University of Santo Tomas (UST)
student who exposed corruption in the
ROTC. Sparked national outrage.
His death revealed the urgent need for
ROTC reform and led to widespread calls
for alternative civic training program.

Death of Mark Welson Chua (March 2001)
WHO: Mark Welson Chua, a 19 y/o mechanical engineering student at
the University of Santo Tomas and ROTC cadet.
WHAT HAPPENED: after exposing widespread corruption in his ROTC unit
such as bribery, extortion, and hazing Chua began receiving death
threats.
On MARCH 15, 2001, he disappeared, allegedly meeting someone posed
as an “agent.” A few days later, his body was found in Pasig River,
wrapped in carpet, bound, and suffocated; autopsy revealed he was alive
when he was thrown into the water.

Death of Mark Welson Chua (March 2001)
AFTERMATH: His murder sparked nationwide outrage, students
protests, and pressure on lawmakers to reform ROTC. One suspect,
Arnulfo Appari Jr., was sentenced to life in prison (initially sentence
to death)
SIGNIFICANCE: Chua’s death became the catalysts for Republic Act
No. 9163 (NSTP Act of 2001), which abolished mandatory ROTC
and introduced alternative civic training programs in colleges.

Enactment of
RA 9163:
NSTP law
(2002)
In response, Republic Act No. 9163: or the
NSTP Act of 2001, was signed into law on
January 23, 2002.
It made ROTC no longer mandatory, and
instead gave students three options:
1. ROTC – Reserve Officers Training Corps
2. CWTS – Civic Welfare Training Service
3. LTS – Literacy Training Service
The law applied to all freshmen (male and
female) in baccalaureate or at least two year
technical-vocational courses, in both public and
private institution

NSTP
Implementation
• NSTP began implementation in the
2002-2003 academic year.
• it is managed jointly by CHED (for degree
programs) and TESDA (for tech-voc
programs), with DND overseeing ROTC.
• Graduates of CWTS and LTS become
members of National Service Reserve
Corp (NSRC).
• ROTC graduates become part of Citizens’
Armed Force as reservists under RA 7077.

RA 7077 Citizen Armed Forces of the
Philippines Reservist Act of 1991
Republic Act No. 7077 is a law that provides for the organization,
training, and development of reservists as part of the Citizen Armed
Force of the Philippines. It mandates that Reserve Officers’ Training
Corps (ROTC) in colleges and universities serve as a primary source for
building the Armed Force reserve units.
Reservists may be called to support the regular military during war,
invasion, rebellion, or to assist in disaster response and civic actions.

Present
Day
NSTP
• NSTP is now a regular part of college
and tech-voc education in the
Philippines.
• It continues to focus on developing
youth civic consciousness, leadership,
community service, and national defense
preparedness.
• It also aligns with other national goals
like disaster risk reduction, literacy
advocacy, and community health
programs.

YEAR MILESTONE
1935 ROTC becomes mandatory under
Commonwealth Act No. 1
1991 RA 7077 strengthens ROTC as
part of the reserve force
2001 Death of Mark Chua sparks ROTC
reform movement
2002 RA 9163 (NSTP Act) signed into
law
2002-2003 NSTP officially implemented in
colleges and universities (private
and public)

Purpose
of
NSTP
The purpose of the NSTP, as stated in
Republic Act No. 9163, is to:
“ Promote civic consciousness, defense
preparedness, and the role of youth in
nation-building by developing the ethics of
service and patriotism among Filipino
students”

1. DEVELOP THE YOUTH AS CIVIC- MINDED, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS
- To instill love of country, volunteerism, and community involvement.
2. PROVIDE OPTIONS FOR MEANINGFUL SERVICE
- Students choose between military training (ROTC) literacy teaching
(LTS), or community welfare projects (CWTS).
3. SUPPORT NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND DISASTER RESPOSE
- NSTP graduates help in disaster preparedness, literacy programs,
environmental efforts, and public health.
4. BUILD A RESERVE FORCE
- ROTC graduates join he Citizen Armed Force; LTS and CWTS
graduates become part of the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC)
SPECIFIC
GOALS

COMPONENTS OF NSTP
RESERVE OFFICERS
TRAINING CORPS
(ROTC)
Refers to the program
components, institutionalized
under section 38 and 39 of
Republic Act No. 7077,
designed to prove military
training to tertiary level
students in order to motivate,
train, organize and mobilize
theme for national defense
preparedness.
LITERACY TRAINING
SERVICE (LTS)
Refers to the program
component designed to train
the students to teach literacy
and numeracy skills to
school children, out-of-
school youths and other
segments of society which is
considerably in need of their
services.
CIVIC WELFARE
TRAINING SERVICES
(CWTS)
Refers to the program component
of activities contributory to the
general welfare and the
betterment of life for the
members of the community or
the enhancement of their
facilities, especially those
devoted to improving health,
education environment,
entrepreneurship, safety,
recreation and moral of the
citizenry and other social welfare
services.

CWTS
 Focus on the general welfare and
betterment of life for community
members. These activities are geared
towards improving health, education,
environment, safety, livelihood, and
morale.

Importance
of
CWTS
1. Promotes Active Citizenship:
• encourages students to become
responsible members of society who
contribute positively to nation-building.
2. Develops Social Awareness and
Empathy:
• exposes students to real-life community
issues, helping them understand and
empathize with marginalized sectors.

Importance
of
CWTS
3. Improves Communities:
• through projects and outreach activities,
students help address local concerns such
as sanitation, disaster preparedness, and
education.
4. Enhances Personal Development:
• Builds leadership, teamwork,
communication, and problem-solving
skills.

Importance
of
CWTS
5. Strengthens Nationalism and
Volunteerism:
• Instills a sense of pride, service, and
commitment to the country.
6. Bridges the Gap between classroom and
Society:
• Applies academic knowledge to
community service, making learning
more meaningful and relevant.

Community
service
Community service is voluntary work done by
individuals or groups to help and uplift their
community without expecting anything in
return. It is a powerful way to showing love
and concern for others.
- To solve local problems
- Strengthens community bonds
- Develops personal values like compassion,
responsibility, and teamwork.

Nation-
Building
Is the process of uniting citizens to work
together for the growth, peace, and success of
a country. It involves good citizenship, public
service, and a strong national identity.
- promotes unity and peace
- improves quality of life
- builds a strong and resilient nation
- inspires active, patriotic citizens

“ A nation is built not by
its leaders alone, but by
the united efforts of its
people”

How can your faith
influence the way you
serve the community?
Why is community
service important
in nation-building?

Objective
of
CWTS
1. Develop the student’s sense of civic
responsibility
• Encourage active participation in addressing
the needs of society.
2. Enhance the student’s leadership and
social awareness
• Cultivate awareness and understanding of
social issues and the role of youth in solving
them.

Objective
of
CWTS
3. Promote volunteerism and a spirit of
service
• build compassion and willingness to help,
especially among the underprivilege
4. Improve the student’s ability to work
with others
• Strengthen teamwork, communication, and
collaboration through group and community
projects .

Objective
of
CWTS
5. Apply academic knowledge in real-life
situations
• use classroom learning to design and
implement community-based solutions.
6. Support national development through
local actions
• Engage in activities that directly contribute
to environmental care, health awareness,
literacy, and disaster response.

Bring out ½ crosswise sheet of paper
Quiz

1. What is the primary goal of the CWTS?
A. To train students for employment
B. To develop responsible citizenship through community service
C. To enforce national military preparedness
D. To replace local government services

2. Which of the following best defines community
service?
A. Voluntary action that benefits the community
B. Paid work assigned by school
C. Religious activity
D. Part of national employment training

3. Nation-building primarily focuses on:
A. Strengthening local businesses
B. Forming new provinces
C. Promoting unity and national development
D. Celebrating independence day only

4. The term civic refers to:
A. Issues in business
B. Church-related duties
C. Responsibilities and roles of a citizen
D. Economic competition

5. Empathy is best describes as:
A. Feeling sorry for others without acting
B. Understanding and sharing other’s feelings
C. Ignoring problems of others
D. Pretending to care for personal gain

6. Which of the following is not a goal of CWTS?
A. Promoting volunteerism
B. Developing civic responsibility
C. Encouraging community disengagement
D. Applying knowledge to solve community issues

7. Which activity clearly supports both CWTS and
nation-building?
A. Playing sports in school
B. Organizing a tree-planting and clean-up drive
C. Joining a protest against teachers
D. Studying for exams at home

8. How does empathy contribute to effective
community service?
A. It creates emotional dependence
B. It enables deeper understanding and meaningful action
C. It makes volunteers avoid personal involvement
D. It hinders leadership

9. Republic Act No. 9163 refers to:
A. The law that created NSTP and its components
B. A law on solid waste management
C. An environmental protection law
D. The law that promotes tourism

10. Why is community service vital to nation-
building?
A. It encourages competition
B. It develops isolated efforts
C. It promotes civic participation and addresses community needs
D. It benefits only the school

II. Answer briefly but clearly
1. In your own words, define CWTS.
2. How does community service promote nation-building?
3. Explain the importance of empathy in civic welfare activities?
4. What does it mean to be a civic-minded citizen?
5. Give one real-life example of CWTS projects and explain its
impact on the community.

Service Mapping!!!!
Group
Activity

- Each group identifies one issue in the community that
aligns with CWTS components (e.g. health, education).
- Propose a simple community service plan inspired by
Christian Values.

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