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Group 1: Nstp-Cwts/Lts Ii Curricular Program
Group 1: Nstp-Cwts/Lts Ii Curricular Program
Group 1: Nstp-Cwts/Lts Ii Curricular Program
NSTP-CWTS/LTS II
CURRICULAR PROGRAM
OBJECTTIVES:
A. INTRODUCTION:
The lessons on Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) of the National Service Training
Program (NSTP) include both lectures and practicum. Lesson 1 is an introductory lecture on the
NSTP Curricular Program for CWTS, Republic Act No. 9163, Implementing Rules and
Regulations (IRR) of the NSTP Act of 2001, and CWTS Network Flowchart and Guidelines for
the Establishment of the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC).
9. Will a student who has completed all his academic requirements except
ROTC be allowed to graduate?
A student who has completed all his academic requirements except for
ROTC will be allowed to graduate provided that he is a certified
candidate by the school on or before the effectivity of the NSTP
which is March 23, 2002.
13. How can a student continue to qualify for enlistment in the AFP reserve
force?
He/she may qualify for enlistment in the AFP reserve force as long as
he/she has completed the two (2) semesters of basic ROTC.
15. Are there any student incentives provided for by the NSTP?
The following incentives are provided to students when they take up NSTP:
A program of assistance/incentives for ROTC students from DND
which will be in accordance with existing laws and regulations subject
to the availability of funds.
School authorities concerned, CHED and TESDA shall ensure that
health and accident group insurances are provided to students enrolled
in any of the NSTP components.
A special scholarship program for qualified NSTP students shall be
administered by CHED and TESDA subject to the availability of
funds.
17. What lead agencies shall monitor the implementation of the NSTP?
CHED regional offices, TESDA provincial and district offices, and
DND-AFP through major service reserve commands and their ROTC
units shall oversee and monitor the implementation of the NSTP under
their respective jurisdiction to determine if the trainings conducted are
in consonance with this Act.
Background:
1. Mission
2. Functions
3. Composition
4. Organization
TESDA Schools
b. CHED/TESDA
a) Prepare consolidated regional list of CWTS and LTS graduates from HEIs and
in the case of TESDA, from the provincial office to the schools, for submission to
CHEDITESDA central offices;
b) Coordinate with RDCC (OCD RCs) on matters relative to NSR concerns;
c) Maintain a directory of CWTS and LTS graduates for reference
d) Prepare report as may be required; and
e) Do related work.
a) Prepare a certified master list of CWTS and LTS graduates with complete
addresses and contact numbers, and submit to respective regional offices. In the
case of TESDA, the same shall be submitted through its provincial offices;
b) Provide information on CWTS and LTS graduates as may he officially
requested by the authorized concerned agencies;
c) Coordinate with PDCC/CDCC/MDCC/BDCC, as the case may be, on matters
relative to NSRC; and
d) Do related work
(Sgd.) (Sgd.)
ANGELO T. REYES ESTER ALBANO-GARCIA
Secretary Chairperson
Dept. of National Defense Commission on Higher Education
(Sgd.)
ALCESTIS M. GUIANG
Director General
Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority
D.
Revised
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
Of the
National Service Training Program (NSTP)
Rule I
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Section 1. Guiding Principle. 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.
Section 2. Role of the Youth
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
b. As the most valuable resource of the nation, they shall be
motivated, trained, organized and involved in military, literacy,
civic welfare programs and other similar endeavours in the
service of the nation.
Rule II
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Rule III
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Section 4. Coverage
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.
The above provision, however, does not cover the following:
a. 1 Students who finished or graduated from a baccalaureate
degree or a two-year technical-vocational or associate course and
pursuing or enrolled in another or additional baccalaureate degree
or a two-year technical vocational or associate course in SY 2003-
2004;
a. 2 Students who completed any of the three NSTP components
but considered freshmen to the course where they transferred or
shifted; and
a. 3 Foreign students or aliens.
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 NSTP component.
d. The Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Philippine Merchant
Marine Academy (PMMA), and 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.
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).
B. Monitoring
1. CHED regional offices, TESDA provincial/district offices
and DNDAFP (through the major service reserve commands),
shall oversee and monitor the implementation of the NSTP
under their respective jurisdiction, to determine if the trainings
conducted are in consonance with the Act. These sub-offices
shall submit periodic reports to the central offices of CHED,
'TESDA and DND.
2. CHED-deputized officials shall coordinate and conduct spot
visits to actual NSTP activities.
3. At the end of every school year the Higher Education
Institution (HEI) shall submit an annual report to the CHED
Regional Office copy furnished the office of student service in
electronic template, indicating the following:
3.1 names of students who finished under each NSTP
component,
3.2 the programs, projects and activities undertaken with
pictorial documentation as much as possible, and
3.3 financial statements on the funds collected, allocated
and utilized.
The annual report on NSTP by the university or college shall be
made available to faculty, students and the general public in the NSTP
office.
In regions with universities and colleges having two or more
campuses, the university concerned shall consolidate the report before
submission to the CHED regional offices
4. In cases of violations of guidelines, warnings and/or
sanctions may be imposed on schools and accredited NGO that
disregarded or grossly violated the provisions of these
implementing rules and regulations.
Rule IV
FEES AND INCENTIVES
Section 9. Fees
a. No fees shall be collected for any of the NSTP components except
basic tuition which should not be more than fifty (50%) percent the
charges of the school per academic unit. NSTP tuition collected shall
constitute a trust fund, which shall be exclusively used for the
operation of the program.
b. NSTP funds derived from NSTP-related operations shall serve as
augmentation to sustain un-programmed activities of NSTP.
c. The unexpended fund balance shall be carried over to the next
semester; provided, however, NSTP funds shall not be converted into
savings at the expense of the proper implementation of the program.
d. Subsidies from the government, any legal agency or institution
appropriated for NSTP shall be included in the preparation of the
program of expenditures and report on the utilization of funds.
e. Expenditures/disbursements shall be subjected to periodic audits by
the proper school authorities and concerned NSTP officers.
f. The NSTP director or its equivalent shall submit a comprehensive
report on the utilization of the NSTP funds by program component to
the school head, two weeks after the end of every semester.
g. Rental space of school and other similar expenses shall not be
charged to NSTP.
Rule V
ORGANIZATION OF NSTP GRADUATES
(Sgd.) (Sgd.)
ANTONIO C. SANTOS CARLITO S. PUNO, DPA
Undersecretary for National Defense Chairman, CHED
(Sgd.)
Sec. AUGUSTO L. SYJUCO, Jr.
Director General, TESDA
E. COURSE PROGRAM
Literacy Curricular Program for the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)
and the Literacy Training Service (LTS) of the National Service Training
Program (NSTP)
I. Course Description
The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and the Literacy
Training Service (LTS) of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)
are designed to encourage the youth to contribute to the improvement the
general welfare and the quality of life of Filipinos. These will require the
students to carry out projects and activities contributory to the general
welfare and the betterment of life of community members or the
enhancement of its facilities, especially those devoted to improving health,
education, safety, livelihood, environment, entrepreneurship, recreation
morals of the citizenry, and other social welfare services.
The CWTS/LTS Curricular Program consists of lectures, participator
discussions, and team-building and bonding activities designed to highlight
values and skills, especially teamwork, leadership, communication and risk-
taking in the context of community organization and development
management and social mobilization.