NSTP

Question 1

The prime duty of the government is to serve and protect the people. The government may call upon the people to defend the state, and in fulfilment thereof, all citizens may be required under conditions provided by law, to render personal military or civil service.”

Answer 1

ART. II, SEC. 4, THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

Question 2

“The state recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.”

Answer 2

ART. II, SEC. 13, 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

Question 3

Also known as R.A. 9163, this law is premised on the youth’s pivotal role as a potent force in bringing forth much-avowed goals of development in the country.

Answer 3

NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING (NSTP) ACT OF 2001

Question 4

The NSTP Act superseded the ________ or the Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act.

Answer 4

R.A. 7077 of 1991

Question 5

is a program institutionalized under Section 38 and 39 of Republic Act No. 7077 designed to provide military training to tertiary level students in order to motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national defense preparedness.

Answer 5

“Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)”

Question 6

is 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.

Answer 6

“Literacy Training Service (LTS)”

Question 7

refers to programs or activities contributory to the 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 the citizenry.

Answer 7

Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)