The National Service Training Program (NSTP) Act of 2001 or Republic Act 9163 was signed into law last January 23, 2002 by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
The NSTP was implemented in the year 2003. It began in the beginning of this school year, and has remained in effect since then, for about 10 years now.
The NSTP was signed into law in January 23, 2002 amidst the various calls of dissenting sectors for its abolition or reform.
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Each of the NSTP components shall be undertaken for an academic period of two (2) semesters and credited for three (3) units per semester with 54 to 90 training hours per semester.
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All foreign students are not required to take NSTP class - "CHED-HERO 6 MEMORANDUM NO. 47, SERIES OF 2005"
The importance of this law specifically to NSTP students is that NSTP stundents will have their protection from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental well-being. :)
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The National Service Training Program (NSTP) is already being implemented in the Philippines. It was established through Republic Act No. 9163, signed in 2002, and all college students are required to complete the program as a graduation requirement.
THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP)The National Service Training Program was also known as "An Act Establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for Tertiary Level Students, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree no. 1706, and for other Purposes" or Republic Act No. 9163. It was signed into law in January 23, 2002 amidst the various calls of dissenting sectors for its abolition or reform.The primary objective of the NSTP law is to promote the role of the youth in nation-building. As such, it aims to encourage the youth to become civic and/or military leaders and volunteers whom could be called upon by the nation in cases their services are needed.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section indicated below.
Students that are currently enrolled but have not taken any program components of the previously Expanded ROTC are covered by the NSTP law. The NSTP is the National Service Training Program. Graduates of non-ROTC components will belong to the National Service Reserve Corps, which could be employed by the state for literacy and civic welfare activities.