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Overview

The Northern Bukidnon State College started offering the National Service Training Program (NSTP) during the first semester of SY 2005. This was in compliance with Republic Act 9163, which was signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on March 23, 2002, “establishing the National Service Training Program (NSTP) for tertiary level students amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7077 and Presidential Decree No. 1706…”. Section 10 of the Act offers that the school authorities shall exercise academic and administrative supervision over the design, formulation, adoption, and implementation of the different NSTP components in their respective schools.

NSTP is 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 program components, namely the Reserve Officers Trainings Corps (ROTC); The Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS); and the Literacy Training Service (LTS).

Northern Bukidnon State College offers and implements two (2) of the program components of NSTP: The CWTS and ROTC. The CWTS is designed activities related to the general welfare and the betterment of life of the members of the community as well as for the enhancement of their facilities, especially those devoted to improving health, education, environment, entrepreneurship, safety, recreation, and morale of citizenry and other social welfare services. And the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), is designed to provide military training to the tertiary level in order to motivate, train and organize and mobilize students for national defense preparedness.

Therefore, to comply with the mandate of the NSTP Act of 2001, this manual was made to guide and set standards and policies for the implementation of the National Service Training Program (NSTP)

Legal Basis of NSTP

National Service Training Program (NSTP) – Republic Act 9163

The NSTP is a program mandated by Republic Act 9163, requiring all students enrolled in baccalaureate and at least two-year technical-vocational courses in both public and private institutions to complete one of three components as a requirement for graduation:

  • Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) – optional and voluntary
  • Literacy Training Service (LTS)
  • Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS)

Republic Act 7077 – Citizen Armed Force Development

Republic Act 7077 provides the framework for developing and maintaining the Citizen Armed Force through military training programs in educational institutions.

Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)

  • Mandatory Basic ROTC: Military training for college students is required for the first two (2) academic years, based on the National Defense Act and the 1987 Constitution.
  • Voluntary Advance ROTC: Students may continue for two additional years to qualify as officer reservists. Training may include summer or probationary sessions (max of 60 days).

ROTC Units in Schools

  • Colleges and universities may request to establish ROTC units, subject to approval by the Secretary of National Defense.
  • Training programs may also include female students for military preparation.

Funding and Requirements

  • ROTC units are funded by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) under the national budget.
  • Advance ROTC cadets receive free uniforms and gear.
  • Basic ROTC students must pay a reasonable fee, set by the Department of National Defense.
  • Schools are not required to shoulder ROTC costs but must provide training grounds and office space.

Vision

The NSTP envisions students to be prepared, respected, influential, and contributing members of the National Service Reserve Corps and the Citizen Armed Force.

Mission

The NBSC-NSTP office commits to transforming students into socially responsible citizens by enhancing civic consciousness and defense readiness, serving as agents to attain a quality of life, and sustaining peace, unity, cooperation, and growth of communities.

NSTP Objective

The NSTP generally aims to promote civic consciousness and defense preparedness among the youth by developing the ethics of service and patriotism while undergoing training. (Sec 3a of NSTP Law)

NBSC-NSTP specifically aims to:

  •  Acquaint students with the NSTP law, its concepts, legal implications, and operation at Northern Bukidnon State College.
  • Coordinate and conduct NSTP activities and projects that contribute to the betterment of the community members.
  • Train, organize, and involve students in activities and projects related to the immediate locality or community development.
  • Transform students into civic-conscious, service-oriented, and enhanced intellectual, moral, spiritual, technical, and social well-being.

  NSTP- CWTS PROGRAM OUTCOMES (Based on NEAR 10 Mission)

  • Recognize one’s social responsibilities;
  • Engage in community work;
  • Perform the spirit of volunteerism during community-related activities; and,
  • Demonstrate a deep sense of community.

NSTP-ROTC PROGRAM OUTCOMES Graduates of the ROTC program shall form part of the Citizen Armed Force pursuant to RA 7077, subject to the requirements of DND

NSTP PERSONNEL

JOHN MARK L. BOYONAS, MAEng
PROGRAM HEAD

The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) and the Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) are two essential elements of Northern Bukidnon State College’s National Service Training Program (NSTP). These activities are aimed to build civic consciousness, leadership, and discipline among students, while nurturing a strong feeling of contribution to the community and the nation. Students who participate in ROTC receive fundamental military training and a strong sense of patriotism, equipping them to be competent and accountable members of the citizen armed force. Conversely, CWTS involves students in neighborhood-based initiatives that foster nation-building, environmental consciousness, and social responsibility. NBSC’s NSTP is evidence of the school’s dedication to holistic development, enabling students to grow not just intellectually but also ethically and socially. Through their education and experiences, they develop a strong commitment to character development, public service, and the virtues of honesty and fortitude.

MARYROSE P. SOBERANO
ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE VI – NSTP-ROTC

For additional information you may contact:

Mary Rose Soberano

Mary Rose Soberano

Administrative Assistant National Service Training Program (NSTP), Northern Bukidnon State College Kihare, Tankulan, Manolo Fortich Bukidnon, 8703, Philippines

Email: mpsoberano@nbsc.edu.ph

Fbpage: NBSC NSTP

FRANCO CAESAR M. AGBALOG, MA, RPSY

Office Head of the Appraisal, Testing, and Admission Office, Northern Bukidnon State College Kihare, Tankulan, Manolo Fortich Bukidnon, 8703, Philippines

Email: fcmagbalog@nbsc.edu.ph

FBpage: Northern Bukidnon State College Admission & Scholarship Office