FINAL SUMMATIVE IN NSTP

Some students think NSTP is just a school requirement with no legal basis. Which law officially established it?

• Republic Act 1425 (Rizal Law)

• Republic Act 9163 (NSTP Law of 2001)

• Republic Act 9155 (Governance of Basic Education Act)

• Republic Act 7077 (Citizen Armed Forces of the Philippines Reservist Act)

A misconception is that NSTP’s only goal is military training. What is its broader purpose under RA 9163?

• To prepare students solely for combat roles in the Armed Forces

• To promote civic consciousness, patriotism, and preparedness for national defense

• To make ROTC mandatory for all male students

• To add extra workload to students’ curriculum

Some students believe NSTP was just recently created. Which event correctly marks the start of its legal foundation?

• January 23, 2002 – RA 9163 signed into law by Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

• December 19, 2001 – Philippine Congress passes RA 9163

• Academic Year 2002–2003 – First full implementation in colleges and universities

• All of the above

A student claims NSTP applies only to male students. What is the correct clarification?

• NSTP applies only to male students taking ROTC.

• NSTP applies only to women in education-related programs.

• NSTP is required for all first-year male and female students in baccalaureate and technical-vocational programs.

• NSTP is optional depending on the school.

Some believe ROTC is the only NSTP component. Which statement corrects this?

• ROTC, CWTS, and LTS are the three NSTP components, and students may choose one.

• ROTC is mandatory, while CWTS and LTS are electives.

• Only ROTC fulfills the NSTP requirement for graduation.

• ROTC is the original name of NSTP.

A common misconception is that ROTC and CWTS are the same. How do they differ?

• ROTC focuses on military training; CWTS focuses on civic welfare and community service.

• ROTC is optional, while CWTS is mandatory.

• ROTC is for females, CWTS is for males.

• ROTC is shorter in duration than CWTS.

A student argues that LTS has nothing to do with nation-building. What is the right clarification?

• LTS provides literacy and numeracy teaching services

• LTS is only for students who want to become teachers.

• LTS is irrelevant compared to ROTC and CWTS.

• LTS was not included in RA 9163.

Some believe ROTC is still compulsory under NSTP. What is the truth?

• ROTC is compulsory for all students.

• ROTC is one option under NSTP; students may also choose CWTS or LTS.

• ROTC was abolished completely under RA 9163.

• ROTC is only for those who volunteer after graduation.

A misconception is that NSTP has no impact on graduation. Which is correct?

• Completing at least one NSTP component for two semesters is a prerequisite for graduation.

• NSTP is optional for graduating students.

• NSTP can be skipped if students take extra PE classes.

• NSTP is only for state universities and colleges.

Some students think NSTP is only for discipline and training. What is its deeper role in national development?

• To build students’ physical strength through mandatory ROTC drills

• To instill civic responsibility, leadership, and active participation in community and nation-building

• To prepare only those who want to work in the government

• To add an extra subject with no real use