TY  - BOOK
AU  - Calingacion, Earl R.,
AU  - Livica, Eduardo Thaddeus M.,
AU  - De Villa, Evelyn De San Juan,
AU  - Bermundo, Hazel Meraiz,
AU  - de la Fuente, Geromae Hope A.,
TI  - Service, nation, self: the role of NSTP and the youth in communities though CWTS 2 
SN  - 9786214273195 [paperback]
PY  - 2026///
CY  - Quezon City, Philippines
PB  - Library Services & Publishing Inc.
KW  - Service
KW  - NSTP
KW  - Youth
KW  - Community Service
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Contents: Preface — Chapter 1 The NSTP law — Chapter 2 Service-learning — Chapter 3 The community — Chapter 4 Community immersion — Chapter 5 Community services — Chapter 6 Community needs assessment — Chapter 7 Participatory monitoring and evaluation — References; Adult
N2  - "Welcome to your NSTP-CWTS journey for the second semester.

"Service, Nation, Self: The Role of NSTP and the Youth in Communities Through CWTS 2" was designed to be a companion to each CWTS learner, serving as a guide as you transition from learning concepts to applying them in meaningful action. Your NSTP component requires that you go beyond what you learn in the classroom. It is an invitation to become an active citizen, an empathetic leader, and a partner in community development.

This book has been structured to transform your perspective on service, community, and your own potential as future contributors to nation-building.

Your journey begins in understanding the legal and philosophical foundations of the NSTP Law. This will establish you, the youth, as a vital partner in national and local development.

From there, we will explore the powerful concept of service-learning —a methodology that will weave your academic growth with genuine community service.

One of the significant premises of this book is that learners must understand whom they are serving. The chapter on the community will allow you to explore the history, composition, and the specific context of communities in the Philippines. This knowledge will prepare you for community immersion, where you will learn the practical process of community work, from building trust with the stakeholders to developing and managing sustainable projects.

The book will then guide you through the various community services you can engage in. But how do you know what your community truly needs? This is where the community needs assessment comes in, aiming to equip you with the skills to listen, observe, and collaborate with community members to identify real priorities for resolution." —Preface
ER  -