ROTC: More groups slam plan to revive program

Dempsey Reyes - Reporter / @dempseyreyesINQ 10/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Opposition to the government’s plan to revive the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program has been voice out by more groups.  These groups said that genuine education should instead be advocated to influence…

Dela Rosa confident Senate will approve ROTC bill

Charie Abarca 04/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa is confident that the Senate will pass the Mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) bill, even if it does not receive unanimous support. “Ako, kung magka-botohan [ay] sure ako…

Duterte could face raps after threatening Sara critic

10/13/2023

Former President Rodrigo Duterte may be facing his first criminal complaint in the country after leaving Malacañang as Makabayan lawmakers are likely to file charges for his alleged death threat against ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro. Gabriela…

VP Sara wanted intel funds for mandatory ROTC revival — Ex-Pres. Duterte

Zacarian Sarao 10/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte said that his daughter, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte was planning to use her offices’ proposed confidential funds for the revival of the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps…

2 million reservists join AFP annually once ROTC becomes mandatory

John Eric Mendoza 09/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Around two million reservists will augment the reserve force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) every year once the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) becomes mandatory again. “Every year, if ROTC becomes…

Military trainings: Tales of mental anguish, hazing and bullying

ATTY. DENNIS GORECHO 08/22/2023

The dark side of mandatory military service on bullying and hazing took the spotlight in the South Korean Netflix series D.P.  short for “Deserter Pursuit.” All able-bodied men in South Korea are required to serve 18 months…

ROTC-trained citizens needed to defend PH freedom, foil invaders — Padilla

Faith Agrosino 08/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Instead of just “keyboard warriors,” the Philippines needs citizens trained under the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) to preserve the freedom of the nation and protect it from foreign invaders, said Senator Robinhood Padilla.…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Reah Mae Tocmo’s friend, Jewel Smith, denies knowledge on killing

CDN Digital 08/08/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, August 8. Reah Mae Tocmo’s friend, Jewel Smith, denies knowledge on killing Jewel Smith, one…

Robin Padilla revives call for mandatory ROTC after China’s water cannon attack

Maila Ager 08/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines—The latest water cannon attack by the China Coast Guard  against  Philippine vessels has prompted   Senator  Robinhood Padilla to revive his call for a mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)  program. At a hearing in…

ROTC Games: CHED says 90 universities, schools can join competition

Futch Anthony Inso 05/05/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Some 90 Universities and schools offering Reserve Officers Training Course (ROTC) in Central Visayas are expected to participate in the ROTC Games at Cebu Technological University (CTU) main campus in Cebu City. The…

Hontiveros questions poll on mandatory ROTC: Does it capture the sentiment of youth?

Beatrice Pinlac - @inquirerdotnet 04/12/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A Pulse Asia survey, which showed that nearly 8 in 10 Filipinos back the revival of the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program, prompted Sen. Risa Hontiveros to ask: Did it capture the…

Senators back call to drop ROTC bill after hazing death

Marlon Ramos 03/05/2023

Several senators on Friday voiced support for calls to drop the proposed revival of the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) following the hazing death of Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig, after undergoing the “welcoming rites”…

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