President Duterte asks the 18th Congress to ensure the passage of a bill reviving mandatory military training. But some legislators argue it would expose students to corruption. SONA2018
PRIORITIZE ROTC. President Rodrigo Duterte urges lawmakers to prioritize measures on mandatory ROTC for Grade 11 and 12 students. Photo by the DND
MANILA, Philippines – After failing to pass it in the 17th Congress, President Rodrigo Duterte once again called on lawmakers to ensure the passage of a bill that would make"We expect support for the legislative initiatives aimed at strengthening defense-related systems such as...the revival of the mandatory ROTC for grades 11 and 12. Very important," Duterte said.
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