A large majority of the Filipino people favor the restoration of mandatory military training in colleges and universities as shown by a Pulse Asia Survey.
The research, commissioned by the office of Senator Sherwin Gatchalian indicated that eight out of ten respondents were for the return of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps as an academic requirement for higher education.
Most of the pros said they believe that the ROTC would instill the values of discipline and responsibility among the youth, while 60 percent said it would prepare the students to defend the country, and 59 percent asserted that the ROTC will teach them leadership skills.The survey also showed that 52 percent of those in favor believed that ROTC it will teach the youth the value of teamwork, while 40 percent said it will improve the youth’s physical fitness.
The measure seeks to institutionalize the mandatory Basic ROTC Program in Higher Education Institutions and Technical Vocational Institutions for all students enrolled in not less than two-year undergraduate degree, diploma, or certificate programs. Majority of the opposition also believe that mandatory ROTC was just a waste of time and an extra burden for the students, not to mention potential health problems and corruption in the schools.
Senator Ronald dela Rosa has taken to the Senate floor the controversial bill to revive the compulsory ROTC program.
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