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The Problem and its Background
Prior to the outbreak of the second world war the ROTC was a long-standing government
program to prepare youth for military service and to be part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP) Reserve Force. This reserve force is expected to fill the demands of the army in case of war or
disaster.
ROTC is one of the choice courses in the National Service Training (NSTP) program of the
government, which aims to prepare youth for service in the country. Aside from ROTC, other courses in
the program are the Civil Welfare Training Service (CWTS) and Literacy Training Service (LTS). NSTP is
mandatory for all college students, based on the NSTP Law of 2001. However, students may choose
which of the three NSTP courses they can take.
Probably not everyone knows the word ROTC or Reserve Officer Training Corps is a prominent
program of government. For students in secondary and college. It aims to train military discipline and
skills. It is mandatory to take students. there are others who are not allowed to undergo such training as
physically handicapped students or may be recommended by a doctor who cannot participate
Before the NSTP Law of 2001 was enacted, ROTC was taking over the colleges and had no civilian
welfare and literacy component. Such a program is a nest of abuse and corruption. Hazing or the use of
violence in ROTC has become a norm in order to "test the courage, fortitude and integrity" of a cadet.
In fact, this hazing and corruption is the main reason why the NSTP Law of 2001 has been enacted
and ROTC has chosen the schools. The 2001 hazing and killing of University of Santo Tomas student
Mark Welson Chua was the particular incident that resulted in the enactment of the NSTP Law of 2001.
Jepoyo (2017) said in 1992 that ROTC was first implemented and subject to the UP and the year
1935 made it mandatory for all colleges and universities. But in 2002 it was completely abolished because of the death of a cadet galling in the UST. it was brutal that the cadets were killed because of its
exposure to ROTC training corruption in UST, but it was only the 17th of February in 2017 a law
approved by President Duterte was resurrecting the ROTC. The measure will grant Grade XI and Grade
XII students to ROTC. But the president says, ROTC's residence is unique to former ROTC in the wake of
corruption. He said the new ROTC is not worthy of corruption. No hazing and sexual harassment. The
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) also pledged to have restrictions in order to prevent ROTC's bad
happenings.
President Rodrigo Duterte said the Mandatory ROTC program in grade XI and grade XII could help
develop and deepen national love and good citizenship for Filipino youth.
"Reservists will mobilize for information campaign against drug use and the dissemination of
information on drug rehabilitation programs offered by the government,"
The President also added that they will set up an inter-agency committee to combine efforts and
promote cooperation with all stakeholders to win the fight against illegal drugs. He also pointed out
that they will be teaching the rehabilitation of drug users.
"We are adding a number of shelter facilities and rehabilitation facilities to all regions of the
country, adding that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will also be involved by the use of
military camps and facilities that can be converted for drug rehabilitation.
According to the 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF PHILIPPINES ARTICLE II SECTION XIII The
State recognizes the important role of youth in the development of the country and must promote and
protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social welfare. It will be established in the youth
of patriotism and nationalism, and will encourage their participation in public and civic activities Researchers found that this topic was a timely issue with SHS, and also noticed that there are
many students without knowledge about ROTC, through this book the readers would be able to read the
knowledge and know the importance and Imprimatur of such programs
Advantages of The Implementation of Reserve Officer Training Corporation To The Senior High Students of Saint Columban's School in Labrador, Pangasinan
