ACT calls on DepEd to look at ROTC 'from educators' perspective'MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education should look at the potential revival of mandatory enrollment in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps from the point of view of educators, the Alliance of Concerned Teachers said Thursday. ACT made the statement a day after Education Secretary Leonor Briones said DepEd supports the revival of the mandatory ROTC training program for students enrolled in Grades 11 and 12 in all public and private schools. Briones said the program will provide improve the country's defenses and will help instill disciple and patriotism in students. He added that historical consciousness coupled with community exposure “will be the country’s best defense against any threat to our sovereignty.”The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the bill reviving mandatory ROTC training program for senior high school students in all educational institutions. Initiatives to protect studentsIn a statement Thursday, DepEd said it “advocates” the strict adherence to measures that help ensure the protection and safety of learners as it welcomed the revival of the mandatory ROTC.

Source: Philippine Star May 23, 2019 08:08 UTC