At the committee meeting, UP Vanguards — the ROTC alumni association of the University of the Philippines — opposed the proposed measures, particularly House Bill (HB) No. Delgado also said the proposed transfer of the mandatory ROTC to Grades 11 and 12 was “contradictory” as they were not even qualified for officership in the reserve force. Daanoy argued that HB 5113 — a product of the six-month-long workshop and consultation — was not a violation of international protocols. Chair, ang hinihinigi lang ng Presidente kung pwede ibalik ang mandatory ROTC,” Daanoy told the panel. We are not training children in high school to become soldiers.”The Defense official also said they transferred the proposed mandatory ROTC to senior high school upon the recommendation of DepEd.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 10, 2018 08:26 UTC